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PIR 3/18/11
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For everyone with a Recruit that has a PIR 3/18/2011 date! Divisions 103-108 and 918
Members: 84
Latest Activity: Jan 24, 2013
Discussion Forum
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Mar 12, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
******BATTLESTATIONS******
Started by diannep. Last reply by MNnavymom Mar 11, 2011. 36 Replies 0 Likes
This is the final test for your SRs. It is a 12 hour overnight drill. They arrive at the Disney-created realistic ship (USS Trayer) at night and complete the drill early in the morning. They are…Continue
Facebook Group
Started by Angie (Dan's Mom). Last reply by Angie (Dan's Mom) Mar 11, 2011. 37 Replies 0 Likes
Ladies If you are on Facebook, we've started a secret group for us We've been having for fun evening chats Beth in our N4M group started the group You will have to friend her on Facebook and…Continue
Meet & Greet March 17th!!!! You need to make your RSVP!
Started by Angie (Dan's Mom). Last reply by Zahi Merz Mar 6, 2011. 19 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.ramadainnwaukegan-gurnee.com/ okay ladies and gentlemen, all I want here is an rsvp. On the right…Continue
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Comment by Craig on February 2, 2011 at 12:32am
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Just trying to figure out what day you guys think your recuits are on.... You guys are still in the 1-1 thru 1-5 days correct?
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Comment by SeabeeWifeDawn(ship 02 DIV 918) on February 2, 2011 at 12:10am
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Welcome to our group momsnavyman! Glad to hear your son is doing well!
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Comment by LovinMaSR~SHIP 07~DIV 103 <3 on February 1, 2011 at 11:37pm
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welcome momsnavyman!!! do you know what ship and div your son is in??
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Comment by diannep on February 1, 2011 at 11:33pm
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...so now, navymalespouse....hoping the form letter gets to you soon!
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Comment by navymalespouse on February 1, 2011 at 11:27pm
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@diannep- You're right!! I completely forgot she wore clothes that she would donate....Thank you!!
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@navymalespouse....was she planning to donate her clothes that she wore to boot camp? If so, you may not get a box...otherwise, I bet it will be there later this week and the form letter too.
@momsnavyman: Mine was a FL boy (South FL) born and raised too...thankfully, they don't keep them outside much. All of their PT is done inside...except their marching (and snow shoveling!)...and then they dress them VERY warmly...face mask too! Leather gloves...my son said he never once felt cold. Now, he is stationed in VA and complains that he gets cold...but do you think he is dressing the way he did at boot camp?? NOOO...he has reverted back to his S. FLA dress..so no wonder he is cold! Welcome to this group...a great group of ladies who will love getting to know you!
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Comment by momsnavyman on February 1, 2011 at 10:31pm
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well ladies i am now in the PIR 3/18 group, my son was delayed a week because of a special program he joined, i received a phone call yesterday (1/31) my first, he went in on 1/11, it was awesome, he sounded homesick, and tired, but overall at least i know he is now recieving letters and he is making friends. i didnt get much more than 5 min, but he talked like he may be calling me again this weekend. sure hope he is doing ok in the snow, cause he is a florida boy, born and raised. hope to get to all you a little better as we get closer to the big day.
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Comment by RissysMom(Proud Mom of a Sailor) on February 1, 2011 at 10:12pm
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Rosalinda, how did you hear about your SR school? Wow that's good to hear. I wish my daughter would come closer to California. Let's hope...:-)
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navymommalyn i hope this is true...i to am waiting till i get the final go ahead from him so i know what to so as far as reservations...hope i get a letter soon im so anxious
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Comment by Angie (Dan's Mom) on February 1, 2011 at 7:56pm
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Got two letters today from my SR in one envelope This time they were address to me and not the girlfriend :) In the first one he said most of his days include being screamed at by instructors, waiting, standing at attention in full gear (40 lbs of winter clothes), organizng and other medical excursions. Food and music are his two escapes
In the second later which he says was an update written on P6 he says officially I am fit for duty, never before could I say that I signed a waiver allowing someone to kick my ass
Glad my boy has a sense of humor
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