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Comment by NJ Navy Mom Ship 03 Div 115 on September 20, 2012 at 8:51am

Sarge's Meet and Greet is definately the way to go.  He's so helpful and so caring.  It's also great to meet all the people you've connected with on here.  No matter how much you think you know from what you've heard on here there is still so much to learn from him.  The Sarge shuttle is also the best way to get to PIR.  Let him transport you and then you can get your car at the hotel.  The shuttles bypass the really long line of cars.  Springhill Suites is also a great place to stay.  Close to the base, really nice room, and a free breakfast with eggs, waffles, bagels, muffins, toast, cereals, fruits, etc.  The people behind the desk couldn't have been more helpful - and very appreciative of the people in uniform.  Set up breakfast earlier on Friday so we could all make it to PIR in plenty of time. 

Comment by MamaLamaDingDong: AO/Pensacola on September 19, 2012 at 8:58pm

We were at PIR last weekend as well. If you are well informed and have done the research then skipping Sargeks Meet and Greet may be the way you want to go. We had over 270 people at Sarge's and have only heard from 1 person that they "should have skipped it" that was because they said they already had the info that he gave. I was very informed about what would be happening and still found Sarge's presentation useful. Not to mention the fun we had conecting with all of the other families, which, in my opinion, is the reason for Meet and Greets! If you are like us and choose not to rent a car, for whatever reason, I would suggest using Sarge for shuttles. I shopped all of the shuttle companies. Most charge around $55 per person from O'Hare. Sarge charges between $54 and $90 per vehicle (depends on which airport. O'Hare cost us $54) he will try to arrange "sharing of the shuttle so that you can split costs. This happened 3 times for us! Also if he picks up up at the airport, he does not charge to take and pick you up at PIR. We had no waiting getting to PIR via the shuttle and watched in dismay the people who were driving themselves sit in a mile long line. If you need further info, please friend request me and I would be happy to provide it! Oh! There were over 300 sailors that flew out Sat morning from O'Hare (I know because I was there very early waiting on my sailor and counted them as they came in!) I would suggest that you fly into whichever airport works best financially for you, but not fly home until Sunday, that way no matter what airport they fly out of you can be there! (They may not get their orders until graduation day).

Comment by Kajmam on September 19, 2012 at 8:42pm

I just was at my SR PIR last week, check out the Marriott courtyard in waukegan. They are great! We had the.mini suite.for us, with a bedroom and sofabed.in main room, inc. A great breakfast for $149! They were so nice and helpful. I lost my camera in taxi after PIR and they tracked it down for me!!!! Sarges meet and greet is something you can totally skip. Shuttle to PIR is $3 pp. Make sure you fly from Midway Chicago, since most SR fly out the day after PIR and this way you can still see them.in saturday. Enjoy and keep in mind that they are very safe in BC.

Comment by castlerock53(ship11div350) on September 19, 2012 at 11:34am

Harleymom, on fb there is a group Navy for Moms you can join.  Just type in "Navy for Moms" and it will pop up.  It is also very helpful like this site.  Or you can start your own group for your son/daughter's ship & div.

Comment by Ohiomom1292 on September 19, 2012 at 11:04am

Harleymom not sure that there is a group on fb for but I think you can start one here and on facebook that is what someone did for my son's div but you will have to wait until you have the ship # and div# you will not get that for at least a month when you get the first form letter with the information on it.  But use this sight to read and learn as much as you can when I finally got to talk to my son the first time I ask him questions and told him things he didn't know.  I also am now friends with other moms/wives I met through this site. Welcome to Navy Mom's! 

Comment by Harleymom1346 on September 18, 2012 at 7:42pm

I am a "New" Navy mom my son leaves tomorrow for boot..He is at the hotel tonight. Please can someone tell me on Facebook where to go to follow this group? Thanks!

Comment by Brenen's Mom on September 12, 2012 at 6:45pm

My sons PIR is Sept 14th Ship 14 Div. 291 anyone else going this week?

 

Comment by ship 14 division 317 on September 12, 2012 at 5:59pm

anyone with pir date ship 14 div 317

 

Comment by Chah-poee on September 12, 2012 at 2:18pm

thank you 1windhaven-Maria :)

Comment by Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011) on September 12, 2012 at 6:30am

Chah-poee, if i remember eight we recieved the div/ship. Letter about a week or so after the kid on the box. If u don't some post that the recruiter was helpful in obtaining this info. Good luck

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