All Alumni of PIR 8/24/2012 TG 41 — 09 Divisions (261–268 & 941) Pages - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T12:41:28Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pir08242012/page/page/list?sort=mostRecent&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNAVY LODGEtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-07-17:1971797:Page:72005312012-07-17T16:08:35.394ZFireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLWhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/FTLW
<p>Here is some additional info on the Navy Lodge:</p>
<p>I stay military when I can...hubby has been AF Reserves for 27 years, son is the Sailor...so I have dependant ID. You don't need it for this Navy Lodge. You tell them it is for PIR and they may ask for your Recruits Name and Rate (Navy enlisted have "rate" not rank...it coincides with their pay grade E-1 to E-9 for enlisted. E-3 is the highest rate they can "rank up" too in BC). They may also ask you to bring them by to verify...but I…</p>
<p>Here is some additional info on the Navy Lodge:</p>
<p>I stay military when I can...hubby has been AF Reserves for 27 years, son is the Sailor...so I have dependant ID. You don't need it for this Navy Lodge. You tell them it is for PIR and they may ask for your Recruits Name and Rate (Navy enlisted have "rate" not rank...it coincides with their pay grade E-1 to E-9 for enlisted. E-3 is the highest rate they can "rank up" too in BC). They may also ask you to bring them by to verify...but I always forget if that is enforced.</p>
<p>It is clean, I did not get a kitchenette as those are first come first serve. We had to queens and a rollaway.TV with DVD player, microwave, small fridge etc. Had nice furniture and a lobby with a fireplace. Hot coffee 24/7. Vending machines (variety...even one with alcohol! You have to get tokens at the desk for this.) Coin laundry, You can buy Computer time (these look exactly like the ones I saw in Recruit phone Computer room at the NEX) and pay for printer usage. Computers are in front of the elevators on each floor. WiFi has a charge. They do not have a Shuttle Service...but you can ask to arrange for a taxi...again here is where Sarge can come in handy!(<strong>SARGE AT 847-212-0246</strong>)</p>
<p>Lobby has DVD's for rent, post cards and a Curio with some Navy items for sale. They will give you a temporary pass to use at the small NEX down the road...there is also a gas station (don't need a pass for that).</p>
<p>It runs about $65.00 a night...no tax.</p>
<p>Here is a pic of the pass (courtesy of Craig):</p>
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<p>They do a brown bag breakfast daily...was great for PIR. Bagel, cream cheese, chewy granola bar and large OJ...all in this bag:</p>
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<p>Was great for PIR! I don't have pictures of the outside...only our messy hotel room!</p>
<p>The NL is about 1.5 miles from RTC. It is not <em>on</em> base but it is in some of the base housing area.</p>
<p>Here is a Mapquest from the Navy Lodge to Ohio Street, Gate 8 of RTC:</p>
<p><a href="http://classic.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Great+Lakes&1s=IL&1a=2500+Meridian+Dr&1z=60088&1y=US&1l=42.295152&1g=-87.861708&1v=ADDRESS&2c=Lake+Bluff&2s=IL&2a=Ohio+St&2z=60044&2y=US&2l=42.307048&2g=-87.847015&2v=ADDRESS" target="_blank">Navy Lodge to Ohio at Gate 8</a></p> How to Change your Username, URL, and Profile Picturetag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-07-10:1971797:Page:71840402012-07-10T22:21:11.633ZFireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLWhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/FTLW
<p>Here is my occasional service announcement…</p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;"><b>OPSEC, OP</b>erational <b>SEC</b>urity</span>, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the time to read the OPSEC and Community Guidelines ( Link <a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/navy-for-moms-n4m-community" target="_blank">Community Guidelines</a> ).</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><b>A quick note here</b></span>: <span style="color: #800000;"><b>Last Names</b></span> of…</p>
<p>Here is my occasional service announcement…</p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;"><b>OPSEC, OP</b>erational <b>SEC</b>urity</span>, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the time to read the OPSEC and Community Guidelines ( Link <a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/navy-for-moms-n4m-community" target="_blank">Community Guidelines</a> ).</p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><b>A quick note here</b></span>: <span style="color: #800000;"><b>Last Names</b></span> of Recruits/Sailors are <span style="color: #800000;"><b>not</b></span> allowed on this site. So, if your usename contains your last name and it is the <em>same</em> as your Recruit/Sailor, you will need to change it. If it is different it is still not a good idea as this is a public site and anyone may read the posts…they do not have to be a member. That is your choice though.</p>
<p>First Names and pictures of your Recruit <i>are</i> allowed, but remember <i>someone</i> can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture as well.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #333399;"><u>How to <b>change your username</b> .</u></span></p>
