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Hi all...  Just wanted to let you all know about a great program for Recruits.  CallsforRecruits.org has FREE phone cards for recruits in bootcamp.  If you or someone you know is leaving soon for bootcamp, go to the website and get some phone cards for them to use while they are at BC.  They can use them at A school or anytime if they need them, although most people have cell phones these days LOL.  Just thought I would pass along the info.... 

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Comment by modaPIR5/11Ship12Div147 on March 31, 2012 at 1:09pm

Do they have to do anything to make these phone cards work? In other words, when we send these to the SR's are they fully ready for use without complications?

Comment by Recruit Man - Ronny on March 31, 2012 at 1:17pm

Yes. They just need to call the 800 number and then enter a PIN number, then enter the number they are calling. Tell them to just throw away the number after they use, or cross it off the list.  They will only work once.  Have a great day...

Comment by modaPIR5/11Ship12Div147 on March 31, 2012 at 1:23pm

Thanks so much!  I'm assuming people know of someone that have been able to use these kind of cards successfully. Just wanted to make sure these things really worked before sending out. I hate for them to have their hopes up and it not go through.

Comment by Recruit Man - Ronny on March 31, 2012 at 1:25pm

No Problem... My son uses them, and gives them out to others in his division as well.  And I have already given out about 5,000 of them and haven't heard any complaints yet. So send away....lol

Comment by modaPIR5/11Ship12Div147 on March 31, 2012 at 3:21pm

Thank you kindly! Sending some out today!

Comment by singlelady on April 17, 2012 at 4:32pm

hi...is there any way you have those pin numbers still for the recruits to use to call home?  i have the 1-800 number...just no pin #...i was wanting to put the number in his next letter so he can maybe call me...thank you so much!

Comment by Recruit Man - Ronny on April 17, 2012 at 4:36pm

Singlelady....I just sent you a message with more phone cards...Have a great day and tell him I said good luck!!! PIR was awesome last friday....we had a wonderful time......

Comment by singlelady on April 17, 2012 at 4:47pm

thank you so much!! glad to hear!  i am so excited and counting the days!!

Comment by Recruit Man - Ronny on April 17, 2012 at 5:02pm

We went to Sarge's meet n greet....lots of good info....took a free shuttle to pir from the comfort inn....everything went real smooth...had the whole weekend due to him not flying out on sunday...what a great time....the PIR was emotional and such a great thing to see....I hope you have a great time....and tell your new sailor to get on my site and leave a message...i would love to hear from them all....I started this because of them and love to hear that they enjoyed them and I hope he has a great career!!! have a great day....

Comment by Marlo on April 29, 2012 at 7:05pm

Thank you for the information

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