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Comment by CatMom509 on February 7, 2015 at 2:24am

Hey everyone, I want to give you an "ADVANCED WARNING" to be prepared to receive calls from your SRs this weekend!  The call will show up as "847",  "Waukegan, IL", "Pay Phone", or "Government" or anything else that may be unfamiliar.  If it is a sales call, just politely tell them "No, thank you."  Please also let your family members know about this too~~

During this time in Boot Camp, please keep your cell phones charged, ready, and with you all the time---upstairs, downstairs, out in the backyard, in the bathroom, out to get the mail, of course, out on errands.  If you are going to a loud restaurant or a movie theater, remember to put it on "vibrate" and put in your pocket or some place you can feel it.  They can call during the week or weekend, so just be prepared:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm (Pacific/West Coast); 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (Mountain time); 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Central/Great Lakes time); 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (Eastern Coast).

Comment by CatMom509 on February 7, 2015 at 2:19am

Bustersmom,

I rented a car from Thursday to Saturday for $124.00 total.  Sarge's prices for roundtrip from the airport to your hotel, then back to the airport at the end of your weekend is $99 from Chicago O' Hare, $157 from Midway, and $167 from Milwaukee.  Includes a free ride to PIR, but have to pay to come back to your hotel from PIR at $3 per person.  Sailor should ride free.  Also, if your soon to be Sailor will be flying out of an airport to their A school, there is the cost of that ride and back to wherever to consider.  Not to mention bringing him/her somewhere to eat or getting around the area.  Using shuttle taxis will definitely add up~~

There is a metro train to go into Chicago near RTC, but really, doing that trip should be done by families with SRs attending A school in Great Lakes who will have the whole weekend together.  It's really a very tight trip to make on PIR day for those flying out~~  The Sailors must not be late getting back to RTC!

Comment by diannep on February 7, 2015 at 12:58am

poodlelover:  Most economical is to rent a car.  The shuttles from airports to GL are expensive, even Sarge's who is a friend to the Navy.  His shuttle to PIR is reasonable....as is the local shuttle (both taxi) services with a PIR special rate.  But you can find deals on car rental.

Comment by poodlelover on February 7, 2015 at 12:22am

Thanks @diannep. My son is flying out for A school so hopefully will be fine staying at Navy Lodge. What are getting back and forth from airport and meet and greet. Any suggestions?

Comment by poodlelover on February 7, 2015 at 12:16am

@Theresa711. My son arrived 1/26. I just got my letter today. I also just made reservations at Navy Lodge for 26th -29th. 

Comment by Zoo Mom on February 6, 2015 at 11:11pm

I got my letter today, well my oldest son got it and called me. I was so surprised when I learned his PIR is 3/20/15! So I guess I'll leave the group. :(. Thank you for your support over the last few days. I just have to get past this. I'm having a very difficult time. I'll be better tomorrow.

Comment by Theresa711 on February 6, 2015 at 8:38pm

Guessing my son will be in PIR 3/27/15 also.  Have not gotten the letter but he arrived late 1/27. 

@Poodlelover - I am not too far from ya..we are in Pcola. When did your SR arrive in GL? 

Comment by diannep on February 6, 2015 at 8:38pm

Just a headsup for those with sailors staying in GL for A School and families staying at Navy Lodge for PIR.  Lately, some of those sailors have been denied the chits needed from A School Command in order to visit families there.  We don't know why and it doesn't happen all of the time....but just wanted you to be aware.  The sailors really look forward to coming back to your rooms, to rest, take a long shower (without shipmates around them!).....etc.  But Navy Lodge is a great place to stay (book in your SR's name if you don't have military ID yourself).  Some have continued with their reservations at Navy Lodge with the plan to switch hotels on PIR day if necessary....others just won't take a chance.  Just wanted you to be aware it could happen.  With those flying out for A School, they shouldn't have a problem with families staying at Navy Lodge.

Comment by ⚓ darsatm ⚓ on February 6, 2015 at 8:22pm

poodlelover- check out the Navy Lodge:

https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_page.html?p_lodge_number=5

Comment by ⚓ darsatm ⚓ on February 6, 2015 at 8:20pm

Jodie-

920: Ship Staff/Honor Guard: PIR 03/27/2015 TG 20 - 11 Divisions (119-128 and 920)

(Division 920 will also perform their duties during the 03/13/2015 PIR and the 03/20/2015 PIR.)

here a link:http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/900-divisions

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