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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 Bev Ship 02/Div 941 on July 10, 2011 at 5:29pm: She got there the 29th also..... she was one of the first 5 to arrive. I hope you get a call yet today !!

Comment by SailorBrittysMom on July 10, 2011 at 5:20pm: Wow.... How long has she been there brit left June 29 I haven't gotten a call...she said it'd be about 3-4 weeks till is hear from her.... Got the official letter yesterday that gave 8/26 pir

Comment by Bev Ship 02/Div 941 on July 10, 2011 at 4:59pm: Got a call from my SR today! I was at work when someone came and got me to go take a call! She sounded a lot happier then the last call on the 4th of July and alot more confident in her choice. Also said they get to start running tomorrow, a good thing for her! She loves to run!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on July 10, 2011 at 3:29pm: Hello, ladies. I'm another regular veteran mom helping out on here. I have been away for the last week and just recovering from a move across the country. It will take me a few days to get back into the swing of things on here. Just wanted to introduce myself to you, because like some of the other experienced moms on here, I will also be here to help. Welcome to the emotional roller coaster of boot camp moms. :)

Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on July 10, 2011 at 3:27pm: Kiminaz, As Sharon said, civilian families just can not understand what Military families go through. Saying good bye to love ones going to boot camp is not the same as moving your kid into college.

I can say that once your Sailors are in (A)school things get a lot easier. You can at least talk to them via Skype or Cell phone.

Comment by kiminaz (ship 11/div 274) on July 10, 2011 at 2:44pm: Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm glad I can say what I want on here because I know I'm not the only one that is going through this. I just feel like I had to "give" my child away - that's what hurts the most!! For people who's kids just move out of the house down the street - they don't get it!! We can't just call them or go visit or ask them to come home for dinner - that's the worst part!!! I know they are all doing something that is so important to all of our freedoms and lives as we know it - I just can't wait for the BC part to be over - then I can call him if I need to hear his voice or he can call us if he needs to! I understand, it gets better - I have to be patient!!

Comment by Cathy_ProudNavyMom on July 10, 2011 at 2:29pm: Great - thanks for letting me know. We have family and friends that may travel with us and also family that may come (around the lake ;-) ) from the Detroit area. I will let them know!

Comment by diannep on July 10, 2011 at 2:25pm: I totally understand, SailorBrittysMom. Hope she wants him to come!

Comment by diannep on July 10, 2011 at 2:25pm: Cathy: Many have experienced that....on every PIR group that I have been on. It is always a good idea to take the extras.

Friends can be included.

I have heard both...sometimes they get to sit with you, sometimes not, but are there.

No notice to give...just have them with your group when you arrive at PIR and make sure they have ID.

Comment by SailorBrittysMom on July 10, 2011 at 2:21pm: Her brother's 20! I sent her a letter asking if he should come on standby as I want it to be her choice since she's a big girl now .... But it ll killmy feelings if she says no