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ALUMNI OF PIR 09/06/2013 TG 43 - 11 Divisions (331-340 and 943)

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Welcome to the group with SAILORS who graduated Boot Camp on 09/06/2013. A place to keep up with each other as your sailors continue their journey in the Navy.

Location: Great Lakes. IL
Members: 107
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 09/06/2013! 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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• 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.

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~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.

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Comment by diannep on August 7, 2013 at 11:16pm: Hang in there, Lisa. Tough times, but PIR will make it all better. Won't be long now for this group!

Comment by diannep on August 7, 2013 at 11:14pm: JLM: Yes, the divisions enter the hall in order. My son's was the 2nd one to enter.

Yes, this group will be in their whites.

Lala can tell you about the 900 division since her daughter was in that one.

As far as where to meet your sailors when Liberty is called, I don't think you will have a problem finding one another. If your sailor stays put in that division area, you will get to each other! Where you need to plan to meet is after your sailor returns to the ship and then meets up with you again. You can't walk back to the ship with them.....so plan a place to meet back up.

Comment by diannep on August 7, 2013 at 11:11pm: My son was in the 2nd lowest division number of his PIR group and we went to the far end of the hall (9 divisions in our group). The Honor Guards are in front of each division section, with the division numbers right there, so they are very visible. There are also sailors at the hall entrance to show you where to go.

The "goosebump" moment that landlocked described is the BEST! Just such an exciting time when the SRs march in. Sadly, we never spotted my son during PIR. He is short and was kind of stuck in the middle, so we never could catch a glimpse (surprising how they all look alike!). I was glad to see him when Liberty was called...to make sure he was really there! :-) When the PIR DVD we ordered arrived, I finally got to see him as he marched by the Review Stand. YAH!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 7, 2013 at 11:08pm: Bring binos... :-). I forgot too...but would not have seen my Sailor anyways while he was in formation.

He was behind a tall guy.

I DID however get a pic of him marching in. Did not know it until later! He was on the very end of the row "bleachers side" and I was just taking random pics...hoping. LOL
BTW, the Drill hall is painted "Navy Gray" and it is not always camera friendly. The pictures tend to come out dark...so take some test shots while waiting.

Funny story...our youngest takes martial arts lessons and Hubby said he could not get good pics...it clicked that the studio walls are..."Navy Gray" :-/

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on August 7, 2013 at 10:55pm: so true Donna, most of them will draw a map and send it in a letter so you can find them :) I was luck and mine was singing with the choir right up at the microphone :)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 7, 2013 at 10:29pm: I have a post with pics and info on Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall (Hall used for PIR) and will add them in a few hours. Out being a SITCaM (Sit In The Car Mom), driving teen around, right now. :-)

Comment by Tammy - Ship 3 Div 338 on August 7, 2013 at 10:15pm: got goosebumps just reading your post landlockedmom.

I am having problems getting in the FB group, any thoughts?

Comment by SouthernCalimom Ship 13 Div 333 on August 7, 2013 at 9:53pm: Lisa.....I sent you an ad. I'm so sorry your feeling this way and I relate. Even though I hear from my son, I feel the same. I feel like everything is on hold, while my SR is away.

Comment by Lisa ship 03 div 337 on August 7, 2013 at 8:57pm: Hi ladies sorry its been awhile but the last few days been hell for me I find myself pushing my family away bc I miss my son so much. I'm trying to join fb now .still no phone call and no letters oh I hope his okay

Comment by JLM-MN on August 7, 2013 at 8:48pm: May I ask for details on how PIR is conducted? Do the Divisions march in numerical order, such as first will be 331, then 332 and so on? Does DIV 943 march in first, last? I assume they will be in whites, since don't they usually change to blues around October? Should we be asking our SR where in the marching ranks they will be as I assume it is the same place every time. After years of watching Marching Band I know how the marchers can all look alike! Are there any suggestions on where to sit so we can best guess where our SR DIV might stop? Any suggestions on where to tell our SR to meet us so we aren't all wandering around not finding each other and since I intend to be shedding copious tears my eyesight will be affected too! <G> In short any minutiae is appreciated. THANKS......love this site <}