<p>Just go to "<b>Settings</b>" which is in the list in the far right hand column of this page...under where you sign out of N4M's.</p>
<p>Your profile page will open.</p>
<p>Under "<b>Profile</b>" Username is the third item down.</p>
<p>Clear the info and type in your new username.</p>
<p>Once you do that make sure to click "<b>save</b>" at the bottom right of the page.</p>
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<p><b>It is most likely in your URL…web address…as well, as it autofills with your original username.</b></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;"><u>How to <b>change your URL</b>:</u></span></p>
<p><i>See in the address bar at the top of the screen at the end of the "http" when you pull your page up that your name is at the end of the address</i>?</p>
<p>To change that, again go to "<b>Settings</b>".</p>
<p>Once your profile page comes up <i>go to the left</i> and you will see a list of options.</p>
<p>Click "<b>My Page</b>". The third item down is "<b>Address</b>”.</p>
<p>In the <b>box</b> <i>clear the info</i> and <i>type in whatever you want to be at the end of your URL</i>. Your new username is the best idea.</p>
<p>Again click "<b>Save</b>".</p>
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<p><span style="color: #333399;"><b><u>How to change/Add your Profile picture</u></b></span></p>
<p><b>First</b> you have to have the picture you want to use downloaded onto your computer.</p>
<p><b>Next</b> go to “<b>Settings</b>”. <b>“Settings”</b> is in the right hand column underneath where you <i>sign out</i> of Navy 4 Moms.</p>
<p>That will open up <b>to “My Settings”</b> page. <b>Profile</b> will be the page you are on.</p>
<p>Click “<b>Browse</b>”.</p>
<p>It should open up into your <b>“Pictures”</b> Library. If not, then click Pictures to open it.</p>
<p>Click on the picture you want to upload, it should load it to the <b>“File”</b> box .</p>
<p>Click <b>“Open”.</b> It will upload it to a box and ask you to select the <b>“visible region of your photo”. </b> Adjust it how you like it and then click “<b>Save</b>”. It will then save the picture to the small box.</p>
<p>Now you have to save the changes you have made. Scroll down to the far right of the Profile page and click “<b>Save</b>”.</p>
<p>Then you’ll get a message saying that <b>“You have successfully saved your changes…go to “My Page”.</b></p>
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<p>Let me know if you need help! <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797796876?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797796876?profile=original" width="40"></a></p> COC at RTCtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-07-07:1971797:Page:71759002012-07-07T23:54:06.801ZFireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLWhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/FTLW
<p>Here is a chart of the COC at RTC (Chain of Command):</p>
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<p>Click to open in another page and zoom.</p>
<p>Here is the link to RTC website that explains all the RPO positions (Recruit Petty Officers):…</p>
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<p>Here is a chart of the COC at RTC (Chain of Command):</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797788894?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797788894?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="600"></a></p>
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<p>Click to open in another page and zoom.</p>
<p>Here is the link to RTC website that explains all the RPO positions (Recruit Petty Officers):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/recruit_petty_officer.asp" target="_blank">http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/recruit_petty_officer.asp</a></p>
<p>Here is a pic of a Collar Device(I belive there are a different number of Chevrons depending on their postition) that the RPO's wear:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797788898?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797788898?profile=original" width="163"></a></p>
<p>On the Chart RCPO(Recruit Chief Petty Officer) = ARPOC, RLPO(Recruit Lead Petty Officer = AROC</p>
<p>But it is too hard to yell... "RRRRCPO or RRRRLPO get your ________ in here"...So ARRRRRRPOOOC and ARRRRROC it is.</p>
<p>These positions are just for the duration of Boot Camp</p> MEET & GREETS for PIR 08/24/2012tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2012-07-07:1971797:Page:71760432012-07-07T22:46:13.970ZFireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLWhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/FTLW
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<p>Ramada's:</p>
<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-08-24-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-08-24-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet</a></div>
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<p>Here are the links for the Meet and Greets available for this PIR date.</p>
<p>Ramada's:</p>
<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-08-24-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-08-24-2012-ramada-meet-and-greet</a></div>
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<p>Sarge's at the Sundance Saloon:</p>
