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ALUMNI OF PIR 03/01/2013 TG 16 - 6 Divisions (101-104, 914 and 915)
Information
This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 03/01/2013.
A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Your current Group "veteran members" are:
diannep
LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
ellen0502
♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW
Betsy, son on Stennis carrier
Craig
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 57
Latest Activity: Feb 18, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 03/01/2013! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.
~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.
~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.
~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.
~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:
• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:
• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.
Some Suggestions:
~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.
~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option
~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".
Discussion Forum
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 101 and 102 (Brother Divisions)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Tickled Pink Feb 27, 2013. 21 Replies 2 Likes
^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by 5timesblessed Feb 20, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes
MEET and GREETS for PIR 03/01/2013
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by 5timesblessed Feb 18, 2013. 6 Replies 1 Like
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Divisions 914 and 915 (Brother Divisions)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by meme1 Feb 14, 2013. 64 Replies 3 Likes
MARLINESPIKE
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by sallyg Feb 9, 2013. 1 Reply 1 Like
letters
Started by jax. Last reply by Felicia (Demetri & Dominic Mom) Jan 25, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 103 and 104 (Brother Divisions)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 24, 2013. 14 Replies 1 Like
My two son are at Div 103 and 104
Started by jacinth2. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 24, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on January 14, 2013 at 11:19am
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Good Morning Ladies! I would like to add to what the other veterans have said about the travel arrangements. If you are also thinking about renting a car, check out Priceline too. We were able to book a rental car for about $12 per day, while there. You can set the price that you are willing to pay and every time I have done that, they have agreed to it.
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Comment by nickie2013 on January 14, 2013 at 11:16am
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Benson Mom, that is so true, our kids have made a great decision to go into the Navy and I am very proud of my son for making this choice, he will have so many opportunities most other kids won't. Again, I will say I am very proud and will continue to think positive. Thank you for this!!
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Comment by BensonMOM on January 14, 2013 at 11:10am
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I thinks we should all be very proud of the choices of are SR. My son told me I can make it mom , it is just like a season of wrestling! then I get to work!!
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to nickie2013! totally understand what your talking about with the crying! Here is what helps me thought that! WE are from a small town and been here forever, and know EVERYONE! lol. So when I get bummer I think about all the kids form my sons class and before and see their are just flipping burgers, getting carts at Walmart, of just plain doing nothing!! I get so proud that My son choice for his life a better choice!! then I smile.
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 14, 2013 at 10:11am
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I suggest you go one day earlier if at all possible. Leaving on Wednesday instead of Thursday. You can never count on travel and flight cancellations even in March. If you have a Thursday flight and it is canceled you may not be able to get another on that get's you there on time. It happened a couple times to other families that I know and it was so sad. I know some just can't do that because of work but if if you can it is a good idea.
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Thanks for the info diannep definitely looking into Hotels this week and checking flights...we are still not sure we want to fly or drive...but all the info sure does help. I just hope PIR gets here sooner than later...
Have a great Monday everyone!
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Comment by diannep on January 14, 2013 at 8:56am
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nickie: Just a couple of comments to add to what ellen said... No, absolutely not too early to book hotel rooms and we advise you all to go ahead and do that. Some book up (especially those like Residence that have large suites for larger groups traveling up for PIR weekend). They all have very liberal cancellation policies, usually up to day before arrival or day of arrival.
If you can book your flights on Southwest Airlines, you can book those any time you like (take advantage of their special rates!) since they have no change fee...just change in fare adjustment (which believe it or not, if you have to change, you may find your new flights to be cheaper than original ones, as I did when my sailor was up there). Your first 2 bags also check for free.
They fly into Chicago-Midway (furthest airport from GL ... about an hour drive....but one that the sailors will fly out of, in addition to OHare, in case you are planning an airport visit with them on departure day). Southwest also flies into Milwaukee WI which is about 45 minutes from GL, no traffic, cheaper car rental. Sailors at this time do not fly out from Milwaukee. That may change in the future as I have heard that they now have a USO there. But for now, they only fly from the Chicago airports.
When booking a hotel, ask for the Navy Graduation rate. If you mention PIR, they may not know what you are talking about! Some ladies have reported that they got a cheaper rate booking online in some cases, so check all options. We happened to use our AAA discount when we stayed at Residence Inn back in early 2010.
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Comment by rgarcia3489 Ship 13 Div 102 on January 14, 2013 at 2:03am
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My SR is in Ship 13 Div 102 :P I am very excited and I cannot wait 'till March 1.. :) Hope everyone had a great weekend, despite the circumstances :)
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Thanks ellen0502, guess we will be looking at Hotels this week.
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Comment by ellen0502 on January 14, 2013 at 1:55am
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nickie2013, Never too soon to book your hotel. Most hotels in the area have a very generous cancellation policy, and the earlier the better on reservations.
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