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DEP-leaving September 19. Anyone else???
My son leaves September 19. Hoping others are too. Would love to stay in contact!
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Permalink Reply by smith1329 on
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Would I be somewhat correct in assuming that on 11/16 - after PIR/graduation - we should be able to visit with her? I'd like to think they would get a few hours off to spend with family. Then, perhaps on Saturday she would leave for Florida? I am assuming that soon - we should hear from her and get some more details. Thanks for walking me through some of this!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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On the day of PIR, your Sailor will have Liberty from about 10:30 am when Liberty is called until sometime in the evening (usually around 8 to 9 pm) and she will need to be back at the RTC about a half hour before Liberty expires to be certain to get back to the ship on time. If she has watch during the day, you will have to get her back for that.
Only your Sailor will know her flight arrangements for certain. Send her an index card about a week before PIR so she can write down her flight details to give to you to let you know what airport she will fly out of and when and when she will get to the airport so you can meet her at the airport and spend time with her before her flight and give her her cell phone, laptop, and other things that will fit in her black backpack. (Several sets of favorite undies are wanted by most since the guys are ready to get out of the "tighty whities" and the gals are tired of their "granny panties" by this time.) Plan to arrive at GL on Thursday and go to Sarge's Meet and Greet (PIR 11/16/2012 SARGE'S MEET AND GREET) that evening and maybe part of the PIR 11/16/2012 Ramada Meet and Greet and plan to leave late Saturday or on Sunday to give you the most time with your Sailor.
You are very welcome and if you need help with anything else, ask on here, in one of the groups, or on my page.
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Permalink Reply by ZacMansMom2012, USS George Bush on
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Smith1329-My son is on Ship 14, div007, his PIR is also on 11-16-12. I am counting down the days. His girlfriend received 2 letters today, praying mine is in the mailbox at home. I of course started crying again, when she read her letters to me. It really made me miss him more and I would do anything to give him a big hug right now. But he is doing well and has alot of new friends. I hope your daughter is doing well.
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VYes! Our son left the 22nd. Let's stay connected, they could be nd up in the same division!
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