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ALUMNI OF PIR 07/24/2015 TG 37 9 Divisions (243-250, and 937)
Information
This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 07/24/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 75
Latest Activity: Aug 20, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 07/24/2015! 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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Discussion Forum
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 245 and 246 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by JakesMom Jul 31, 2015. 65 Replies 7 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 249 and 250 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by van1612 Jul 24, 2015. 137 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisions 247 and 248 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Emy muan Jul 21, 2015. 40 Replies 5 Likes
Pics
Started by Myst. Last reply by Chris Jul 10, 2015. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 243 and 244 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Navymom64 Jul 10, 2015. 32 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 937
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by SmIlNgNaVyMoM Jul 8, 2015. 18 Replies 4 Likes
^^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Asia Jul 7, 2015. 2 Replies 6 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by diannep on June 1, 2015 at 11:08am
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Many of them get to make calls the first or second weekend they are there, and CatMom gives a heads up to the new groups about this. Not all call, but some do. Calls are determined by the division schedule and by their RDCs (bosses!). So, we tell everyone to have phones available at all times during Bootcamp....attached to you! Because if you miss a call, they most likely can't call back right away. So....don't let your phone out of your sight! Don't forget the phone in the bathroom and when getting the mail!
As far as missing birthdays/holidays, that is SO hard to get used to but military families have to....it is especially hard in Bootcamp since you can't call them to wish them a happy birthday....but never fear! A School is a whole different thing....contact is back! But then comes deployment....and it is back to sporadic communication. So consider Bootcamp a test run! Celebrate big time after PIR which will be here before you know it!
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Comment by jennifer12470 on June 1, 2015 at 9:41am
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Aww jaysmom thank you! I do appreciate it! It's been a tearful week and tomorrow I know will be hard. He's my oldest and will be 21, hard to miss a big birthday like that BUT I am so proud of him and what he is doing!
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Comment by jaysmom on June 1, 2015 at 9:36am
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My son left may 27 and his PIR is July 24. He said they are still in temp barracks until Thursday (at least his division is). Jennifer I sure hope he calls you this week. Gone on his birthday has to be horrible. I will pray he gets to give you a call this week. Hang on momma. Big hugs for you.
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My son left same day and his recruiter sent his address and graduation date 2 days later which is July 24th! My son told me it would be 3 weeks before I heard from him...he's not a big communicator either, LOL. Doesn't like writing OR talking on the phone to ANYONE. Hopefully this will change while he's in BC
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Comment by Mom8991 on June 1, 2015 at 9:24am
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My son left May 26 he said I would here from him in about 3 weeks. No box or form letter yet. I assume July 24 will be his PIR dates since its 9 Fridays from when he left is this right? I still don't know what division he is in. Just waiting....
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Yeah, I thought 3 weeks too. BUT I WAS VERY HAPPY TO HEAR YOU GOT A CALL. My son's birthday is tomorrow so I was hoping to talk to him this week...I sent a card and some letters though :)
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I don't think that's odd. There are alot of different divisions and not all doing the same things. I was shocked because I didn't expect any calls for 3 weeks. I don't even have his box yet or his letter. I'm guessing my son called since he is in a 900 division and maybe his Chief does stuff differently.
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I saw that some people received phone calls already for SR's that arrived same day as my son May 26th. I have not heard from him though is that odd? He is in division 245.
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Comment by CatMom509 on June 1, 2015 at 1:45am
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Hi!
Welcome to Navy for Moms!!
My Sailor Daughter's PIR was March 2013--can't believe how fast time has flown!. She is an IT3 (Information Systems Technician, Petty Officer Third Class). I primarily provide scriptural encouragement for the PIR groups, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and a few of the other groups that I am a member of. I'll also help out with anything that I am familiar with--all kinds of tidbits I learned during my daughter's Boot Camp experience~~ This site really made the time go much faster. I'm so thankful that my Sailor daughter sent me the link for this awesome group of friends when she enlisted!! Count 9 Fridays and before you know it, you'll be seeing your baby again at PIR!! Here we go!!!
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Comment by ellen0502 on May 31, 2015 at 11:10pm
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Please take the time to read the PAGES here, on your PIR GROUP. The PAGES are located on the right side of this main comment wall, directly under the member photos.
Please be sure to read about:
N4M’s Community Guidelines and OPSEC (direct clickable Link)
We will be placing more information there along the way for you as well.
Remember there are no dumb questions, so ask away!
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