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PIR 1/14/2011
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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on January 14th, 2011. Here we can all support eachother through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 111
Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2011
Discussion Forum
A School at Port Hueneme
Started by Mossgirl4. Last reply by Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936) Jun 25, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have recruits going to Port Hueneme after boot camp graduation?
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Feb 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
AO's going to A-School in Pensacola
Started by Proud AO Mom. Last reply by Proud AO Mom Jan 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If your SR's job is Aviation Ordanceman going to A-School in Pensacola I'd love to hear from you.Continue
Anyone Grad and Go for " A" School in Groton, CT?
Started by Eileen (USS Albany). Last reply by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 Jan 17, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My Sailor (YEAH!!) is Grad and Go for "A" School in Groton. Am wondering if any other Moms know if their guys are going? Any good links for Groups there?
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Comment by bluewarriorlady on January 12, 2011 at 9:29pm
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ProudGMBarb - I am going to go ahead and head up there and hope for the best. My dad will be going with me to help me drive -- it's only about 5 hours from me, but with my pregnancy I get so tired easily! I am just as lost as you though. But perhaps, by some miracle everything will work out fine. I am messaging you my phone number and email address if you want to talk! I know we both need to support each other right now. This sucks! :-(
I emailed RTC, and will be calling bright and early tomorrow as well. I guess that is all we can do for now. Ugh!
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Comment by ProudGMBarb on January 12, 2011 at 9:22pm
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bluewarriorlady, nooooooo nothing yet...ugh. I'm packing and running back and forth to the computer to keep an eye on this forum, and of course have the phone glued to me. What the heck should we do? What are you going to do?
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Nicole, thanks, yes I think we will have to Public Affairs bright and early. I'm still hoping he'll call tonight. Haven't see many other Moms here reporting they received a call either, hmmm??? My husband thinks this is soooo crazy that we have to be in the dark up to the last minute....the pet sitter needs to know as well... what a day for all of us, huh?
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ProudGMBarb - any news?
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Thanks, Kate. My concern is driving all the way up there to find out he won't be at graduation. I am just so worried. When I was on the phone with him on Saturday, he said that he would be doing BS on Monday, and that he would return with his division on Tuesday. Maybe something changed? I hate not knowing! And plus I am heading up to Great Lakes tomorrow. I hope that I hear from him soon.
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Comment by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 on January 12, 2011 at 8:59pm
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Ellen...too cool. So happy for all the Moms, Wives, Grandmothers, Sisters, Girlfriends, Aunts...You will all enjoy the Ceremony so much. Quite the affair. Blue my daughter did her BS the night before graduation...hang in there.
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I am so worried. Are there anymore divisions that need to do BS21?
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Comment by ellen(ship07div046 on January 12, 2011 at 8:19pm
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Got my call from my sailor today!! Then Igot a call saying my flight was cancelled.
Called to get a new flight, talk to a mom from Div 39, (who worked for the airline) and now I'm getting there earlier than originally plan! My Navy family rocks!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by nicole (ship 12 division 041) on January 12, 2011 at 7:45pm
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Bluewarriorlady - If you have a facebook, you should write your question on the page "U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command" and explain your situation. They responded quickly to my question.
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Oh why do they have to be closed right now.....
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