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PIR Graduation
Hi all,
I am very new at this and haven't recieved any info from my son yet who shipped out 9/23/14. Does anyone have any idea when PIR Grad. could be so I can start to plan. Also how long does it take to get any word form him either a letter or phone call. Missing my son.
Thanks to all you Navy moms this web site has been soooooo helpful.
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Permalink Reply by bananabear on
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My daughter arrived at boot camp on 9/24 and I have not received a letter. Oh, the anxiety!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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The average time to receive the form letter is 10 days after arrival.
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Permalink Reply by Cathy on
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It has all the hotels nearby, the 4 people they chose to come for graduation, what is expected the morning of, about "A" school if its at great lakes or if its not there, their address (which you can get from their recruiter) thats how i got my daughters and started writing to her. It does say mail can take 5-10 days.
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Permalink Reply by Hero Momma K on
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I just wanted to share that I got a 30/50 second call last night from my boy. Oh my goodness, so good to hear his voice but I lost it about 15 seconds into hearing his voice!! I had to hand the phone to my husband. I felt silly but I couldn't help it. He sounded great. They gave him a quick call just to get his banking information so we couldn't get very much info from him. Ugghhhh, it was so tough but so great at the same time. I hope I am a little more prepared for the 3 week call. ;-) Thanks for letting me share with all of you. It is so fabulous having this site to help us ALL get through this.
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Permalink Reply by Shelly on
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Wow that's great you got a call. Stay strong he is going to be fine. I bet he enjoyed talking to you even if it was, brief and about banking.
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Hello. I am from Southern CA and was wondering about flight cancellations in Chicago. I am really worried that around his PIR the weather will be bad. It's Nov 21.
Also does all mail we send really take 5-10 days to get to our recruits?
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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I suppose that average daily highs and lows of 46°F and 33°F with a 48% probability of precipitation at some point in the day would be catastrophic by some peoples standards, but not in the Chicago area. The record snowfall for Nov 21 was 3.0 inches in 1893, hardly enough to have a good snowball fight.
Bring a warm jacket and an umbrella. And don't worry so much. ;)
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Thank you! Yes you called me out on it. I am a big worrier but I need to calm down relax and enjoy the ride! Thanks for the reply.
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Permalink Reply by Jazike on
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My son left on 9/24 from Tampa Florida. I just received his box but haven't received a letter. I called his recruiter to see if he can help me with some information. Thank you everyone for the updates. Waiting for PIR to schedule time off from work and flight
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Permalink Reply by Melissa aka: Daniel's Mom on
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My son left from Tampa as well on 9/24, we were probably at MEPS together when the boys were sworn it. Got our "kid in a box", but still no letter. How frustrating is this!
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