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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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PIR 4/23/2010
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Members: 102
Latest Activity: Mar 13, 2013
PIR 4/23/2010 Spreadsheet
PIR&Meet&Greet.pdf
Here are the final color's for the scarves for your recruits division for everyone.
163 - blue
164 - red
165 - white
166 - green
167 - yellow
168 - pink
810 - orange
923 - purple
Discussion Forum
Ship 10 Div 168
Started by Moe. Last reply by Moe Jul 23, 2010. 218 Replies 0 Likes
My 19 yr old son Tony is in this ship--going for navy Corpsman Fleet marine
after graduation so emotionally
Started by terrisch May 17, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
hi, to everyone, its terri s. my son lenny, div. 167. oh i'm the dumb disabled mom. i cried the whole graduation and when i saw lenny i ran with my cane, crying and didn't want to let go of him. he…Continue
Ship 10 Division 167 PIR 4/23/10
Started by Janiece M-Utah. Last reply by matt's mom Apr 21, 2010. 32 Replies 0 Likes
Would love to connect and hear from those of you with a son/dau in the same Ship 10/Dvision 167 group. We received our "Box" today and the form letter from Chase. Were hoping & looking forward…Continue
Ship 10 Div 166
Started by Cheryl M. ~~~Nick's Mom~~~. Last reply by caitlinjenae Apr 20, 2010. 74 Replies 0 Likes
Looking forward to getting to know others with sons/daughters in the same division! :)
Comment Wall
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Comment by Cheyanna (Wife of Brent,Nuke MM) on April 24, 2010 at 12:20am
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One of the best days of my life!! right up there next to our wedding. I love my Sailor soooooooo much
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Comment by diannep on April 23, 2010 at 10:13pm
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Ladies: Wasn't PIR a "WOW" moment? So happy for each of you and your new sailors!
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Comment by lj1422 (Josh's mom) on April 23, 2010 at 8:50pm
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PIR was absolutely wonderful....so filled with Pride for all of the Sailors...just took Josh back to the base and can't wait for tomorrow...we just sat and got caught up today with him...and he contacted alot of his friends.
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Comment by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin on April 23, 2010 at 9:41am
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Well Ladies, I just got to work and looked at the clock. PIR started for you all 40 min. ago. Just thinking of you all. Got the chills just thinking how you all are doing and thinking about when that big door opens. Congrats ladies. Today is my sisters 40th so I will be out tonight but I am sure I won't hear from many of you anyway. Have fun and I will check back later. Deanna
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Went and saw the base WOW! I can't stop crying tonight. I have been strong so log, but now he is right here and I can't see him! I really dont know how much more of this I can take! I want my husband back :(
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Is he staying on at Great Lakes for A School? If not, did he tell you how long he has before he flies out to his A School? The only ones who can't come back with you are the ones who have "watch" scheduled (but they try not to do that to ones who have family there) or if they are staying on at GL and have to move their things over there. Then you pick him up several hours later. Your mom won't feel rushed. Don't worry. This will be such a wonderful experience for her and she will get to give that grandson of hers many hugs! Make sure you check with your hotel front desk to see if you need to sign up for a shuttle. Ask the shuttle driver in the morning about the return times. There were alot of shuttles in the parking lot when we left the base after PIR at around 11:45.
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Comment by cheri915 on April 22, 2010 at 10:05pm
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Dianne, thank you, thank you, thank you! So just take the shuttle, sit in his section and look for him afterwards. Right? Will he for sure get to come back with us? I guess only he knows. I just dont want mom to feel rushed.
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Comment by sutsie on April 22, 2010 at 9:41pm
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just wondering if adam ogelsbys parents are at the ramada? im herb tennants mom and they're bunkmates in boot.
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Take the early shuttle. As early as you can. The PIR doesn't start until 9. They will call "liberty" at the end of the ceremony. Your sailor will be right in front of you on the hangar floor there. You walk down the bleachers and meet him. It is easy...a bit chaotic at first, but everyone finds their sailor! Make sure to seat in his division section (marked with his number and honor guard standing in front).
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cheri: That is not a problem, I promise you that. We didn't leave the base until over an hour after PIR. Tell her not to worry. The shuttles are actually taxis, by the way. They don't want you all staying on the base long. You will find your son in the hangar, he will return to his ship to get his pictures, and you will leave. I promise you...the shuttle is so much easier!
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