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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/01/2013 TG 51 - 13 Divisions (409-420 and 951)

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This Group is for those who have SAILORS that graduated 11/01/2013. A place to keep in touch with each other as your SAILORS continue on their Navy journey!

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 106
Latest Activity: Dec 22, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 11/01/2013! 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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• 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:

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Comment by Todd on September 30, 2013 at 10:18pm: He just said he was frustrated with some of the guys but he was staying out of trouble. He joked in his letter and later on when he called he sounded good. I think he's nervous and stressed but that's to be expected. They will be fine once they all get on the same page. I'm sure all the divisions struggle at some point. He did say it would probably be his last call until after BS. It's your job to worry but keep thinking positive thoughts.

Comment by KB2OWJ Ship 03 Div 415 on September 30, 2013 at 10:07pm: BTW Todd, the letter I got on Thu didn't sound good. :( This is why I'm anxious to find out how things are going and if they are starting to come together. Any word from your SR on Thu on how that is going?

Comment by KB2OWJ Ship 03 Div 415 on September 30, 2013 at 10:03pm: I said the same thing Todd.... I know where I rate too LOL.

No call for me on 9/26, which makes me think he called the GF because it was her birthday. She also got a call on 9/14 & 9/21 and 16 letters (11 around 9/12 and 5 on Friday).

The only calls I've gotten was the strictly business call "I need info" on 9/13 for about a min and a 20 min call on 9/21, then a letter arrived on Thu 9/25.

Comment by Todd on September 30, 2013 at 9:50pm: The calls from my son on ship 03 Div 415 came on the 14th and 26th. He said we got 10 min and his girlfriend got 10 min each time. Wonder why I don't believe him. ;-) So far one letter from him on 9/26 and his gf got 5 in one day the week prior. I know where I rate. Haha
KB2OWJ, didn't u hear from your boy on 12/21? I didn't get a call that day.

Comment by KB2OWJ Ship 03 Div 415 on September 30, 2013 at 9:47pm: WOW Sea turtle that's a lot of people. I'm sure your SR will love it :)

We're staying at the closer one. The indoor pool would have been nice, but I don't think we're gonna have much time for anything. My husband has to work when we arrive due to end of month processing. Initially my SR's girlfriend was going to be coming with us. Now her mom is coming with her (she is not happy about that, but its anxiety thing he dad has) and arriving much much later and staying at the same RI. Since it seems like there will only be 3 allowed to the PIR, we have to make a decision to take the girlfriend or my daughter to the ceremony.

Comment by Sea turtle on September 30, 2013 at 9:34pm: Sorry ladies but I actually forced myself to have a productive weekend so was not on the site. I am staying at the Residence Inn in Mettawa because they have an indoor pool and we can bring the dog. Their closer location has an outdoor pool. I won't be swimming but we have about 15 people in our group and they wanted a pool. The RI's have 2 bedroom suites with 2 baths and a FULL KITCHEN. Someone mentioned they may be looking for a place with a kitchen.

Comment by KB2OWJ Ship 03 Div 415 on September 30, 2013 at 9:30pm: Hey there Sea turtle. I saw an earlier post that Todd had a call on 9/26. I haven't had any calls since 9/21. Did receive a letter on 9/26 which didn't sound good as you know. After that letter, I'm just hoping for some kind of communication because I'm a little anxious in finding out if things are going better. I did send another one out on this morning.

Comment by Sea turtle on September 30, 2013 at 9:19pm: Hello KB20WJ are you sure our division has called. My son has not called. He usually calls us first then his GF. I just checked with his GF and she has not heard from him since our call last Wednesday. Unless something is wrong with my son I don't think they have called. I don't recall seeing calls from 415 did I miss the post? I am with you regarding the letter. I sure hope they send us one.

Comment by MommyLisa Ship 02 Div 951 on September 30, 2013 at 9:15pm: lisacast-I hope there isn't something in the water to grow more hair on their chest-my daughter would look funny!! lol I am glad you are all hearing from your SRs. My daughter-Div 951 got phone calls on Friday. She called her boyfriend and not me. So I know how you feel KB2OWJ. I too am hoping for a letter Wednesday!

Comment by KB2OWJ Ship 03 Div 415 on September 30, 2013 at 8:57pm: I'm feeling disappointed in my SR since I heard that Ship 03 Div 415 was calling over the weekend. I'm sure his girlfriend got the call instead of us...his family :( I All I can do now is hope for a letter this week.