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PIR 6/3/2011 TG 29 Div 185-192, 812 & 929
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Welcome!! This is a group for family and friends of recruits who are expected to graduate on June 3, 2011!
Members: 105
Latest Activity: Apr 2, 2014
Hello All! My name is mmiles (aka Michelle) I am now the new ADMIN for the group since LisaB received her letter and her Recruit will be graduating a week earlier! If you have any questions please let me know. Also please remember do not type in the last name of your recruiit any where on thie website....big NO-NO for the Navy!
Remember we are all in the same boat, have many of the same concerns, have many of the same questions, expiriencing the same emotions! Basically we all need the same support! So please use this group to get any support you need! I hope you will all be able to attend PIR so we can then finally meet in person as well!! THANKS!!!
Be sure to go to the events page and RSVP for the Meet & Greet Thursday night before graduation! This is a free event even if your not staying at that hotel.
Discussion Forum
Ship 04/Division 812
Started by cruisinkitkat(Ship 04/Div 812). Last reply by sh04div812adammom Apr 2, 2014. 70 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all moms and families of 04/812 Continue
Ship 2, Div 929
Started by jc-navymom. Last reply by Richelle(Nuke Wife)Ship2 Div929 Jun 14, 2011. 454 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone else have an SR in this division?
Ship 09 Div 190
Started by HRgoddess. Last reply by slapout52 Jun 6, 2011. 56 Replies 0 Likes
I think I've seen at least two other moms on here with the same ship/div.So, here's a group just for us!Continue
Who has received a "I'm a Sailor" call: Please include division and time of call if possible and if you know if the whole division passed.
Started by LeeLee. Last reply by Hold Fast Mom Jun 2, 2011. 26 Replies 0 Likes
My Daughter called me at 3:34 pm central time on Wed. May 25th. She is in division 187 and stated all passed in her division. We talked for 20 mins.
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Comment by GailMindyHouston on April 13, 2011 at 2:53pm
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Well that's interesting, thank you for sharing! Right now I am grateful to have his address and my fingers are itching to look up flights but patience is a virtue I imagine :) The whole Kid in a Box thing is so odd - it reminds me of that scene in the Wizard of Oz "I'm melting . . . ." Like, where the heck is my kid? Did he melt?ha.
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Comment by LeeLee on April 13, 2011 at 2:46pm
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I'm still going to try and get a pass for our car. I've read that some people have driven their SR to their ship so they don't have to walk to and from the gate...if not I'll walk back with her...lol
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The Army let them take an over night bag with them to boot camp and it wasn't sent home in a box. He called once when he got there and then again when boot camp started in the same week. For PIR he had to check in to Airborne school right after the graduation....that took forever. But was released at 10pm that night and he was with us until Sunday when we had to leave. He could have his cell phone, laptop, civilian clothes ect. He didn't have to be in uniform at all that weekend. Jump school wasn't his A school. Allie is going to be a corpsman and that school has moved to Texas...so based on everything I've been reading she will fly out Sat. Also, there was no limit to how many people could attend PIR. And we got a three day pass for our car so we could come and go from the base as needed.
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In what way is it different than Army, just kinda curious? :) Hang in there. I wrote my first letter to my son today and it was cheering.
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Hi Everyone,
My Daughter Allie (in the pic) is in Ship 07 Div 187. This is my second time around my oldest son did five years in the Army and got out last July. Now here we go again. She is my youngest and only girl. I am missing her terribly. The house is very quite...sigh. Received her box last week...didn't like that but received the form letter with a little note on Monday :). I'm finding that this experience is so different than what I experienced in the Army.
Thank you for this group and all the info it is very helpful.
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Comment by mmiles 11/186 on April 13, 2011 at 11:21am
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Here is the picture JessicaB mentioned. I didnt realize the "ships" refered to where they live but here is a pic of what I woudl imagine our RC's see everyday!!!
Here is the inside of the USS Kearsarge (ship 11)
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My son's recruiting officer was very helpful providing the mailing address and ship/division yesterday. He's in 929, Ship 2 so looks like June 3 will be the date (but not making air reservations til I see an official posting). The FB photos are really helpful - love the visuals!
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Tonight I went to see a musical based on the movie "9 to 5" it was really funny...but then I had to come home to a quite house. My 2 younger kids are at their dad's house and with my RC not home the house is so much quiter. He would usually be home or getting home about the same time as I would be and that would have been our chance to sit and chat about the day. Really missing him right now...(heavy sigh).......
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Comment by Tiffsmom on April 12, 2011 at 11:29pm
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Ship 07 Div 178......got my form letter yesterday and smiled. Today got "the box" and was not quite as happy. Funny how these two things had such an effect on my emotions. The letter made me feel closer to my son, I was thrilled to see his handwriting, and so happy with the few sentences he wrote! Then today to get the box, I felt a distance......sort of like sending his belongings home, is more of a reality of him walking away from his civilian life..... Such a roller coaster of emotions....I'm sure it will only continue!!
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Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get the form letter? I see where several people know what ship and division the RC is in. Can anyone give me some insight on this?
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