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Comment by WifeofaUSsailor on February 25, 2016 at 4:34am

Oops sorry read that wrong, you said he's stationed in Great Lakes, not graduating. Either way take the time to go see him and do something for yourself. :)

Comment by WifeofaUSsailor on February 25, 2016 at 4:31am

Navygirlfriend_12, I think if you're paying for the ticket with your own money then she doesn't have much of an argument for whether you can go or not. I get that she's very protective and just worried about your safety, my mom was pretty protective of me too growing up, but you might need to sit down with her and just have a heart to heart about how she needs to allow you to do more things on your own so you can become more independent. My sailor and I both got married at 19 (we're 20, almost 21 now) but I think with all the obstacles we've had to overcome living the military lifestyle it's made us grow up so much faster but also be much more responsible, especially with our finances. But you do need to give her a heads up and let her know just how serious you are with your boyfriend because if you suddenly become engaged she'll be in for a huge shock. But don't miss out on your boyfriends graduation because of your mom! I know she means well, but you really should take this opportunity despite what she says.

Comment by Kara on February 25, 2016 at 2:28am

I just need to vent and I honestly don't know what to do ! I got my boyfriends box today witch we live with each other and his step mom is pissed I got the box and that he is sending me al his things... I'm already so stressed and upset, I honestly don't know what to do ... So upsetting today ..

Comment by awwisonb on February 25, 2016 at 1:01am

navygirlfriend_12, Also, I forgot to mention....my sailor is stationed in Pensacola and Im DRIVING (from Virginia) next week for my spring break. My moms not very happy about that but I promised I would keep in touch. Its hard for a mom to let go but just let her know that you know she cares about you and that you will keep her informed. That might help too!

Comment by awwisonb on February 25, 2016 at 12:58am

navygirlfriend_12, Its totally okay and you'll be fine in Chicago by yourself! Its kinda intimidating at first but you get into the swing of it. I am 18 and I traveled to Chicago for PIR by myself. I took a direct flight, got a taxi to my hotel, checked in and everything (kept the door locked while I was alone), and had the front desk call me a cab in the morning. It was supper easy and the cab driver gave me her phone number so i could call her directly to get back to my hotel from base! The front desk also called me a cab to go back to the airport. It was super safe and I never felt uncomfortable. Don't let your mom keep you from trying new things! You can totally do this! 

Comment by Bronco14 on February 25, 2016 at 12:05am

Aw navygirlfriend_12, I am sorry to hear that! My jaw dropped a little bit when you said you were 21 and your mom won't let you go... I mean my parents were a bit on edge when I said I was going to Chicago by myself but I was 21 also when I visited and I did just fine. If it helps, you can tell your mom my flight got cancelled and I had to sleep in the Los Angeles airport by myself... followed by having to jump on two trains in chicago walking with my suitcase through downtown haha. That was severe and won't happen to you, so you will do JUST fine. You can literally order a cab/limo to take you directly to Great Lakes from the airport! It is safer than she may think. If I were you I'd just tell her to get over it, as harsh as that may sound but you are an adult who wishes to see her very serious boyfriend! P.S. venting here is totally okay! :) Add me and message me anytime you'd like, you and I seem similar- I'm 22 and have been with my bf for 4 years come this summer. Good luck to you!

Comment by Barney on February 24, 2016 at 11:36pm

DieselLady- I like your profile picture ;) I dressed like Olive Oil for my boyfriends PIR haha I just wore a cute red top with a navy blue pencil skirt but he knew exactly what I was going for when I saw him at PIR! haha Olive Oil to go with his new cute Popeye uniform haha

Comment by NAVYGF on February 24, 2016 at 11:42am

Any good ideas on what to wear to PIR?

Comment by Anti M on February 24, 2016 at 8:51am

@  Caleyrae13  .... if he put you on his page two, he should have enrolled you in DEERS at the same time.  Did he do it electronically, or did he go through Personnel/CPC?  It is nearly impossible to do one and not the other.

Orders don't work like that.  The detailer needs to be made aware of changes in the sailor's status well ahead of time, so orders can be issued as accompanied rather than unaccompanied.  They are rarely changed after they are issued.  Your sailor needs to be sure his ESR is updated and a notice sent to the detailer ASAP. I am looking for the form online, no luck so far.   It may be cutting it a little too close.  

Comment by Anti M on February 24, 2016 at 8:37am

You'll be sitting up on bleachers, so bring something you can sit on, like a jacket or sweater.  If wearing a skirt, do a "seat check" to be sure it doesn't ride up too much. Skater dresses with tights are perfect, no worries.  You don't want to flash all the divisions!

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