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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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ALUMNI OF PIR 08/15/2014 TG 40 - 09 Divisions (247-254, and 940)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on August 15, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Members: 82
Latest Activity: Dec 2, 2016
WELCOME to PIR 08/15/2014! 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
Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 253 and 254 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by jrw105 Aug 13, 2014. 102 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 249 and 250 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Karen Aug 8, 2014. 46 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 251 and 252 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Beatunia Aug 7, 2014. 18 Replies 3 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by diannep Aug 4, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Jul 31, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 940
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by bugaboo Jul 30, 2014. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 247 and 248 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Dora Jul 24, 2014. 46 Replies 3 Likes
Introduction
Started by Jappj. Last reply by cheryl Jul 2, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
Comment Wall
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Comment by tmy1970 on June 29, 2014 at 4:18pm
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YAY Rhondaroni!
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Comment by 2 Sailor Mom on June 29, 2014 at 4:13pm
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@rhondaroni what division is your SR?
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Comment by Rhondaroni SHIP 2 DIV 940 on June 29, 2014 at 4:12pm
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Jappyj, my son's in Ship 2 Div 940 also! Just got a 15 call from him !!! Hope you get one!
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I just got a 15 minute phone call with my SR!!! I am floating on cloud 9 right now.
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Comment by Jappj on June 29, 2014 at 3:54pm
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Since I have been thru this is Oct. here is my advice on making arrangements for PIR. Book your rooms as soon as you can....make sure you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance. If you want to stay at NAVY lodge I highly recommend making reservations sooner rather than later. when booking airline reservation make sure there is no cancellation or fee to change them u can usally do this on southwest plus they let you check up to two bags. It's best not to use a travel site even though they may be a bit cheaper.'
You really do not need tor rent a car you can use Sarge's taxi service he is great and has resonable rates he will try to arrange shared rides to keep your cost down.
And I highly recommend Sarge's Meet and Greet!!! He does an awesome job and gives a great deal of information it's a great way to meet everyone you have been communicating with and when staying at the navy lodge the party continues
Those are my suggestions take them for what they worth this is what worked for me.
Anyone know if division 940 made calls today?
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Comment by Gina Marie Burket on June 29, 2014 at 3:37pm
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Welcome impresaria, I am new as well, still figuring it all out!
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Comment by Publichealthgal on June 29, 2014 at 3:20pm
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I plan to go for sure. I'm not sure how to get an invite etc.
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Comment by Impresaria on June 29, 2014 at 3:12pm
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@Babs---thanks for the welcome! I am still learning how to navigate the site, so please forgive me if I am slow in responding. My son is an AECF. I wish I had know about this site weeks ago, it would have answered LOTS of questions. I see a lot of you are staying at the Navy Lodge...I checked their rates...pretty good. Is anyone going to Sarge's Meet and Greet?
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Comment by ginab on June 29, 2014 at 3:00pm
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oops sorry-
How far in advance should we book hotels and prepare for graduation plans?
Also, are their recruiters updated on their progress?
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Comment by diannep on June 29, 2014 at 2:55pm
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CC: Still time to receive the form letter. If you do not, make sure to ask your SR for the password. That is what you will use to download a gate pass (available 11 days before PIR) so you can drive on base. If you take a shuttle from a hotel or park off base, you will not need the gate pass. So no worries....you will be able to get into PIR as long as your SR has your name on the guest list! They get to update these lists shortly before PIR.
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