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ALUMNI OF PIR 08/01/2014 TG 38 - 9 Divisions (231-238, and 938)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on August 1, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 53
Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 08/01//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 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 237 and 238 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by DebinAlabama Aug 19, 2014. 5 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisions 231 and 232 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by nicolel818 Jul 30, 2014. 21 Replies 1 Like
please advise if anyone gets a " I'M a Sailor Call"
Started by Eileenilmom. Last reply by CatMom509 Jul 26, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 233 and 234 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by MDTF Jul 25, 2014. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 235 and 236 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Whitney Jul 15, 2014. 7 Replies 0 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by MomofHAN Jul 3, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Loud Proud & Petrified on June 19, 2014 at 2:39pm
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Has anyone received a letter yet from their SR? They can write at night, correct? I'm so worried, I know it's only been a a little over a week but I imagine they could write during P-days?
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Comment by proundnavymom90 on June 19, 2014 at 1:32pm
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Anyone ship 02 Div 938? Is anyone planning on going ti the meet and greet with Sarge? I am so excited I could burst...love my son so much and so proud of him. My father has since passed he was a seabee he would be so proud of his grandson so wish he was still here to see him now
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Unfortunately Navy Gateway is booked 7/31. They have availability 8/1but no room on 7/31
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Comment by Craig on June 19, 2014 at 11:24am
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smiley - Here is the long story about ship-9, the USS John F. Kennedy. It has pictures of your sailors ship (barracks)...
Ship_9_USS_John_F_Kennedy_The_Story_and_History.pdf
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CatMom509 - Yep shes a filipina. Been married for 28 years now. What I'm surprised was Sarge is married to a filipina also. He's been married 41 years. Wow!
diannep - I had some business stuff to do, and wanted to get up-to-date on info so I can pass it along to the future sailors on my website. It was so fun to go up to Great Lakes this time. When you don't have a recruit going through, you focus on the other cool things to do
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Comment by smileyonerrsship09/div231 on June 19, 2014 at 10:44am
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anyone have a child in ship09/div231 ?
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Comment by diannep on June 19, 2014 at 8:53am
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Great pik, Craig! I think we need to have a weekend when all of the N4Moms veterans get together up there in GL! We need to start saving our nickels and dimes and plan! :-)
Good Morning All !
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Comment by CatMom509 on June 19, 2014 at 5:21am
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Dawnrenee35,
Yes, there is a countdown clock to PIR showing days, hours, minutes, and seconds!! It only shows up on desktop/laptop computers. Not sure if those with iPads or cell phones can see it. It is above the OPSEC information.
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Well, hello Craig!!
Nice to see a current pic of you!! Your wife looks Filipina~~ Thanks for all the updated info on the Navy Lodge and the Navy Gateway Inn!!
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Do you have a sailor staying in Great Lakes for "A" school after PIR?
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do you have only 2 people going to PIR?I just got back from the PIR on June 13th. I'm a very vocal advocate of the Navy Lodge for hotel recommendation. However, I have one exception now. It's the Navy Gateway inn which is located on Naval Station Great Lakes. Some will tell you that only active duty can sponsor you in. This is incorrect. IF, you book lodging at the Gateway Inn as a normal civilian (ie you don't have a military ID (CAC) card), AND you book at least 30 days prior to your date of arrival, then you can come and go on base without having your sailor with you. You can enter and exit the base as you please.
The Gateway Inn (Bldg 62) is really nice, however they only have one queen size beds. This limits the guest to 2. Some rooms have a pull out couch but it's not guaranteed, but if you do get one, then you can have 4 to a room.
So what is the benefit over the Navy Lodge?
- If you request a room in the main complex (Bldg 62) on the 4th or 5th floor, AND, you request an "odd" numbered room, then you will get the full Lake Michigan view. It's outstanding!
- The Gateway inn is located on the hill above "Nunn Beach". Your sailor would love to put on their PT gear and/or Swim suit and go to the Beach. The Beach is outstanding.
- If your sailor is attending "A" school at Great Lakes, they just have to walk to your hotel room. All the barracks are really close to the hotel.
You can book a room at the Gateway by calling: 1-877-NAVY-BED
(Remember you need to call at least 30 days in advance so they can run the back ground check on you).
Here is a map: http://www.pointsmap.com/mwrgl/
The big water trikes you can rent of $5 per hour. We didn't do it, but it looks like a bunch of fun....
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