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ALUMNI of PIR 11/21/2012 TG 2 — 11 Divisions (009–018 & 902)

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This Group is for those with sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/21/2012.

A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

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Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 121
Latest Activity: Apr 29, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 11/21/2012!

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Comment by bayoukat110 on November 16, 2012 at 9:36am: So from what I gather there is still hope that my SR might be able to graduate. Thank you guys for your prayers. I must say they have helped. When I woke up this morning feeling overwhelmed with sadness that then turned to anger because my SR has always had to learn the hard way. About 30 minutes ago I suddenly felt like everything was going to be OK regardless of what happens in the next few days.

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 9:30am: Ru Ru: Sent the info in a friend request. Don't hit ACCEPT or the info goes away.

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 9:28am: Ru Ru: We can't post BattleStations dates on this site (just private message). I will message you.

Too funny, bayoukat!

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 9:23am: kellyd: They train in division number order...lowest to highest (except 800 and 900 groups). So lower-numbered divisions are further ahead in tests/training.

If they do not pass their PFA by their BattleStations day, they have the opportunity to call home and tell you...sometimes saying, don't come, won't graduate, etc...don't believe this...they get more chances but for some reason, some RDCs don't tell them this at first.

Anyway, not all will make that call. In the past, we have seem ladies post that they found out their SR was too ashamed to call home....awwww.....so hard to hear that. But they are given the chance to call, or are supposed to be given it.

Keep praying, kelly. What division is your SR in? Phone calls (I'm a Sailor)for 008-012 should be coming in this afternoon, sometime after 2 pm GL time, most likely. Again....for you, go on the NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS. It is amazing how much they can bring up their running times!

Good Morning All!

Comment by Kellyd on November 16, 2012 at 9:12am: Thanks Diannep.

Good Morning!

Ok, is there a rhyme or reason to what order the ship/div operate in when it comes to the PFA?

I am trying hard not to borrow trouble here but if they didn't pass do they automatically get to call home or did the group last night just happen to get phone priveledges?

I have also added to prayers that God will give my SR and all SR's who are struggling, Peace of mind to know that they can do it before they start. Beleiving you can do it is part of the battle too.

I would tell you that I wil prayer for your SR's but honestly since last night I have done nothing but prayer.

Kelly

Comment by Ctownmom (Ship 13, Div 011) on November 16, 2012 at 8:07am: WhooHoo Ladies !!!!! 5 more days. Just received a reminder e-mail from the hotel we will be staying at. (Like I need a reminder) Keep praying for all the SR's in this group that they will be strong and conquer the struggle they face. Looking forward to sailor calls.

Have a great day everyone.

Comment by Ru Ru on November 16, 2012 at 4:38am: I am flying out on Tuesday Morning I am pretty sure thats when I will get my "I am a sailor call" My daughter performs @ PRI tomorrow then they haveCaptains cup Saturday so Battle Stations will be Monday right?

Comment by Tammy on November 16, 2012 at 1:14am: Good evening ladies just wanted to wish all of our SR's goodluck with BS and praying for all of them and all of us.

Comment by bayoukat110 on November 16, 2012 at 12:42am: My train departs at 7:30 pm Monday night. Just knowing there is a chance I might be able to find out if he passed sometime Monday helps. Thank you so much for all your help and information. Since you are praying for wings on his feet, I'm going to pray he gets the lead out of his rear end! Sorry I have to make a joke and laugh to prevent the tears from flowing.

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 12:27am: bayoukat: I'm so sorry. With PIR for them being a couple of days early (its usually on Friday), that shortens his chances to pass. Normally he would be able to try again on Wed too (which he actually will, but of course that is too late to PIR).

When were you to leave on Amtrak? You can call the Public Affairs Office on Monday to ask if he passed. They should be able to tell you. He would be trying again Monday morning. The number is 847 688 2405. Praying that he has wings on his feet!

kellyd: The divisions do not all do their PFAs at the same time. If any went yesterday and didn't pass, they should be able to try again tomorrow, and then again Monday if necessary. Try to go on the no news is good news theory for now! I agree with what the recruiter said....the RDCs are doing everything possible to get your SRs to become sailors!