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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.
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Bootcamp Moms with PIR date June 4, 2010...to chat, vent, discuss, cry, cheer and root each other on. HOO YAH n4ms
Members: 60
Latest Activity: Dec 20, 2010
Discussion Forum
Going solo to PIR - need ride/companion!
Started by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy. Last reply by Claudia(Andy's WIfe) Jun 2, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Let's help those who are coming to PIR by themselves find each other so that no one is traveling alone from the airport to Great Lakes.
PIR, Liberty, Parking, etc..
Started by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin. Last reply by TheRightThing May 14, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This may be long but lots of great info.I found this on another discussion, thought we can post our questions and answers here to help each other out. Here is a list of things I have seen asked about…Continue
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Comment by Denise/Proudmom-Ship 07 DIV 205 on May 16, 2010 at 3:00pm
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And a hello to you too Paula. Glad to hear that you're keeping yourself busy. Did you say shopping? Awe yes, that's the perfect rx for the blues ... have a good day and we'll talk to you later.
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Comment by Paula PIR 6/4 AWOAN Mom on May 16, 2010 at 2:18pm
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Just a quick Hi ladies Im off to do some cleaning, grocery shopping, clothes shopping and whatever else I can keep busy at. The tears for me could come easily today. Have to Keep busy!!
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Oh, and from what I remember, the overhead is pretty spacious.
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Well, hopefully this will help as my boss travels all the time and here's what she does: She rolls (yes, rolls) all of her clothing. This prevents any wrinkling. And, if something would need pressed off, your hotel will most likely will have an ironing board and iron provided in the room (it's usually hanging in the closet). Let me tell you, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can pack when you roll your clothes. Good luck!
And as for flying ... I've only flown once and that was 20 years ago. I was a little nervous too but honestly, it was awesome!
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Comment by Jess on May 16, 2010 at 1:15pm
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Is trying to figure out how to fit everything i need for 6 days into a carry on bag.And i have never flown ever.I dont have a clue how big the "overhead" is lol
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Good afternoon Jess ... Ok, now we're gonna have to remove the radio from your house ...lol. I glad to hear that your tears are of pride and joy and not lonesomeness. You'll be with your recruit very soon and I know you'll be a happy girl ;-)
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I feel pretty good today as well.I feel very close to him even though he is forever away. Just waiting for that song to come on and the tears will come.But lately they are tears of pride and joy.I am so proud of all our SR's
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Jamie'sMom .. A happy Sunday to you too ;-) Fight those tears ... you never know, you may get a call today ... anyone of us could.
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Comment by Pam on May 16, 2010 at 10:02am
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Wow - 18 days and counting! Happy Sunday everyone!!! One of those days. Fighting the tears.. Must be a girl thing. LOL!
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Well I hope I get to meet you in person ...maybe at the Meet -N-Greet. I'm not quite sure how that works or how it's set up but I'll find out. I'm not sure if it's seperated by divisions or ships ... oh I don't know. Whatever I find out, I will surely post for everyone. Well I'm off to bed ... it's 2:30am here in Pittsburgh. I could stay up all night on this site ...lol. Have a good night - talk to you tomorrow ;-)
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