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Finding a Group
I have been looking for a group for the ship my son is on. I can't find one and there isn't a group for that ship on here either. Can anyone help me, Please? Thank you.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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What ship is your Sailor on? If there is not one for the particular ship there may be one for the type of ship. Also, joining the group related to his rating (job/specialty) can be helpful. What is your Sailor's rating or current situation if he is in the PACT program?
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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We have compiled a list of Navy For Moms groups associated with ships (note: these are ships that are part of the Fleet). Click on the link below.
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-name-of-us
Some of the ships (most of the subs) do not have enough to form a group, you should join the Sub Moms group. Click on page 12, you'll find the groups just for minesweeps.
I looked at your profile, it appears that your son is at Boot Camp. The ships in boot camp refer to barracks. If your son is still at boot camp, you should join the group associated with his PIR date. You should be getting a form letter soon. In the form letter, you find important information including his address, his division number and his PIR date. We have groups set up for PIR date up to 2/8/2013. Be patient. A group for the next PIR date will be forming. In the meantime, you should join the Boot Camp moms group (just click the underlined link).
Here are the PIR groups up to 2/8/2013.
PIR: 2/08/2013 TG 13 - 14 Divisions (089-100, 806 and 913)
per RTC 3 guest limit due to many divisions.PIR: 2/01/2013 TG 12 - 15 Divisions (077-088, 804, 805 and 912)
per RTC 3 guest limit due to many divisions.PIR: 1/25/2013 TG 11 - 9 Divisions (069-076 & 911)
PIR: 1/18/2013 TG 10 - 11 Divisions (059-068 & 910)
PIR: 1/11/2013 TG 9 - 7 Divisions (053-058 & 909)
PIR: 1/04/2013 TG 8 - 9 Divisions (045-052 & 908)
Good luck to you and your recruit.
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It appears her Sailor was in BC in October when she joined and she has not updated her profile since that time and if that is the case, her Sailor has already had PIR.
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OK. I'll leave my comment up in case anyone else is looking for his/her recruit's ship.
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:o) I thought I had posted the link to the groups for the actual ships when I first posted, but I must have decided against it or got distracted and forgot to put it in. Thanks for putting in that link.
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distracted YOU?! LOL. Too many family obligations recently but I got a package of fabric for your church going out next week.
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Thanks
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Permalink Reply by MatsMom on
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I'm sorry, I wasn't sure if I was allowed to say specifics. He's on the USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Thank you all for your response. I hope you all have a Happy New Year!!
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Yes, you can give the name of the vessel, just not where it is or your Sailor's name. There is not a group on here for just that vessel, but I did find others with loved ones on it in Amphibious (Gator Navy) (clickable link).
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I became a member of that group just what I was looking for. Thank you all so much!!! You have been a great help!!! Hope you all have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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You are very welcome.
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