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Comment by Janet R. (Ari's Mom) 1 day ago

KK - Thank you for your posts, they are not only informative but uplifting as well!

Comment by MamaBear kk 1 day ago

I hope you are all doing well. I hope you are telling your SRs that there is light at the end of their BC tunnel. They may be discouraged - even through BC weekend. Remind them that "A" School is a better place. A place where they can start the education and technilogical process for their Rate. My son is very happy. he is on hold for "A" School at Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida. Be positive ALWAYS!

I remember my cell buzzing in my college class. I flew out of the room. Yes! It was the 847 area code! I sat in the hallway for 40 minutes, being the bravest mom ever, trying not to make it known the tears were streaming down my face. My professor was good about it. My professor said, "I hope you told him that I would never be able to do what he is doing. I so respect him for this." I said, "Me too!"

Hang in there! Cry in the shower ~ : ) ~kk

Comment by DAVIDSmom 1 day ago

I just asked my son about grad-n-go just to be sure and he said the RDC's usually know who is one and who is not but some of them can be %&&* at times so they can withhold info till the last possible moment. He new of a few that this happened to but not in his division. Most of the RDCs do want the families to enjoy PIR weekend with their new sailors. Depending on if no one messses up like getting back to base late or girls still having their makeup on when they have to muster will depend the next day if they have liberty or going to liberty late. Hopefully everyone follows the rules. Some recruits also have watch during liberty weekend which are between 2 and 4 hours. You wont know until you pick them up if anyone messes up because you have no contact with them after you dropped them off

Comment by MamaBear kk 1 day ago

A few things to remember ~ If you have binoculars - take them. If you forget something or want snacks for the room ~ ask the staff at the Navy Lodge for the directions to the Walmart ~ not far. Their is a gas station near the Navy Lodge run by the NEX. It has things like bread, milk, snacks, etc. - like a very basic convenient store. You can shop there with your GL RTC PIR parking pass. Pass on the gas - you can get it cheaper on the main roads. ~ kk

Comment by MamaBear kk 1 day ago

Reservations for the Navy Lodge ~ If you make them by telephone, tell them you are reserving a room for your family members' PIR and the date of the PIR. They will ask you the SR's complete name. This is all the information I gave them other than my personal information (# in room, address, phone, credit card, etc). They will tell you the rules (i.e. this is the ONLY time you will be able to make a reservation and check in WITHOUT your Sailor). They will ask your email for an email confirmation. I did not have to give a partial SS#, nor did I have to give a pay grade. When you make the reservation online, it may ask "Seaman Recruit." The telephone number you call is the service that handles ALL of the Navy Lodge reservations. The Navy Lodge is managed by the NEX. Some of the reservationists are more knowledgeable than others about each facility. If you ask the reservationist a question, you will not always get the proper, or same, answer. Kind of like the IRS ~ lol If you want the scoop on the facility ~ call the number on the website and push the prompt for the "desk."

When you appear, you will look like a deer in headlights! The staff is so use to this. You will find the Navy Lodge very secure. The Great Lakes Police are there a lot.

Do not be surprised if your Sailor does not want to use the front door. This may seem odd to you, But they have been on the lookout for Officers for 7.5 to 9 weeks. They may appear skiddish. They will keep their Military Bearing the entire weekend. Just give them a few giggles. It will take them a while to relax. ~ kk

Comment by Tabitha 1 day ago

I am getting so anxious!!! My hubby was supposed to take his last written test today and is doing BST 21 tomorrow night!! Everyone keep our recruits Div 029-040 in your prayers! This final week of training is going to be rough :P

Comment by MamaBear kk 1 day ago

mother always Based on my trip in November, and what I am told by the Navy Lodge, and what you can see on Google Earth ~ the Navy Lodge is the closest, as it is in the military housing neighborhood. ~ : ) ~ kk

Comment by MamaBear kk 1 day ago

mother always ~ The Navy Lodge will give you business cards with telephone numbers of the shuttle drivers they recommend. I did not keep mine, as we decided to drive. When you check in, ask them. They are very very nice ~ you will see. Also, they have a small bag breakfast in the morning (juice, yogurt, pastry, etc.) - if they do nto run out. This will tide you over until you get to take you Sailor to breakfast! ~ kk

Comment by Charlotte(Mom of Morgan) 1 day ago

CatherinTxmomofnuke, I only had to give my daughter's name to make our reservations, but I see on here that others have had to give additional info.

Comment by Debbie in MD 1 day ago

My husband made the reservations. I just talked to him - he said that he had to give them Mark's name and pay grade (E1, E2, etc.) don't know where you get that (hubby knew it). He doesn't think they have a shuttle but isn't sure. He did say that it's only about 10 minutes to PIR.

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