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ALUMNI OF PIR 09/28/2012 TG 46 — 13 Divisions (307–316, 819, 820 & 946)

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This group is for family and friends of SRs who graduated on 9/28/2012. A place to keep up with each other as the journey continues with our Sailors.

diannep

LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

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Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

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Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 124
Latest Activity: Aug 20, 2014

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Comment by cristyg on August 23, 2012 at 5:53pm: Yeah finally a letter, she said it is GREAT. Passed her swim test but was 30 sec too slow on her run. Lots of the girls in her division will be going to Pensacola for A school. Oh I am soooo relieved. Ship 2 DIVISION 946.

Comment by bnb&bmbmom (Ship 02/ Div 929) on August 23, 2012 at 5:46pm: Got a phone call this afternoon at 4:00 pm central time! 847 area code that said North Chicago, IL. Only lasted about 10-12 minutes, but was awesome! Home you other moms get calls soon!

Comment by diannep on August 23, 2012 at 5:42pm: KTK: Don't be scared! Are you arriving at night or in the daytime? We always tell people it is best to try and rent a car if possible, but if not, SARGE's transportation service is wonderful, especially for those traveling alone.

There are three hotels that I recommend....all from good posts on this site from recent groups of ladies who have stayed in them....and one of them we stayed in. Residence Inn Waukegan was great (ours) -- studios or 2 bdrm 2 bth, full kitchens, free hot buffet breakfast daily and served earlier on PIR day, PIR shuttle from the hotel. Pet friendly too!

The other two are Courtyard Inn and Springhill Suites, both near Sarge's MeetandGreet and the Walmart shopping center. Residence is just up the road. All are 4-5 miles from RTC. Be sure to ask for the Navy Grad rate. If they are sold out of that, you can use AAA if you have that.

We rented our car with Budget which had a special going the weekend we were up there. Ace is another one we have heard about, and Enterprise. If you need more info, please friend request/message me and I would be glad to help! I was up there in early 2010 for my son's PIR but have stayed on these groups since then to help, so have updated info!

Comment by KTK - SHIP 12 DIV 307 on August 23, 2012 at 3:48pm: Hi, I received my first phone call yesterday :) and a letter today. I cant wait to see him on the 28th. But i need some guidance, i am coming alone and i have booked my flight which is going in to the Midway Airport, can someone give me info on hotel and car rental or shuttle info maybe? I am scared to death of this trip, oh my!

Comment by ranaeaw (ship 03 div 316) on August 23, 2012 at 3:13pm: I hope too that more will be receiving their letters. I am lucky only because I am a close distance to GL. Hopefully more letters will be reaching families soon!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on August 23, 2012 at 11:53am: Cathy, Thursday seems to be a pretty popular day for letter receiving. My fingers and toes are crossed that you get one today.

Comment by diannep on August 23, 2012 at 8:44am: Yah Div 317! Go Girls!

Comment by ellen0502 on August 23, 2012 at 6:10am

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on August 23, 2012 at 6:02am: DIV 317 is an all female Division, having PIR the week after you guys. First all female DIV in a long time. Pics are up on the Recruit Training Command facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand

Comment by Recruit Man - Ronny on August 23, 2012 at 2:34am: MommaBear...if you just email me at callsforrecruits@gmail.com I will send the phone card pin numbers back to you :)