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Comment by diannep on June 5, 2011 at 1:05pm

Sherblond:  Believe me, they LIVE for those letters....so scan piks on a piece of paper, collage-style, and send those (funny ones are greatly appreciated!), send jokes, funny stories, anything to give their minds a rest from the training they are in.  We ask that no one passes along any "negative" info.  They need lots of encouragement, especially in these early weeks when they are in the "breaking down" process at bc, before the "build back up" process. 

So....write LOTS of letters!  We don't recommend colored envelopes, stickers on the outside of the envelopes, etc.  Plain white envelopes and not-too-thick envelopes will keep them from having to open mail in front of the RDCs.  Anything that looks a little out of the norm must be opened in front of the RDCs.

Comment by diannep on June 5, 2011 at 1:00pm

UF:  Yes, you are right!  However, this site is really to provide info to the ladies on here and to provide support/comfort.  It was never intended for those working at RTC.....ahemmmmm.....to read!  HA!  But I can see where they are curious to find out what the families of their "charges" are like.  So we just like to keep things as separate as possible. 

The internet surely has made contact easier for the military families, but also exposes more risk for sure.  I read last week where one of the Navy ship's FB pages was shut down because the ladies got too "loose lipped' on there, jeopardizing the security of that ship.  Very sad, but very necessary for the security of our troops. 

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on June 5, 2011 at 11:35am

HI everyone, I am a veteran mom like Diannep. I am here to help you with whatever you need. I am so excited to get to know all of you and for you to get to know me :-) I have a feeling this group is going to be very special to me. My daughter left for bootcamp May 25th 1 year ago and had PIR last July 23rd so you are completing this journey exactly one year after I did. If you have any questions at all please let me know. Welcome to your PIR group and to N4M's I have lots of info and pics on my page and you are welcome to check it out. If you ever have trouble reaching me my email is: uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com   Thanks, Lora (AKA Lala the PIR ribbon Queen)

Comment by UFQ202- Ship 12, Div 231 on June 5, 2011 at 11:13am

I have gone through my posts and removed any with my son's name. In some ways I think bootcamp in 79 was easier because we didn't have to worry about the internet and adding to the stress our kids go through. Bootcamp is hard enough. Oh well times have changed. Time to start writing.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on June 5, 2011 at 11:11am

Good Morning, ladies.  I'm Betsy and also one of the veteran moms that diannep mentioned.   I will be checking in to help you go through your bootcamp journey helping to provide some answers and support as well.

Comment by Sherblond on June 5, 2011 at 8:59am

Thanks for the info Diannep! Morning all, Hope you have a great Sunday. Sad I can't mail a letter today, will send 2 tomorrow. Always hated to write anything before this, now all I think about is how I need to write and get it in the mail as soon as possible every day. Hope he enjoys them!

Comment by diannep on June 5, 2011 at 8:14am

Donna, you may want to download a pik to replace the silhouette pik above.  Just google "Navy Pictures," choose one, save it, and download it.  It's easy and personalizes your group!

Comment by diannep on June 5, 2011 at 8:02am

For those of you who are/were using an address for your SR given to you by the recruiter, please doublecheck it with the form letter address.  Sometimes there is a difference. Don't worry, if there is, your letters will still get there, but it may take longer.  The form letter adress is the correct one.

Remember, mail is held from the SRs for 2 weeks after their arrival.  They have to get the SR mail PO trained since it is a "federal" job.  So they will probably get your letters all at once!  Mail is like Christmas morning for them, so write often!

Comment by diannep on June 5, 2011 at 7:59am

BoosMom:  "Push" division means that they have less days to get all done than the other divisions in their PIR group (probably last ones to get their division "filled up").  Don't worry...they get it done!

Just a heads up here.  The RDCs (your SRs' bosses!) DO read this site/posts so it is best to try and remain anonymous as far as a connection to your SR.  Yes, it is a fun challenge for the RDCs to place you ladies with their SRs and they try hard, but my suggestion is that you not use your SR's name on here---or in your screen name.  Last names are prohibited....Navy security policy.  First names are allowed but not a good idea. 

Also, before posting anything...make sure that it is nothing something that could cause your SR trouble....if you think it might, you may want to private message that info rather than post it publicly.  There is a prompt at the top right to "Send Message to Group" or you can private message to any of your "Friends" on this site.

For those of you who have posted your SRs' names already, you may want to think about deleting your post (click on the "x" in the square) and reposting without the name.  Also, change screen names if your SR's name is a part of it.

Just a thought!  I've been on all of the PIR groups for well over a year now (my son PIRed in early 2010) and I have seen what can happen when SRs are identified with posts on here.  Sometimes the RDCs just have a little "fun" with them, but I can assure you....your SRs do NOT want extra attention turned to them!

Comment by diannep on June 5, 2011 at 7:49am

Hi, everyone.  Veteran mom here joining to try and help with any questions.  I'm sure that Lala, JessicaBSailor, Betsy and fireteamleaderwife will be along soon as well....all veteran ladies.  Please post any questions that you have and we will try to get to them. 

Donna, thanks for starting this group!  Tomorrow, RTC may have your divisions listed for this PIR group and you can then add them to the title of this group so others can find you more easily.

Welcome, everyone!

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