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ALUMNI OF PIR 07/12/2013 TG 35 - 9 Divisions (257-264, and 935)
Information
This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 07/12/2013. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes. IL
Members: 70
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2013
WELCOME to PIR 07/12/2013! 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 Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 25, 2013 at 6:52pm
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It is so hard for me to believe that 3 years ago today, May 25th 2010, my daughter left for boot camp. I had a very hard time with it and was not expecting her to join the Navy. It all happened very quickly. I cried pretty much every day. The first letter she wrote I couldn't read past the first sentence. She said she cried herself to sleep the first night. My heart was breaking for her and for me. But after my hubby made me read the rest it did get better. She wrote every week after that and each letter was a little better that the one before. By the time she reached the halfway point she was doing much better and said the RDC's almost seemed human again :) She did very well, stayed under the radar, graduated from DIV 936 and was part of the choir. Hearing her voice singing for 1000's of people filled my heart with more pride than I ever imagined it would. The boot camp days seemed to go by so slowly but since then time has flown. She has had many struggles but has had many accomplishments as well. She is an AO3, getting ready to test for Petty Officer 2nd class and is married to a Sailor, an IT3 and they are expecting their first baby, my first grandbaby. We are beyond excited and so so proud of her. They find out in June where they will be based next. Her husband just re-enlisted for 5 more years. It has been a rollercoaster but one that has brought us very close as a family. I miss them every day and look forward to each visit. What a journey it has been! Now I just pray, Please Dear Lord keep them on the East Coast <3 I am so glad I am a part of your group. I have been helping on this site since my daughter had PIR July 23, 2010. Please feel free to send me a friend request. i am happy to help you all through this in any way I can :)
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Comment by diannep on May 25, 2013 at 5:55pm
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So far.....Div 257-262, 935 are in this PIR group. I'm sure it will keep growing as more and more get their form letters!
Congrats on the calls today!
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Comment by M&Mmom on May 25, 2013 at 5:47pm
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My SR left for boot camp on 5/15 and we received "the letter" today. PIR is 7/12 and his ship is 03 - Division 262. Now can't wait to see my SR on the 12. I am so happy for all of the information that everyone shares here. You all make getting through this emotional time much better.
Thank you
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Comment by Sandi on May 25, 2013 at 5:22pm
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We got a call this morning from our SR. I was really getting bummed about not being able to talk to him so it was an awesome surprise! He sounded so happy and said everything was going good. It made my weekend!!
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Comment by Navy Mom Chas on May 25, 2013 at 5:16pm
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We got a call from our SR this morning and he sounded really good. He was happy and enjoying his experiences. That ensured us that he was in his element and made the right decision. He was also given the position of Section Leader so we knew he was doing good. We are so proud. Being from a military family his decision means so much to us. We can't brag enough.
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Comment by JessesMom Ship 13 Div 260 on May 25, 2013 at 5:12pm
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mmsono24- We are from Sonora only a couple hours away from you. Very cool. I loved hearing from him this morning!
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I got a call from my son this morning. He is so happy and excited. It felt so good to hear his voice and know he is happy and excited to be there. I was so surprised to hear from him! This made my whole weekend! I was good talking to him and then I cried like a baby when I got off the phone. haha
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 25, 2013 at 2:39pm
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BTW,
Here is something on SECURITY CLEARANCE CALLS:
There is the possibility of you receiving a phone call from your SR (Seaman Recruit) during the first one to two weeks (sometimes later as well) after their arrival for Security Clearance info. I received mine one week after my son arrived at RTC. Had no idea it would come that fast. I'd only really been on the site for a week or two, so I had NOTHING ready! (My son asked for two more names along with their phone number and address. Sometimes you may be asked to fax the info but he was told to get it from me right then.).So... if your Recruit has a rating that requires security clearance information...800 Divisions, IT's, CTI's CTT's Nukes, AT's (the list goes on!), anyone that handles confidential info...have a list of references by the phone.
This is a short business call and is monitored. No time for chit chat...but once in a great while the person monitoring the call allows a few extra minutes.
The area code for GL is "847". My security clearance call, the caller ID said "US GOVERNMENT". We have also had "PAY PHONE" reported and then area codes for the surrounding areas...so answer all...and just get rid of those telemarketers!
Also, if you receive a call from your SR (at any time...not just the Security Call) and miss it...please do not call the number back. Your SR could get in trouble.
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kpbmamma: I so agree with ellen. The first few weeks of bootcamp are pretty rough. LOTS of yelling...in fact, many feel they can do nothing right! But slowly but surely, they start accomplishing things...and they feel better about it. By Training Week 4, things really start looking much better for them! That is a rough week (Hell Week) but they seem to make a real turnaround and start heading straight for that "sailor" title which they get after Training Week 6!
It gets better!
And, yes, the 1-2 means they are on Training Week 1/day 2. Days are numbered 1-5, and they are on "hold" during weekends/holidays.
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Congrats on the calls!
Seems like we are getting some early calls in every Training Group lately (I mean other than Security info calls). Just an observation...would never presume a "guaranteed" thing! LOL
Pages (8)
- N4M’s Community Guidelines and OPSEC
- SHIP/DIVISIONS ~~ What are they and how do they fill them?
- Calls from your SR
- 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
- LIVESTREAMING OF PIR SERVICE OVER INTERNET
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