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ALUMNI OF PIR 09/18/2015 TG 45 - 10 Divisions (309-316, 819 and 945)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 09/18/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 92
Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2017

WELCOME to PIR 09/18/2015! 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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~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.

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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.

~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 diannep on August 30, 2015 at 11:21am: LiveFreeOrDie: If your SR can pay for the piks when they are ordered, either from pay or with a credit card, he will have the piks in his ship and will bring them to you after PIR. Otherwise, they have to wait and pay for them after PIR. The SR must pay for them during Bootcamp, you cannot pay for them from your end. After PIR, you can pay for them if your SR is with you. If it turns out you must pay for them after PIR, here's a hint. Leave RTC with your sailor after PIR, have lunch, etc....and return to RTC in the early afternoon. There is usually no line at the Photo Lab then.

tbird: Bring the boxers that your SR enjoys....but they need white ones under their white uniforms. Stain stick is to keep their uniforms clean. Deoderant/cologne is only necessary if he likes a certain kind since they have that at Bootcamp in the NEX. Wouldn't hurt for him to have some white tshirts if that is what he will wear under his uniforms. You can take his laptop as well. They have to receive these either at the airport when flying out during your visit with them....or....after Liberty when they have moved over to GL A School. None of this is allowed on RTC.

You can always mail other items to him. It is best for him to wait until he gets to A School to see his storage space and what he may need. My son's A School was only about 3 mos long, so he didn't want alot of things. Figured he would just get them when he came home on Leave after A School before Duty Station arrival.

Good Morning!

Comment by sailorsmom on August 30, 2015 at 11:18am: I got to talk to my sweet girl yesterday ~ Div 316!! We didn't get to talk nearly enough, only about 10 minutes, but hearing her voice was great!!! She was super upset because she sprained her ankle and is on 5 days limited duty!! She said that this won't delay her PIR date, but I'm really worried that it could! Does anyone know how that works? I know she's told me of several other girls in her division being sick and put on limited duty, and I've read other posts of SR's being on limited duty! So, if anyone has any knowledge of limited duty, please, please let me know!

I am sooo proud of all of these SR's!!! They are almost done!!

Comment by tbird96 on August 30, 2015 at 9:25am: Good morning. Needing your help. I have seen some post items that we should bring with us to PIR for our SR's. I am goig shopping this afternoon and trying to make a list. Can I get some help?!
1. white boxers
2. stain stick
3. deodorant
4. His cologne
5. white t-shirts (?)
6. phone charged + charger
7.

Comment by LiveFreeOrDie103196MoM on August 30, 2015 at 7:33am: Good morning all! Seems like forever since I've been on here. Trying to play catch up on all I've missed. Getting closer everyday. So much to do in so little time. My son is doing well & told me in a letter that his grandparents are also attending PIR. I'm glad they are able to make it. Hoping for a phone call today. Fingers crossed. As far as pictures go I was reading through all the comments and was still a little unsure about whether or not those can be pre-ordered so that the SRs will be able to have them following the ceremony as opposed to waiting in line at the photo shop. Can anyone provide clarification on that? Thanks & I hope everyone has a great day and that we all hear from our SRs today.

Comment by CatMom509 on August 30, 2015 at 2:16am: You're welcome, Julyasmom!

Comment by Julyasmom on August 29, 2015 at 4:35pm: Thanks CatMom509! That is what my husband thought but we just wanted to make sure. Also really appreciate the heads up on the other NEX.

Comment by CatMom509 on August 29, 2015 at 4:21pm: Julyasmom,

Your SR's boyfriend will be able to go into the NEX with you, but retired or active military would have to make the purchase on any selections he makes. So he can just pay your hubby or your daughter back afterward if she is with him at any NEX. Here's more info for you on the NEX~

There is a larger NEX (Navy Exchange Store) off base, not far away. The one at RTC is the size of a 7-11 or gas station convenience store and really crowded after PIR. So if you don't have any business needing photos or ordering the Keel or PIR dvd at the Photo Lab by the RTC NEX, head over to this one:

          Burkey Mall NEX                               www.mynavyexchange.com

          Greenbay Road

          Building No 3452

          Great Lake, IL

          847-578-6280/6281

                 Monday - Saturday       9:00 am - 8:00 pm

                 Sunday                       10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Comment by CatMom509 on August 29, 2015 at 4:08pm: Hello!

     "It is God who arms me with strength,

      and makes my way perfect."

                                           Psalm 18:32

Comment by Julyasmom on August 29, 2015 at 1:45pm: I have a question for our wonderful veteran moms/wives... If we have time while waiting for our daughter after PIR my husband (retired Navy) would like to look at the NEX. We will have our daughter's boyfriend with us and my husband is concerned that the boyfriend won't be able to go in or at least buy anything without a military ID card. Just wondering if there is any protocol for the NEX?

Comment by CJDA on August 29, 2015 at 11:27am: Good morning Diannep...good morning everyone. Thanks for the link tbird96 and julyasmom...no such luck...didn't see my SR. Hope we all get calls this weekend...take care and have a nice weekend everyone.