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ALUMNI OF PIR 02/17/2012 TG 13 — 07 Divisions (069–074 & 913)

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This group is for families and friends of Sailors graduating on February 17, 2012. We can share information, concerns and ways to connect as we continue the journey from bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 105
Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2013

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Comment by Arwen on January 1, 2012 at 10:59pm: For hotel "shuttles," a word of warning. Whenever someone hears about a "shuttle" they think one of those small hotel buses, or at least a big van.

NONE of the hotels in Great Lakes have those.

At Great Lakes "shuttle" means "taxi."

There is one hotel (I forget which one) that pays for taxis for their guests on PIR morning.They advertise a "free shuttle," but in this case the taxi drivers bill the hotel for however many trips they make from that hotel.

At all other hotels where PIR guests are known to stay, a whole fleet of taxis simply show up. They know they're going to get fares, it's a lot like an airport taxi line. The cost is usually about $12 per ride, depending on the distance from the hotel.

The closest hotel to base is the Navy Inn, which is actually on base. Many of their rooms have full kitchens, they have adjoining rooms, and pet rooms. It is $65 per night, for any room. It's not fancy, but it is clean and more importantly, close to your recruits. If you are upstairs, you can even see the recruit barracks from your room (about 2,000 feet away).

The airport is about an hour's drive from either of the Chicago airports (to the south) or Milwaukee airport (to the north). Midway is the furthest of the three. Typical taxi fares from the airports to Great Lakes is $85. It's much cheaper to take the commuter train or rent a small car.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 1, 2012 at 8:52pm: Hey Sandy girl! Happy New Year to you too! Good to "see" you!

Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on January 1, 2012 at 8:50pm: Happy New Year everyone!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 1, 2012 at 4:53pm: HAPPY NEW YEAR! I love this scene:

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 1, 2012 at 4:52pm

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 1, 2012 at 11:29am: Well Okie we need to be sure and stay in touch :-) If she ever goes to VA Beach let me know and I will put her in touch with my Sailor. She has helped out several new girls when they came there and didn't know anyone. She has done everything from take them to the mall, gone to the beach with them and even babysat for some of the wives of New Sailors. She makes me proud every day :-) And if she ever needs another female Sailor to ask questions or just to talk to let me know and I will get you the number. Where will she be going for A-school?

Comment by Okie Cowgirl on January 1, 2012 at 10:53am: Raeinaz- keep your chin up. Maybe with the holidays it has gotten delayed.

Lala- My SR is very funny- I would love to see her in with a good group.

Sarcasm and a gun! hahahaha!!!!

Comment by diannep on January 1, 2012 at 8:55am: Happy New Year!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 31, 2011 at 7:10pm: Okie, your daughter is so funny. I hope she ends up in VA Beach. . She and my daughter would have a blast together.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 31, 2011 at 5:52pm: Okie...she really is too funny! And yes...it does sound like she is handling it well...having humor in the middle of it is good...sarcasm and a gun! LOL

Arwen...ditto! My hubby has soooo many pairs (boots, knit caps and hoodies are his thing!)...my middle son has "acquired" some of them and is wearing them all the time... and LOVES them! I told him he eventually needs to RUN in them to get prepared for whatever branch he finally decides on!

Need lots of these: