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ALUMNI OF PIR 09/28/2012 TG 46 — 13 Divisions (307–316, 819, 820 & 946)

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This group is for family and friends of SRs who graduated on 9/28/2012. A place to keep up with each other as the journey continues with our Sailors.

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LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

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♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

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Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 124
Latest Activity: Aug 20, 2014

Welcome to PIR 09/28/2012!

OPSEC, OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the timeto read the OPSEC and Community Guidelines. A quick note here: Last Names of Recruits/Sailors are not allowed on this site. If it is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended. First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture.

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 8:04pm: ellen said it better!! LOL!
I.don't think they want more than one of me though....

Comment by ellen0502 on August 13, 2012 at 7:54pm: Casper64, you can post anywhere you are not "restricted" by any means. The main page though is what us "veteran" moms see regularly.

We sometimes can't get around to all the discussion groups (77 division discussions) in all the PIR groups (7-9) as often as we'd like to.

The same questions sometimes gets asked in two or there separate discussion groups in the same PIR, not an issue and we will answer them, but we may miss someone and we don't want that to happen either.

We also like to hear the good things going on like receiving letters, your SR passing a test etc. We miss those too sometimes when we can't get to the all the discussion group right away.

Every single question that is asked is important, every single concern is genuine, and every single member is important to us. We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.

So, post away ladies (or gentlemen) you are doing nothing wrong, we just haven't found away to clone ourselves yet.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 7:52pm: Casper64 - You're not daft!
The main wall here is good for the whole group as far as general comments and connecting with the whole group...then on your discussions for your divisions as well. I know it can be much , when I was on my PIR group I would post on both! That's when "copy and paste" became a new bff! LOL
The Main Wall here is the best choice for posting questions for the veteran moms to answer...we do try to get to the Division Discussions...to see if there are any for us...but time does not always permit for that.
You are welcome!

Comment by Angela on August 13, 2012 at 7:27pm: FTLW... is this the correct space to add comments or post questions. Sorry a little confused as to where is allowed. Sorry for being daft! Thanks for all of your knowledge and help!

Go Navy!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on August 13, 2012 at 5:36pm: Thanks so much, it went much better than it did in the dream I had about it a couple days ago lol. So, I survived :-) They are a great bunch of kids. I cheated and put their names on the front of their desks so I could call them by name lol. Kids always seem to do better if they think you know their name. I hope everyone had a great day.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 5:31pm: Folks - I am not trying to be rude so please don't take it that way when I say this...but please post questions on the main wall of the group hwere for answers. :-) The main wall is for the whole PIR group and then there are division discussions...in addition the Discussion Forum is best used for specific topics.

We veteran moms stay on the main page of the group more...the reason being that we have 7-8 PIR groups running at one time...that means over 50 divisions at one time as well... and that way everyone can see answers for general questions such as these. Many members will not post but read only and may look at the main wall more. I will answer here (the 09/28/2012 DIscussion up above) and post on the main wall as well.

There were questions about the access list.

Access list - Communicate by mail with your SR if you want to discuss the access list. They will finalize it a couple of weeks before PIR.

You must be retired or active duty with a valid ID card for entry to PIR without being on the Access list. You can be a veteran without being retired. Here is a BLOG about it and there is a link to the RTC Websites page for Military atttending PIR at the end of it. I hope that helps.

NEW PAGE ADDED to RTC Website ~ FAMILIES: Military Personnel Attend...

Odd names on the Access list are" normal"! It is a preliminary list.

It is fast and furious during P days they may not have known or had time or heard! Recruits finalize the list a couple of weeks befroe PIR.

We have even seen the dogs name on it!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 3:58pm

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 3:40pm: That being said...

...to all our new members!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 3:39pm: This is just a gentler reminder and also for any new members over the last week. no one has done anything wrong... I will usually post it in the beginning weeks like this.
OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the time to read the N4M's Community Guidelines (clickable link). Within it are links for OPSEC videos and info. Last Names of Sailors/Recruits are not allowed on this site. If it is in your username you will need to change your username. If yours is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended. First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember 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. It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".
That being said...don't be afraid to post! Our PIR groups are meant to inform and support you! PLEASE don't stop posting about your Recruit and getting letters and calls and stuff like that. Just don't mention specifics. If something is really concerning you and you don't want to post publicly, you are free to friend any of us veteran/seasoned moms and ask privately.

I have been a member of this site for over a year...I don't post my real name, pics or personal info...and I enjoy this site...and feel supported and try to help others. It can be done without giving out personal info.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 3:08pm: Yes, it is a bigger one. Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall is designed to hold 14-16 Divisions and their allotted four guests though. LaLa's Sailor had 13 Divisions and she said her extra guests all got into PIR.
We have had 14 and when that happened RTC released a statement about extra guests possibly not getting in and tips for PIR.