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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/10/2011 - TG 52 8 DIVISIONS (367-372, 823, 952)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones graduating from Boot Camp on 11/10/2011.
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 56
Latest Activity: Feb 21, 2013
WELCOME TO PIR 11/10/2011
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OPSEC
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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
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Discussion Forum
Which meet and greet
Started by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367). Last reply by NavyMom315 Feb 21, 2013. 18 Replies 0 Likes
PIR stories
Started by navyboundkid (Class 1210MT). Last reply by tripletmom+2 Nov 13, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
HONOR GRADUATES
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367) Nov 9, 2011. 9 Replies 1 Like
PIR 11-10-11
Started by Cheryl. Last reply by shadowcrzn(ship 2 Div 952) Nov 8, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 2 Division 952!
Started by navyboundkid (Class 1210MT). Last reply by proud1020 Nov 8, 2011. 37 Replies 3 Likes
SARGE'S MEET & GREET AND MORE
Started by Invisible12. Last reply by Invisible12 Nov 8, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 03, Div. 367
Started by Bryce's Mom - Ship 03, Div 367. Last reply by Bryce's Mom - Ship 03, Div 367 Nov 7, 2011. 127 Replies 3 Likes
state roll call
Started by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367). Last reply by Bryce's Mom - Ship 03, Div 367 Nov 7, 2011. 24 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 3 Div 368
Started by Z's Mom. Last reply by Christy Lyn (ship 3/div 368) Nov 5, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 12 Division 370
Started by SubMom-Ship12/Div370. Last reply by diannep Oct 30, 2011. 17 Replies 1 Like
Ship 12, Div 369
Started by Invisible12. Last reply by diannep Oct 30, 2011. 62 Replies 0 Likes
Encouraging Questionnaire
Started by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons Oct 28, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Like
Introductions...
Started by NavyWife&Mom1 (Ship 7 Div 371). Last reply by MM3 Proud Momma Oct 27, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367) Oct 26, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Reservations
Started by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367). Last reply by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367) Oct 21, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
SHIP 7 DIV. 371
Started by NavyWife&Mom1 (Ship 7 Div 371). Last reply by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons Oct 20, 2011. 25 Replies 2 Likes
After PIR - Liberty & Friday and Saturday Departures
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by veronica navy mom Oct 19, 2011. 22 Replies 0 Likes
What Happens at Boot Camp - Day-per-Day? (Up to week #6)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Oct 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Week by Week at boot camp
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Oct 18, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
BOOT CAMP VIDEOS by Navy Recruiting Command
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Oct 18, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
Comment Wall
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Comment by navyboundkid (Class 1210MT) on October 28, 2011 at 2:10pm
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I'm stalking the RTC facebook page looking for pictures of 952 performing today.
For everyone worrying, I think it's getting easier for them. That really is how it seemed after the phone call I got this week. They have been through the worst of it, and they are changed people now. Stronger, focused, proud. I don't think we have to worry!
(Says the mom who was going out of her mind a week ago after a "sick, bummed" letter.)
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Comment by Invisible12 on October 28, 2011 at 1:57pm
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Well, I'm jumping on the nervous and anxiety-ridden bandwagon. I feel like my mind is going a mile a minute. I just get exhausted but I can't relax. UGH...I hate this. LOL. I too am praying for a phone call or letter today.
And the wet noodle thing - HA HA HA....that's great. You're nice though. I'd probably smack him one!
Have a great day ladies and hopefully I'll have good news to post later.
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Comment by Zenda 04/823 on October 28, 2011 at 12:40pm
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I'm so happy to see everyone else is feeling the same way. I seriously feel like I can't get any work done, my mind is racing, and I can't help but wondering what they are doing right now. Are they nervous? anxious? scatterbrained? or is it just us Moms/wives?!?! LOL!!!
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Comment by Kimmy's Momma on October 28, 2011 at 11:21am
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I finally heard from my daughter!! (DIV 952) Well... Maybe not. But, she did call her BestFriend!! I guess I dont rank as high as I'd like to think, but that's okay for know, at least I know my girl's doing great & performing in her first PIR at this very moment!
Btw... I'm gonna use the wet noodle, too! Thanks, danagagirl!
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on October 28, 2011 at 10:54am
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danagirl, I am laughing as I read your post. I decided to visit your page. Wow, two boys in the Navy!! You must be very proud. I can't imagine going through this torture twice, LoL.
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Comment by NavyWife10 on October 28, 2011 at 9:43am
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Good Morning all! Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way today. I too am feeling just a little stressed, overwhelmed, nervous. I have received lots of letters from my husband and he says things are getting much better. He was excited about certain things they would be doing this week. I am hoping for a phone call today, he said they might be awarded one if they did well on their test and drill inspection this past Tuesday. Hearing his voice would definitely give me the reassurance that I need that he is doing just fine. Lets keep counting down the days Ladies. All though it seems so close, yet so far away.. we will be there before we know it. I hope you all have a GREAT day!!! 12 more DAYSSS!!!
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Comment by NavyMom93 (DIV: 823) on October 28, 2011 at 9:15am
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There is so much going through my mind right now, I just don't know how to settle it down! My emotions are all over the place, not really like me. I don't know when BS is and that drives me nuts. I haven't got a letter this week but I know he's busy. I have Nov. 4th marked on my calendar and burned into my brain. All PIR plans are made and I still feel like I'm forgetting something! Anyone else having this scattered of a time? 13 days and I can hug my son and see for my own eyes that he's doing great! Warm Hugs to all of you!!!
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Comment by NavyWife&Mom1 (Ship 7 Div 371) on October 28, 2011 at 8:50am
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Morning ladies!! Ugh all this battlestations talk has Me so nervous!! I cannot wait till I get to talk to my husband this weekend and find out his date so I can pray for everyone! I hope everyone gets phone calls this weekend!! Were in the home stretch only 12 more days ladies!!! See you in 11 days!! :) HOOOYYYYAAHHHHH!
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Comment by diannep on October 28, 2011 at 8:09am
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nbrothers: Yes, possible. They have to "quick step" through some of it but get it all done!
Good morning, everyone! Off the site now until later today!
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LOL danagagirl...I'm picturing that wet noodle beating!!! :D You seriously made me laugh out loud. Now everyone in my office thinks I'm crazy for laughing by myself! ;) Our sons letters are very upbeat, but has gotten shorter. I know they are studying a ton and learning all kinds of stuff right now. Big hugs to you!!!
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