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ALUMNI OF PIR 06/27/2014 TG 33 - 5 Divisions (207-210, and 933)
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This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on June 27, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 37
Latest Activity: Aug 1, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 06/27/2014! 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 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 207 and 208 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by BrettsMomWA Jun 26, 2014. 31 Replies 3 Likes
Where to eat for lunch in the Great Lakes area?
Started by love.my.sailor.1225. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 26, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Jun 20, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 209 and 210 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Kat216 Jun 16, 2014. 14 Replies 4 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Nicole on May 14, 2014 at 6:02pm
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Just got the letter yesterday! My husband is in Ship 14 Div 207. So happy to finally know something!
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Comment by MattsMom on May 14, 2014 at 5:50pm
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La La Ribbon Queen will you please contact me so that I can order a couple of Ribbons for PIR on 6/27. Thank you.
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Comment by Psalm150.1.6 on May 14, 2014 at 5:27pm
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Hello TexasNavyMom1! I requested your friendship! Look forward to sharing with you! A few of the moms here are facebook friends! This is an excellent site with wonderful people!
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I booked the Navy Lodge on Monday when I recieved my son`s letter. I booked on line and placed in comments that I was there for my son`s graduation. My husband works for the Department od Defense.We should not have any problems with ID. We plan to rent a car so we can tour downtown Chi-Town. I believe the Navy Lodge was the best rates. I normally stay at the residence Inn, but they were fully booked! I will take $66 over $189 anytime!
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Comment by CatMom509 on May 14, 2014 at 2:41pm
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Hello All!!
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,
but on what is unseen; since what is seen is
temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
II Corinthians 4:18
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Comment by diannep on May 14, 2014 at 1:02pm
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Beaus mom: Navy Lodge is a great choice for most. It was renovated about a year ago. You will receive a NEX pass to a small NEX nearby that you can shop in without your sailor present (which usually is required). Close to the bases, like ellen said...price is good.
Other hotels in the area (about 4-5 miles from RTC) that have been recommended on here are:
Courtyard Inn (where Kit is staying), Springhill Suites, Residence Inn (we enjoyed that one), and Holiday Inn Express (CatMom enjoyed that one). All of these should offer a Navy Grad discount rate so call direct and ask for it. These hotels are also close to Sarge's MeetandGreet, held the night before PIR for the sailors' families/friends.
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The 2 local "shuttle" services for PIR are:
Sarge's that was mentioned below, and
The area taxi service that you usually can book through your hotel.
Both Sarge''s service and the area taxi serrvice charge $3/pp each way. However, if you use Sarge's shuttle service from the airport, he will take you to PIR for free. You can also email him if you don't want to text/call:
johnspadaro@att.net
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Be sure to ask at the hotels (call directly) for the Navy Grad discount. Most will offer one but you have to call the hotel directly. Navy Lodge does not offer one. I emailed them recently and they said what ellen posted below....about booking in your sailor's name if you don't have military ID. They said if you forget, they can change it to your sailor's name when you check in.
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Comment by ellen0502 on May 14, 2014 at 11:23am
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The Navy Lodge does need to be booked in your SRs name unless you have a DoD ID. It is not an issue to give them your SRs information.
There is not a shuttle from the hotel to PIR. Like Eric's mom said, call Sarge of you don't want to drive to the RTC.
I stayed there when my son graduated, and it was great. It is also very convenient and easy to get to both bases. If your Sailor is staying in GL for A School, it only takes about five minutes to get there when they are ready to leave for liberty on Sat and Sun. :)
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Comment by DonnaEricsMom on May 14, 2014 at 11:08am
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The Navy Lodge doesn't have a shuttle to PIR, but I've read that you can call Sarge (847-212-0246) and he'll take you for a small charge to and from. He likes to book ahead of time so call him at least 7 days before PIR.
I've found that the Navy Lodge and the Quality Inn are about the same price so there's options. Then the prices go up from there for hotels. I only looked at the ones that have a shuttle to PIR, so I can't speak for all of them. I hope this helps.
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