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ALUMNI of PIR 11/09/2012 TG 52 — 12 Divisions (363–372, 823 & 952)

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This PIR Group is for those members that have loved ones who will be graduating Boot Camp on 11/09/2012. A place to gather information, share concerns and get support as your Recruits start their Navy careers as future Sailors.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep

LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

ellen0502

♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

Craig

sjtina

Cor

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 122
Latest Activity: Aug 8, 2016

WELCOME TO PIR 11/09/2012!

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 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".

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Comment by diannep on October 22, 2012 at 1:01pm: http://m.news4jax.com/news/Sailor-shot-still-fighting-for-life/-/16...

This is the link to the TV interview in Jacksonville on Friday with Brett's brother/father. Brett is a miracle, but still critical...challenges each day for him (still sedated). Thanks so much for your prayers!

Comment by karens (alumni ship 13-Div 366) on October 22, 2012 at 10:06am: Mary123, Awww, thank you! I just feel that it is so much harder on our
SR's, they are learning to serve our country in the greatest Navy in the world, we are just missing them. I tear up every day over something that reminds me of him, but then I say a prayer, silently send him a hug and a kiss and hope he feels that I am here, covering him with love and support. They need us as much as we need them, how proud are we all going to be standing there watching our babies who are now men and women in the US Navy,? Hope I get to meet you and lots of other families at PIR and thank you for your kind words.

Comment by Mary123Sons on October 22, 2012 at 9:44am: karens - you really have a way with words. I had a bad weekend and am having a worse day today. I have two SR's at BC and my hubby left this morning for 2 months. I haven't heard from my SR that has been there since 9/11 but twice, one letter, one call and the other SR is just at 3 weeks, but I think he'll contact GF and I'm just having a pity party. I just about have all arrangements for both PIR's I think that was part of my bad weekend, very stressful. After reading your post, I feel better. Just venting feels better. Your words are beautiful. Thank you.

Comment by Jenny M'smom on October 22, 2012 at 9:43am: Sorry to post this question again but I can't find where the answerer is. My son registered to vote before he left in August. Will there be an absentee ballot provided, or am I supposed to print one out and mail it? There was a link somewhere.... Thanks for any help

Comment by diannep on October 22, 2012 at 7:56am: Usually a week before PIR. They do forward the mail to their A School, but sometimes the letters don't get there. If you write later than that, copy the letters and take them to PIR with you in case they didn't arrive.

BJ: As far as the extras, we have always told people to take them. There has only been one time when extras were told they couldn't get in...with a PIR group that had 14 divisions recently. RTC FB posted that they would not get in...but in most groups, the extras get in. So it is worth a try for sure to bring your extra person!

Comment by BJ on October 21, 2012 at 10:58pm: Thank you so much for the information. I'm glad to know that kids are welcomed because I'm traveling with 2 of my teenage daughters. Also, glad to hear about the transportation from the airport. I'm getting more excited everyday...just wondering...my parents are driving up and we will have 1 extra person. Has anyone ever gone with more than 4 people? I have given my SR all 5 of our names, but he hasn't told me in his letters whether or not we can all attend PIR.

Comment by diannep on October 21, 2012 at 10:36pm: Welcome, BJ! Glad you found us.

The MeetandGreet info is at the top of this page. Just click on the link under the yellow smiley faces. Once there, you will see that there are 3 different ones---click on the one you like. Sarge's is the one we recommend.....because he is full of info. All are family friendly...bring the kids! Food is served too....we have heard Sarge's has really good food (food is free but he accepts donations....he pays for this each week out of his own pocket). He has a transportation service for anyone needing transportation during PIR weekend...to/from airport and around town. He is retired military and beloved by the sailors on the GL A School base.

Here's his number if anyone wants to contact him about his transportation service or to ask questions. Text or call anytime: 847-212-0246

Please RSVP to the MeetandGreet that you plan to attend so they can judge food amounts. Once on the page of the MeetandGreet you are going to, you will see a place to RSVP up top on the right.

Comment by Benice661 on October 21, 2012 at 10:31pm: Welcome! At the sidebar you will see Sarges Meet & Greet. Besides a few others. Just click on which ever one your interested & decide. Once you have decided just R.S.V.P. I understand that Sarges is the one to go to. Good Luck!

Comment by BJ on October 21, 2012 at 9:57pm: Hello, I am new to this site, but I find it very helpful. My SR is in division 952 and we are making plans to attend PIR on Nov. 9th. I have read a lot of comments about Sarge, who is this and how do I find out more info about the meet & greet?

Comment by Leahann on October 21, 2012 at 8:51pm: Got a pretty awesome phone call from my SR today. It was a good long one too!! She even had to hunt me down to get me lol. Now I have two messages on my phone I can just replay when I want to hear her voice:)