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PIR 7/8/11, TG34-10 Divisions (219-226, 815 & 934)
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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on July 8th, 2011. Here we can all support each other through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.
Location: Great lakes, IL
Members: 73
Latest Activity: Jun 1, 2013
Discussion Forum
After PIR-Friday and Saturday Departures (What is Grad n Go?)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Darlene Jul 11, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 12 Div. 225 PIR July 8, 2011
Started by zana_72(Ship 12 Div 225). Last reply by MidwestMom Jul 11, 2011. 176 Replies 0 Likes
What to wear/bring to PIR
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by diannep Jul 7, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by ochaos on May 27, 2011 at 7:39pm
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Typically they go straight to A school from GL, they may be on hold there depending on when the next class starts. As with all things military do not count on it and then be happy if it happens, do not write anything in pen only pencil because things tend to change frequently. What applied to one group may not apply to the next.
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Comment by Karleen ship 3 div 221 on May 27, 2011 at 7:13pm
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Does anyone know anything about recruits taking leave after boot camp before they go to A school? My son mentioned it in his last letter but I can't find anything on that.
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Waybigsmil,
Welcome! My son left May 10. Come join the group for our division.
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Willsmom - we have all been in your shoes and we will help you to get through this. The time will fly and before you know it you will be sitting in the stands watching PIR and seeing your loved one again.
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diannep - you are right about the flights with the prices going up it is probably a good thing to watch them but I would still wait until about half way through BC before booking the flight, book the rooms now if you need the bigger ones but good ones can be found last minute if need be. I did not know until 1 week out if I could go or not and I found that I got better rates than I would have if I had booked them 2 weeks earlier.
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JoelB - do you know where her A school will be? If it is not at GL they fly out on Saturday and Sunday depending on flights available. I think it is great that you want to propose then but you may have to find out a few things first
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Comment by ProudNavyMomNanette on May 27, 2011 at 6:31pm
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Willsmom - I'll have you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope your weekend goes well.
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Comment by joel's_rackie on May 27, 2011 at 6:03pm
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Joel B: you are so sweet! Thank you for the services you gave to this country. I am so happy for you and congratulations in advance for an upcoming engagement! I myself is a newly wed, only 15 months!
Willsmom: we are here for you and shares your pain. Smile my dear, see how two weeks just pass by quick. You'll be okay..
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Comment by Joel B. on May 27, 2011 at 5:14pm
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Thank you! My girlfriend is graduating 7/08 too. She is so great. I miss her so much. I plan on proposing to her on 7-09 on a nice lunch and boat trip. We have been together for 3 years she is 24 and I 25. I am former Marines I was in between 2004-08.during which I did two trips to Iraq. So I know its tough on her and the Marine Corps was very hard on me. And she is a tough girl she was born and raise in Moscow, Russia until she was orphaned at 15 by the deaths of family. So she is very strong and a great person. I write her 2 times a day and check the mailbox a couple times a day. On Tuesday I sent her a 10 page later. And a 9 page on Monday because I know how great it is to get letters. It's the best feeling in the world. I can't wait to meet all of you. Have a great day. Thank you!
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Y'all pray for me today, as I will for you all. Seems I'm taking an unwanted ride on the emotional rollercoaster...
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