<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/sarge-s-meet-and-greet-29" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/sarge-s-meet-and-greet-29</a></div>
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<p><span style="color: #008080;">Flanagans:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-8-24-2012-flanagan-s-meet-greet" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-8-24-2012-flanagan-s-meet-greet</a></p>
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<p>Here is a rundown of all three M & G's.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Ramada:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">6-8 pm at the Ramada.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Finger foods – Chips and salsa, veggies and dip, egg rolls, meatballs, maybe another and it could change. (This is what they had when I went. Sarge was not doing a Meet and Greet then)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bar – or you can bring in your own soft drink or water. Those staying at the Ramada get a voucher for to free drinks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hostess provides a name tag and will come in and greet everyone and ask if anyone would like to speak.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Sarge:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">5:30 - 8 pm at the <b>Sundance Saloon</b>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>FREE</b> transportation from Springhill Suites, Marriot Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn, Candlewood Suites and Crossland. All other local hotels for a modest fee.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Guest Speaker from the Base (when available) to provide info on where to eat, things to do, how to save $$.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>FREE</b> food starting….they also have a menu if you want to order something.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Sarge has lived in the area for over 30 years and knows it well.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Sarge has arranged with his friend Nick at Trattoria-Pomigliano in Libertyville for a <b>FREE</b> meal – ANYTHING they want – for your Sailor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There is a DJ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Plus, Sarge goes above and beyond the “call of duty” to help Sailors and their families. (He is the “go to” guy for Taxi (shuttle) service. Prices are great and again does more than he has too!)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Flanagan’s:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">5-9 PM at Flanagan’s.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Was the original Meet and Greet for Navy 4 Moms years ago, and hoping to continue the tradition for years to come.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Have set up a room specifically for the meet and greet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Free appetizer buffet and music.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">They are also a full service restaurant.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Karaoke starting at 8:30pm</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">You will also receive a $10 gift certificate for your graduate to have a meal of their choice (steaks and seafood included) after graduation. They are allowing the parents to use their sailors $10 gift certificate even on Thursday (we are more than happy to give them another one for Friday after graduation).You can receive the gift certificate at the restaurant at the Meet & Greet or ask your hotel receptionist for one (Red Carpet Inn, Day's Inn, Sleep Inn, Navy Lodge, Great Lakes Motel, and participating Holiday Inn, Marriott, Residence Inn in the Great Lakes, North Chicago and Waukegan area).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">They are located 2 minute drive from the Navy base and in walking distance of Red Carpet Inn, Day's Inn, Great Lakes Motel, and Sleep Inn and a quick 5 minute drive from Fountain Square (Waukegan) hotels.</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The M & G's are on the night before PIR. ALL events are open to everyone...not just N4M's members</span></i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/index.asp</a></p>
<p>I would use the header bar to get around. When you click <span style="color: #333399;">Families</span> and it opens up the <span style="color: #333399;">Graduation</span> page does not take you to <span style="color: #333399;">Upcoming…</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #333399;">Here is the link:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/index.asp" target="_blank">http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/index.asp</a></p>
<p>I would use the header bar to get around. When you click <span style="color: #333399;">Families</span> and it opens up the <span style="color: #333399;">Graduation</span> page does not take you to <span style="color: #333399;">Upcoming Graduations</span> and such.</p>
<p>A couple of really good ones to read are the <span style="color: #008000;">Family Guide</span> and the <span style="color: #008000;">FAQ's</span>.</p>
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