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Alumni of PIR 8/24/2012 TG 41 — 09 Divisions (261–268 & 941)
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This is a group for friends and family of SR's with a graduation PIR date of 08/24/02012 from Great Lakes, IL.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 98
Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2012
Welcome to PR 08/24/2012
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Discussion Forum
San Antonio MA rating?
Started by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266). Last reply by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266) Sep 9, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
SHIP-02 DIV-941
Started by Stigzmom. Last reply by Kathy(ITSailor) Aug 31, 2012. 23 Replies 1 Like
Veteran moms ~ Need your help ~ 900's divisions
Started by Craig. Last reply by shamar88 Aug 26, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 09 - Div 267 and 268 (brother divisions)
Started by Dakota's Mom. Last reply by Dakota's Mom Aug 21, 2012. 154 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 9/Div 265 and 266
Started by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266). Last reply by Charlies mom PIR 8/24/12 9/266 Aug 20, 2012. 189 Replies 7 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by diannep Aug 18, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
SHIP-11 DIV-263 & DIV-264
Started by Greta. Last reply by PamperedMom Aug 14, 2012. 33 Replies 3 Likes
Meet & Greet Div 265 & 266
Started by Melette- Ship9 Div 265. Last reply by kmlind Aug 13, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 11, Div 261 and 262 (Brother Divisions)
Started by Mrs. Woody. Last reply by Mrs. Woody Aug 11, 2012. 50 Replies 6 Likes
Problems using Phone Cards
Started by tisdalerg 11/262. Last reply by BRIESMOM-ship11 div 261 Aug 1, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by mkcmom on July 5, 2012 at 3:46pm
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oh man, hearing that some of you got your form letters makes me wanna run home and check my mail, but i live 25 miles from my work, so i guess i'll have to wait until i get off at 5! UGH!. I also wanted to tell ya'll that it might be smart to buy a book of stamps and send in your 1st letter to your SR, so he will have stamps to send ya'll mail....he can buy stamps, but make it easier on him, send him a book of stamps!
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Comment by diannep on July 5, 2012 at 3:38pm
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808mom: When you find out his division number, be sure to start (if one is not started yet) or join your division discussion in the Forum above. Then, when it is closer to PIR time, ask on there if any of those ladies in that division could snap a pik of him for you and email it to you...along with delivering him a great big hug from you! The ladies on this site are so wonderful in doing things like that!
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julabula: Both FTLW and Lala stayed at Navy Lodge. They can answer all of your questions about it!
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mkcmom: Yes, lots of changes...even just since my son arrived there in 2009!
And, the shuttles aren't free...but close! $3/pp each way, and the sailor usually rides for free.
No problem with wrong info. You were reporting what you knew! Those of us who had sailors PIR a good while ago are constantly asking those who just PIRed to update us if we are passing out wrong info. CHANGE is the way of the world now!
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Comment by ethansmom on July 5, 2012 at 3:26pm
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Hi all- finally getting back on big computer..I babysit my granddaughter 2 days a week and dont get on those days...but i do read from my phone..and again wanted to thank all of you for telling your feelings..sev times ive cried over your diff scenarios..and seeing you all get recruiter info made me change my mind.
i havent recvd PIR letter yet so i called and so far hes gone missing!..well i tried twice on tuesday.. morn and late day and this morn..left 3 messages..so he knows i want to talk to him.if he doesnt call by tomorrow afternoon ill pop by office after babysitting is over.!
im not cleaning my sons room..I havent even done his laundry nor taking out clothes in box for good.i am way too emotional still.the july 4th patriotic tv shows and songs etc got me extra emotional...if thats possible ;]
im off to try and call around for hotels..we are flying into Midway on Thursday the 23 and renting a car ..but i need hotel for all of us so proably 2 sep rooms..or?..hope there is something left in area .
again my thanks and as always look fwd to reading all about you ladies.:)
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Comment by srmproudmom on July 5, 2012 at 3:23pm
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Hello All! I got my letter today!!! Hotel booked! He had a small paragraph on the back that was hand wrote, said he had 5 min to write and he is doing well, can't wait to start writing and he misses me alot. Told me he wanted to thank me for all I have done for him and I have been the most important person in his life for the past 18 years. Yes there were tears, but also so much excitement!! 51 days group and counting!!
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Comment by Momof5 on July 5, 2012 at 2:39pm
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I called
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CHICAGO NORTH SHORE 2000 SOUTH LAKESIDE DRIVE BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015 847-317-7300
Told them I had a son graduating boot camp and I got a 2 bed and a pull out couch executive suite for $59.00 a night- they have a pool and hot tub too. Great deal. It is about 7 miles from base.
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Comment by candy on July 5, 2012 at 2:36pm
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Just received my form letter today. We are ship 11 div 261. I am going online to check out flight schedules. I am also going to check out the Navy Lodge.
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Comment by Mrs. Woody on July 5, 2012 at 2:27pm
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Forgot to add: PIR is 8-24-12.
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Just got my letter!! Ship 11, Div. 261. Along with a short note and a big heart on the back (he said "Dude sitting next to me made me draw it LOL."
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