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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 navyfam on November 29, 2010 at 12:08pm
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Hi Janice have you joined our group? I have a daughter in Ship 7 div 044 too! Here is the link to the group:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship7divsion044pir11411
Maybe our girls know each other...mine got there on 11/10 so it is her 19th day.
I'll send you a friend request! Have a great day.
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Comment by AshJewell on November 29, 2010 at 12:05pm
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karla-They took their swim test, physical test and had an academic test. Thank goodness my hubby passed them all. He did say though, it is a rumor in the division that everyone in 042 is grad-n-go. He said they haven't got much information on it yet, but he will keep me informed. Kinda crappy news.
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Comment by Taylorsugarb on November 29, 2010 at 12:02pm
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Good morning all. Today marks my daughter Janice's 20th day at boot camp. Seems like forever. Ship 7 div 044.
Looking forward to Jan.
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Comment by Karla~ (S 12 D 042 - PIR 1/14) on November 29, 2010 at 11:37am
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Lala - I don't think I'm very clear about where we go to order ribbons. Is there a link somewhere that I should be finding?
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Good morning again! Jessicab's post about the pictures is on page 9 right now, only posted a day ago Wow we have been busy!
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 29, 2010 at 11:21am
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Good Morning everyone, It feels like days since I have been on here. I missed you guys :-) My sailor got to come home for Thanksgiving. We had a great family meal, went shopping at 4 am on Friday, put the Christmas tree up on Saturday, celebrated her birthday on Sunday early afternoon and then she had to go back to VA. I miss her already. She will turn 21 on Wednesday. I am hoping I can figure out a way to have cupcakes delivered to her AO Class Wed afternoon. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for all the ribbon orders that I got from you all this weekend. I look forward to making your ribbons and I know you will be wearing them with pride to PIR. :-)
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Lynne Love your post! There are a few people I'd like to take behind the wood shed...for a tea party...LOL Thanks for all of your encouragement and knowledge! It means alot :) Glad to hear your sailor is coming home on the 18th!
Dianne Thanks for your encouragement, support and knowledge as well! Good suggestion on the gift cards!
We are going to send pre-paid visa cards soon as our daughter has asked for them to pay for pictures! They are quite expensive if the order the A pkg which comes w/the yearbook "The Keel" and no DVD it is $140, dvd $29. See Jessicab"s post a couple of days ago on the breakdown. We thought we may just send her an ample amount and use it aa Christmas/Graduation present and then send a package when she gets to A school.
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Comment by diannep on November 29, 2010 at 11:15am
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Great idea, Karla! You might check online today for those because I heard on GMA this morning that since this is cyber "Black Friday," even some gift cards, certificates, etc are on sale!
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Thanks, diannep! Just making sure! My older son suggested everyone in our family send Amazon gift certificates. Amazon has printable gift cards so that way there is no actual card even to send. It could be included in a christmas card and then later he can get anything he wants! I thought that was a pretty great idea!
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No, you are correct, Karla. I'm talking about once they are in A School and can receive packages.
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