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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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You need to be a member of ALUMNI of PIR 9/16/11 TG 44: 13 DIVISIONS (303-314, 944) to add comments!

Comment by sheshe866 (SHIP02 DIV944) on July 31, 2011 at 2:28am: Welcome to all our new members!!!!

Comment by sheshe866 (SHIP02 DIV944) on July 31, 2011 at 2:27am: I would like to add an administrator to our site? I would like to ask if one of the ladies would be willing to be MY "backup" on here. She would be able to delete inappropriate posts in MY absence from the board (like ones exposing last names)....etc. It is always a good idea to have a backup person for the groups....we have "stories to tell" of groups that didn't! I really need someone who is on everyday to some extent....As I am on everyday. But there are days I cannot be. Please msg me and I will look at posts or msg. Thanks

Comment by MariaK(ship07div308) on July 31, 2011 at 1:55am: Hi Jeanandy89 my son is on 07/308. Did you get your form letter yet?? I'm doing much better this week then I did last week. After hearing from him on the form letter made me feel a whole lot better.

Comment by Horselover SHIP 11 DIV 322 on July 30, 2011 at 10:57pm: Sorry jeanandy, see you are already here!

Comment by jeanandy89 on July 30, 2011 at 10:41pm: My son is on Ship 7/Div 308 anyone else? and how are you all doing?

Comment by tygerh on July 30, 2011 at 9:30pm: jessesmom Hi No, we do not have a group yet for 07-303. If you could start one that would be great. Thanks anita(02/944) for the link!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on July 30, 2011 at 6:24pm: Some one had asked if there was a reception after PIR and no there is not. Liberty will be called directly after the graduation ceremony and you will be able to find your new sailor. Unless, you have agreed on a certain place to meet up with them, you will most likely search in the sea (no pun intended) of sailors in the hall. The time that you will have with your new sailor, after PIR. will depend upon whether they will be staying at GL for A school or are a Friday or Saturday departure.

Comment by Anita n Ohio on July 30, 2011 at 6:19pm: Looking for some good, funny "Navy" cartoons to send your SR? Here's a link to one I've found. www.military.com/cartooncontent and go to Mike Jones.

Comment by Anita n Ohio on July 30, 2011 at 5:14pm: For those who loved ones are on Ship 02, you may ask "Who's 'Reuben James" (and NO, no reference to a Kenny Roger's song)

Born in Delaware in about 1776, James joined the United States Navy and served on several ships, including the frigate USS Constellation. During the Barbary Wars, the American frigate Philadelphia was captured by the Barbary pirates when it ran aground in the city of Tripoli, on the southern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, along with a group of volunteers that included Reuben James, entered the harbor of Tripoli under the cover of darkness in an attempt to burn the Philadelphia so that the pirates could not use her.

The volunteers boarded the Philadelphia on 16 February 1804 and were met by Barbary pirates who were guarding their prize. In the ensuing hand-to-hand combat, Reuben James, with both of his hands already wounded, positioned himself between Lieutenant Decatur and a sword-wielding pirate. Willing to give his life for his captain, James took a blow from the sword and survived.

James continued his Naval career, serving many years with Decatur. He was forced to retire in January 1836 because of ill health. He died in 1838 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Washington, DC.

Comment by Boys R Us(ship07/div303) on July 30, 2011 at 1:44pm: ok tygerh and tina41...It's just us so far. I will cling to you! :) Have either of you started a group yet? If not, I will start one.