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ALUMNI OF PIR 07/17/2015 TG 36 7 Divisions (239-242, 814-815 and 936)
Information
This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 07/17/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 53
Latest Activity: Jul 24, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 07/17/2015! 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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Discussion Forum
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 936
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Bernapet Jul 18, 2015. 24 Replies 1 Like
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 241 and 242 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Lynnette Jul 17, 2015. 46 Replies 2 Likes
^^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by JoesMom Jul 10, 2015. 3 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Division 814 and 815
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by SaltyMama Jul 2, 2015. 26 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 02 Girls div 963
Started by Mandysmom. Last reply by ellen0502 Jul 1, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Home state?
Started by vlh007. Last reply by JoesMom Jun 24, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisions 239 and 240 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by I Miss My Sailor!! Jun 16, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by IslandGal on June 15, 2015 at 2:27pm
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Yah, I think it was the courtyard...guess I better check the res before heading up! Haha- all good.
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Comment by I Miss My Sailor!! on June 15, 2015 at 2:24pm
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MyGirl, I sent my recruit vague letters with his letter. I just wrote about how I don't know him/her but remember why they started this, and encouraging notes. He's given a few to people without letters. Unfortunately some aren't fortunate enough to have family to write to or hear from so we need to keep them in our thoughts and show them we care too!!
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Comment by Gigi on June 15, 2015 at 2:21pm
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Yes Courtyard Marriott for us. You have call hotel direct to get the discount
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Comment by diannep on June 15, 2015 at 2:16pm
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Gigi: Don't you mean the Marriott Courtyard? That is near Sarge's MeetandGreet, next to a large Walmart center with restaurants, good area to be in (about 4-5 miles from RTC, 10 min drive). Springhill Suites is right there also and Holiday Inn Express and Residence Inn are right near there also. Did you call the Courtyard directly and ask for the Navy Graduation discount? If not, be sure to do that. Call the direct line to the hotel.
MyGirl: The Navy Lodge, right? Yes, they have great rates but fill up fast so others wanting to stay there need to book now! Book in your SR's name if you don't have military ID. However, if you didn't book in SR's name, they will change it when you check in.
IslandGal: I don't believe there is a hotel right there that is just a Marriott....but.Marriott has Springhill Suites, Courtyard and Residence Inn that are close by. Was it maybe Residence Inn? Many call that the Marriott. My son used to work for Marriott so I know they actually DO have hotels that are just Marriott Hotels, but I don't believe they have them right near RTC?
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MyGirl: Asking your SR for names of others who are not receiving mail so you can write to them is a wonderful thing. It has been done in previous groups and the SRs so appreciate it. If you get a name, please don't post it here, but you can post that you have a name of an SR from Div # who is not receiving mail. Ask that others friend request/private message you for the name/address so they can write as well! I have done that in the past, and it is so rewarding!
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Victoria: Contact SARGE for shuttle service from the airport:
847 212 -0246
He gives Navy families a special rate and if you can share one of his cabs with others, it is even cheaper (so ask him!). He is also the one who puts on the MeetandGreet for you the night before PIR.
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Comment by Shannon on June 15, 2015 at 1:06pm
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I don't believe there is a shuttle from the airport. From O'Hare....I believe it's like a 45 minute drive. I could be wrong though. We are renting a car.
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Has anyone found any information on shuttles from the airport? Are they included with hotels or an extra service? Any help would be great
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We are at the Courtside Marriott. $104.00 for PIR rates. We fly in on Wednesday they do not offer the rate on Wednesday it is $169.00 for that evening. Looking so forward it...
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Great, thank you guys! Just four and a half more weeks!
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