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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

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Been seeing where a lot of moms are posting that their recruits will be staying at Great Lakes after graduation for Pre-Bud training?

I think this is addtional training, not their A school (?) What is Pre-Bud? How long does that last? Who has to go thru Pre-Bud?

Thanks in advance, Learning something new everyday on this site!

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I hate to disagree with you Lynndear But isnt it Colton and Wade who thought BC food was great ?
Maybe its not so great that we talk about where a "good" place to eat is. LOL
I hang my head in shame. But I really did enjoy the Chicago Pizza.
The pizza sounds good. What else is there??? What about the Navy Pier? What foods is Chicago most notable for?
Kimberly,
Chicago is very famous for there Pizza. But do not fool yourself it is not like Domino's. Its a pizza pie :)
Navy pier is great.
When I was in NY the pizza was really good. What is a pizza pie?
By the way I took a break because one of Bryan's friends called! He was checking up on me! I have to laugh because Bryan thinks he is so sneaky!
That is a great plan, as much as the recruits report back that the food is good, why is the first thing they ask for is a "really" good meal?!!!
NY vs Chicago pizza has always been a big deal as to which is better :)
Pizza Pie ........ It is a stuffed pizza. But it is like a real pie, very different tasting then what I am used to. But I had to try it just once.
We also had to try White Castle ..... Im such a tourist dork :)
And that's all that REALLY matters!
Oops Teresa,
Not pre-bud moms :)
We had decided to defend and protect this morning and have gotten stuck here :)
I suppose we should evacuate or the pre-buds will be coming along and wondering what the heck happened while we were away. From 20 posts to well over 200 in a day ? OMG
Everyone will be signing up for the Seals program when they see that!!
LOL we have increased the SEALS program by just how there moms act ..........LOL
Dont tread on us !!
I just would like to say that I think you mothers are wonderful and I pray your sons don't kick my butt for antagonizing you. I am honored. God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
Christopher

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