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ALUMNI of PIR 11/23/2011 - Divisions (007–008, 801 & 902)
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This site is for families & friends of Sailors who graduated on November 23, 2011 wishing to stay connected as our SAILORS continue on their journey. HOOYAH!
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois and beyond
Members: 32
Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2018
Welcome to PIR 11/23/2011
OPSEC
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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Countdown-Clocks
CLICK ME to go to the Recruit Training Command Website
CLICK ME for PIR 11/23/2011 RAMADA Meet and Greet
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Discussion Forum
Ship 12 DIV 008
Started by Ship12 Div 008 Kendra. Last reply by hismom Nov 29, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like
SEALs/BUDs
Started by sjtina. Last reply by RKproudmom Nov 28, 2011. 59 Replies 2 Likes
HONOR GRADUATES
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Nov 21, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
MAPS of RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by TJL Nov 19, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
After PIR - Liberty & Friday and Saturday Departures
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by tlh_3119 Nov 19, 2011. 6 Replies 1 Like
Can someone take a picture for me?
Started by Constables. Last reply by RKproudmom Nov 19, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Reviewing Commander
Started by debjleroux. Last reply by debjleroux Nov 16, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
Ship 12 / DIVISION 007
Started by Diana(PO3/IT3). Last reply by Jo (Wife of an ET Radioman) Nov 15, 2011. 39 Replies 0 Likes
Places to Eat in Great Lakes
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by lorriemi navy mom x2 Nov 14, 2011. 3 Replies 1 Like
Encouragement Questionnaire
Started by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons. Last reply by moonflower Nov 9, 2011. 1 Reply 1 Like
Some SR's are not getting mail! Please help!
Started by Ship12 Div 008 (Cheryl -CBs Mom). Last reply by AZKmom Nov 9, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Leave vs. Liberty
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Nov 8, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
SARGE'S MEET & GREET AND MORE !!!
Started by Invisible12. Last reply by Invisible12 Nov 7, 2011. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Flags and Pennants that your DIV can earn while at BC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by silkoutwest Nov 2, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Questions regarding pre buds
Started by USNmom. Last reply by AZKmom Oct 30, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Calls from your SR
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by ProudMom(Ship12/Div8) Oct 26, 2011. 23 Replies 3 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by mamawalrus Oct 15, 2011. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Ship/Div How it Works
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Oct 11, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Meet N Greet Info
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Oct 10, 2011. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Week by Week at boot camp
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Oct 10, 2011. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Jo (Wife of an ET Radioman) on November 26, 2011 at 8:11pm
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Matt loves CT already; we've skyped several times since last night. Mostly just text-chats, since his internet (or maybe it's his laptop, idk) tends to cut out randomly.
His roommate has been in CT for a few months already, but last night a couple of Matt's boot camp buddies were in his room hanging out with him.
Still sucks that he's not here, but having texts and skype have been SO much better than waiting for letters.
He gets his address on Monday, and his grandparents come back from FL this week, so I can get the rest of the stuff he wanted and ship it out there when they're back. His Nook, iPod, and electric razor. He stored a lot of his stuff there before he left.
I barely know some of the 007 guys, but they are family to me already. I told matt that if he brings anybody back with him (for holidays or just the weekend), they are always welcome to stay with my parents--my mom loves having people over. :)
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Comment by Diana(PO3/IT3) on November 26, 2011 at 1:18pm
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Anyone know of any good groups for A Schoolers in P'Cola? Here is the link for one I found:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/parentsofaschoolsailorsinpensacola
And did I really say HOOYAY in the description of this site?? Egads...better change that......
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Good morning! Home sweet bitter sweet home.....and I know you know what I mean...
Whew! Did all this just happen? Feels like such a whirlwind 2 months and now - *poof* - back to the 'regular' life.
Heard from my girl yesterday throughout our travels to CA and hers to FLA. She sent a pic of her new room. Hadn't met the roommate yet. She has a bit of "down" time to wash clothes, set up her space, and REST before it all starts up on Monday. She is feeling much better. I guess those quiet 2 days verses sight seeing was what she needed. She is bummed because she was separated from her shipmates. They all went to the air base portion. She was shipped to the communications base - smaller and 'older'..... But, all is good. At least now we can communicate. It's hopeful she'll be home during Christmas if only for 5 days. Unfortunately, 2 of them will be traveling as we live so far apart but I'll take what I get....
Oh! And I came home to PICTURES!!! She looks SO awesome in her professional shots. Wow. Tears flowing again.......
I am so HAPPY to have been able to meet at least a handful of you. Wish we had more time but....we needed to be with our babies :) Hope everyone made it home safe and sound. Let's definitely stay in touch...... I guess it's time to switch over to the Pensacola discussion site as well........
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Comment by ABH Mom (Tiffani) on November 26, 2011 at 12:40pm
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Jenn, my son is actually rooming with one of his buddies from Boot Camp, so he was pretty excited. They are allowed to have their phones, I can text my son and see if he knows where yours is :-). He said it was so much more relaxed, he was almost giddy.
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Comment by Jenn (Proud AO Mom) on November 26, 2011 at 12:28pm
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Tiffani - so sorry I didn't get to meet you but thank you for the picture of our kids that Diana forwarded to me. Brandon didn't take his phone with him and I didn't go to meet him at the airport (obviously). Are they allowed to use their phones? I'm waiting to hear from him with an address to ship it to. Are they all split up now so they are meeting and rooming with new people or are they still in the same area? I hope my Sailor likes his roommate. I wish he could call so I could ask all the silly mom questions. Maybe he'll get some free time today or tomorrow.
To everyone - it was so wonderful meeting those of you who I met and I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet everyone but I'm so glad that we all got to know each other. This has been such an exciting experience!
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Well I finally made it home. Really wish I could of met everyone, little bummed about the plane delay, but I made it for the graduation so that's more important. The fun thing is I can put Sailors to their moms now :-). My son had so many stories to tell me. He has made it to Pensacola and now has his roommate, so that's good. Also has his cell phone so we have been communicating. Hopefully he gets to come home for the holidays, he said he might be able to, which would be a bummer.
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I spent a good 8-9ish hours with Matt at the airport today. Spent a lot of time at the USO behind security; what a nice place! Matt got a good nap in. I "stood watch" because he was terrified he'd oversleep; silly kid. :)
Met a few more of the 007s; you all have the sweetest guys ever! They're very handsome in their dress blues, too (Matt's still the cutest, but I'm biased. LOL). :)
I managed to not cry until I got allllll the wayyyy back to my dorm in WI; then I lost it entirely. I had bought Matt a card and wrote some things in it...apparently he was in tears on the plane reading it.
While I'm not holding my breath about him coming home for Xmas, being able to text him already is a huge help. :)
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Comment by navywife on November 25, 2011 at 8:16pm
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Dropped off our SA at the base and we're at the airport now. Hated to leave him, but it helps knowing we'll see him soon for Christmas. What a special Thanksgiving!
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Comment by Ship12 Div 008 Kendra on November 25, 2011 at 3:38pm
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I just met my sailor at the airport and hung out with her there til time to leave my flight actually departs 15 before hers. It does not get any easier saying good byes we both cried our eyes out! :( getting ready for take off! Love y'all!
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I heard that they were handing out guest passes at Ohare and a few parents were able to be there. YEA! My kiddo is about the board for her next station. All is well and I'll see her in a month :-) I feel better - for now. Still, it'll be empty coming home, again, to one less lovey there........
Hope some of you are catching some deals this Black Friday....I'm off to shower and pack and head HOME.......
Hugs and love.......
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