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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/06/2015 TG 52 - 10 Divisions (369-376, 820 and 952)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/06/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 67
Latest Activity: Mar 3, 2017

WELCOME to PIR 11/06/2015! 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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N4M's Community Guidelines and OPSEC.

~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.

~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.

~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.

~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.

Some Suggestions:

~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 ellen0502 on September 26, 2015 at 1:41pm: bpick, What is going on with your recruits high school football isn't a problem. I would suggest that you don't send the actual clipping. If you can copy it on to plain white paper that would be the best.

Some RDC's don't like recruits to get newspaper clippings, and the newsprint ink can sometimes be an issue as it transfers easily.

A wallet pick from his girlfriend is also ok as long as it is just a picture, if you catch my hint. :)

Comment by bpickship14div074 on September 26, 2015 at 1:29pm: Just a quick clarification on what we can send our recruits. Mine is wanting to know info on how his school is doing in football so I was wondering if I clipped the articles and attached to them if that was OK.

And he wants his girlfriend to send a wallet pic for him to have in his billfold. Kids today, everything is on a phone....

Thanks again!

Comment by Carrie on September 26, 2015 at 1:20pm: Oh yea- he also mentioned that the next call probably wont be for another 2 weeks - around Oct. 10th

Comment by Carrie on September 26, 2015 at 1:13pm: I also received a call this morning. Ship II Div. 374. He shipped out 9/10 - so was 2 weeks wait until first call. He told me that things are good. A lot of folding clothes, marching, and classes. He said he's tired but it's bootcamp - so thats expected. It sucks but he likes it. He mentioned that one of the RDC's was actually on one of the ships that saved Capt. Phillip - he thought that was really cool. Mentioned that the food was good - breakfast is usually eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. (Thankfully that's what he likes). He did not need to get his wisdom teeth pulled (I was concerned about that because I know that he will need them out eventually). They get their winter blues this upcoming week. He's happy that they'll be graduating in their winter blues. He mentioned that they should have 3 ribbons following graduation - one for post 9/11, one for shooting, and one for graduation. He said the underwear they provide are pretty uncomfortable (if going to graduation may want to bring some to give to them at the airport prior to them flying out or once they get to A-School in GL). No word on Battlestations date. I am not sure if they could give out the date once they know. They already started standing watch - he has his second rotation tonight from 4-6a. They are only doing 2 hours I guess rather than the usual 4 hours. I noticed during the call at first that he repeated most of the questions before answering - I'm thinking must be a learning technique for listening skills that they do. (repeat the question, answer). It actually sounded very mature. He also mentioned that if only he had known before how to fold his clothes as he does now he would have had so much more space in his closet. LOL. I am already waiting anxiously for his next letter and call. I am so excited for him and proud :)

Comment by JAK4NAK on September 26, 2015 at 12:53pm: Yeah! We just got our call too! A group of them was given some time to go buy items at their store and make phone calls. Sounded much more confident and grounded and into a groove. Thanks for all of your posts here. So helpful!

Comment by TheRocksmom on September 26, 2015 at 12:21pm: Got a call too! This is awesome keep your phone next to you 847 area code. Made my day we all crying

Comment by tessina75 on September 26, 2015 at 11:58am: Got my call this morning! What a way to wake up on a Saturday morning. ... hearing my baby boys voice! #thankful :)

Comment by TheRocksmom on September 26, 2015 at 11:39am: Meant to say. I will say special prayer for admin and moderator's. And that I am encouraged (not encounter) time to get the glasses out!

Comment by TheRocksmom on September 26, 2015 at 11:32am: Thanks diannep for all the information, and time you devote to everyone here. It's tuff transition period wondering. And worrying about what is going on while away. This is the worst part of it all! To be honest my son safe where he is, and was first line n his letter. "II am safe" its a blessing having technology today, it must have been torture for previous generations of Moms. I hope all moms here who haven't gotten calls get them this weekend. I will write today and encourage my son "run Rock run" thanks again to all the moderator's for the time they devote here on N4M. Toñight when I light my blue candle and look to the stars I will say special one for you administrators/moderator's, I am encounter and hopeful by your guidance! Yes something fun today.

Comment by TraG151 on September 26, 2015 at 8:57am: Mandimae83 I pray you get letters today. I hope all that hasn't got calls get calls this weekend. I can't wait to hear his voice!