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Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on September 23, 2013 at 8:37am

I agree with you Aster, let's pray that the crew members that were recovered are in good shape and that they have found the other two.

Comment by aster on September 23, 2013 at 6:22am

Prayers to the Navy helicopter crew and their families. And let's pray they find the two who are still missing.

Comment by kkrHoosier on September 22, 2013 at 10:57pm

http://www.stripes.com/news/navy/us-navy-helicopter-crashes-in-red-...

Praying for these guys.

Comment by nancynature on September 22, 2013 at 10:18pm

Proudmama - my son could leave right after PIR although he did go back to the barracks but only to drop off some stuff. We ended up meeting him in the parking lot by the chapel. We did not go to the NEX - it was stupid crazy busy! Instead we went to lunch and then the hotel so he could give himself a 'proper' haircut  and take a real shower and so I could ice my knee. We ended up going back  a few hours later, around 2 or 3 and everyone was gone! It was great timing on our part. He hadn't ordered the Keel so we did that also (right next door) - no lines there either but we cut that one a bit close to them closing. 

We had our car there and I'm glad we did - it just gave us such flexibility especially not knowing what our son could or couldn't do. 

Comment by Melissa on September 22, 2013 at 7:12pm

My son had to return to his barracks following PIR - but then was able to join us after about an hour; we spent that time at the NEX, looking around the Great Lakes base and chatting with other 800 families also waiting on their sons.  We got to spend most of the afternoon and evening with him and then he flew out the next morning.  His flight was not until 10, but he left for the airport around 2am - the Navy loads everyone onto a bus and takes then to the airport in time for the earliest flight and the rest of the guys are stuck hanging around the airport until their flight leaves.  The USO is there though, so they have somewhere to go and can eat and hang out.  We did go to the airport and had breakfast with him and then chatted until his plane left. 

MamaD's son had to stand watch the afternoon of PIR - so check with your son to be sure he is not on that roster before you begin making plans.  It is best to leave your options open as it is most likely that your Sailor will not know until then just what his plans are. 

Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on September 21, 2013 at 9:44pm

proudmama, if I'm reading your question right, you want to know if your sailor can leave right after the ceremony or not. In the case of both my son and his friend whose graduation I also went to, they both had to return to the barracks after the ceremony. We rode the shuttle both times from the hotel. With my son we waited for him (can't remember how long but it was a while) and then we all rode the shuttle back to the hotel. I think we made it back to catch the last run of the day. For his friend, we went back to the hotel and then he called us to come pick him up-he thought he was staying at GL for additional classes but ended up shipping out the next day so we drove back after an hour or so and picked him up.

Comment by proudmama on September 21, 2013 at 12:08pm

Speaking of Mega Typhoon.... let's keep our military members that are stationed in that part of the world in our prayers. The people who are stationed in Guam are having a  hard time of it right now!

Comment by Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours) on September 21, 2013 at 11:18am

Howdy everyone!!!!!  Was reading to catch up seems the questions are mostly about food and etc in Pcola......   well, my son took his phone which I gave him at the airport... I had taken civ clothes for him to wear while we were out and about after PIR but basically DON'T send them anything until they Phase up...  until at least Phase 2.... or 3 as they are not allowed to wear civ clothing until they are phased up...... go up to the discussion forum and read about Phases that will help yall a lot................    My son said that the boxes I sent initially when he was just a newbie were mostly gone through by the COs who took a lot of the goodies....  the rest he was able to eat out at the tables out side the barracks...  NO care packs inside was the rule.....   remember they do have a Nex right there and are able to go there from time to time to get clothing, computers, etc etc.....   He asked me to NOT send him anything because they got razzed a lot in the beginning for getting boxes from mommie!!!  Later after he phased up and passed NACCS I was comfortable with sending him stuff...  still no food in the barracks and if the sneak it in and get caught there is hell to pay for all!!  Ummm  you can ship their laptops after they phase up.. but my son bought a new one at the NEX instead.   They are issued Navy Fins and Mask etc... but they can buy as my son did some there at the NEX to practice in while on hold....  and that is a good idea!!!!!!   so thats all I can tell yall...

My son just left the Philippine Islands (public knowledge so no OPSEC there) just in time to miss the MEGA Typhoon that just hit them!  sheeeeeesh!  

 

Comment by kkrHoosier on September 21, 2013 at 12:00am

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151927282916810&l=528002...  

I'm so glad we were there to witness this moment!

Comment by MK5Diver on September 20, 2013 at 2:49pm

My son had to go back to the barracks to move everything over to another part of the base because he was heading over to Pre-BUDS but I believe those who are heading out to another base or unit after PIR can leave with their parents right afterward. 

Prepare yourself for PIR--truly one of the most impressive ceremonies I have ever attended.  The Navy really knows how to do it right--it's a very emotional time and it is so good to see your sailor again after such a long period away as well as experience the metamorphisis they all seem to complete in BC.

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