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Alumni of PIR 8/26/11 (13 Divs - 269-280, 941)

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A group for folks who had sailors graduate from boot camp on August 26, 2011.

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Latest Activity: Jul 28, 2012

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Comment by Jana on July 19, 2011 at 12:34am: Sharon--I wouldn't mind being a backup

Comment by HvnlySno (S11, DIV 276) on July 18, 2011 at 11:13pm: Hello All! I'm here supporting my SR! We are best friends that fell in love...the crazy, wonderful thing is that we met this past spring through our mutual best friend! Since I'm neither a mom or a spouse I am sweating out the wait for a letter. He arrived in GL on 6/30 so I believe he is in this PIR graduation group...I'm thankful to learn that letters are starting to come in to all of you! My situation is so different, my SR is closer to my age & is following a family tradition a little later in life than your boys. I know he will watch out for them & encourage them! I'm so proud to be supporting him!

Comment by Mike's Mom on July 18, 2011 at 11:02pm: I was wondering when, how we get their official NAVY picture. My son took a little cash with him, but closed his bank accts here and opened a Navy FCU account. Hopefully, he gets money from that, if needed, once his first payday hits, if he needs it.

Comment by randolphnavy(ship07 div270) on July 18, 2011 at 10:35pm: Tay's mom-My son didn't have his debit card with him when he was in bootcamp and I think they took the money out.I know he had got the big package of pictures because it came with the video and the book.As they get more privileges they will be able to get more stamps.I never sent any of that stuff to my husband or my son in bootcamp they used their own money.Next payday for military they should be getting paid.I forget what it is called but they get an allotment (it may be called a chit or something like that)to be able to buy things they need.I know later on if they have done good they get to go buy goodies.I know my son bought several phone cards because one of the competitions they won they got to go get food and internet.My son got him some subway and got on facebook and made lots of calls.I think that day for him was called sailors heaven.

Comment by Reggie_Ship11/Div274 on July 18, 2011 at 10:23pm: GRRRR....feeling like a total DUFUS! sorry ladies...i haven't remembered yet...or found the answer...go figure...but i've posted the question on the US Naval RTC facebook page so hopefully we'll get an answer...Night All! Our SR's and Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers!

Comment by Reggie_Ship11/Div274 on July 18, 2011 at 10:13pm: thank for the info Ladies! REmember, Tomorrow is TRIVIA TUESDAY! go to the U S Naval Recruit Training Command page on Facebook...they will post a trivia question at 10 am Great Lakes time...all the answers can be found within the t______ site ... OH SUGAR! i forgot where ...dad gumm it anyhow!...I'll be back with that info! dang it...anywho the prize is a picture of your SR's DIV!!!

Comment by balsuz Kevin's mom :) on July 18, 2011 at 9:50pm: PHONE CALLS???

How many of you are receiving phone calls from you SR's? I found out my son's DIV (Ship07/DIV271) lost a phone privilege. :((

Comment by SailorsCupcake Div269 on July 18, 2011 at 9:21pm: Rhonda - That's fantastic! I'm so glad you got a letter! Makes you feel so much better. I'm sure you will be reading it several more times before the night is thru. :)

Comment by diannep on July 18, 2011 at 9:14pm: Yes, some do mail debit cards to their SRs. Maybe send it certified/insured for more safety? I know some are too afraid to mail them. But others have.

Comment by Tay'sMom on July 18, 2011 at 9:10pm: I just got a letter from my daughter today. Carrying it around like a security blanket. LOL My questions though is she asked me to mail her debit card because she said she will need it to buy pictures and stuff. I am a little worried about mailing this. Can anyone tell me if this is normal or if it is ok to mail?

She also asked me to mail her stamps because she was not sure if she would be able to get more (or have time to purchase more). Just in FYI for those who have or have not received letters