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Comment by Cody Baird on October 21, 2013 at 12:49pm

Adopt is just the term they use to say your taking them out for the day. It comes with very strict rules for the sailor such as no drinking smoking driving or being out of uniform in addition not being allowed off base or hotel or private residence. Most people go to an enlisted club for dinner and then take their sailor back to their ship.

Comment by Daniel Jaworski on October 21, 2013 at 12:24pm

I've been seeing posts about "adopting my SR" for either Thanksgiving after PIR or for the holidays (I can't remember which). Can someone explain this in detail? My first reaction is to ask why I need to "adopt" my SR when he's my son or daughter in the first place? I don't mean to sound confrontational with that at all...just not familiar with the concept.

Comment by James A Montano on October 21, 2013 at 10:54am

I just hope we can get more info for those who graduate the day before, might be a gray area.  But, either way My wife and I are very proud of our son, he was picked for the 903 division, even though he did not have any JROTC experience, and he told us yesterday he was assigned to be the RMAA of his division.  He seems to be adjusting well, but as he is 20 and had lived on his own for a bit the separation may not be as difficult for him.

Comment by Robert Arlo Long on October 21, 2013 at 10:27am

I agree. That would explain the offer as the holiday is only 9 days from PIR.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 21, 2013 at 10:24am

don't know what current policy is, but in the past only sailors with PIR dates within two weeks of the holiday were eligible....see what I can find out if I have time later today or tomorrow....

Comment by Robert Arlo Long on October 21, 2013 at 10:22am

Apparently, they do not have to be graduated. My son's PIR date is 12/6 but I adopt him on 11/28. If they are eligible, I am certain you will receive the info. 

Comment by Cody Baird on October 21, 2013 at 10:15am

This is the first I've heard about adopting our sailor for thanksgiving. That sounds awesome. I hope siera is graduated by then though

Comment by James A Montano on October 21, 2013 at 10:06am

Robert, what is this Thanksgiving adoption letter?  My sons division has a PIR date of 11/27, my wife and I are hoping to spend the day with him on Thanksgiving after graduation, hopefully before he ships out to A school.

Comment by Robert Arlo Long on October 21, 2013 at 8:38am

My son, SR Long shipped two weeks ago. The box you will get has an address on it, but it may not be his actual address. Wait for the phone call or letter for his actual address. He will probably call you any day so keep your phone on hand. My son has called me twice and he sounds GREAT!!! He and many of the others are adapting well. You may get a letter for a chance to adopt him for a day at thanksgiving... I did, and cannot wait to see him. SR Long is div 904

Comment by Shaun Coates on October 21, 2013 at 8:30am

Good Morning all, I cant say how pleased I am in finding this page to share with other parents that are going thru the same thing. My son shipped out last week and we received his "I am here and safe" call on 10-16. we have yet to receive his box and we are anxiously awaiting his letter with his address and division. I look forward to reading all of the posts here as well as sharing the information we receive. 

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