Navy For Moms2024-03-29T07:42:37ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1954498286?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pir10232015/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0tozm9azk9qiy&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMeeting your NEW Sailor at the Airport/USO infotag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-10-21:1971797:Topic:92358172015-10-21T04:40:30.503ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<p>Occasionally we see that Family is told NOT to go to the Airport. That it is <strong>not</strong> allowed. Not true. It IS up to the discretion of each individual airline. I would guess that the state of the world can affect that.</p>
<p>Here is the "skinny" on that:</p>
<div class="xg_user_generated">This is listed in the FAQ's for O'Hare and Midway under the Q. of "<span>Can I escort a child, elderly adult or member of the U.S. military to the gate?"</span>:…</div>
<p>Occasionally we see that Family is told NOT to go to the Airport. That it is <strong>not</strong> allowed. Not true. It IS up to the discretion of each individual airline. I would guess that the state of the world can affect that.</p>
<p>Here is the "skinny" on that:</p>
<div class="xg_user_generated">This is listed in the FAQ's for O'Hare and Midway under the Q. of "<span>Can I escort a child, elderly adult or member of the U.S. military to the gate?"</span>:</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"> "...<em>With the exception of international flights, U.S. military personnel traveling under orders may be accompanied to the gate by immediate family. Please visit the TSA's website for information regarding Military Family gate passes."</em></div>
<div class="xg_user_generated">(Your sailors are "under orders", <strong>But</strong> they are <strong>not</strong> "on Liberty". if your Sailor has a long time before their flight they are NOT to leave the Airport. They are also NOT allowed to visit the O'Hare Hilton at the airport. Anything could happen and if they were to miss their flight there would be consequences.)</div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/military-personnel-injured-service-membersveterans-and-wounded-warriors" target="_blank">TSA MILITARY</a></div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="field field-name-field-section-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h3 class="section-title">Accommodations for U.S. Military Personnel</h3>
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<p><em>Family members who want to accompany a military service member being deployed to the boarding gate or greet them returning from deployment at the arrival gate may receive passes to enter the secure area of the airport.</em></p>
<p><em>Interested military family members should contact their air carrier representative at the departure/arrival airport for proper local procedures.</em></p>
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<p><span><strong>MEETING YOUR SAILOR</strong></span></p>
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<li>Your new Sailors will not know their itinerary until PIR day or a few days before. If you did not send them a Flight Info Card (see the separate Discussion for that here on your PIR group) ask them to write down their departure itinerary on PIR day<em>. <strong>BTW don't post departure info details (airline, flight # and times) <span> <em>before</em></span> it happens...OPSEC.</strong></em></li>
<li><em>All</em> Sailors are usually bussed to the AP in the wee hours of the morning, it doesn't matter if they have an early or late flight (there may be exceptions.), they send them all at once. Usually around 1-3 AM, but this varies.</li>
<li>You will need a Gate Pass to be able to go through Security and stay with your Sailor until they depart.</li>
<li>You must meet your Sailor so they can go to the ticket counter to obtain a Gate Pass for you. Have ID for anyone who wishes to do so.</li>
<li>Once they have processed in, the Sailors go to the USO (if there is time between checking in and boarding) to wait for their flights.</li>
<li><div class="xg_user_generated"><em>If you do not meet them when the busses arrive. Make sure that they still have a working Phone card on PIR day if they need to call you from the AP so they may meet you and go to the ticket counter with you.</em> </div>
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<li><div class="xg_user_generated">We have never seen Sailors depart from MKE but I included it anyways. </div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><strong>Here is the USO info:</strong></div>
<p><strong><span><span>USO Info</span></span></strong></p>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><strong>USO locations at airports</strong>:</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated">O'Hare (ORD), Midway (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE) all have USO Centers.</div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">The <strong>USO at O'Hare</strong> is located OUTSIDE of the secured area in Terminal 2 above the Delta Airlines Ticket counter - so anyone can access it. Open 24/7. <strong>Phone Number:</strong> (773) 686-7396</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://usoofillinois.org/ohare-center-terminal-2-uso/" target="_blank">USO page for O'Hare</a> </div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flychicago.com/OHare/EN/AtAirport/Facilities/TravelerServices/USO.aspx" target="_blank">CDA page for O'Hare Airport USO</a> (CDA -Chicago Department of Aviation.) Has USO amenities info.</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/en/atairport/map/default.aspx?mapName=MainAirport" target="_blank">O'Hare Map</a></div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">The <strong>USO at Midway</strong> Airport is located INSIDE of the secured area in Concourse C - you must have a boarding pass or courtesy pass to get beyond TSA security area. Both USO's are . Open 9AM - 9PM, 7 days a week (14/7 as military need arises). <strong>Phone:</strong> (773) 582-5852</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://usoofillinois.org/midway-uso/" target="_blank">USO page for Midway</a> </div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flychicago.com/midway/en/AtAirport/Facilities/TravelerServices/USO.aspx" target="_blank">CDA page for Midway USO</a> (CDA -Chicago Department of Aviation.) Has USO amenities info.</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flychicago.com/midway/en/atairport/map/default.aspx" target="_blank">Midway Map</a> </div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">The <strong>USO at Milwaukee</strong> is INSIDE the secured are in Concourse D. Across from Gate D30. It is open 8AM-8PM ,7 days a week. <strong>Phone</strong>: (414) 455-8108</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mitchellairport.com/airport-guide/uso/" target="_blank">Mitchell Airport USO Guide</a> </div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.usowisconsin.org/" target="_blank">USO Wisconsin</a> USO Wisconsin Page</div>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mitchellairport.com/airport-guide/" target="_blank">Mitchell Airport Terminal Guide</a> This link shows the concourses.</div>
