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ALUMNI OF PIR 08/30/2013 TG 42 - 11 Divisions (321-330 and 942)

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Welcome to the group with SAILORS who graduated Boot Camp on 8/16/2013. A place to keep up with each other as your sailors continue their journey in the Navy.

Location: Great Lakes. IL
Members: 103
Latest Activity: Feb 3, 2014

WELCOME to PIR 08/30/2013! 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.

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forN4M's Community Guidelines and OPSEC.

~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".

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Comment by michelle71 on September 3, 2013 at 11:14am: I was surprised to see that as much as they all look alike from the front, I was able to recognize the back of his head from the top of the upper seats in second flat!

Comment by Nancytysmom on September 3, 2013 at 7:28am: Congratulations training group42! What an amazing PIR watching it does not compare to being there and having the drums and excitement of the crowd well done Navy Bravo Zullo! My sailor spotted us right away And we couldn't wait for liberty to be called! He said he almost lost it then! We are so proud. Thank you everyone for being on this journey together it is truly on Navy Family! Had the best weekend of a lifetime for sure.

Comment by Jackie on September 3, 2013 at 7:18am: i agree also. great feeling to seeyour sailor for first time after weeks!and what a feeling of accomplishment for our sailors!congrads moms!

Comment by BigRed on September 2, 2013 at 6:26am: Scottsmom I totally agree. It was fun during liberty to ask the many questions we had- to fill in the blanks around what we were hearing here the whole time.

Comment by scottsmom on September 1, 2013 at 11:52pm: What a great day we had for PIR! I thought I would just burst with pride when they raised the big door and our sailors marched though it. I've been reading for several weeks about how emotional this would be but words don't even begin to describe that feeling you get. Can't wait to get all the video transferred at home so I can watch it over and over again. Congratulations to all the other moms.

Comment by CatMom509 on August 31, 2013 at 5:32pm: Hi Friends!

     "I know that You can do all things;

      no plan of Yours can be thwarted."

                                 Job 42:2

Comment by Sis2few on August 31, 2013 at 9:51am: Awesome graduation. They all looked so great especially my son Div 321. Well done, everyone! Now following to A school group. Semper Fortis!

Comment by Pam- daughter in div. 329 on August 31, 2013 at 7:19am: Graduation was great! My daughter looked wonderful in that uniform. Can't wait to see her today:)

Comment by napstersmom on August 30, 2013 at 9:46pm: What a wonderful day! Its so exciting to catch your sailor for the first time walking through the door into the graduation hall. :). Best part of day is spending the day with him while he talks about his boot camp experience. Cant wait to see him tomorow and spend the day in Chicago

Comment by spomss on August 30, 2013 at 9:28pm: Big congratulations to all the Sailors of TG 42! The RTC facebook page already has pics posted from today!!

Mommas (and the poppas) remember to join your A school groups and continue to follow your Sailor! This was just the beginning of their long journey-and they will continue to need your prayers and support!

Safe travels everyone-Sailors and families alike!