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PIR 10/29/10 Alumni Group!
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Family and Friends Sharing Memories of PIR 10/29/10 and also to follow these sailors on their new adventures.
Members: 99
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2012
Discussion Forum
ship 7 division 350
Started by suesmom ship7 div 350 PIR 10/29. Last reply by Dunesmom Dec 26, 2010. 50 Replies 0 Likes
Hello. a group for division 350 ship 7 to discuss letters and such. My daughter called saturday and got to talk for 15 minutes. She said they are all doing Ok. and doing a lot of ironing and folding..
Looking for other moms & GF's in Ship 4, div 823
Started by Militarymomof2. Last reply by Kayliefirefly Nov 18, 2010. 565 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I am a Seal wannabe mom. Looking for other moms that are dreading Pre buds and then the big move to California for Buds after graduation.
Ship 12 Div 353- anyone have a sailor going to A school in great lakes-PIR 10/29/2010
Started by Nicole-Sailor Aunt. Last reply by Matts mom Proud mom of a Sailor Nov 17, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I am new to this website, and I was trying to reach anyone that has a recruit from Ship 12 Division 353 and that is staying in the Great Lakes for A school. My nephew had his PIR on…Continue
Ship 12 Div 353 PIR 10/29/10
Started by Sea-n-Melody. Last reply by PollyAnna~MM~[Prototype] Nov 8, 2010. 119 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! I'm new to this website and I was wondering if anyone else had someone in Ship 12 Div 353? I got a call from my boyfriend Saturday which was a great surprise! He also said he was able to write a…Continue
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Comment by ProudMomofSailorSarah on October 26, 2010 at 2:20pm
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WOOOHOO I'm so happy for you CL! Staring at my phone waiting for it to ring
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Comment by MRs L* on October 26, 2010 at 2:17pm
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ON THE PHONE NOW!!!!!
HES A SAILOR!! HES A SAILOR!! HES A SAILOR!!!!
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Lora and Loran: i am deeply sorry for the loss.. you are in my prayers..my heart goes out to Nathan and both of your families! i wish him the best of luck during Battlestations tonight..and yes your right he truly does now have an angel watching over him!
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Comment by Carly on October 26, 2010 at 1:41pm
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Lala, I am so sorry for your loss, and for her families loss. I hope Nathan finds strength in his family to get through BS21 tonight. I will say an extra prayer and light an extra candle for him tonight. Your extended PIR family is here for you!
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I'm so sorry for your loss Lala...my heart goes out to Nathan and your entire family...may his strength and his sisters memory guide him through battlestations tonight...I will be thinking of him! With much sympathy...Kelly n Family
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Comment by Elaine-PIR 10/1/10 on October 26, 2010 at 1:04pm
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Cheryl, thought I would jump in here. This is for the moms/gfs/families getting phone calls today and tomorrow. When your new Sailor calls, have a list of questions to ask by the phone. "Did the whole division pass? Are you tired? (that answer will either be "I am still hyped" or, "I could sleep for 3 days"). "Have you eaten, showered, etc.?" "Where will you be in your division (which row from left or right, how many back? etc.)". This part is very important- For PIR tell your new Sailor to stay where they are on the deck, you will come to them. Most of them will have time to find you in the stands and will head in your general direction but when you hear the words "NOW HEAR THIS, LIBERTY CALL, LIBERTY CALL" all heck breaks loose and it is shear pandemonium.
All of you going to PIR are in for a real treat. When those huge doors open and the divisions start marching in, hold onto your hat. It is the best part of missing them. They will have changed and have become a team, some will tear up just knowing you are there. Have a great time, the ceremony itself seemed to me to pass very quickly. If you are a people watcher and get there early, you will see a little bit of everything. Enjoy.
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Comment by Mom-to sailor-Alli_Div950-10/29 on October 26, 2010 at 12:31pm
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Charity - good for you!! Losing weight is not easy and doing it while DH is away is double great! Won't he be surprised?!!
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Comment by CharitySailor'sWife2B on October 26, 2010 at 12:21pm
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Well I got 1 hour and 50minutes of a powernap when my roommate called to see when I would be leaving! :( Well I am super exicted about leaving, but couldnt go back to sleep.
@ Polyanna: When my brother, and then even more so when Joe left I became determined to lose weight. I figured if they were going through all this physical training.. I could at least try to get back into shape. Well, I lost 15lbs. Then i kept hearing how people had a hard time sleeping on BS21 night so I decided to just stay up with Joe... finally went to sleep at 0830.. a mere 3 hours ago. :) Surprisingly i dont feel all that tired. I think i am running on adrenalin.. once i get that call I will probably crash.
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cheryl: they have other things to take care of before they are able to call home. like cleaning or hae watch. something along those lines.. id recommend telling your sailor to stay where they are and yu go to them after the graduation ceremony. that is what im going to tell my husband when i get the call later today.. now i just have to hope i can find him in the crowd lol. :)
im anxiously waiting my call.. good thing im at work or id be bouncing off the walls lol
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Comment by Cheryl Mom Nuke ET on October 26, 2010 at 11:45am
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I can't wait to hear about all your calls today. Did I read that someone didn't get their call until early this morning?
Does anyone know how we find our sailors on Friday after graduation for liberty?
Does anyone know why they can't call for so long after BS is complete?
Yes, my mind is whirling like crazy!
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