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PIR 05/26/11 TG 28 — 7 Divisions (179–184 & 928)

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Greetings March Ship date Moms! Looks like we have a date to look forward to. If all goes as planned, our recruits will graduate on Thursday, May 26, 2011. I look forward to seeing all of you in Great Lakes on the new Holiday, 5/26/2011

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Comment by joankf Ship11 Div 181 on May 22, 2011 at 5:27pm: Just had a nice long call with my SR! BS is Monday. Keep all of our SR's in your thoughts and prayers! They cannot fall asleep at all for 36 hours so let's send them thoughts of strength and fortittude!

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on May 22, 2011 at 3:57pm: Since BS seems to be up in the air about a firm date I'm burning my candle tonight and tomorrow night and maybe even Tuesday night (unless I get lucky and get a phone call tomorrow afternoon saying "I'm a Sailor"!!!! Many congrats to the sailors who have already passed this milestone and their families.

Comment by laurelbc 11/180 on May 22, 2011 at 12:55pm: Ruth, thanks for taking the time to tell us. We all wish we could have seen our recruits become sailors. I heard from my son it was very emotional and he was so proud.

Comment by joankf Ship11 Div 181 on May 22, 2011 at 11:51am: Thank you Janh, we are one big happy family! Keep those candles burning in your home and in your heart for the upcoming BS! Looking forward to meeting everyone and celebrating in our sons and daughters accomplishements!!

Comment by Jo1 on May 22, 2011 at 11:31am

For everyone attending graduation on Thursday make sure you bring a light jacket because we have a cool front moving in plus it calls for rain.

» Detailed Forecast

Today	Tomorrow	Tue	Wed	Thu	6-10 Day
Isolated T-storms	Isolated T-storms	Few Showers	Showers	Showers	Extended Forecast
High: 78° Low: 61°	High: 74° Low: 47°	High: 52° Low: 45°	High: 55° Low: 47°	High: 55° Low: 43°	Extended Forecast

Comment by janh on May 22, 2011 at 11:23am: To 181-184 and 928 Moms, Dads, wives, GF/BF, etc. Even though my son is in 180, I wanted you all to know that I'm thinking about you all and your SRs and wishing them all the best for Battlestations. We (PIR 5/26) are one big happy family now and I appreciate everyones support and helpful comments through this crazy rollercoaster ride.

Comment by diannep on May 22, 2011 at 8:15am: Yes, fireteamleaderwife: You can post links on here with info like that. All info is welcome! I know when sending things to my stationed sailor now, I use his rate letters+SN before his name.

Yes, you can order division tshirts right after PIR. But you can order NOW online if you want. www.mwrgl.com

ENTER; then TRAVEL DISCOUNTS tab; then scroll down to MAIL ORDER FORM. There are phone numbers on that if you have questions!

I was not familiar with the Recreational Center info. Interesting!

joankf: Ruth's son is one of the PT instructors at RTC and Ruth/family were at RTC Fri to see their son re-enlist. How neat that they were allowed to watch the capping ceremony after BattleStations. I bet that capping ceremony for the new sailors is so very emotional and special...and I know the re-enlistment ceremony for their son must have made them so proud!

Comment by lnovell011/180 on May 22, 2011 at 8:10am: Fireteamleaderwife- If he is an E-1, you can refer to him as seaman recruit "fireteam", then seaman apprentice, etc. When he gets to E-4, he will go by petty officer "fireteam", Sometimes he will be called petty officer third (second, etc) class "fireteam". After he goes to school, you can refer to him as IT. Many times you get to advance from going to school. So if he becomes an E-4 (petty officer third class) he will be IT3, then go up to IT2, etc.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 22, 2011 at 3:35am: I was wondering how I refer to my Sailor now. Sailor so-and-so sounds funny,LOL!

I think it is still "Seaman" as a generic term and then formally they add his actual rank (E-1) and designated rate (IT):

"Information System Technician Seaman Recruit ########"

I found some stuff on Wikipedia but wasn't sure if I can post the links.

Does anyone know if it's all right? I have read the guidelines...just want to make sure.

IDK- just interesting too me!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 22, 2011 at 3:05am: Just found this again on the MWR site. The bold and underline are mine.

Has anybody who has been through BC done this?

It does say they are closed Thursdays.

"RTC Recreation Center located in Bldg. 1326 (next to the NEX) on the Recruit Training Command provides recreational opportunities for newly graduated recruits and visiting families, the RTC Recreation Center is an introduction to MWR services that will be enjoyed at future duty stations. This Center is fully equipped with a projection screen television with surround-sound showing movies daily, a computer room with internet access, a large game room with pool tables, electronic video games, a commons area to socialize and Zapper's Snack Bar. If you are unable to purchase a custom Divisional T-Shirt, stop by the RTC Rec Center after graduation and throughout the weekend to purchase shirts or fill out order forms. Also, tickets available for sale include: Six Flags Great America (seasonal), Skydeck at Willis Tower, Chicago Trolley Tours and Metra Train.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Wed: 5pm-8pm, Thurs: Closed, Fri: 10 am-9 pm, Sat: 8 am-9 pm, Sun & Holidays: 8 am-8 pm."