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PIR 2-18-2011 DIV 75-86, 805, 913 ALUMNI
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This is a group for Sailor families who grad was on 2-18-2011. DIV 75-86, 805, 913. Welcome!
Members: 163
Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2019
Discussion Forum
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Mar 6, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
Div 085
Started by AdamsWifey. Last reply by Deanna (ship 03 Div 085) Mar 4, 2011. 35 Replies 0 Likes
i never see div 085 out there lol just wanting to find other people whos loved one is in div 085
Looking for SR in SHP03 DIV083 members
Started by Cjmint. Last reply by kathyf Feb 19, 2011. 51 Replies 0 Likes
My son is in the above SHP and DIV. Got a letter on 1/7...friends and family got letters last thursday or Friday...was hoping to get a call over weekend...but nothing. Before my son left he told me…Continue
Medieval Times info
Started by MountainMama(ship3 div081). Last reply by Dani_Girl (ET wife) Feb 18, 2011. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, I got hold of the group salesperson there and asked a bunch of questions. Of course, I didn't know how many we would have, but she said a group could get tickets for the dinner and show for…Continue
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Comment by Sherri(Ship09 div078) on January 15, 2011 at 6:07am
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Did anyone from Ship 9 Div 78 get their call on Tuesday? We got a call on the 9th with the information that Tuesday was call day but no call. Saw someone else say the same thing so I know I wasn't imagining it! Maybe my son meant next Tuesday :(
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Comment by Arwen on January 15, 2011 at 4:02am
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Now is a good time to start thinking about the next step: A school.
There are A-school groups for most schools. Many are grouped by which base they are on. If your recruit will be a CT or IT, rescue swimmer, or one of many aviation mechanic jobs, you will go to the Pensacola group. There is a group for schools in Great Lakes, and in San Antonio, etc.
Every base has different rules for how long they will be in Phase I, II and III (earning civilian clothes, off-base privileges, and fewer musters), and whether you can visit, how long they will be in holding and more. The moms and wives in these groups can help you with these questions.
You can also join your recruits' rating group, but that deals mostly with life in the fleet, promotions, etc, not schools.
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Comment by waiting for you (SHIP 3 DIV 080) on January 15, 2011 at 12:57am
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When my husband called he started choking up and teary eyed, he was admitting it too, it was so sweet, a break down moment. As the conversation continued we were just having a great time hearing each other's voice we kept interupting each other lol.
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Comment by sixkidsmama (ship 03 Div 083) on January 15, 2011 at 12:49am
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I got a call!!! Last night, my son called the house and we weren't home!! He spoke to his siblings and then quickly called my cell phone... it was quite a full-circle moment for me as I was currently at the celebration of my husbands' 23 years in the USMC, a retirement event thrown by his Pentagon colleagues!
We had a wonderful conversation and my SR sounded WONDERFUL! He talked about what a great time he was having at RTC and how he was looking forward to seeing us all at graduation... he also requested we bring the XBOX 360 to the Navy Lodge for his RTC grad liberty!! I am packing it up right now, to the chagrin of his siblings! lol
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Comment by Brenda Sue on January 14, 2011 at 11:46pm
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Hello Ladies! I just had to join this group briefly! February 15th will be my son's 3rd year anniversary of his PIR. When I picked him up on the Sunday for breakfast before I was to fly home - he told me that they had Monday off because it was President's Day! I had to pay and change all my plans (recheck into the hotel), When he asked me to please stay and he would help pay for all the changes, I just couldn't turn him down!!! Just a heads up because your PIR is the Friday before President's Day this year!
Congratulations!!!
PS - I saw some talk about Master at Arms. Be sure and check out our groups for MA's. We have one for A school in San Antonio with lots of good information in it and another for just Master at Arms.
PSS - If any of you are from TEXAS, don't forget to join our group there!
and - one more!! Join Molly's Adopt a Sailor! AMAZING group of moms doing some AMAZING things! We won $50,000 from the Pepsi Refresh year - just for sending things to our troops!!!
Need any help - all these groups are here on Gilligan's Isle (oops, I mean navyformoms.com)
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 14, 2011 at 10:46pm
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Man, you guys are making me cry. I am so happy you guys are getting calls. I know how great it is to hear from your sailor. My son-in-law just got his orders and he will be joining my daughter in Oceana VA. It will be good to have them both together. I am so ready for a visit to VA Beach, just wish it was warm weather :)
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Comment by Tchrmom Lisa on January 14, 2011 at 10:41pm
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athumper1969- There is a group for Ship 03 Div 082. Join us! There are about 8 from this division. I think two of them with daughters!
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Comment by diannep on January 14, 2011 at 8:49pm
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Stacie: Yes, your son is wearing the digis at RTC. But they wear their dress uniform when traveling to A School. And also when arriving at duty base for the first time.
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I so agree with your suggestion of traveling in the digis, Arwen! I think most sailors would agree!
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Comment by exxie on January 14, 2011 at 7:24pm
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@ Wife64: I'm sure he was holding his breath in order not to cry because there were people around. My son was crying when I answered the phone, BUT he was in a private booth of some kind (he told me). They're under so much stress and I'm sure whenever he got to his rack or somewhere he could exhale he let it all out. Poor guy!!
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