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ALUMNI OF PIR 08/09/2013 TG 39 - 13 Divisions (287-298, and 939)
Information
Welcome to the group with SAILORS who graduated Boot Camp on 8/09/2013. A place to keep up with each other as your sailors continue their journey in the Navy.
Location: Great Lakes. IL
Members: 84
Latest Activity: Jul 22, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 08/09/2013! 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 CatMom509 on August 7, 2013 at 3:02pm
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Hi Friends!
"But You are a shield around me, O Lord;
You bestow glory on me and lift up my head."
Psalm 3:3
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Comment by diannep on August 7, 2013 at 11:48am
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Good idea, navy06, since a few times, the calls HAVE started before 2 pm! Not often, but it does happen! :-)
GoBuckeyes! HA! Well, glad I could "talk you down from the ledge." Believe me, many of my friends have probably done that for me at times too! :-) We N4Moms veterans have loved helping you all here. We will stay tuned in so if you have any questions when you arrive at PIR, please post.
Don't forget about the LIVESTREAM option for you all on Fri morning. The link to it is in the discussion above and also in the "pages" section under the Members Photo Box up top. Let your family/friends who are left behind know!
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Ladies: I just heard from Sarge. He said it is ok to arrive early (5 pm) if you want to have more choice in seating for the MeetandGreet. The MeetandGreet starts at 5:30. There have been some in the past who have said it is too dark in there, so I passed that info on to him....he said he will have them turn up the lights. They can seat close to 400 in there so there is plenty of seating.
For those who can't get there until later, there is still plenty of space so please go. The food is pretty good too!
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Comment by navy06 (03 div 298) on August 7, 2013 at 9:35am
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Wow, today is going to be a very long day! I've been tossing and turning all night, and staring at my phone since 6 am. Just in case this is the one time they call before 2 pm.......Really wish I had a hobby right now!
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Comment by GoBuckeyes on August 7, 2013 at 8:43am
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Tami - glad you got your call. We rec'd ours, too. My son sounded tired, but happy. The connection was really poor, but I'm hoping to hear from him again today. I'm in Bristol, TN & we're staying @ the Residence Inn. Leaving this afternoon to break the trip up. So looking forward to PIR!
Thank you so much to the admins of this group. You all have been such a wealth of info. Diannep - I feel like you talked me down from the ledge multiple times. I appreciate all you do for all of us.
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Comment by Maria on August 7, 2013 at 8:40am
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Good morning everyone.
MamaJ, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter but am glad she is strong and am sure she will excel during the next 2 weeks!
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Good Morning All !
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MamaJ: I love your positive outlook! And I totally agree! Through pain and setbacks, we have the opportunity to grow and learn which makes us stronger and wiser in the end. Please post on here when she is finally a sailor!
navy06: 297/298 should be calling this afternoon....their I'm a Sailor calls! Calls can start around 2 pm Central time or later...keep the phones close!
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Comment by MamaJ2275 on August 7, 2013 at 6:00am
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Diannep: It is the run she's struggling with. According to her last letter, she's really close. I only got the pertinent details in the phone call yesterday-- new address, 2-week time frame, from a very sad but strong girl. I imagine she feels pretty rotten that she's been able to perform at the last 3 PIRs, but won't get her own. Well we can grow through these kinds of experiences too.
Navy06: good to hear that this blip won't keep her from a happy future. Fingers crossed for your phone call today!
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If any of you had not checked put my PIR TIPS up above, you should do so before you leave for PIR~~
Pages (11)
- 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!
- LIVESTREAMING OF PIR SERVICE ON INTERNET
- PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; GPS for RTC
- After PIR – Liberty; Sailors Departures from RTC/USO Info
- Places to Eat in Great Lakes
- Proper Public Behavior with your new Sailor
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