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ALUMNI of PIR 12/16/2011 TG 05 — 05 Divisions (017–020 & 905)
Information
This site is for families & friends of Sailors graduating on December 16, 2011. We can share information, concerns, & ways to connect as we continue the journey from bootcamp to PIR and beyond.
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 59
Latest Activity: Jan 4, 2012
Welcome to PIR 12/16/11!
OPSEC
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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Countdowns
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Discussion Forum
Ship 04, Div. 19 Navy Moms
Started by NavyMomma89. Last reply by momofS Dec 20, 2011. 92 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 11 Div 017
Started by navymom2011. Last reply by Amy Dec 14, 2011. 35 Replies 1 Like
Places to Eat in Great Lakes
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Shelli 04/020 Mom Dec 14, 2011. 1 Reply 1 Like
After PIR - Liberty & Friday and Saturday Departures
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Dec 13, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Proper Public Behavior with your new Sailor
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Dec 13, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Like
Great Lakes RTC Maps
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Fishmom (Ship 11 Div 017) Dec 13, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
Just found the group
Started by Seabee2be (ship 04 Div 019). Last reply by Seabee2be (ship 04 Div 019) Dec 12, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 2 Div 905
Started by Lucy-Kennys Mom. Last reply by Lucy-Kennys Mom Dec 11, 2011. 41 Replies 1 Like
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM SARGE
Started by loganmyseaman(SHIP07/DIV035) Dec 10, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
SHIP 04 DIV 020
Started by cmhs13. Last reply by kitkate1994 Dec 9, 2011. 17 Replies 4 Likes
Encouragement Questionnaire
Started by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons. Last reply by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons Dec 6, 2011. 5 Replies 1 Like
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Lucy-Kennys Mom Dec 5, 2011. 3 Replies 1 Like
WHAT TO BRING TO PIR
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by PatricksMom Dec 3, 2011. 2 Replies 2 Likes
What happens after PIR 12/16?
Started by Suzy Ship 02 Div 905. Last reply by PatricksMom Dec 3, 2011. 12 Replies 1 Like
MARLINSPIKE
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Nov 17, 2011. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Photo/Keel/DVD ordering info
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by diannep Nov 15, 2011. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Leave vs. Liberty
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Lucy-Kennys Mom Nov 8, 2011. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Ship/Div How it Works
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by CeliaSews Nov 3, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
History of the Ships Names at RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Nov 2, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Calls from your SR
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Lucy-Kennys Mom Nov 1, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by diannep on December 13, 2011 at 7:59pm
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New2Navy: HOOYAH...and a Bravo Zulu ("well done").
HOOYAH is the war cry or battle cry of the United States Navy SEALS, but adopted by the other sailors too during bootcamp! MCPON Rick West uses it alot and encouraged all of the sailors to use it. "Ooorah" is used in the Marines; Hooah in the Army.
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Comment by NavyMomma89 on December 13, 2011 at 7:59pm
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Congratulations all you 905 family members! And thank you for sharing the moving moments your new Sailors went through when they changed their caps!! I know you are SO proud and excited--like I hope to be in the next couple of days when we get OUR call!! :) Lori, TX
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Yah for 905! I just KNEW someone had to go last night...so glad that one division is done! Congrats~to the first new sailors of PIR 12/16!
NavyChief: We can post right here after they are finished BattleStations....but we just can't post ahead of time (on this board) what divisions will be going through next You can private message any of that info. What I tell you all to do is post here that you have a date for Div _#__ if anyone wants it. They can private message you for the info. We just can't have it on the public boards anymore. It is possible that two divisions will go tonight and two more tomorrow night....OR.....all 4 tonight. Either scenario can happen! So phones available again tomorrow!For those flying tomorrow and afraid to miss the I'm a Sailor call....please change your cell voicemail to greet your new sailor. Ask that they call back and leave many messages since you may not be able to talk to them (unless they get a chance to call back again later...never a guarantee but possible).
Safe travel for those leaving tomorrow!
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Comment by Jajajo on December 13, 2011 at 7:51pm
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How long were the "I'm a Sailor" calls?
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NavyMomma: I would keep it if he is going to GL A School. I believe you have to use that to get on base and walk a ways to sign him out when he gets liberty. So keep it in a safe place!
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Comment by NavyChief04 Ship 11 DIV 017 on December 13, 2011 at 7:31pm
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Congrats 905! Hope the rest go tonight!!!
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Comment by Jazzymom...Ship 02 Div 905 on December 13, 2011 at 6:16pm
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YAY!!! Got my "I'm a Sailor" call too!
I'm so glad they all made it, I'm So proud of them I could burst! Sure wish I could have seen the ceremony to change the ball caps, he said he was crying like a little girl! Awwwww!!!
Can hardly wait! Just 3 more days!
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Comment by Debbie G. on December 13, 2011 at 5:42pm
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Does this mean I can quit sitting by the phone and run the errands I need to run in order to start driving Thursday?
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Comment by Proud Navy Mom Ship 11 Div 018 on December 13, 2011 at 5:14pm
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That is AWESOME!!!! Im assuming the remaining 4 div will go tonight...just hoping we have the same news...I will be flying tomorrow hope I dont miss my call!!!!!
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DIV 905 ARE ALL SAILORS!!!!! BRAVO ZULU!!!! The calls are starting!! I got about 5 minutes - Poor SAILOR sounds very tired but said the entire division passed and they didn't go through it with anyone!!! He cried when they played Proud to be an American and when he got his cap!!!! Whats the other word? and what does it stand for??? WHOO YA?!?!?!?!
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