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what happens at the graduation
im wondering if anyone know what happens at graduation! if you have questions ask, any info is appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by jessicarxy on
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do you get to see them and greet them at the graduation or do they have to get leave first?
are there rules for the girlfriends, like do's and dont's.? i have herd that when girlfriends go up to visit, they cannot hold hands with you and you can only lock arms, and you must stay on his left side so that when he has to salute his arm is free. is this all true?
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Permalink Reply by jtacaj on
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YES! PDA - Public Displays of Affection are a BIG no-no! I was a Marine wife for over 16yrs and 2 kids active duty now (both born at Camp Lejuene, NC). Save the romance for privacy. Read the family guide, www.bootcamp.navy.mil, its in there.
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ive never been big on PDA i always thought it was trashy and still do. But i do hold his hand 99 perecnt of the time. so thats not allowed? :(
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and at graduation can i go up and hug him? or is that a no no ?
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follow his lead. if he takes your hand, its ok. but if he suddenly lets go, dont get upset. let him hug you. . . some actions are permissable by spouses not girl/boyfriends
somewhere i read that we have to leave the building after graduation and they have to meet us at the gate. should be interesting lol
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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As soon as the ceremony is over they will announce "Liberty Call". Then there is a mad rush for everyone to find their Sailor. Some bring binos to find them from the stands! Or your camera might have a great zoom!
You've got about 10-15 minutes to leave the PIR hall...they start turning off the lights to let you know.
Those that have immediate liberty may leave with you right away (those Sailors attending "A" school anywhere other than Great Lakes Naval Station)...you an go to the NEX (may be crowded...there are more at the Main base)...most likely your Sailor will want to GET OFF BASE though!
Those that have "A" school at Great Lakes Naval Station have a brief time with you (if even that) and have to leave you to go move over there. This will take about 3-5 hours. When they are done they will call you to pick them up. So make sure they have a working calling card. (they cannot have their cell phones right away. They will let you know when they can take it back to Base. Those going back to RTC and then leaving may not have their cell phones either...you can give it to them at the airport the next morning if you go to meet them there...otherwise you will have to mail it to them.)
That's it as far as directly after PIR...see the discussion "After PIR - Liberty & Friday and Saturday Departures" ...http://www.navyformoms.com/group/2-3-2012-pir/forum/topics/after-pi... for more info.
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No...no hand holding I am afraid :-(
Here is the link to a post in your PIR groups Discussion Forum on PDA :
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/2-3-2012-pir/forum/topics/proper-p...
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