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PIR: May 20, 2011 TG 27 — 8 Divisions (173–178, 811 & 927)

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This is a group for SR's who's PIR is 5/20/11.

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Latest Activity: May 24, 2016

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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 31, 2011 at 7:32am: Good Morning everyone, I am a veteran mom, like Diannep and JessicaB, here to help answer questions and give advice to help you get through "bootcamp" You may not be the one who is actually there but being on this end of it is hard too. At times you will feel lost, you will feel like no one in your family understands you, will will cry and maybe even feel helpless. But we are here for you. We will help you make since of it all. We will help answer all your questions and we will understand what you are going through. We will understand when you cry and we may even make you laugh. It is an incredible journey and when you see your sailor at PIR you are going to feel as proud as you have probably ever felt in your life. My name is Lora, everyone here calls me Lala, Welcome to all :-)

Comment by Hisbelovedlinda on March 31, 2011 at 12:28am: The two suites that we were in @ The Springhill Suites had bathtubs, but they were labled Wheelchair Suites....I saw the photos on line about not having bathtubs, only the new style glass enclosure showers that also had hand held shower heads. I loved that because the shower heads on the wall usually go over my head or not much further down! ...shorter people have that problem! I personally prefer a shower myself (esp. when traveling)...Hope this helps?

Comment by Brandis_Mom on March 30, 2011 at 7:13pm: Well, the postman just came, I braved the wind and rain, in hopes of "the" letter, but alas, no letter, but maybe tomorrow, but the noes about all of you getting your letters keep me going, I know mine will be in the mail any day now.

Maybe we will all meet the night before PIR at the Meet and Greet...looking forward to seeing everyone that shows up.

Comment by CorpsmansGirl08 (station:GL,IL) on March 30, 2011 at 6:59pm: WAHOO!!!! Just got a text from my bf (SR'S) mom saying she just got the form letter today!!! He is ship 07/ 174!!!!!! SO excited to start sending out ALL these letters just waiting in my keepsake box I made for boot camp :D I cried like a baby when she read his note he got to write.... Told me he loved me and its a little tough but he's okay :D This has made my WHOLE week!! :D :D :D cant wait til MAY!!!!

Comment by Brandis_Mom on March 30, 2011 at 6:52pm: Tricisious, I am so jealous, not I can't wait until the postman comes to our place, I hope my first letter is in the mail as well. I am so happy for you, I am crying tears of joy...and I am so happy that she confirmed the PIR date that is a big relief, even though we all were pretty sure of the date anyway. As I said before all my reservations have done and if by some horrible event that it changes, all the places I made reservations with will work with me on dates. Southwest was the only airline that offered that on their cheaper flights.

Once again very happy for you, I know you were totally excited!!

Comment by Tricsious (07/174) on March 30, 2011 at 6:15pm: Got the official letter today also. Box and letter came! Big day for me! :-) I feel so much better. She had personal touches on her box and on her letter. She drew little hearts to dot the I's. It was cute. She said she was doing good and not to worry. Also that she would write soon. Feels great!! She did confirm 5/20 PIR date. She is Ship 7 Div 174. For any of you out there with loved ones in the same div its confirmed! Yay!

Comment by Tricsious (07/174) on March 30, 2011 at 6:02pm: Welcome!! It's great to see our group growing!!! :-)

Comment by NavyGirlMom(Ship 07, Div 175) on March 30, 2011 at 3:51pm: Hi All! My daughter just left Monday. She is my oldest of 3. She is 24, so, not right out of high school. Her name is Kari and she is from the Kansas City area. It was her and another girl by the name of Brenna going in together. They were the only 2 from KC on Monday. I am anxiously awaiting her info and address so I can pass it along to family so everyone can write. Im looking forward to everyone's support and friendship!

Comment by diannep on March 30, 2011 at 12:04pm: Tricsious: You may want to jot down some questions for her when she does call. Unless you write them in a letter. She will start getting info and will pass it along to you, I'm sure.

They actually get their orders right before PIR. They won't know flight info until PIR day, but will know before then what day they will be leaving GL.

Comment by Tricsious (07/174) on March 30, 2011 at 11:52am: Thank you for that info diannep. My dtr is going to Pensacola, FL for A school. She is going for Aircrew. That is about all I know for sure. I'm sure once I start getting more info I will have less anxiety. At this point, all this uncertainty is just killing me. I'll wait to hear from her. I'm glad to hear that they find out a few weeks in advance. I wasn't sure if they told them at graduation of right before so this gives enough time for planning.