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ALUMNI OF PIR 08/08//2014 TG 39- 10 Divisions (239-246, 817 and 939)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on August 8, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 58
Latest Activity: Dec 11, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 08/08//2014! 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"
Discussion Forum
Graduation
Started by Cece. Last reply by KC Aug 2, 2014. 7 Replies 1 Like
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 241 and 242 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by JosnRissa'smom Aug 2, 2014. 31 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 245 and 246 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by MamaJa Aug 2, 2014. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 239 and 240 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Proud mom (Nate' Mom) Aug 1, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 243 and 244 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by diannep Aug 1, 2014. 22 Replies 2 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Jul 20, 2014. 12 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 939
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by 2ndtimearound Jul 4, 2014. 11 Replies 1 Like
Happy Fourth of July Everyone!
Started by taylor's mom. Last reply by diannep Jul 4, 2014. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by navymom24 on June 21, 2014 at 8:57pm
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Still don't know his division. He left for boot camp on June 12th out of OK city.
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Hi, we got our call today. My stepson called his dad today and missed the call. We are a little bum but was thankful to hear his message. Still no letter yet so not sure on his address. He said he will graduate the 8th.
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on June 21, 2014 at 7:16pm
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2ndtimearound here is the link for your facebook PIR group. Just please be sure to stay active on this site as well. Some members of this site don't do facebook and some on facebook don't come to this site. We like for everyone to be active on both so you all can connect with as many other members as possible :)
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Comment by 2ndtimearound on June 21, 2014 at 7:09pm
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Liz, my son's in 939, and called last Saturday but not today. He arrived Wednesday June 11. I didn't expect another call today , but you never know. I am always ready - cell phone charged and by my side. It will be an unexpected pleasure if he does call, but if he doesn't at least I know we can write now. I LOVE the calendar idea,
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Drew's TX Mimi, I make it a point to write dates and times in all my letters. I say it's Thursday the 16th for example. I also date the photos. I'm not sure if it helps them much but it keeps a general idea of the date. If your SR is feeling a little home sick maybe you can include a small calender where you mark off as each day passes with each letter. It can be a countdown for the both of you! Hopefully that helps! (:
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Has anyone received any calls from div 939 other than last Saturday? I keep seeing all these calls today, just wondering if I'll get one soon!
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Comment by Drew's Tx Mimi on June 21, 2014 at 6:13pm
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Oh, gson- Drew also said he is in an integrated division. Div 239.
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My g.son requested "a little calendar", said he is losing track of the days -they are so busy.
Did any of you think to send a calendar along? I'm just going to print out June, July, August (the size of my hand). with about a 1/2 inch square to write in......if he can write small!
I was still half asleep when he called and didn't ask questions about it!
Any ideas?
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My son called me this morning too! It was really nice to hear his voice & hear that he was doing good & eating well:) He said so far it hasn't been as bad as he thought it would be. He sounded upbeat. I haven't received anything but the box yet, so he confirmed the address the recruiter gave me. Ship 03 Div 242. I feel much better now. Today is the anniversary of my mom's death so hearing from him made my day a lil easier to bare.
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Comment by diannep on June 21, 2014 at 4:51pm
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Drews Tx Mimi: My son too is private about the bathroom and, boy, were his eyes opened at Bootcamp! They are "side by side" while doing their business, with the RDCs at times walking up and down telling them to hurry up in some cases. HA! They learn to adapt to most everything they have to adapt to!
gracelyn: You did GOOD! :-)
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