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New facebook group for Loved Ones of Groton, CT Sailors
Hi Navy Family,
We started a fb group called "Loved Ones of Groton, CT Sailors", and would love to hear from you. Many of us have Sailors that are brand new to Groton, or have SR's that are going there after PIR. We are looking to learn from each other, and welcome others who can show us the ropes!
Betsy
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Permalink Reply by palmbeachnavymom on
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Where do I go to get on your facebook page? My son is graduating BESS on March 26th. Then on to a-school to be a ET-Radioman
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Permalink Reply by janlee on
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Hi betsy...my name is Jan. i have a son, Max, that is Groton. He went thru PIR in February of 2011 (time goes so fast...lol), and after all his schooling and training for submarines...he ended up being stationed there. He is currently at sea, but i hope to hear from him soon. I have not been on N4Ms for a while, but when i saw this message on my email...i thought i would respond to let you know that i am happy to answer any questions anyone may have. Wether it be about dorm rooms, BESS, graduations, rules, etc...I know that when i left my sons PIR group, i felt lost going to the BESS groups. There were not as many people at our beck and call to answer questions about the next step our sons/daughters were taking as there was in the bootcamp/PIR groups... I hope to be of some help....:) also...i tried to look this group on FB and it kept bringing me back to this page????..i will try again...:)
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Permalink Reply by betsy on
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It seems that my reply to both your posts have disappeared into cyberspace.. if you search on facebook for Loved Ones of Groton, CT Sailors, and still get sent back here, send me a friend request/or message on Navy4Moms and we'll figure out how to get you there!
All the best to you!
~Betsy
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Hello Friends! Here is the new Groton facebook group link:
Loved Ones of Groton, CT Sailors
Click on the link above and (hopefully) it will direct you the facebook group! It is a closed group for more privacy, but we're all able to click "accept" to get you into the group! Thanks for your patience! Tech-savvy, I am not. :-) Hope you join us!
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Permalink Reply by Lani on
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Hi Betsy...I sent you a friend request. I can't find the FB page & was hoping you could help.
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Permalink Reply by joy@n4m on
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Hi Betsy my name is Jocelyn, I have my son in Groton, CT He went after PIR 2/8/13.. i would like to connect for the families and their loved ones who are waiting and get some information about their training. my Sailor is going to SECF is there any group for this field?
Thank you and hope to hear from you soon,
joy@m4mom
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