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ALUMNI of PIR 9/16/11 TG 44: 13 DIVISIONS (303-314, 944)

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This is a group for all members with a loved one whos PIR date is 9/16/11. Boot camp Families To meet and greet and encourage each other thru BC.

Assistant admin: KimmieM

Members: 111
Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2018

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Comment by Horselover SHIP 11 DIV 322 on August 2, 2011 at 10:09am: OK diannep-veteran To early in the morning to cry!

Comment by sheshe866 (SHIP02 DIV944) on August 2, 2011 at 9:57am: Good Morning to all. Hope you are having a great day. While stalking your post men today remember they are out in this heat bringing you your loved ones letters. ICE COLD WATER

Comment by sheshe866 (SHIP02 DIV944) on August 2, 2011 at 9:54am: Wow I cried hard. The dad who lost his Sailor was proud of who his son was. Amen. A great letter to show him proud. I agree with his dad whole heartedly: His son was never lost at see. Jesus had him in his arms. PTL

Comment by tina41 on August 2, 2011 at 9:23am: sami your SR is in the same division as mine there is a discussion forum above if you would like to get to know some of the moms whose SRs are in your SR's division sorry hope you understand that

Comment by diannep on August 2, 2011 at 9:18am: We lost a sailor last week. Thought you all might want to read the beautiful tribute from his father:

http://homepost.kpbs.org/2011/08/missing-uss-boxer-sailor-a-father-...

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on August 2, 2011 at 9:01am: If you use facebook, don't forget about the trivia question on RTC facebook page. the winner gets a pic of their DIV posted :-)

Comment by Anita n Ohio on August 2, 2011 at 8:13am: KimmieM - it could be!

Comment by diannep on August 2, 2011 at 7:59am: Just a few facts about your group:

Since 303 is the lowest division number in this group, they-- along with their brother division 304-- will start training first. All divisions are just a few days apart in the training progress.

Brother divisions in this group are:

303/304, 305/306, 307/308, 309/310, 311/312, 313/314. 944 has no brother division.

"Integrated" divisions are co-ed divisions. They train together but have separate barracks (HOOYAH!). The female barracks will contain more than one division of girls.

303/304 will start off Battlestations for this group. They do those in consecutive order, lowest to highest division numbers, with brother divisions. 944 will go with a set of brother divisions.

Since divisions train with their brother divisions, your SR will know those SRs in their brother division as well.

Your SRs are in the very toughest part of bc right now. They are dealing with many emotions---homesickness, stress, enduring lots of yelling, wondering if they can ever do anything "right" again :-), possible illness (they all seem to get sick at some point while there---too many bodies in one place, germs, stress, anxiety, and an "overload' of vaccinations at one time that, in my humble opinion, temporarily lowers their immune system---allowing some illness to settle in. Don't worry...they recover, and most without having to be delayed in training. They are given "light duty" if they are under the weather and just need a bit more rest to "kick it."). Just keep encouraging them. Remind them week 4 (Hell Week) of training is a turnaround week for them. They finally have accomplished alot by then and realize that they CAN do this (if they doubted it before) and see the light at the end of the tunnel.

YOUR job is to stay on this site for support when needed, to send constant encouragement to them, not to share ANY negative news that might compromise their mental attitude---their whole focus needs to be on bootcamp---and most importantly, to focus on PIR when they will be "strutting their stuff" for their families! It truly is a magical day. And it will be here before you know it!

Comment by angelle3 (Ship 12 / Div 310) on August 2, 2011 at 7:50am: 45 days and counting N4M friends! Already making a spreadsheet to coordinate flight, car rental and hotel reservations (because I'm THAT geeky!)

Comment by sami05 on August 1, 2011 at 11:17pm: Hi everyone i received my letter today! my son left 7/18 and i was so releiveing to hear that he was doing fine!! i miss him so much!! he is on ship 07 div 303!! he says he is very tired but is glad of the choices he has made!! his PIR os 09/16 can't wait to see him!!! I'm amd so thankful of this site because now i feel like I am not alone in this!! I am so proud to be a Navy mom!!... sharon