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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisions 273 and 274 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 273 and 274
These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.
Get to know each other, your SRs are!
Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.
Every single question that is asked is important Every single concern is genuine Every single member is important to us We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.
Hang in there!!!
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Permalink Reply by Kelly Norfolk Mom on
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I think he is going to be in HOT WATER when mama see's him, he will need the Iceman to cool him off.....LOL!! Well maybe after a few minute's when all the tears are gone :)
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Permalink Reply by lovemydoodles on
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Hi Moms! I can't believe we are this close to PIR!! Getting so excited to see my daughter and to meet all of you at Sarge's!!
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Permalink Reply by angelalovesD(Ship 14 Div 274) on
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I am so looking forward to meeting everyone!!!
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Permalink Reply by rlstout on
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Afternoon, everyone! I'm new to the site, been "lurking" for a couple of days, but just got admin approval to post.
My son is Div 274 and will be heading to Pensacola for A School. He's an "older" recruit (22) and has lived on his own off-an-on for a couple of years, so I'm used to him not being in the house but limited contact is new for us. The separation has been particularly difficult for my 12 y/o daughter, as she and her brother are extremely close. The inability to text has created MANY tear-filled moments for her this summer.
I'm anxious for news on Battle Stations but don't remember who has the info on 273/274. If it's you, please friend me!
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Permalink Reply by cs3370cs on
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My son has PIR next Friday provided he passes BS 21, then he ships to "A" school in California. Anyone else have a sailor going his way?
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Prayers going out for recruits in DIV 273/274. May God guide them as they complete their final test of Boot Camp. May they have confidence in their skills, their knowledge, in their shipmates, and most of all in themselves.
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I know my SR was totally looking forward to this!!!
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lovemydoodles and Angela I am sure you two are as excited as I am, i keep checking my email all day long just to see what is being posted just in case they did BS last night, you never know!! I am expecting tonight, but anticipation is getting the best of me!!
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Permalink Reply by OldSarge on
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Hello and welcome to Sarge’s corner.
P.I.R. will come faster than you can imagine. You will need time to plan ahead so your trip can be enjoyable and stress free. I have lived in this area since 1981 and retired from the U.S. Army in 1991 after 21 years of honorable service.
Today’s servicemen and servicewomen are the finest our country has seen in over a century. Our service members are the most talented, most disciplined, most physically and morally fit individuals and come from all walks of life. They joined for a purpose. No one forced them to wear the Armed Forces Uniform. They are all volunteers and I salute them for their willingness to support and defend what we as American’s treasure most, our freedoms.
Please join my wife and I for our meet and greet at the Sundance Saloon every Thursday from 5:15PM to 9:00PM when there is a P.I.R. We are not a commercial venue and we do not own the Sundance Saloon. We are just two good old Americans that believe in supporting our troops day-in and day-out and we have been doing this for the last 2.5 years out of the goodness of our hearts.
At the meet and greet there will be tons of information, ways to save money while in the area, and other goodies you won’t find on other websites or at other meet and greets.
My wife and I are the ones who purchase/make this food for you. We do this each week for each PIR families and friends. The Sundance Saloon doesn’t charge us to rent the space, which is their gift to the Navy families. I don’t charge you for this food either. It is a free meal; however, if you wish to make a donation to help defray our costs, since this is out of pocket for us, that is greatly appreciated. There will be a donation box at the front of buffet table. This is strictly voluntary on your part. We would love to have you come join us. Since this is a private event, all ages are admitted. Please be responsible and have I.D. ready when ordering from the bar. No one under 21 is allowed to consume any alcoholic beverage.
Here is what you can expect at the meet and greet.
5:15PM Guests arrive - cash bar
6:15 PM Buffet line is opened. We serve - Pasta, Fried Chicken, Sausage and Peppers, Meatballs, Olive Garden Bread Sticks, fruit trays, salad and brownies. During dinner there will be a film on Boot Camp, Battle Stations 21, and the continuous slide show on what to expect this weekend.
6:50 PM - Pledge of Allegiance
7:00 PM - Tribute to veterans and National Anthem
7:10 PM - 8:00 PM - Overview of slides that were shown during dinner including shortcuts to graduation hall which will save you an hour of waiting on line at Buckley road.
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Q & A session and sign-ups for shuttles to P.I.R.
If you need any additional information contact me at 847-212-0246. You can find me on face-book by searching for “Sarge John L. Spadaro” and feel free to add me as a friend. God Bless your family and The United States Of America.
GRADUATION IS NOW STREAMING LIVE
Watch our recruits graduate live this Thursday at 0845 Central Daylight Time. Follow the link and join our chat: http://navylive.dodlive.mil/ The video will display under Live Events during broadcast.
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Call from SR and everyone in 274 passed!!!
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Kelly, my son finally called me. Spoke for an hour! I so can't wait to meet you and all the other SR's "Moms" Thursday! I want to thank everyone for all their support!
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