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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

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**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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PIR 07/22/11

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A place for moms (and others) with a recruit Pass-In-Review (graduation) date of 07/22/11.

Members: 35
Latest Activity: Jul 22, 2013

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Comment by Lvemyabej on July 11, 2011 at 1:05pm: I feel the same way you feel kathleen

Comment by navymommo on July 11, 2011 at 12:58pm: Just back from PIR- had a unbelievable time. Our sailor is so happy and settled. Truly a gift to spend time with him. We stayed at Residence Inn and it was very comfortable. They even had a heavy snack when we arrived on Thursday evening. Meet n greet was great fun-so don't miss that! We checked out the ride to the base- only 4 minutes. We were in carline Friday morning at 6:15 AM and it was already 3 blocks long. (reminded me of his pre-K days) The line moves really fast once it starts moving. The walk from the parking garage to the Drill hall is short- and you enter though a beautiful exhibit. It is very impressive. We sat on the upper deck and had a fantastic view- Someone wrote that a while ago on this site and I remembered. You may want to ask what the view was like from the bottom. Our Sailor was toward the back of the division so we opted to go high to look down and see his face. We borrowed a camera with a telefoto lens to be sure we were looking at the right Sailor. It would be helpful to know where in the division your Sailor marches. I would bring binoculars if I had a do-over. We only found out is orders after PIR so we were flexible about how to spend his time. Went to Chicago and had a fantastic time- walked to Navy Pier and Weber's Grill for lunch. It was a beautiful day. He even had time to chill at our hotel before going back to base.

Saturday morning at 4AM, we drove to O'Hare. We were able to get gate passes and sit with him till he boarded. This was a wonderful time as well.
I am happy to answer any questions....

Comment by Kathleen10 on July 11, 2011 at 11:52am: I am so on edge waiting to see my son. Not hearing his voice from that first and only real phone call is making me nuts! Anyone else in this boat with me?

Kathleen

Comment by UFQ202- Ship 12, Div 231 on July 11, 2011 at 10:33am: This is the last FULL week for our SR. I am so ready for graduation day and that first hug. I hope the time keeps going fast like it has. See everyone soon.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 11, 2011 at 10:11am: That is great lizzy, that is what I did lol. Be sure and post a pic and show off your talents :-) I would love to see them.

If there are any scrapbookeres in this group please check out the scrapbooking group on this site. There are lots of great ideas on that group page. :-)

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2011 at 8:31am: I suggest renting a car if possible. Yes, taxis to hotel are expensive and they are kind of expensive around GL too. For those who want a "shuttle' service, call "Sarge", retired military, who is very kind to all of the Navy families. Great reports on him.

847-212-0246

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2011 at 8:29am: Print as many as you like just in case one gets lost! You can write in info.

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2011 at 8:28am: RTC site seems to be down right now for gate passes. Hoping it is back up again soon!

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2011 at 8:27am: Gate passes will be ready for you all sometime today. Here is the link to keep checking. You will see the GET GATE PASS prompt next to your PIR date:

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp