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ALUMNI OF PIR 04/10/2015 TG 22- 10 Divisions (137-144, 809 and 922)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 04/10/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 55
Latest Activity: May 19, 2015

WELCOME to PIR 04/10/2015! 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.

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~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.

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Comment by jseven808 on March 9, 2015 at 3:09pm: Hi Sheliagirl... Letters from home will usually get your SR have courage and faith in her self confidence.
I am soccer mom too...this saying from the "I believe" chant...usually a team effort... I change the ️we part to I.
"I believe ... I can win" ... Saying it over and over.
We all can do this for ALL SR!! Believe!

Comment by Nina K. on March 9, 2015 at 2:56pm: diannep, Thank you. I'm cancelling the Ramada and will book elsewhere.

Comment by TJ Proudnavymom on March 9, 2015 at 2:45pm: I'll add this as well, Sheilagirl. You say "she's not a runner" and I'm sure you've heard her say that as well. One thing I see in physical fitness is that our biggest hurdle is in our own head. If we convince ourself we can't do it, then we can't. As Abe Linclon said "whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right". Encourage her to believe that she CAN do it. I've seen many people run distances/times/etc that they thought they couldn't do. Once you get the mind out of the way, it's amazing what the body can do.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on March 9, 2015 at 2:36pm: YES! Please don't miss diannep's posts in amongst my rather long-winded ones! :-D

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on March 9, 2015 at 2:25pm: Sheilagirl - As was stated they have only done their first PFA. The second one will be coming up soon here (during Training week 4).

The first one gives the Instructors an idea where a Recruit/Division are at physically. The second one is used to reevaluate and the scores are also used towards possibly earning the PT Flag for the Division. The last one (taken in Training Week 6) is the most important. This one everyone must pass - even if they have already had a passing run in the previous two. They have to pass this one in order to go on to BST-21.

She's got time to get her run time improved.

My son went through all of BC sick (until the very last week1) he either had pneumonia or was very close to it and he got it done!

The RDC's want to see them become Sailors and will work towards that goal with them.

Great advice TJ Proudnukemom , Thanks ;-)!

Comment by diannep on March 9, 2015 at 2:04pm: Sheila: Please see my message below to Nina about the Ramada.

Keep the faith! Your daughter still has time to pass. The most important one to pass, which all must do no matter what they did on the first two (total of three), is that final one. They cannot do BattleStations and become sailors if they do not pass the 3rd one. Hopefully she will start feeling better and get some extra help for her run.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on March 9, 2015 at 2:03pm: Okay, another Jiminy Cricket moment...PLEASE read the reviews for the Ramada on Tripadviser. It is not in a good area of town and it is an old hotel.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on March 9, 2015 at 2:02pm: There is a (or used to be, not sure if it is still there) a Meet and Greet at the Ramada. In fact, that's all we had for awhile...it's the one I went to in 2011.

Flanagan's was one of the original places(or that's what they claim) but not sure how much they do it anymore either.

Now, Sarges is the one that most Families go to. People can only find out about them from websites like this one, FB and maybe a few other Navy BC related websites. I believe some of the Hotels may tell Folks but that could be hit and miss.

I used to post info about all three and let folks pick. I don't anymore as I feel it's confusing and I cannot promote stuff that I am not "all in" for. In good conscience, I have to say from the reports that Sarge and his dedication to making a wonderful experience for the Families is the best one.

Here is the link to his M & G EVENT for info and to RSVP too. The RSVP is just so he can get sort of a head count...all are welcome and they plan for extras that find out about it when they arrive at GL. Many Folks don't do social media and don't know anything about this site (Tell 'em please!-This site was meant to carry you all through your Sailors career!)

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SARGES MEET AND GREET **THURSDAY 04-09-15 for P.I.R. 04-10-15

Comment by diannep on March 9, 2015 at 2:02pm: Nina: Please check TripAdvisor.com for reviews on the Ramada. It may influence you as far as staying there.

There are many hotels near Sarge's MeetandGreet that are much better. Springhill Suites, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. Springhill is the closest to Sarge's MeetandGreet but all of these are close. Ramada is not that close, but only about 2-3 miles away. Be sure to call these hotels directly and ask for the Navy Grad discount.

Comment by TJ Proudnavymom on March 9, 2015 at 1:07pm: Sheilagirl, first I would say that your worry won't help you, or her. Stay strong for her and let each day take care of itself. You can encourage her by reminding her that she's passed everything else and she has the ability to do this too.

I understand your concern but I would say continue to encourage her and try to keep the focus on her, not your tickets, plans etc. I'm sure she has her share of worry about it as well. They wouldn't have sent her if they didn't think she could get her time down.

Of course being sick doesn't help. If it's "just" respiratory she should be able to continue to run through it. If she's nauseous then it might be harder.

I'll be praying for her. I don't need to know her name, because God does :)