PIR 4/8/2011 Alum Group!

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DIVISIONS: 121-128 807, 808 920,921

This group started on 2/8/11 and we survived boot camp, laughter and tears. Now our recruits are sailors and headed in many directions, but we'll continue to support one another throughout!

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Craig

For those that are married to a sailor in boot camp -

I just received a copy of a letter that was written by a married wife from another PIR group...She wrote this during the PIR weekend. I am going to post it here just because you ladies might have to write the same letter after PIR. I just want to save you some time...~ha...

Mar 31, 2011
sandy (ship 9 DIV. 126 ) PIR 4/8

OK... its crunch time! one week. can't wait to see my daughter

Mar 31, 2011
Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

So excited, I can't believe it almost here! Can't wait yo hug my son!!!

Mar 31, 2011
MamaMia

SEVEN DAYS, yup 7!!

Mar 31, 2011
SR Mom Ship 11 Div 124

A special prayer to all the recruits that will go into Battlestations tonight.

Mar 31, 2011
nursemom (Lisa)

Good Luck Div 121-122, 123-124 tonight at Battlestations! Lots of positive vibes heading your way!

Mar 31, 2011
diannep

Praying for 121-124 in BattleStations tonight. Remember, calls usually start around 2 pm GL time (tomorrow), but sometimes start earlier, or even later. They will go for a good while because there are 4 divisions going through and then making calls....so don't dispair if they take a while to come in! Phones handy all day long! Even in the bathroom or at the mailbox!

Mar 31, 2011
Marianne(Ship04/Div807)

121-124 in my prayers for Battlestations tonight. Good luck to all the recruits!

Mar 31, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

omg Craig, that is so funny, I have tears in my eyes I was laughing so hard.

I am so excited for all you. I will have my candle lit for you all each night of battlestations and I can't wait to see all the comments when the "I'm a Sailor" calls come in. It is such an amazing feeling.

Be sure and think of me for a split second at the meet and greet. That is my birthday and I am sure while your are all having a great time getting to know each other Phil will take me somewhere wonderful for dinner :-D

Mar 31, 2011
justin'smom

Good luck to divisions 121-124 during Battlestations tonight! I will also have my candle lit! I'm so happy and excited for the families who will receive their calls tomorrow!

Mar 31, 2011
mumziepooh

It is here! Battlestations! Do you remember Feb 8? That is the day my son left on this journey. At that time, Battlestations seemed so far away and now it is here! I am praying for the divisions as they go thru this - for clear thinking, sure hands, safety and protection.

Mar 31, 2011
Jajajo

All too vividly mumziepooh! On Feb 8 I thought the time was going to go by painfully slow. But here we are now down to the last week, WOW :) Good luck to all divisions going through BS tonight. Special shout out to 121, you guys will do awesome! Will anxiously be waiting for the call!

Mar 31, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

I agree, jajajo and mumziepoo! I was just telling my husband last night that I was really on edge the first couple of weeks, the next four weren't so bad, but now I'm really on edge again! I can't wait until next Friday!

Mar 31, 2011
Bebe

Craig u r nuts! thanks for bringing in some laughter =)

Mar 31, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

Now that you are down to crunch time i bet most of you will agree that it passed faster than you every thought it would. Time to start packing ladies, well for those of you who haven't already lol.

Mar 31, 2011
Bebe

oh lala you are so right...I remember feeling so so sad missing my son...now I'm just so excited!

Mar 31, 2011
TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

LOL craig!!

I got a few letters from my hubs yesterday too. He said their division has gotten a lot of flags but also a "street demerit hit" Which- I guess is not good, but he didnt elaborate on it. (if anyone knows, let me know!)

He said in the letter they did not know when they were doing BS or the gas chamber. (dated the 27th) He also wrote that he passed the SWCC PST and is just waiting on his medical screen to come back and he hopefully will be getting that contract.

