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ALUMNI OF PIR 09/20/2013 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (351-360 and 945)

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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: 108
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 09/20/2013! 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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~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.

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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 September 17, 2013 at 8:02pm: Thanks so much, TX Trina!

So....congrats to 945 too!

ktremom: Yes, you will be able to wait with your sailor at the airports. Be sure to bring ID with you to the airport...for each family member. You will get the gate pass from the airlines counter which will allow you to wait at the gate until your sailor's plane departs. I have been told that the airlines counters don't open until 4 a.m. so the sailors are out there waiting to check all of their luggage until then. One lady told me that they keep the sailors separated from family members until they have all gotten through the check-in process, but then you will be able to spend time with your sailor.

Comment by ktremom on September 17, 2013 at 7:59pm: Does anyone know what the waiting is like at Midway? Do you get to sit with your sailor? Do you need to get a special gate pass?

Comment by TX Trina on September 17, 2013 at 7:58pm: diannep - there were a few posts from 945. One Sailor did say that everyone that went through BS21 passed but there were some that were ASMOED right before BS21. No names were given as to who they were or how many. But there didn't seem to be as many calls as with the other divisions. I wonder if Division 945 has their own page or a 900 page on FB where they post stuff? Anywho... just wanted ya'll to know what I saw posted.

Comment by diannep on September 17, 2013 at 7:54pm: Ladies: Just wanted to pass on some info. There was a sailor in last week's group who didn't fly out of OHare until 6 pm, so that sailor/family spent 15 hrs visiting in the airport. YIKES! There is a Hilton within the OHare airport....a man on a previous PIR group told me that they charge a $55 "day rate" for those who have a long wait at the airport and just need to relax. They did it with their sailor and said it was wonderful.

So...if you find your sailor will be waiting most of the day in the airport, you may want to check into a hotel room where all can relax, nap, shower, watch tv, etc....

Comment by diannep on September 17, 2013 at 7:49pm: Sigh, Tashenae: I'm afraid many on this group are hanging out on the FB groups and forgetting about this site! I know that 945 was scheduled to go through last night but haven't heard if they did. Hopefully, someone will post soon!

Congrats to 357/358!

Comment by RetiredChiefJeff on September 17, 2013 at 6:43pm: Congrats to 357 :-)

Comment by Tashenae on September 17, 2013 at 6:11pm: Has anyone received a call from their sailor (div 945)?

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on September 17, 2013 at 5:58pm: thanks so much CatMom, I went to VA this past week and babysat for Eastyn. It was awesome, she is such a sweet sweet baby <3

Comment by Darlene on September 17, 2013 at 5:22pm: Got the "I am a sailor call" 1 hour 20 minutes ago. He is in div 357. Sounded very tired. He said every passed

Comment by CatMom509 on September 17, 2013 at 3:56pm: Hi Friends,

   "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,

     and He delights in his way. Though he fall,

     he shall not be utterly cast down,

     for the Lord upholds him with His hand."

                                           Psalm 37:23-24