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My middle son left for Chicago today. Feel like have some experience in being a Navy mom. My oldest just got out in July. Looking for mom's who kids leaving this week for bootcamp and anticipating PIR first Friday of April. Have a great group of friends who we supported all through DEP then bootcamp and all meet at PIR!. Would like the support again. We can firm our own private group. . HOORAH
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by TmansMom on
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My son left Thursday also. I would love to be in touch with you so we can be on the same page. How can we make a group?
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TmansMom, you can connect with others who left this week in DEP-Leavin' for Boot Camp in February.
Once you receive The Form Letter, watch in the DEP group and in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) for the link to your PIR group and join it when it is up.
I left info for you on your My Page.
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Thank you! I am new to the site so will take a little time to get used to it! :-) I can already tell this is going to be THE BEST resource. I'll keep my eye out for the new group! Can't wait to begin communicating with other moms that are at BC with my boy!
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You are very welcome.
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Permalink Reply by proudmama23 on
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Hi Dawn! I am new to the group and just figuring it out. I also have a son who left for Chicago on the 6th. I am still awaiting my letter and was trying to figure out PIR date. You think it will be 4/6? I was hoping 3/30, but knew that might be too hopeful. Praying for all our recruits! :)
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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To guesstimate the PIR date, count 9 Fridays after your recruit arrived to get the most likely PIR (graduation) date,
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proudmama23, by counting 9 Fridays, PIR will most likely be 04/06/2018 for those who shipped on 02/06/2018. It could be 03/30/2018 for some of those who shipped at the beginning of the week, as your recruit did, if they are in a Push Division and were placed in one of the last divisions from the week before. It is possible for some who arrive on the same date to have PIR a week apart. Wait on The Form Letter to know the PIR date for sure. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
I left info for you on your My Page.
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