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PIR 1/21/11 Divisions - 49-52 and 909
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Recruits graduating from Great Lakes, IL boot camp January, 21, 2011.
Members: 53
Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2019
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Started by Lynne. Last reply by Zig's Mom - carmen47 14/307 Jul 8, 2013. 11 Replies 4 Likes
I hope you find these fun and informative. Jessica actually has many of them, but like she said sometimes they are hard to open. I went through many of them, gathered questions from them and tried…Continue
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Feb 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Shuttle or Own Car To PIR?
Started by tobyswife89. Last reply by chew92 Jan 19, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
We had planned on using the hotel shuttle to go to and from the PIR but I was wondering if we then would have to drive back to base to pick up our SR or will some SRs be able to go on the shuttles…Continue
*******BATTLESTATIONS******
Started by diannep. Last reply by vibranttk Jan 18, 2011. 31 Replies 0 Likes
This is the final test for the recruits, and then they become sailors. It takes place some time during the last 8 days before PIR (Thurs night, none on Fri or Sat nights---Captains Cup on…Continue
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Comment by Ellen B on December 11, 2010 at 11:51am
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GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!! HooYah!!
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Cat- I'm soooo happy you got your letter finally!!!It is truly amazing the relief you do feel. Enjoy the wine...I'm having a glass with you:)
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Comment by Cat(Mom of an AO) on December 11, 2010 at 11:24am
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yes, he mentioned week one of training so I assume that p days were long. Thanks for all the adivse. I am going to seat back and relax now. I'm just glad I heard from him.
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Cat-Our SR's had P Days for over 2 weeks, my son said...much longer than usual.
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Comment by Lynne on December 11, 2010 at 10:54am
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Processing days don't count in their actual training day count...so when they start physical training and such...they call it 1-1 or Week 1, Day 1. My son went in an already formed division. They all met in St. Louis, went by bus together to Great Lakes, and still were in processing for 17 days. So all I can tell you just can't judge anything, meanwhile the final two divisions in our PIR group got there 14 days later...lol
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Jessica, He arrive at BC on the 16th. Is this why it took so long to hear from him?
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Thanks Dawn, Denise and Bradsfan, It does feel a lot better to hear that he was still joking in his letter. He did say it was hard but i am gald he sounds like he is adjusting.
Densie what's your take on his statement that they are almost there a month and only on week one.
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Comment by DawnMomOfSR Ship 02-Div 909 on December 11, 2010 at 9:30am
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40 days and counting!!!! Yaaa Hooo Eeee!!!
Just wrote a letter to ask all the questions I wanted to ask but forgot when he called! Why does this have to happen at a time in life when we have menapausal brains!!! LOL
Cat - I bet we could build a small compound with all the bricks that fell off your shoulders! Double Yaaa Hooo Eeee!!!
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Comment by bradsfanclub on December 11, 2010 at 9:11am
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Cat... I'm so excited that you got your letter.. You made my day, knowing you got your letter.. It's amazing how it feels like such a weight is gone.. I pretty sure our Sailor is going to pensicola too. Our sailor said my daughter should be getting a call. Just hoping it's not this morning, she is taking her ACT test for college and is unable to have her phone...But Yea to all that have gotten their letters and calls, it makes day to day "alttle" easier... Hope everyone has a great day...
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Finally! Not much info but he met a great bunch of people from all over. Said they are on week one and he has been there over three weeks. I wonder why. Said it's hard but enjoying it. Also that he could really use more stamps. I've send him three books so he must be sharing with his buddies. He hopes everyone is good and told me about pir date but still don't know if he is g&g. I feel so much better. I'm surprised I didn't cry. Just felt the bricks come off my shoulders and poured myself a big glass of vino. Lol! He also sent a letter to his sis. It was short and sweet but he told her how much he loves and misses her and that was all she needed.
Great new on all the calls! Susan, I am so sorry you missed the call. I hope he can call you again real soon.
Gi, chin up girlfriend! I pray you get 10 all at once! That's letters and calls! Lol!
Momof1 & Janey , my son is going straight to pensicola too!
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