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ALUMNI OF PIR 09/27/2013 TG 46 - 11 Divisions (361-370 and 946)

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Welcome to the group with SAILORS who graduated Boot Camp on 09/27/2013. A place to keep up with each other as your sailors continue their journey in the Navy.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 102
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 09/27/2013! 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.

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forN4M's Community Guidelines and OPSEC.

~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".

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Comment by diannep on August 12, 2013 at 7:48am: Johnette: Check out Southwest Airlines.....their Wanna Getaway Rates are usually good and they run specials alot. There is no change fee in case your SR is delayed for any reason, and 2 bags check for free. If you have to cancel for any reason, your ticket is good for a year. You can check Southwest both into Chicago-Midway (hour+ to GL) and Milwaukee (45 min to GL). Milwaukee may be cheaper, no traffic, cheaper car rental too.

LoriJa: A friend of mine stayed there a few years ago and said it was nice. Good location....next to the Walmart with restaurants nearby. 4-5 miles to PIR. They use the local shuttle service for PIR morning (Sarge also has a shuttle service, same price). Very close to Sarge's MeetandGreet held the night before PIR.

Good Morning All !

Comment by pbarb62 on August 12, 2013 at 7:24am: We,re staying at the Holiday inn Express in Waukegan

Comment by ZWB/Kathy on August 12, 2013 at 7:04am: We're making this a family adventure by driving out from CT. I love road trips. I found the Best Western in Gurnee had the best price for me. Although I am a "club" member.

Such a blessing to hear his voice on Saturday. Proud he shared his phone cards like he was asked to so 2 more moms had a great Saturday like I did.

Misses us and his truck..love the kid and can't wait to see him.

Ship 13. Division 364

Comment by LoriJa on August 12, 2013 at 12:21am: Johnette, I booked our tickets through SouthWest Airlines. We are flying into Milwaukee from LAX. Midway looks too far. I like SW because if we have to change our flight, we can without penalties. Also, I found that it was cheaper to fly into Milwaukee for some reason. I like that airport too. Lastly, they don't charge for checking bags or have carry on fees. I do think prices seem higher this year, unfortunately.

Comment by LoriJa on August 12, 2013 at 12:17am: Anyone staying at the Courtyard Marriott? I booked our reservations there. It looked nice.

Comment by LoriJa on August 12, 2013 at 12:16am: OK pmhug23, you have me beat, I only had 3 letters to send today! LOL I'm so glad to see that your SR is in ship 11, Div 365 too! I'm hoping to get a call from her sometime next week. I mailed her a calling card today in her letter. I'll tell you one thing, it's hard to keep the cards down to 1 oz or less!

Comment by Johnette on August 11, 2013 at 11:20pm: Trent33 My son is in the same group

Comment by Kimpsu89 on August 11, 2013 at 11:17pm: I booked at the Navy Lodge as well!

Comment by Johnette on August 11, 2013 at 11:14pm: Needing to book some flights...........Anyone know any tricks to get cheap flights?? Or where to book?? And where to stay?? ..........My SR is Ship 03 Div 368........No phone call yet.........We are about to go NUTS!!!

Comment by diannep on August 11, 2013 at 10:59pm: cathymg: Be sure to read Dorothea's post below yours about the Navy Lodge. Other hotels that have received great reviews on this site are:

Springhill Suites, Courtyard Inn, Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express----all in Waukegan/Gurnee (4-5 miles from RTC) and near Sarge's MeetandGreet held the night before PIR. There is PIR shuttle service from these hotels....Sarge also has a shuttle service (same price). $3/pp each way.