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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
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Comment by diannep on July 7, 2011 at 8:34am
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Calls COULD come in earlier today since it is the day before PIR. So phones in the bras, ladies! You don't want to miss it. But Olive is right...normally they start around 2 pm GL time and go for a long time. A missed call could mean that your sailor had watch. etc.
Safe travel for all of you today. Congrats!
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no problem on purse-size! Bring what you need to!
chicinge: Here is the phone number for Public Affairs too.
847-688-2405
Been praying for your son...hoping there is good news today for you!
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Comment by Olivezick on July 7, 2011 at 8:27am
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J's mom--completely forgot to ask my son when his BS ended yesterday morning. About the phone call--it seems that the calls starting coming about 2:00ish central time (just from what I've read on different groups). But, my son wasn't able to call until 4:55, and we only got to talk with him about 7 minutes. I think this is unusual--he told us he was supposed to get 30 minutes. (as luck would have it, he had to meet with someone about his "A" school during the time of his division's phone call time!) All this to say, don't fret if you don't hear from your new sailor when people start posting that they've received the call!
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Comment by wagner's wife on July 7, 2011 at 7:58am
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I cannot sleep and I feel sick to my stomach. For past week I don't know what it feels like to sleep. I know my SR is on his last hour or so in battlestations and that is all I can think about. I hope everyone has a safe trip. I'm a mess and hope I can keep it all together tomorrow! I've never been so excited and don't know how to handle myself ;)
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Comment by The Momma on July 7, 2011 at 7:18am
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Good Morning! Ready to get this long day started...I am already feeling emotional..?/?
Safe travels to all-
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Comment by TickledTink on July 7, 2011 at 2:19am
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Good luck to the last group running Battlestations right now!! Still have my flameless candle lit for you! As for me, I STILL have yet to pack and I leave for the airport in about 14 hours!
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I've kept this page up all day on computer...I think I've developed a case of OCD, as I found myself unable to stop checking for new posts and information every 10 to 30 minutes! I know it's really because this group is a wonderful touchstone for me...as we are all in this together and this is as close to my son as I can get right now (except for those few phone calls and letters!). So, finally packed and going to bed to get a few hours of (hah!) sleep, then up at 5:00am for all day drive! I hope to meet some of you...we're going to try and make the meet and greet, but not sure we'll make it up there in time. Go 225, 226, and 815!
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Comment by NYRican924 on July 7, 2011 at 12:55am
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Yeh, made it safe and sound. Checked in to the Navy Lodge. They still have the heater on and it's July! Hopefully get to see the area in daylight tomorrow. If they still keep it this hot might have to check out and check in to a place that is much cooler. Gosh so happy to finally be here for PIR!!
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Comment by Karleen ship 3 div 221 on July 6, 2011 at 11:21pm
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Congradulations on the new sailors! Good luck on those whos still need to go. Everyone traveling be safe.
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I'm feelin' ya, The Momma, I was in your shoes last night--hardly got any sleep. Hang in there! :)
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