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PIR 9/2/2010
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For all boot camp grads on 9-2-10
Members: 116
Latest Activity: Dec 6, 2016
Discussion Forum
Ship 11 Div 295
Started by DeidresmomDebbie(ship11-Div295). Last reply by DeidresmomDebbie(ship11-Div295) Sep 30, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my daughter is in this ship and division but said she bunks with girls from other divisions because there are only a few "females" as she puts it in her division, I was wondering does anyone know…Continue
What is a Snipe?
Started by Craig Sep 12, 2010. 0 Replies 2 Likes
In Medieval days up till the early 1800's there were no engines and no Snipes. Along about 1812 the Navy obtained their first paddle wheel steamer named the USS Fulton. To run the boiler and engine,…Continue
Free USPS Packaging for Family and Friends of Service members
Started by Eunice-Ship07Div290 PIR 09/02. Last reply by lacbdave Sep 11, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Free USPS Packaging for Family and Friends of Service membersThe United States Postal Service is providing military family membersand friends with packaging materials to send packages to…Continue
Ship 11 Div 300 PIR 9/2/10
Started by momofgm (Becca's Mom). Last reply by Jackee8 Aug 31, 2010. 48 Replies 0 Likes
Have you heard from your daughter or son? My daughter is in Div 300 and she sounds good, but tired. Interesting in hearing how your daughter or son is doing.
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Comment by Tisha Div 290 PIR 9/02 on July 17, 2010 at 10:41am
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Div 290 Ship 7
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my son left july 7 and I still have not received his box or the form letter. Luckily I received a call from him and he have me his ship and division. Does anyone know if I can start sending his letters since I have that info. Does anyone know the address?
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Comment by richsmom (Div 818 PIR 9/2/10) on July 17, 2010 at 7:19am
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kelly59 My son Rich is also in ship 4 div 818 I've finally found someone else in that group. I was beginning to think he was the only one
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Comment by Mikesqueen(ship7div289) on July 17, 2010 at 6:51am
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ok so lets come up with a tag for everyone at graduation to wear so we will know who each other is... any ideas ?
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let get this party started..... we are growing in leaps and bounds !!!
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Comment by EQ on July 17, 2010 at 1:37am
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I was just wondering why there isn't some photographer taking pics. of the recruits and putting them on this site. My son is in the Army and they have a website that shows pics. of them every other day except weekends, plus this person also blogs about what the soldiers will be doing every other day, at least it puts my mind at ease being able to see him occasionally.
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Sobe- I think she is a Grad & Go. I haven't heard anything exactly. I haven't received the form letter yet, nor have I received a letter from her, but since she has only been in since 07july, i'm sure she has not been allowed to write. I have been told that it takes up to 2 weeks for them to get mail since there are alot of recruits at this one and only Navy BC. I just wish I could hear how she is doing. Saturday is her 21st B-day and I wish I could tell her Happy B-Day and give her a BIG HUG and KISS.
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Comment by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy on July 16, 2010 at 10:16pm
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FYI: When reading all the tips you will receive about PIR weekend, keep in mind that most graduations are held on Fridays, unless the Monday after PIR is a holiday, then it's on a Thursday (like this groups' is). So when you read "arrive on a Thursday and stay until Sunday", ignore that.
Your meet & greet at the Ramada Inn will be Wed 9/1 from 6-8pm, so try to arrive in midday to Great Lakes. "Most" new sailors who are not Grad & Go's have more liberty on those long weekends, so you may want to stay until Monday!
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EQ - Your daughters A-School is at Great Lakes?? She could still be a Grad & Go, some are and some are not. If she is, you will be VERY happy to hear what the perk is for being a G&G over to GL. Join the Grad & Go Info group to learn more.
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Comment by kelly67 on July 16, 2010 at 9:58pm
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Hi Everyone, I have not rec'd the form letter yet...hoping it will come tomorrow but I do know that our son's ship 4 div 818 so it looks like his PIR will be 9/2 also.
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