He said he is still sick-- has been ever since the beginning of BC! They got another "peanut butter" shot in the butt and a flu shot on the 24th.

Mar 31, 2011
Craig

Getting a street demerit hit means they screwed up and one of the RDC from another division caught them. The RDC will 'pull' a demerit chit and write down an offence. It then goes back to your RDC, who will typically deal out some form of punishment...

Typical demerit hits are for not singing in the tunnels from Camp Moffet to Camp Porter. Calling out the candence in a non-typical Great Lakes style. Recruits not staying in step with one another. or talking while marching. So they got caught....and will be giving extra instruction/attention (will be punished).

Mar 31, 2011
TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

oohhh... That wont mess up the graduation right? He said in a previous letter that the RDCs love to make them do IT when they mess up.

Mar 31, 2011
lidsterzoo

CRAIG...My son 'got in trouble' and moved to a diff division...is that a possible punishment? I know my son has done his best to follow every direction(that is the kind of person he is...doesn't like to mess up) He couldn't tell me when he called the other day to tell me of the division change but still graduating 4/8

Mar 31, 2011
Craig

If he stayed in the same PIR group, whatever he did wasn't that serious. When I was in boot camp, I was set back because I was in the hospital for pnenomia. When I got out I didn't know how to fold a sweater that was issued while I was in the hospital. So I was set back.... So don't think it's because his of fault. It's more than likely, that he didn't know.

Every sailor must be on the same sheet of music when they graduate...

Mar 31, 2011
nursemom (Lisa)

Letter from my son today. He indicated that he is not staying in GL for Corpsman school as he was told. He will be heading to San Antonio early Saturday. I really have not paid attention to the procedure for getting a gate pass so we can spend time with him at the airport. If someone could fill me in, I would appreciate it. I'm so disappointed. He is too but also excited to move on to new place.

Mar 31, 2011
sandy (ship 9 DIV. 126 ) PIR 4/8

got a letter from my daughter today... she said if i do not get a call from her its a good thing. if i got a call that ment she had to start over in BC... no calls :)

Mar 31, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Gate passes are issued by the individual airlines. So, you will want to meet your son at the airport & have him go to the ticket counter.

Mar 31, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Gate passes are issued by the individual airlines. So, you will want to meet your son at the airport & have him go to the ticket counter with you

Mar 31, 2011
jim'scupcake

Ah...letter day! Assured me he ordered his pictures (i am a scrapbook mom!). Said (and this would have been written last Sunday) T-Gas Chamber, W-last Inspection, Th-last physical, F-Test 3..this coming Monday-BS.

"I just can't wait to buy a Monster".

Sounds good~sounds ready to be done!!

Mar 31, 2011
TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

oh good cupcake! Monday is BS! What time should I expect a call on Tuesday then? I want to make sure my son is with me this time!

Mar 31, 2011
jim'scupcake

Lala..I received my ribbons today!! Thank you so much..and also for the little embellishment! I will say, I am a crafter...and could not have done a better job! Thank you so much. We will wear these very proudly!

Today...his last letter (we will be there next thursday...so no mail for us here) and the ribbons...very emotional.

He is ready...we are ready. Now, how do I go without him for 33+ weeks when he goes to school? I guess atleast we will be able to communicate more frequently, hope that will help!

Thank you again Lala. These mean a lot to us!!

Mar 31, 2011
jim'scupcake

Hey TB, read that BS discussion above. i think it says, I know I am rearranging my whole work day so I can be at work when he calls. I wrote him a letter to call me there.

Mar 31, 2011
TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

oh. oops. thanks!

Mar 31, 2011
Cheryl

Lala, we also received our ribbons today. Thank you so much. They are absolutely beautiful! Appreciate all that you do. You are very a special lady. Thank you again!

Mar 31, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Lala, I received our ribbons, too. They're beautiful. Thank-you!

