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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

This PIR group includes Divisons 39-48, 908!Best of luck to all of them!

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Comment by MinnesotaMom on January 11, 2011 at 12:31pm: hello thingamabob,

I spent all day thinking and waiting yesterday and didn't get the call until 4pm when I was in the middle of a grocery store.....the phone had horrible reception so I had to stand outside. Guess my point is .....it may not come this morning. Be ready with any questions....they are dog tired but it is wonderful to hear from your new SAILOR!

Comment by ProudGMBarb on January 11, 2011 at 12:19pm: diannep: just read your post regarding practicing for graduation. Our grandson didn't have any surgery last year..that must have been someone else. Not even sure what date it first happened...just know he said they gave him Bible and manual to read while resting. I'm hoping he will reunite with his Div. 042. I don't think he had to stay in the medical unity because he mentioned they put him on light duty. But I'm really not sure about anything!!!

Comment by thingamabob on January 11, 2011 at 12:12pm: At work waiting on the "I'm a sailor" call. Everytime the phone rings I answer it so fast lol. Hope she calls sooner rather than later.

Comment by ProudGMBarb on January 11, 2011 at 12:10pm: diannep: thanks for your well wishes. Is tonight the last time for BattleStations for a 1/14 graduation? Was wondering about that...don't they all have to practice for graduation together? Keep those prayers comin...

Comment by DramaboysMom on January 11, 2011 at 11:43am: Well, I have 4 people coming in a 9 passenger van, guess with my sailor and his buddy, we would have room for a couple more! YAAY!

Comment by pinkaboo202 - Ship 07, Div 47 on January 11, 2011 at 10:36am: @diannep - Thanks for the information.

Comment by diannep on January 11, 2011 at 10:14am: BCMom: I don't believe there is paperwork on your end...but maybe on his end? Maybe he has to sign out with your son...buddy system...and then they both go with you. I think you all are going to have such a great time together and I know his buddy will be so grateful!

Comment by MinnesotaMom on January 11, 2011 at 10:03am: My Son asked yesterday if we would take in a buddy after PIR.....absolutely!Wondering if there is paperwork expected? I know there was for the Christmas adopt a sailor but suppose this is different.

Comment by Alysia-Redsmom (VQ-4/ATO) on January 11, 2011 at 10:01am: Good brrrr morning everyone......

prayers for any one whos loved one is still doing PT tests and BS21....we will see them ALL on friday at PIR ~ HOOYAH GRAD CLASS of 1/14/11.....

Comment by nicole (ship 12 division 041) on January 11, 2011 at 10:00am: Diannep - Yes, he was on medical hold because he had pneumonia, but I haven’t heard back from him since Saturday when he told me that he was heading back to boot camp. I was thinking the same thing you said - “no news is good news.” Thanks for all of the information! Maybe I'll hear from him today or tomorrow!