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Alumni of PIR 08/10/2012 TG 39 — 09 Divisions (241–248 & 939)

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This is the official group for PIR 08/10/2012 :) If you have a loved one that is graduating on this day, then this is the place to find out all your information, to talk with other family members of SR's and to plan to celebrate their accomplishments before you know it!

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 64
Latest Activity: Jun 28, 2018

Welcome to PIR 08/10/2012 :)

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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 15, 2012 at 10:08pm: Thanks T's Mom, it was a great party. We got her a bunch of stuff for her dorm room. Having her leave for college is going to make me miss her and my Sailor/Daughter even more. This house is going to be sooooo quiet :(

Comment by T's Mom (Ship 07 DIV 241) on July 15, 2012 at 4:10pm: Thank you Lala Ribbon Queen...yes you made me hungry...have a wonderful day and happy birthday to your daughter.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 15, 2012 at 3:59pm: You would still put that T's Mom, all the boot camp addresses have that on them :-) He may be in one of the divisions that had to move because of AC problems.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday. Today is my step-daughters 18th birthday. So I have been cooking and cleaning all day. We have lots of family and several of her friends coming over. We are having fresh Red Snapper caught while on vacation a couple weeks ago :-) Also grilled asparagus, homemade fruit salad, potato salad & baked beans, cheddar bay biscuits and of course birthday cake. Anyone hungry now? lol come on over :-)

For anyone new to this group be sure and check out this group page on facebook. Just make sure to stay on this page daily as well. This site needs you and so do the people on here who don't "do" facebook. There are lots of members here and the group is growing everyday. I am sure you will find some others from your division on this page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/327167160695549/

Comment by T's Mom (Ship 07 DIV 241) on July 15, 2012 at 3:56pm: My son's address changed my question is do I still put recruit training command? He didn't put that on his new address... the 1st letter I didn't but I was told that I need too I hope he got my letter.

Comment by diannep on July 15, 2012 at 10:17am: alicia: I agree with Mommanavyboy. They will forward from the previous address.

Comment by Mommanavyboy1112 on July 15, 2012 at 12:05am: Hi Alicia. My son, in all caps wrote to me, KEEP SENDING TO THE ORIGINAL ADDRESS. He is in DIV 243. That is all I know, so hope he is getting my letters.

Comment by diannep on July 14, 2012 at 2:10pm: Train station is right next to RTC/A School bases.

Comment by diannep on July 14, 2012 at 2:10pm: WadesMom: Many like to take the train into Chicago and explore there. Lots to see there and good places to eat. It is CHEAP to take the train on the weekend.

We always suggest that you let your sailor determine the activity for the day. Some just want to hang out in the hotel room, catch up on their computer (that you bring!) and cellphone (that you bring!)....and be with family laying low. Others want to get out and explore. There is a nice mall there...Gurnee Mall....filled with sailors. It is kind of neat to see them all milling around in there. Navy Pier is another place families like to go.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 14, 2012 at 9:13am: I think if they gave you a new address then you can use it. Either way the mail will make it to them and I doubt it will even be delayed. They probably moved more than one division. One RDC may have told his/her recruits the new address and another may not have. No worries, they will get their mail :-)

Comment by WadesMoM on July 13, 2012 at 11:38pm: OK ladies, I am looking to come up with FUN things to do w/ my SR while in Chicago. Anyone have any suggestions? Obviously I will be more or less strapped due the COST of this trip, so the cheaper the better. LOL!!!!!