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**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

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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**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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Heads at Ease pillowcase project - our motto is: ALL OR NONE

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We make/mail pillowcases for deployed military: Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & Nat Guard. As of 9-1418, we have made/given out 82,816 since 6- 08! YTD 2018 is 5,217 We have note cards & labels, please send me a message for them.

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/heads/forum/topics/mailing-label
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2023

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Mailing label

Started by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor. Last reply by JustMom Dec 18, 2019. 64 Replies 3 Likes

Here is the Heads at Ease mailing label: When we mail pillowcases to our "own" groups (not one of Molly's adopted groups), use this label only on the package. If the pillowcases are going to one of Molly's adopted groups, use both labels. Both…Continue

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Comment by Birdie on March 3, 2012 at 12:07pm: Luke's mom works for Operation First Response and that allows him the opportunity to be involved with wounded warriors on a regular basis.

His plan, however, is to take the pc's with him when he goes back to Bethesda to visit his friends. He's formed a very close bond with many of these guys and they look forward to seeing him. And of course, he makes new friends all the time. He's quite involved with all of the wounded heroes he comes in contact with.

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on March 3, 2012 at 12:16am: Hi Birdie, I do not go to FB but did click your link. saw just a bit. where is he going to visit WW?

Lyn, glad that you are back and we will pray for your son.

Crew, I just finished watching a wonderful movie "Dolphin's Tale". Have you seen it? Based on a true story and it has wounded warriors in it. And I could keep thinking was "have to get more pillowcases mailed". I hope you can watch. I got it on DVD from the library.

Last mailings for the ESB going out tomorrow, then I will announce the next group. It is army.

Comment by LLovesmysailor on March 2, 2012 at 6:14pm: Hi everyone, I'm finally back from Florida.

And here I am just back and the first thing I do is ask for you good thoughts and prayers. My oldest son is trying to get an interview for a new job. Its one he really wants, so if you could all keep your fingers crossed, I"d really appreciate it.

Comment by Birdie on March 2, 2012 at 3:17pm: If you are on Facebook, check out the link below.

This is the page of a 10-year old that has taken his support for our troops to a new level. I've offered to send him some pc's to take to the wounded soldiers he visits. He's very excited about that. Let me know if anyone is interested in joining me.

I'm waiting to hear back from him as to how many he would like and when he might want them.

http://www.facebook.com/HonorCourageCommitment.SemperFi

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on March 2, 2012 at 9:31am: Mornin' all! A big welcome to Idare who just joined us. We will be finished with the ESB tomorrow when I mail my pcs and then I will start a new thread for a group.

Happy Friday all!

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on February 29, 2012 at 11:45pm: Birdie, those are awesome notes and I love the photos! thanks for posting them.

I'm also putting them in the 2012 misc thread so we can find them again,

Comment by Birdie on February 29, 2012 at 7:43pm: Here are a few notes I've received from VRC-30. They are currently deployed as part of the USS Abraham Lincoln airwing.

Birdie,

Thanks to you and all the others who took all the time and effort to plan, prepare, and send out the recent care packages to Det 2! The extraordinary amount of support from home is an amazing thing, and everyone here certainly appreciates it.

I got my hands on a pillowcase, card, and photo - and it's been a high point for me personally. In a very modest effort to thank you for the color that this brought to our lives, I'm attaching a few photos, which you are free to modify or share, as you like. The photos were all taken today when I brought my pillow in and took her for a ride to the USS Abraham Lincoln - in them you'll see myself and other VRC-30 maintainers - all having a great time. =)

Best regards, and many thanks,

LT Mxxx Kxxxx

Hey Birdie -

Just wanted to drop you another 'thank you' for the care packages that
arrived today! All of us here are enjoying all the goodies.
Tragically - I didn't take my camera today, so couldn't capture the
moment... next time. =(

Thanks!
-Mxxxx

I love my pillow case so much thank you!!! I got one last deployment and i have no idea where it went but I have to say getting these cases make me feel like a have another piece of home. It makes me a little more comfortable. :) Thank you!!!

Sxxx Dxxxx

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on February 27, 2012 at 11:24pm: ME, so glad to hear that all went well with T's sister! God has answered prayer again.

Kelley, that is great about the kids wanting to sew! thank you.

Terry, happy to hear that you got to see your son and DIL. Kelley and Terry, please email about your son's deployments. Thanks.

Saw the doc today for my annual physical. My numbers are all pretty good and I am in good shape. I did talk to him about the pains in my legs when I try to sleep. So he poked and prodded and now I am really achy. haha.

Comment by Maryellen on February 27, 2012 at 9:47pm: Well the surgery went well, she was in ICU by 11:30-12pm but only for 2 hours then went to a regular room and should go home on Wed. Terry was not there but her mom was and said that the docotor said all went well and then were able to fix everything. God is so Good.

Comment by Kelleypen on February 27, 2012 at 8:54pm: My son is in Kandihar and I have a new group of kids who want to make pillowcases. I am guessing they will probably make a dozen, but I'll let you know.