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ALUMNI OF PIR 06/15/2012 TG 31 - 11 Divisions (177 - 186 & 931)

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A place to talk, learn, laugh, cry, share stories, become friends (even if only here) and most of all to support each other. We are in this together!

Location: Great Lakes, IL
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Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2013

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Comment by Melody ship 11 / Div 177 on April 26, 2012 at 9:22am: ** Just booked my Hotel Reservation for Graduation.. Thank You Comfort Inn! "Sigh"

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 26, 2012 at 7:22am: lol Craig, you know you need more groups to keep up with :-)

Star, we stayed at the Navy Lodge. It worked out fine for us. We were under a tight budget and it offered a great price. The beds and pillows were very comfortable, I wish I could have brought the pillows home with me lol. And we knew we would basically be there just for sleeping. Our Sailor couldn't wait to get off that base and go explore the area and the mall. With us only having time with her on Friday there was no way she was going to waste it taking a nap or shower lol. And ask them at the front desk when you check in for a shopping pass for the NEX. It will allow you to shop there without your Sailor or Military ID.

Comment by Star (S-11, D-177; PIR 6-15) on April 25, 2012 at 11:38pm: Good Note:

Public Display of Affection In the Navy physical forms of affection such as hugs, kisses, and holding hands while in uniform are known as a "public display of affection" (PDA) and are forbidden.
There is one exception: families saying goodbye to a sailor before a deployment or greeting a sailor returning from deployment or long separation. Boot camp counts under this exception, with limits. One enthusiastic hug of greeting and a quick kiss are acceptable. French or extended kisses are not, nor are extended hugs, hanging off your sailor, etc.
Hand-holding at any time is forbidden. There is a compromise, and I consider it to be a fairly romantic one. A sailor may offer his arm to his girlfriend/wife/mother; she lays her hand in the crook of his LEFT elbow in a formal escort-type pose. Likewise, a female sailor can take the RIGHT arm of her husband/boyfriend/father with her left hand. In a truly romantic gesture, men may lay their right hand over their lady's hand (to keep it warm, or for skin-to-skin contact). The sailor must always have his right arm free to salute an officer or properly displayed flag.
Also, just because you aren't on base, don't assume they aren't looking. RDCs and other boot camp personnel also go to the mall, out to restaurants, to Chicago, etc, and they will be looking for new sailors breaking the rules. Some may actually be assigned this job in popular venues. Even if they run into the recruit by chance and are just out with their own family, they will report the new graduate. You won't likely see them because they will not be in uniform, but they will see your sailor.
And no, they won't punish YOU. They will punish your sailor when s/he returns to barracks. The most common punishment is to have their liberty revoked the next day, or if the behavior is observed on the final day of liberty, new sailors can be retained for an extra week of boot camp. These are not idle threats. They actually do it. If you want to "mug it" with your sailor, get a room!

Comment by Craig on April 25, 2012 at 11:36pm: Thanks Lala.... Just what I need, another group ~ha....

Comment by Star (S-11, D-177; PIR 6-15) on April 25, 2012 at 11:34pm: 11/177 Louisiana here.

shelby's mom - we booked our hotel already. I read stories of people waiting a bit and not getting their choice because of so many people coming into town. We're staying at the Navy Lodge - but frankly a little worried, since no one talks about it, or mentions they stayed there. Guess we will see............maybe we'll be sleeping in the Charger! :-) are crowding on the floor at Paula's hotel. LOL

Comment by Melody ship 11 / Div 177 on April 25, 2012 at 10:45pm: @Susan.. My son is also in ship11/ Div 177. (:

Comment by batmomof3 on April 25, 2012 at 10:43pm: If you are in Ship 12/Div 182 I've started a FB Page for us to get to know each other better. Click the link and friend request us! http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/212487745520404/

Comment by susan on April 25, 2012 at 10:40pm: We are from Kettering, Oh also. My son is ship 11 DIV 177. Fairmont grad '09

Comment by PaulaP (Ship11/Div 178) on April 25, 2012 at 10:39pm: I've created a FB group for Ship 11 Div 178. http://www.facebook.com/groups/356003201123581/

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 25, 2012 at 10:24pm: Craig, I believe that I have seen wives on here receive those papers in the mail about the 3rd or 4th week of bootcamp. You may be able to get more info if you check with the wives and girlfriends group on here.