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<div class="xg_user_generated">(I did not go to the Gate with my son...not because I wasn't allowed but we ran out of time. He left at 5:45 and by the time they were done checking in there wasn't time to issue some of us passes. BUT I did get to meet him and visit there at the ticket counter. Other folks were done earlier and had gotten passes.)</div> PDA aka Public Displays of Affection with your Sailor/Uniformstag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-10-21:1971797:Topic:92358142015-10-21T04:39:17.584ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<p><b><u>PDA aka Public Displays of Affection</u></b></p>
<p>In the Navy (actually all branches of Service) Public Displays of Affection (<b>aka PDA</b>) <b><i>are not allowed</i></b>. This would include, hugging, kissing holding hands.<br></br><br></br>There is an exception to this rule. When you are saying your goodbyes to your Sailor before a deployment OR when you are greeting them upon returning from a deployment or long separation. <i>Boot Camp applies under this exception,</i> BUT has its…</p>
<p><b><u>PDA aka Public Displays of Affection</u></b></p>
<p>In the Navy (actually all branches of Service) Public Displays of Affection (<b>aka PDA</b>) <b><i>are not allowed</i></b>. This would include, hugging, kissing holding hands.<br/><br/>There is an exception to this rule. When you are saying your goodbyes to your Sailor before a deployment OR when you are greeting them upon returning from a deployment or long separation. <i>Boot Camp applies under this exception,</i> BUT has its limits: It is acceptable to give your Sailor a big hug and a quick kiss. NO French kisses or long kisses. NO long hugs or hanging onto your Sailor after, arms around each other etc. (When I greeted my son I hugged him and at the same time said, “Just tell me when to let go.”. He did when it was long enough :-D)</p>
<p>There is one way to “connect” with your Sailor when out in public. As was mentioned you may not hold hands BUT in a very old-fashioned but sweet way your Sailor may offer you his arm. It must be his LEFT arm. <b><i><u>His right arm must always be free to salute an officer or properly displayed flag.</u></i></b> You mothers/wives and girlfriends may place your right hand in the crook of your Sailors LEFT elbow in a formal escort pose. Your Sailor may also then lay his right hand over their ladies in a romantic gesture (for warmth or skin-to-skin contact). <b>Personal note</b>: I always try to walk on my husband’s left side while he is in uniform. Also, I did read of one mom saying that she stumbled while crossing the street and her Sailor reached out to assist her. She was on his right side. Once she was stable he quickly transferred her to his left side.</p>
<p>A female Sailor may take the RIGHT arm of her father/husband or boyfriend with her left hand, leaving her right arm free for saluting.</p>
<p>This is new stuff for your Sailors (remember they have been in Boot Camp for eight weeks and this is their first public outing) so it helps for you to know what is expected as well. There are always “eyes watching” and off-base is no exception. Naval Personnel (RDC’s, other BC personnel, anyone really) are out and about in the public going to the mall, stores, restaurants, Chicago etc. They can spot new Sailors and are looking to see if they are following the rules. Some may not even be in uniform so you won’t see them but they will see your Sailor.</p>
<p><b>*</b>Your Sailor risks punishment upon return to his/her ship if the infraction has been reported. They can lose the rest of their Liberty, if they have more than PIR day. If it happens at the end of their Liberty they can be retained an extra week at Boot Camp (yes folks, this HAS happened. Retired personnel on this site have reported it). Some have thought because it is their last day that nothing can happen to them. Not true. It can and it will.</p>
<p>It is very serious to NOT conduct yourself in a becoming manner and very serious NOT to salute your superiors or our Flag while in uniform.<br/><br/><b><u>UNIFORMS</u></b></p>
<p>Your Sailors will be in their Dress Blues in the winter and Dress Whites in the late spring and summer on PIR day. The Blues pick up everything and the whites…well, are whites! A travel sticky roller in your purse can be a big help to spot clean your Sailor. (I am hearing that the Tide stain sticks can yellow a white uniform but have heard good things about the Shout wipes if you can find them.) If your Sailor has extra days of Liberty they will wear their NSU’s – Navy Service Uniforms aka “peanut butters” which consist of a khaki shirt, black pants or skirt, black garrison cover. (Great Lakes A school students have Liberty PIR weekend. Occasionally, some lucky Sailors that are “fly outs” get held over at RTC an extra day or two – mine did!)</p>
<p>A towel for them to sit on when dining or in the car can be a help.</p>
<p>Be prepared for them to adjust themselves getting in and out of a vehicle and going from indoors to outdoors and vice-versa. Their cover (hat) is off indoors and on outdoors. If the weather is bad and they need to use their outer gear they will have to put that on upon exiting the car and take it off when they go indoors. They will have to carry things a certain way (right hand free again) as well. You may not carry their gear for them. </p>
<p>No eating, drinking or using of cell phones <i>while walking</i> in uniform.</p>
<p>I don’t know if it is an actual rule but it is considered “unmilitary” for them to push a stroller while out walking in public. So, better safe than sorry.</p>
<p>Don’t let the kiddos wear any part of your spouse’s uniform.</p>
<p>DO…not freak out about all this! Just read it a couple of time and it will be “in your head”. PLUS, your new Sailors are given a very detailed briefing on the “does and don’ts” before they are set loose!</p>
<p>DO have loads of fun being with your new Sailors!</p>
