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Alumni of PIR 8/24/2012 TG 41 — 09 Divisions (261–268 & 941)

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This is a group for friends and family of SR's with a graduation PIR date of 08/24/02012 from Great Lakes, IL.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 98
Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2012

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Comment by Race's Mom on July 12, 2012 at 3:42pm: Thanks ladies!

Comment by Race's Mom on July 12, 2012 at 3:41pm: Hunter518 - he did not say. The letter bounces back and forth, he sounds so confused as to what is going on. I think he is hearing both sides right now and just needs definite answers. I am shocked they would send someone home for an antibiotic reaction, when there are a ton of different ones on the market to use. I pray that they will make the adjustments and he stays in. He didn't say anything about changing ship or divisions. His address still show what the form letter does. So who knows...lol

Comment by candy on July 12, 2012 at 3:41pm: So sorry to hear about your son. Who knew allergies would get you sent home?

Hopefully his appointment will go well and he can continue. He's in my prayers.

Comment by Hunter518 on July 12, 2012 at 3:33pm: Race's mom immsorry to hear of the allergic reaction. Hopefully he will be able to stay. Did he say what kind of reaction he had? I believe Hunter is allergic to penicillin. I told his recruiter, but I don't know if the info was forwarded to RTC. I am allergic and he took it once after dental surgery along with pain meds. He was extremely lethargic and out of it. Thinking it was the pain meds he quit taking them, but continued the antibiotics and was still out of it. Since I'm allergic, I assumed it was the antibiotics and he was also allergic. My reaction is different though. I break out in hives. I'll be praying for your SR and they are able to substitute the antibiotis and no more reactions and he can stay t RTC. I know no matter what you are and will be proud of him, as we are all proud of ALL of the SR's. Not just our own children.

Comment by Proudcomom on July 12, 2012 at 2:59pm: Race's mom...your comment about seeing the tears on his letter breaks my heart. That is so sad :( It brings tears to my eyes just hearing that. I can't believe the little things that these guys are getting sent home for. I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment by ellen0502 on July 12, 2012 at 2:20pm: The area code that you should see on your phone when your SR calls is 847.

Some of you may have gotten a call from a different area code when your SR arrived, this is usually because they have borrowed a cell phone from another recruit to call home.

Comment by ethansmom on July 12, 2012 at 12:37pm: And letter was on Navy stationary[so wonderfully official] and it was a diff stamp than i sent with him..so not sure if they give him stamps ..made him buy some and/or he forgot he had a few :]!

Comment by ethansmom on July 12, 2012 at 12:34pm: Oh and I did have an issue with his address...some of you might too..his PIR address had 3405 vs should be 3505 and had wrong last of zip as 3401 when should be 3505..so if you all are in same ship div as my son you will want to change to correct address ..but someone from our div FB group talked to Public Affairs and they said they would get them..and i think even if theyre delayed abit its better than not getting them at all :)

Comment by ethansmom on July 12, 2012 at 12:31pm: Hiya..I wanted to pop in and tell you I got my first letter yesterday..he left on June 26 from AZ..so hopefully that means theyll start flowing regularly now.He said he was busy busy and confirmed only writing on Sunday but could receive other days.

He has grown up so much in 2 weeks I can tell..so far hes not sick or hurt either..but i know many are so I continue to pray they all stay safe!

He said he found the other guys interesting coming from across the country.

He talked about studying for upcoming tests and inspections having heard they were tougher.and said although it was tough there he was so glad he made the decision to go...so im happy and look fwd to his next letter very much.

Comment by Hunter518 on July 12, 2012 at 12:17pm: My heart just jumped out of my chest. My phone rang and it was an area code I didn't recognize and it was a dang political survey!! Ugh someone posted what the area code would be when they call, but I don't remember what it was. Does anyone know so I can prevent any future heart attacks??