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ALUMNI OF PIR 07/06/2012 TG 34 — 10 Divisions (205–212, 815 & 934)

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We are all very proud of our loved ones that are serving our great country. This site is for those of us who want to share their thoughts, feelings and inspiration. We have a bond now so lets hold each other close as that special day draws near.

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir07062012
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 97
Latest Activity: Jul 3, 2014

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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 31, 2012 at 8:23pm: Yeah, my daughter was SIQ when she had her wisdom teeth pulled and she missed the call home. i can tell you she was not happy about that. I was so worried because I was the only one on this site from that division who did not receive a call. 2 or 3 days later she finally got to make up the call. She and I both were so happy to talk to each other. She said she had been SIQ and had a lot of down time so I should expect a really long letter. I got it a few days later. 4 pages of her ranting and raving about how getting her wisdom teeth pulled did not affect her walking or talking at all. She might not be able to eat solid foods but she could talk just fine. On and on and on lol. It was a great letter and an even better phone call :-)

Comment by misskatiebabie on May 31, 2012 at 4:32pm: another day, no letter. *sigh*

Comment by diannep on May 31, 2012 at 1:21pm: juliebelle: I paid the fee for Southwest ($10)...HA! Was too afraid I would forget!

Comment by diannep on May 31, 2012 at 1:20pm: librarymom: Time driving from GL to Midway airport depends on traffic. It is a good hour without too much traffic...I have been told. And remember, Chicago has some of the heaviest traffic around! :-) Maybe if driving there in the middle of the night to wait with your sailor for their flight won't take as long. Can't imagine traffic is too bad then???

Comment by Dana (Proud Seabee Mom) on May 31, 2012 at 12:35pm: Just received another letter!! Woohoo - however he states he has a collar device to wear to show leadership ??? Anyone help out with that one? Says he is getting teeth pull too - wonder how they still do PT in pain like that!?

Comment by MyLAS (My Lips are SEALed) on May 31, 2012 at 12:27pm: HOw long did it take you to drive to GL from Midway?

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on May 31, 2012 at 11:23am: I totally agree with diannep about SW airlines. We flew them and it was easy peasy. :)

Comment by katyellen (sh 3 div 208 PIR 7/6) on May 31, 2012 at 9:02am: misskatiebaby...got a letter last wed. but no call yet. Been 3 wks 2 days, where's the phone call??? ughh

Comment by diannep on May 31, 2012 at 7:47am: librarymom: To add on to Lala's post about Southwest....they fly into Chicago-Midway (furthest airport from RTC...but also one that some of the sailors will fly from when headed to A School the day after PIR)...and they fly into Milwaukee. Check both rates. Milwaukee has no traffic and is a straight-shot on the interstate to RTC....45 minutes. Some of the other N4Moms veterans have gone this route and said it was wonderful.

I just flew Southwest recently and will say...it was wonderful to check my bag with no charge (you can check 2 with no charge) and to know that if I needed to change my ticket for any reason, there is no change fee. Worth checking out!