<p>Amen.</p> ^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-21:1971797:Topic:92079202015-09-21T16:04:40.985ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This is their final test. After this, they graduate and are sailors! It is a 12 hr overnight drill testing them on all they have learned and what they may encounter when they are deployed on a ship. It takes place on the Hollywood designer-created USS Trayer, a very realistic ship that will allow them to be tested on everything. They…</p>
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<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This is their final test. After this, they graduate and are sailors! It is a 12 hr overnight drill testing them on all they have learned and what they may encounter when they are deployed on a ship. It takes place on the Hollywood designer-created USS Trayer, a very realistic ship that will allow them to be tested on everything. They head over there in the evening, and have their capping ceremony the next morning. At that time, they trade their RECRUIT caps for their NAVY caps. A very emotional time for these new sailors who have worked so hard! Later that same afternoon, you should receive that much-anticipated "I'm a Sailor" phone call. HOOYAH! Teamwork is the name of the game. They are divided into small groups and are evaluated as team members as well as individually. This is what one Chief said about BattleStations: 150-300 SRs go through at a time, 3-10 of those will fail and have to repeat BattleStations, teamwork is the key...if all SRs keep their mouths shut, focus and listen, and work as a team, they should pass. *If they don't pass, they go through again ...and pass....this could even be the night before PIR...but no problem, they will be at PIR, but probably in the balcony, in uniform but very tired! They go through with their brother division. 900 and 800 divisions go randomly, unless there are two 900 or two 800 divisions in the group (rare but it happens). Sometimes 2 sets of brother divisions go together; sometimes a set of brother divisions with the 800 or 900 group. Occasionally only one set of brother divisions goes through. They start with the lowest-numbered divisions (except the 900 and 800 divisions which, like I said, go randomly). They do not go on Fri or Sat nights because of Captains Cup on Sat....a fun athletic competition between divisions in that PIR group. They can start Wed or Thurs night the week before PIR week...or...start Sun or Mon night of PIR week. Just depends. If an SR has not passed all of his/her final tests, he/she will not be allowed to do BattleStations until those are passed. Most get that done in time to still PIR with their group, but occasionally someone won't and will be held back until the test is passed (in FIT DIVISION if failed PFA), then participate in BattleStations with another PIR group. He/She will not be allowed to to participate in another PIR once they miss their own PIR, but will instead head straight for A School upon the completion of BattleStations. Those who pass before PIR can do BattleStations as late as the night before PIR usually. The "I'm a Sailor" calls usually start around 2 pm GL time, but sometimes start later. So best to have those phones close by all day. Please ask your sailor if all in his/her division passed and post that. Some may not get their calls if they had watch, etc. So it would be nice for those ladies to know that they have a sailor instead of having to wait a day or two for that call to find out. HOOYAH!</p>
<p>Great video of BattleStations: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jibm7kyIGcM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jibm7kyIGcM</a></p>
<p>BATTLESTATIONS SCHEDULE (posted after completion)</p>
<p>Th/F 10/15-10/16 353-356</p>
<p>M/T 10/19-10/20 357/358/950</p>
<p>T/W 10/20-10/21 359/360</p>
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</div> Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisions 353 and 354 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-14:1971797:Topic:92014202015-09-14T08:36:20.905ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 353 and 354<br></br></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single member is important to us</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p>
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</div> Ship 06 (USS Constitution) Divisions 355 and 356 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-14:1971797:Topic:92014182015-09-14T08:35:31.160ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 355 and 356<br></br></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are…</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single member is important to us</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p>
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</div> Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 357 and 358 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-14:1971797:Topic:92013262015-09-14T08:34:47.096ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 357 and 358<br></br></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single member is important to us</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p>
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</div> Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 359 and 360 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-14:1971797:Topic:92012302015-09-14T08:34:03.476ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 359 and 360<br></br></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
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<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 359 and 360<br/></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;">Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single member is important to us</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p>
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</div> Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 950tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-14:1971797:Topic:92014152015-09-14T08:33:20.827ZMelinda I ride outhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Melinda607
<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Division 950<br></br></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!…</p>
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<div class="discussion"><div class="description"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Division 950<br/></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single member is important to us</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-2">Hang in there!!!</span></p>
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