Mar 31, 2011
NavyMomofOnly1Girl Ship 9 DIV126

6 days left to go! It is unbelievable! Got a letter today, probably my last one. We are leaving on Wednesday. I haven't gotten our ribbons yet. They must be on their way if others have just gotten theirs. I had my daughter's boyfriend make a copy of his birth certificate, so that at least his last name on the form will be the same as his mother's maiden name. She has alot of questions for MA group. She is shipping out to San Antonio on Monday for MA training. I am going to join that group now and start asking questions. She wants to enjoy the weekend, but hates the thought of saying good bye again. Good Luck to all in BS. My prayers are with those that for whatever reason could not make it this far. Their day will come, too.

Mar 31, 2011
kristy(ship 11 div 123)

Hello, my son is in Ship 11 Div 123 and graduating on April 8. Does anyone know when their battle stations are taking place? Happy to be a part of this group and I am so looking forward to seeing my son!

Mar 31, 2011
nursemom (Lisa)

They are there now. Wishing them much success tonight.

Mar 31, 2011
Jajajo

What time does BS start?

Mar 31, 2011
Jajajo

They're at BS now, huh? WOW...... can't wait for tomorrow!

Mar 31, 2011
MamaMia

Got a letter today. My son seems to think the 807 is a good candidate for the Hall of Fame and if they win, they get two extra hours of leave on Friday night. soooo, what exactly is the Hall of Fame? He's had that nasty cold too that's getting them all-just not getting much sleep, but they are giving that final push!

Mar 31, 2011
MamaMia

Good Luck to all who have recruits becoming SAILORS by early tomorrow!!

Mar 31, 2011
Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

Good Luck to your recruits who are going to do Battlestations tonight! Prayers are going out for you! and for all the future sailor mom's who are getting stressed! I know I will be stressed out on Sunday when my son's division goes

Mar 31, 2011
kristy(ship 11 div 123)

I am so excited for them and wish them luck at Battlestations tonight! I don't know if I will be able to sleep :)

Mar 31, 2011
MamaMia

KiWi, just went to groups and used the search engine-another mom asked this from another division and the answer she was given was: from the way my son described the Hall of Fame, this is for when a division wins the captains cup, but does so with scores that are above a specific standard. " And they get extra liberty time.

Mar 31, 2011
j4smom

Hi cupcake,and all, thank heavens someones SR keeps home informed. Mine isn't too good about it, but nice to know BS might be M. I will be expectant. I am excited for next week anyway, it is nice to know its almost over. I'm sure the SRs feel the same.

Mar 31, 2011
diannep

I don't think you ladies will have a problem getting gate passes at the Chicago airports to wait with your new sailors, but if you do, take it from another N4Mom who had an issue today at another airport when her son was returning to school from leave. She was told No, no gate passes to stay at the gate with her son. She didn't accept that and went over to the USO and they said absolutely, she should be able to get one. So she talked to a supervisor who gave her one (with ID) immediately. So...if you are told "NO", please ask for a supervisor or contact the USO there for help...no matter what airport you are in at any time.

Mar 31, 2011
diannep

Hall of Fame flag is for division who keeps perfect marks during the entire 8 weeks. My son's division was very honored to get this when he was there. It is quite an honor!

Mar 31, 2011
diannep

...and yes, they got an extra hour of liberty time on PIR Day (he was a Sat GradNGo so that was his only day of liberty).

Mar 31, 2011
diannep

KIWI: Hall of Fame is the honor, but they get the Hall of Fame flag to symbolize it!

Mar 31, 2011
diannep

Captains Cup, this Sat. for this group, is an athletic competition between the divisions. There is an all-male division winner and an integrated (male/female) division winner.

Mar 31, 2011
Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

What happens if they are doing Battlestations on Sunday? Do they get to do the Captain's Cup?

Mar 31, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Yes, they still do Captain's Cup. Captain's Cup is held Saturday morning and does not interfere with Battle Stations on Sunday night. Because of CC, they don't run BS on Friday or Saturday night.

Mar 31, 2011