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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 DramaboysMom on December 10, 2010 at 2:30pm
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J&D My SR didn't think they were a GradnGo. Said he isn't shipping until the 19th he thought and his school starts on the 25. No matter what your SR knows that its a crap shoot trying to get people on the phone at any given time. Mine called my cell because he knew that everyone else might or might not get their phone. He also figured that at least 2 of us would be in the same building. He was right. He was able to talk to his brother. Missed his dad, but he said he figured he would. Dad said he was just glad that someone got the call and is looking forward to seeing him at Christmas.
Ash- congrats on your ID. Glad to hear things are moving well for you.
Kate- do have 2 in at the same time? WOW! must be chaos for you!
Have a good day and weekend all!. Have to do all the "cook aheads" this weekend for Christmas.
Lynne- you are not floggin a dead horse, just keep reminding us. Although we each get different info or different interpretations of some of the "rules" our kids/spouses/ have for their division, we all need to remember the basic stuff.
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Comment by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 on December 10, 2010 at 2:22pm
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So they now have different PIR dates?...that must be dread for them.
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Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on December 10, 2010 at 1:44pm
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j&D. I'm so sorry ! Just hang in there like lynne said just write him and explain I'm sure he knows u were in class. Just encourage him so he don't feel bad to
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Comment by AshJewell on December 10, 2010 at 1:39pm
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Got my military ID! I feel so important, but the picture is worse than my license! Haha, I didn't think that was possible. Now I have to figure out all the crazy TriCare mumbo-jumbo....grrr.
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Hugs.
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There should be Mom/Dad ID card...lets all rally for that...start a petition...come on ladies, and gentlemen.
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Comment by Alysia-Redsmom (VQ-4/ATO) on December 10, 2010 at 11:12am
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good morning ladies ~ TGIF!
34 more days and counting; so excited that we are almost at the 30 day mark :-)
Since my son has not indicated he can't receive printed pics in his letter. Actually said he liked them in the ones he did get...I am going to try to get the family to go take a picture with Santa and send it in his Christmas letter/card.
Explain to him that we our all together on this glorious holiday even if it's only in spirit!
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I'm going to get my Military Spouse ID today (=
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Comment by Lynne on December 10, 2010 at 5:23am
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don't beat yourself up J&D...sit down and write a letter...keep it upbeat and simply say oops...he knows you would answer if you could...things happen...now its over and you have to move on...send him a little coupon for something special in return for missing his call...lol
Okay ladies...I know I am like a dog with a bone here...but it kind of defeats the purpose of taking your recruits names and pictures off your screen names and pictures if in the discussion forums or in other groups you are still using their names...the whole site is public....please refrain from doing that...thanks
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Comment by J&D<3 on December 10, 2010 at 2:38am
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Ship 07 DIV 046 !!!! I love our sailors and tbh I don't think our division is grad and go because my love said he gets liberty on the weekend of PIR he just can't spend the night :(
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