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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 cincymomdp PIR8/24 SHP 2-DIV 941 on July 11, 2012 at 4:04pm: Any idea if the performing division is appx the same size as the other divisions? My son is in 941, but not many posts on the separate discussuon group that was formed. I'm sure there is more than the three SR s I have seen around so far

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on July 11, 2012 at 3:48pm: This TG (TG 41) wil start with 261 and go to 268 then...with a Performing Division of 941. I know there is a SPECOP DIV of 818 running around...but not sure which PIR it is in yet!

Still no word from RTC about this TG.

Comment by Momof5 on July 11, 2012 at 3:33pm: I do ok until someone asks if I have heard from my SR, then it gets my head spinning again! Hoping we start getting some letters soon and information so we can future out their schedule. Only 43 more days!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 11, 2012 at 2:28pm: That is great Wendy, I know you are happy to finally have a date :-) I was going to post the link to your group but I saw you are already on it :-)

Comment by Kevmom on July 11, 2012 at 10:20am: Momof4 I'm so sorry to hear about your son tell him never gave up his dream see an orthopedic maybe it's just simple fix a therapy or minor surgery then he can try again (hugs) I will be praying for you and your son.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on July 11, 2012 at 9:44am: ((hugs)) momof4, as I mom, I can imagine how this news has affected you. We are so very proud of your son and please thank him from us. Just getting in to BC is a feat for which he should be very proud. As others have said, I'm sure there are very big things waiting for him. As FTLW stated, Ship 5 will be a big help to you.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 11, 2012 at 8:49am: I know there are some of you already on a couple of facebook groups :-) And that is great. However, we want you to be sure and keep this page active as well. There are lots of people who do not "Do" Facebook and they will be here looking for others who have the same PIR and DIV. There are also those who come here to read your news and comments but they are too shy to post anything. But if you keep this page active they sometimes will get brave and start posting just like you. Sometimes having a family member join the Navy is not the only new experience for a lot of people. Many of them have never used a computer either :-) And I am sure they would like to get to know you as well.

Here are some of the more active facebook groups with members from all the PIR groups and DIV. Some are closed or private and some are not so you still have to be careful and not post your Sailors personal information.

Navy Mom PIR Friends https://www.facebook.com/groups/327167160695549/

Navy Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/46342059809/

Navy for Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/40865546374/

You don't have to go to or join facebook. you will get all the info you need on this site and we are all here everyday to answer your questions but If you decide you want to start your own private facebook group or DIV group we suggest that one of you make it yourself that way you know who is in the group. There are lots of groups created by other people who may or may not even have a family member in the Navy and you just always need to be careful.

And please, no matter what come to this group page every day and post any news, comments or questions so everyone can benefit from it :-) Thanks!!!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 11, 2012 at 8:21am: I am so sorry Momof4, Everyone has offered some great advice already so please just let us know if you have any questions or concerns. i will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure he will find something very rewarding in his life and will give it his all :-)

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2012 at 8:11am: ...I like your way of thinking, mom-11-263. So totally agree!

Prayers, MomOf4....

Good morning all.

Comment by Hunter518 on July 10, 2012 at 10:01pm: Momof4. So sorry to hear. I will be praying. I pray that he does realize that God has other plans.
Mom-11 what wonderful encouraging words!