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ALUMNI OF PIR 07/12/2013 TG 35 - 9 Divisions (257-264, and 935)

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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.

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~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.

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~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".

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Comment by ellen0502 on May 25, 2013 at 2:07pm: kpbmamma, Sounds like a couple days on hold for your son while the division filled. Hold days are long, boring and give them even more time to question their decision as they do not much more than study their Navy Manual, fold clothes, eat, miss home, and told not to talk, but rest assured he will be fine.

Once they get moved from the Pearl Harbor (the processing and hold ship) to their training ship things look a little different for them. Training starts, more activity and their goal is now ahead of them. Keep up the encouragement in your letters and remind him in just a few weeks things will turn around and it won't be long before he is a SAILOR.

Hang in there there really is light at the end of the BC tunnel. I promise!

Comment by Tink37 on May 25, 2013 at 1:57pm: Hi there. I can only imagine how difficult it is for all our children. Just keep sending great thoughts his way and encouraging letters to him. I know it will mean the world to him and keep him going. When we see them in July they will be full on adults. Every week will get better for your son.

Our son called his Dad at work and then they called me on 3-way. It was wonderful and I cried my eyes out when we hung up. I think how amazing it was to hear from them. We weren't expecting a call until week 3.

Stay encouraged!

Comment by kpbmamma on May 25, 2013 at 1:48pm: Got a call from my son, too. (Ship 13, Div 260) He said he thought that today was 1-2? That they just got to move to their actual ship and they've been in P-Days all this time (since the 15th?) Yesterday was the first day they actually got to exercise. He actually sounded a little rough (although he was trying to sound up for mom's sake I think) and is at the "I wouldn't have done this if I'd know it would be like this" stage. I know it'll end up being good for him but wow... I didn't get the confident or motivated feel that some others are talking about. :(

It was really great to hear from him. I, of course, cried and cried when we hung up. I could barely relay our conversation to my husband! I'm really hoping his experience will improve now that the p-days are done. I tried to be encouraging and remind him that the recruiter told him that it would get a bit better week by week and that it's time limited and will be worth it when he's done.

This mom could use a little encouragement, too, at this point!

Comment by Tink37 on May 25, 2013 at 1:32pm: Hi. Got a call from our son this morning. He is graduating on Jul 12. I felt such relief to hear his voice and know that he is transitioning well. He sounded so confident! So proud of my son and all in his division.

Comment by shanesmom on May 25, 2013 at 12:37pm: I'm reading all of these notes from all of the moms who got phone calls and I just got mine too...He sounds sooo good!! which is a great relief!!! He sounds so motivated!!! Just wanted to say I am soo proud of my son!!!! (I know all of you can say the same)!!! Looking forward to the next call!!

Comment by Parkers Mom on May 25, 2013 at 12:10pm: Hi all! Got my call too! Great to hear his voice and sound good. He said he is in charge of education for his division and they are doing really well!

Comment by msonunz24 on May 25, 2013 at 11:42am: I just got my call! We only got to talk for a minute though, he told me he's the head yeoman for his division! I'm so proud!!

Comment by proudmom on May 25, 2013 at 11:30am: Ship 12 Div 257. My SR tried to call me 3 xs. I was making breakfast, but he called his grandma and sounds like hes doing great! At least I have the recorded voice mail telling me he missed us and loves us . That will have to do until next time.