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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.

CLICK MEforN4M's Community GuidelinesandOPSEC.

~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 bchis on July 28, 2013 at 3:59pm: I've never spent so much time on a single website in my life... This place is exactly what I needed to get by. So much information!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 28, 2013 at 2:34pm: Here is some info for those with recruits in the performing 943 division :)

Performing divisions info:

There are actually three different performing divisions that rotate. One is a working group called ships staff and they work behind the scenes with VIP's and as greeters, side boys and body snatchers. Side boys for a Receiving line for the VIP's to enter through at the start of the ceremony. Body snatchers walk up and down the isles of sailors and make eye contact and even speak to the sailors to make sure they are not about to pass out. They often lock their knees because they have to stand in one spot for such a long time. If they lock their knees it can cut off the blood flow and cause them to faint. Of course the sailor behind them does their best to catch them :) Another part of the performing divisions is the flag corp and they carry and perform with the 50 state flags during the ceremony. The third part is known as The Triple Threat. The Triple Threat is made up of the band, drill team and choir and they all perform throughout the ceremony. It is so amazing how they can pull this all off in such a short time and still accomplish all that is to be done during boot camp. They are either chosen for this division or they can volunteer for it. If they have band, flagcorps, drill team, choir, or marching experience they can volunteer. They can also be handpicked or volunteer if they have high ASVAB scores. They don't expect them to need as much time to study which gives a lot more time for practice :) Once they are in the performing DIV they may be able to try out to be a part of the Triple Threat and be in the band, choir, or drill team. I hope this helps you all understand what your recruits are doing.

Comment by Aaron'sMom(Ship 02 Div 943) on July 28, 2013 at 2:27pm: @bosnmatefj - I read somewhere that someone in one of the Divisions brought a donut back to the compartment from the Mess. Didn't do that Division any good :)

Comment by bosnmatefj on July 28, 2013 at 1:03pm: (Ship 13 / Division 333)
Gotta ask...what "donut incident"?

Comment by Lynn on July 28, 2013 at 12:33pm: Yes you can. I sent phone cards and stamps off yesterday.

Comment by Jordan'Mom Ship 13 Div 333 on July 28, 2013 at 12:28pm: Are you able to send phone cards in the letters?

Comment by CatMom509 on July 28, 2013 at 11:31am: Happy Sunday!!

     "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure,

      then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield,

      full of mercy and good fruits,

      without partiality and without hypocrisy."

                                                 James 3:17

Comment by Tammy - Ship 3 Div 338 on July 28, 2013 at 11:19am: My son said exact same thing, said they earned back the phone privileges with good behavior. Thank goodness they can be good :)

Comment by PrdNavyMom2Sailors on July 28, 2013 at 11:14am: Ship 3 Div 338. My son called last night 8:02 pm Ohio time. I was actually at my high school reunion. I didn't hear my phone right so, thank God, he called his father's phone. He was able to hear it because he had his blue tooth in his ear. We were able to talk about 17 minutes. He sounds so good. He's very happy and please with his progress. He was able to pass his personal inspections, but said as a group, they did not pass. Phone privilege was taken away but, was given back at the last minute. That is why he called late.

Comment by grateful-Ship13Div333 on July 28, 2013 at 10:30am: So embarrassed here.... Diannep, thank you for your reminder, but I need a little more guidance. Where is the "pages" section :(    Sorry I am a work in progress.... LOL Please guide me through this.

Prayers for all those worried about their SRs....   I've learned to "let go and let God." I hope I don't sound "preachy;" it's just that sometimes I'm overwhelmed by worries I have no control over and it leads me to this mantra. Another mantra I've learned is "don't borrow worries from tomorrow." I can't tell you how many times my overactive imagination got the best of me...

Please know I understand too well those maternal worries... I suspect I will be battling them until my last breath...   At the same time I've also learned the power of hope. And at this time I choose to embrace hope. I have faith and acceptance that everything works out as it should... Please know my prayers for all parents and others who care/love about SRs continue....