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ALUMNI OF PIR 07/03/2013 TG 34 - 11 Divisions (247-256, and 934).
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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 07/03 /2013. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes. IL
Members: 82
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2013
WELCOME to PIR 07/03/2013! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.
~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.
~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.
~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.
~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:
• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:
• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.
Some Suggestions:
~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.
~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option
~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".
Comment Wall
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 18, 2013 at 3:55pm
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Let me clarify on why we advise to "try not to cry".
It's because we know you will... its unavoidable and normal :-) We hope it will help "stem the flow" a bit and to help keep your recruit from crying, so that you can talk with your recruit some (you don't know how much time you will have), rather than spend the whole call crying. So no one is a weenie or can't handle it or anything like that...it's just to try and help you out :-)
I remember when those first calls were coming in when ky son went through and i kept saying in ky head, " Jessica said not to cry...Jessica said not to cry...Jessica said NOT to cry..." I fell apart as son as I got off the phone and came here and boo-hoped and yippeed!
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You did great lisamark!
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Comment by lisamark121 on May 18, 2013 at 3:40pm
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He arrived on May 8th. I did cry a little on the phone but I said I feel bad for you but I know you can do this. I know you are feeling tired and lonely but it is only 6.5 more weeks and you will have changed your life forever. I just tried to be as encouraging and supportive and tell him how many people were praying for him and that if they didn't think he could handle a job then they would not give him that job. Thanks for all the support. I really needed it today.
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This should be the first Sunday for your recruits to write home. I am glad for the calls home...we seem to be seeing them early on like this for each TG lately for a couple of divisions. Usually the first call doesn't happen until about training week three (about four weeks after arrival) I love it when you get calls this early...and I hate it! The reason is that the first three weeks are the hardest for most and so many are dealing with homesickness as well and it can be a bit of a bummer for both parties. Hang in there...be as encouraging and upbeat as possible...I know it is hard :-) Then come back here and talk about how you feel so we can send (((HUGS)) your way. lisamark - ((Hugs)) to you and comfort and prayers for your son.
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Comment by ellen0502 on May 18, 2013 at 3:16pm
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Your first phone calls and letters from your SRs may be heart wrenching, it is a big change for them. They may be homesick, have the Ricky Crud, be very tired and questioning themselves and their decision etc. This is normal!!!!
Keep up the happy thoughts, don't let them hear you cry (I know it's hard), tell them it won't be long and things will start turning around. Remind them to stay strong and that you know they can do this. Let them know you will send mail everyday. When you hang up have a personal cry fest, it will make you feel better.
Remember their emotions can be all over the place right now, they can not be their own person while in BC, and who knows two minutes after they hang up the phone they may be just fine. They are told when to sleep, eat, shower, march, walk, talk, stand up, sit down, what to wear, when to read, when to write, it is a big adjustment.
Hang in there...it will get better!!!
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Comment by marblette( Ship 13 Div 250) on May 18, 2013 at 3:14pm
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My son says he is the Recruit Mail Petty Officer lol. He seems to be happy with it too. I think it because he knows he will be getting letters from me and his family too. I am proud of my SR and can't wait to see him. Thanks for all you ladies to do help us newbies to adjust to this new way of life!!! I have used alot of this info and it has helped me alot. I hope one day I can help others too.
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Comment by Rosa91 on May 18, 2013 at 3:09pm
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Lisamark121 When Did Your Sr Arrive AT Rtc? Im On Faction Heading Home And I Don't Want To Miss My Call Due To A Dead Spot =( Mine Arrived On May 9. Freaking Out A Little =(
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Comment by mpl on May 18, 2013 at 3:00pm
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I am so excited graduation july 3rd ship 14 Div251cant wait I am booking the ramada inn 4 miles from where they graduate 74per night free breakfast booking july2-7
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Got a call from my SR. He was really down. He said he also had a hard job but I couldn't quite understand what it was. What is a Navy Corpsman? He says he isn't going to quit but he is certainly feeling down and needs prayer and support. Feeling pretty down because I was looking forward to his call and I hated it when he had to hang up.
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Comment by Shan_Ship02/Div934 on May 18, 2013 at 1:31pm
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NavyMomx2 - my son is in the same ship/div! Make sure to head over to http://www.navyformoms.com/group/900sdivisionsailors - there're a couple more as well, though I think we're all just sort of figuring out the site more than anything right now. lol Also there's the 900 Division FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/900Division/
I look forward to getting to know y'all better!
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- SHIP/DIVISIONS ~~ What are they and how do they fill them?
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- RTC Website and RTC Family Guide links
- What ARE They Doing in Boot Camp? Synopsis, Videos and a Day-by-Day account (up to Week #6) from a Sailor. PLUS-Boot Camp for Dummies!
- Writing Letters ~ Jokes and Fun Stuff to include in your letters/Contact Lenses and Make-Up
- Boot Camp Questionnaires
- PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; GPS for RTC
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