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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 :)

OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the timeto read the OPSEC and Community Guidelines. A quick note here: Last Names of Sailors/Recruits are not allowed on this site. If it is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended. First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture.

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Comment by SailorMom92 (DIV 244) on June 25, 2012 at 9:53pm: I booked a suite at the Navy Lodge. I just figured they would have so much information and it was close and other veteran mom's have highly recommended staying there. It's only 1.5 miles from the RTC and my husband is great at getting us around to places, so I feel confident in my choice. I doubt my son will want to do much sightseeing or running around..maybe to look for a good Chinese restaurant or good steak. And they have a really nice big lobby for visiting

Comment by diannep on June 25, 2012 at 8:40pm: mona13: Check out Residence Inn Waukegan. With 3 females, you all could get a 2 bdrm 2 bth unit...full kitchens...1 queen bed in each bedroom, sofabed in living room. I don't know if you all can fit in one of their studios, but they are cheaper. Ask for the Navy Grad discount. They also have the AAA discount. We stayed there and liked it. SARGE's MeetNGreet is nearby (night before PIR)...they have PIR shuttle, free internet in room, pet friendly, free hot buffet breakfast each morning (earlier on PIR day), pool, fitness room, about 4-5 miles from the base.

Comment by diannep on June 25, 2012 at 8:35pm: rpgolfmom: That is the way to do it. Through the SRs.

nuclearpoweredmom: The moms really can't do it. You can mention it to your SR and your SR can find out if other SRs in the division will offer their unused spaces. In that case, your guests will need the full name of that sailor since their names will be on that list.

Just remember, ladies. The extras WILL get in regardless of being on a list...with proper ID. The worst that can happen is that they may have to wait a few minutes in the Visitors Center. But they will get in. There was a PIR that had 14 divisions (very large) and even those guests got in. We don't know how many divisions are in this group yet, but there shouldn't be a problem with extras getting in.

Plus, remember...if any of the guests in your group are 12 yrs old or younger, they are not included in the 4 guests on the list...they automatically get in without being on the list. The SRs are given a chance to update these lists 1-2 weeks before PIR.

Comment by nuclearpoweredmom/ship09Div247 on June 25, 2012 at 8:16pm: Hi ladies, we have two extra people that we would like to "guarantee" entry into PIR. They will travel with us either way, but if anyone could help us out if you have an empty space on your guest list, that would be awesome! Please contact me if you're able and willing to help.

Comment by MusicMom(Ship02Div939) on June 25, 2012 at 7:53pm: My daughter got to call from Bootcamp twice for info for her IS background check, I got to hear her voice and asked her how she was ( she said good she just got freaked out by shot) I was so happy and blessed and two calls so happy Man I miss her!

Comment by WadesMoM on June 25, 2012 at 7:07pm: Ok, Jakes Mom, I am SOOOO totally confused!!! What day are the SR on today? How did you find the "start day" or have I just not looked and read closely enough? I would love to keep up with the day to day like you are, but have somehow flunked out on this part, LOL

Comment by mona13 (Ship 07 Div 243) on June 25, 2012 at 6:23pm: The form letter went to my son's gf. She mailed me a copy of it but i can't make out the places to stay. Any suggestions? Probably 3 adult females.....not sure about ex! Would like comfort, shuttle, free wifi.....fridge would be nice, 3-4 nights. Reasonable rate

Comment by diannep on June 25, 2012 at 6:08pm: Yep! That is one of Craig's blogs and very thorough (he is a retired sailor with a nephew/son in and a daughter in the Air Force). He has great info. So glad that you found that!

Comment by SailorMom92 (DIV 244) on June 25, 2012 at 3:16pm: thanks Dianne, I just like to check out what he is doing day to day. I was given this link >http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433 and I check it periodically to see what they are up to on each day. For example, if he started his BC training day last thursday, I can look on this forum ^^ and today would be their 3rd day of training for bootcamp (not processing) & I can see today (1-3 day) is the day they get their peanut butter shot, x rays, dental again...etc.. because saturday and sunday were not counted as training days. that's all..it's like I am following his itinerary. strange huh? :- )

Comment by diannep on June 25, 2012 at 2:46pm: Welcome, momma2many! So glad to have you back here! Being a N4Moms veteran now, you should have lots of info for the ladies on here!