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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 CatMom509 on August 6, 2013 at 4:01pm: Donna,

If you go to the www.pirgifts.com and click on any of the coins, scroll down to the Ask a Question section, you can contact Craig through there too.

Awww, you're welcome for the recent PIR info and as a matter of fact, my Sailor daughter graduates from Pensacola A school with her IT rating TODAY!! :D

Comment by CatMom509 on August 6, 2013 at 3:57pm: Hello All!

     "I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go...

      I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."

                                                                                   Genesis 27:15

Comment by diannep on August 6, 2013 at 2:05pm: Order the coins at www.pirgifts.com

Comment by etv444(ship13 div 334) on August 6, 2013 at 10:01am: do they sell the coins at PIR or is it better to order before then?- thanks

Comment by diannep on August 6, 2013 at 8:35am: Donna: "Craig" is the designer of the coins so he has the info. You can contact him through his page on here:

http://www.navyformoms.com/profile/Craig900?xg_source=profiles_memb...

I believe CatMom knows of a way to contact him through the www.pirgifts.com site too.

Comment by diannep on August 6, 2013 at 8:27am: Pennyaire: What a heartbreaking story....wow....I am so sorry. She made a pretty huge decision and a huge commitment at a time of emotional strife....not a good thing....however it may be just what she needs to make her realize what really is important in life. The endless stories from the SRs usually revolve around how much they miss and love their families--not matter what they had thought before leaving for bootcamp....bootcamp brings out this love and appreciation. So this may be something that will have good positive results for all!

There was a mom on here a couple of years ago...her daughter had done the same thing...the mom poured her heart out on here....she just wanted contact with her daughter....with no results, she left the group. But then....a few weeks later, she was back! She had received a letter from her daughter who told her she would like for her to come to PIR. Never heard what happened after that, but it was a huge breakthrough for her. Hoping for good things in your life too!

On the medical issues....wow. I'm always shocked that those with big medical issues are even allowed to enlist....but many times, it is about "recruiter's numbers". If she truly has medical issues that would not be acceptable in the Navy, these will most likely be "caught" during Bootcamp and she may be medically discharged.

Lots to think about here, but just know that you have the prayers and support of all of those on this site!

Good Morning All !

Comment by BridgetTheBrit (Ship 11/Div 340) on August 6, 2013 at 8:25am: Lala, I feel for you! I am finally beginning to understand what my Mum must have felt like when I left the UK, married an American soldier & never came back!! There was the amazing stint in Germany, but other than that, a long way from home! She is still in the UK, with one son in France, one in CA & me in IA - her grandkids are all over the world!!!! Now MY quest to raise independent kids 'paid off' with a daughter in NZ & a son in the Navy ------ I guess, as my mother always says, remember that you want your kids to be strong, independent men & women.....well, sure....but it would be nice if they were closer :).
Through the knowledge that you will miss some milestones, remember that YOU gave your kid a great gift - and thank God for FB, I wish we had it back then, I know my Mum does!!!!!

Comment by Sharla on August 6, 2013 at 7:08am: Wow, Penny. My heart breaks for you! I can't imagine how she would pass the medical screening if she has a problem, but that being said, friend me here and message me with her last name. I'll ask my SR in a letter about her. They go by last names so her first name may not ring any bells. Prayers to you!

Comment by Pennyaire on August 6, 2013 at 7:01am: Hello Moms,

I just joined this site, and have been reading all of your posts for a few days. My SR secretly enlisted right after turning 18, and went to bc on 7/9 without saying good bye to friends and family. Based on that date, her PIR should be 9/6 unless she is held back. It's a long story, but she disowned her entire family and friends after quarreling with her parents over her 21 year old boyfriend. I have not received any calls, the box, the form letter or any mail. :( I am sure she sent all to her boyfriend. She should not have joined because of her medical history, and saying I am "worried sick" is an understatement! I am petrified and my heart is breaking! While her brothers, father, cousins, etc. are hurt and angry, I have been crying so much that I have actually gotten wrinkles. I just start crying no matter where I am. I have multiple nightmares every night and get little sleep, and my doctor had to prescribe additional blood pressure medication for me. I don't know what ship or division she is in, but may (not sure) have narrowed it down to Ship 14 Div 335/336, Ship 12 Div 331/332, Ship 13 Div 333/334 or Ship 3 Div 337/338. I have been writing her, but don't know the address. I would be forever grateful if you could ask your SR if they know my daughter, and how she is handling bc. Not knowing what is happening to her is killing me. Her name is AlinaMari from Redlands, CA, pronounced AlinaMarie and she usually goes by Alina. Please don't share the personal details with your SR so they don't get back to my SR. She is, obviously already angry at her family.

Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart!!!. I will keep your SRs in my prayers along with my own.

Comment by CatMom509 on August 6, 2013 at 6:02am: Friends,

I just put up my "PERTINENT PIR TIPS" on the Discussion Forum up above. Please check it out for any info that you can glean for your own PIR~~