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Alumni of PIR 11/24/10 DIVs. 005 - 008 & 902
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For all families and friends of seaman recruits graduating PIR Nov. 24th, 2010. Day before Thanksgiving.
Members: 53
Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2017
Sun, Nov 21st - Div. 005, 006, 007, 008
Mon, Nov 22nd Div. 902
Discussion Forum
Travel arrangements
Started by day. Last reply by Holley's Mama #2 Nov 19, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hey, so I'm just wondering how everyone's getting there, when/where they're coming in, where they're staying, all that jazz - I know it's getting close to time, but I haven't made any carved-in-stone…Continue
*******BATTLESTATIONS********
Started by diannep. Last reply by diannep Nov 19, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
The grand finale for the recruits. Here is a weblink that explains it to you: …Continue
Anyone in Ship 09, Division 008?
Started by kfell3. Last reply by bubbymom (Nadine) ship 09 div 08 Nov 18, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Just looking to see if anyone else's loved one's are in this ship/division?Continue
Ship 9, Division 005
Started by srm54 (Ship 9, Div 005). Last reply by Dot1223 Nov 15, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, everyone, my son left 9/23 as part of a group leaving from San Diego. Well, I finally found out his ship and division last Friday after calling his recruiter. Still haven't received the letter…Continue
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Comment by Deneen(Nurse McGyver) on October 23, 2010 at 1:40pm
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no letter day again.
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Comment by shana-(kaceysmom) on October 23, 2010 at 1:07pm
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diannep....i know the hair deal was funny !....but hes never had short hair like that....he's kinda selfconcious about his ears always has been .....but hes tough ..i know him and his div will do a good job....i have faith in him ...always have...i was blessed with a very good boy....but cant say that anymore , because hes becomming a man !
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Comment by bubbymom (Nadine) ship 09 div 08 on October 23, 2010 at 11:48am
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Hi Everyone!! Got my second letter today! My son sounds much better, even cracked some jokes in this letter. Now, that's the young man I know and love. Who was that 2 weeks ago masquerading as my son...smile. Said he should be calling on he 26..so heads up for all of us in tha Div or ship that are still waiting.
Hi srm 54- stay strong, keep the faith and God always has a better plan for us. So, be encouraged and celebrate having your son back home. I'll keep you both/fam in my prayers. Cant believe all the hearing issues I read about on other forums as well. Ya'll not sure what it is..but I used to stress to my son about the loud IPOD music our young people listen to...then they have these things on 24/7. I'm guilty when I run I love my music..it gets me moving...but they have these awesome earplugs that go in the ear with base like youre at a live concert. Oh, such a nice Saturday...feeling good today about the letter...gonna go and make the best of my day. Keep the faith NavyMOMS....32d days and counting....
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Comment by diannep on October 23, 2010 at 9:24am
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kaceysmom: That's great that you got such a good call! Had to laugh about the "hair growing back "comment. They say that you can tell who the "new arrivals" at bc are by the length of their hair! (after it is shaved) Except for mine who loves having his hair just about as short as he can get it! HA!
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i waited all day for my call,,,even pratically gave up because i stayed close to my phone.....but i got it...he called and got to talk to alot of his family.....found out alot of stuff i needed to know....his bs is in the 6th week so ill know before time...instead of finding out the day before PIR...he said he's ready for bc to be over and has to watch his mouth..lol cuz he likes to be a lil smarty britches...but he sounds good....and said his hair is growing back...lol he will be in chicago a week before he leaves for florida...and the good thing is he will be with us for christmas....im just so happy !!!....and hope u all got calls and letters with good news !
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Comment by Tammie (Daughter In Navy) on October 22, 2010 at 8:44pm
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thanks everyone and Diannep I like that idea of putting all of the pictures on a sheet of paper,,,
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Tammie: Suggestion on the pictures. Why not scan a bunch of them (or print) onto a sheet of computer paper...front and back...and send that? Takes up less room in storage (they have very limited room) and it makes the envelope less thick if you plan to send several individual pictures.
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kevnisproudmom: Boy, are you in luck! Being the first division (lowest number) in your PIR group, you will be at the far end of the PIR Hall...directly in front of the BIG DOOR! YAH! You will see the "slow reveal" as the door slowly rolls up...and there are the sailors....it is quite wonderful to see! The bleachers are all on the same side of the hall....those in the 900/800/higher divisions are closer to the entrance to the hall. The sailors will parade around the entire hall before stopping on the far side of the wall in front of their division sections in the stands. So your sailor will be in the group right in front of you. Look at some of the PIR videos on youtube. Just type in NAVY PIR and see what comes up. You'll see what I mean.
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Comment by JM-ISmomx2 on October 22, 2010 at 8:35pm
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My son had to have 2 done before BC that were impacted. The last 2 he had done in BC this week and he said it was much less painful then the first time. He enjoyed the 2 days SIQ and 1 day LLD.
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seems like they are all getting wistom teeth pulled . When my daughter called me last week she said she was getting her one wistom tooth pulled this week.
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