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ALUMNI of PIR 10/12/2012 TG 48 - 14 Divisions (327-338, 822 & 948

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 10/12/2012.

A place to keep up with each other as the journey continues.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep

LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

ellen0502

♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

Craig

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 163
Latest Activity: Dec 1, 2016

WELCOME TO PIR 10/12/2012

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 in your username you will need to change your username. If yours 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 to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".

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You need to be a member of ALUMNI of PIR 10/12/2012 TG 48 - 14 Divisions (327-338, 822 & 948 to add comments!

Comment by LaSue (Ship 2, DIV 948) on August 29, 2012 at 3:58pm: Hello, I was wondering how do the SR get paid? My SR is at boot camp, and she left on 08/13/12. Also, what week is this for her? I have not received a personal letter yet, nor a phone call but hoping for one really soon. I miss her so much, and wondering if she is okay.

Comment by Darthvadersmom Ship11Div331 on August 29, 2012 at 3:57pm: Yea Sub Dad !!!!!! Hope we get one soon. :) Go Navy!

Comment by Kellee on August 29, 2012 at 3:40pm: This might have been discussed already but, I'm looking for ideas fro a PIR gift for our son. Any ideas anything off limits?

Thanks!

Comment by floridabeachgirl on August 29, 2012 at 3:30pm: Navy Lodge link: https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_page.html?p_lodge_number=5

you can book online

Comment by Niffer on August 29, 2012 at 3:19pm: Yay SubDad!!! Hopefully he is doing good!

Quick question for everyone. I made reservations at the Comfort in (the brochure that came with the Form Letter listed it). Does anyone know if this is a ok choice before it's too late to change it?

Thanks!

Comment by ellen0502 on August 29, 2012 at 3:18pm: Several of us veteran moms have stayed at the Navy Lodge in GL. I would stay there again. It is located in the family housing subdivision (not on base) and the staff there is friendly and very helpful. It does not have a pool, but we found we didn't have time for one.

They have a bag breakfast every morning, bagel, cream cheese, granola bar and orange juice. Perfect to take with you to PIR on Friday. There is not a restaurant at the hotel, but again we were eating at other places so it didn't matter. You also receive a NEX card (limited purchase no alcohol, no tobacco) to use at the convenience store by the hotel and at the NEX off base. You do not have to have your sailor with you.

FTLW has a post about the Navy Lodge that will soon be incoming.

Comment by Jacky (sub mom) on August 29, 2012 at 3:04pm: How does one book the navy lodge?

Comment by Kellee on August 29, 2012 at 2:45pm: Jewels and Joanie - thank you for your input. Our sons recruiter had suggested the Navy Lodge so that is truly the only place I've looked into. I've never booked a trip outside of Calif before ( I know I know) so I'm feeling a little overwhelmed lol

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on August 29, 2012 at 1:41pm: I haven't stayed at the Navy Lodge in GL, but I can say that the one in Pensacola was awesome! We stayed at the Residence Inn for boot camp graduation and it was very nice and clean. We had a full kitchen and living area and I do know that it is also pet friendly. If you are going as a family, it's great because they have breakfast every morning and on weeknights, (Mon-Thurs) some food for dinner, as well.

Comment by floridabeachgirl on August 29, 2012 at 1:14pm: All are good, but many mixed reviews on the Ramada. I personally opted for the Residence Inn as I like the Marriott chain and it is near to many things. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices. I booked early to ensure I got what I wanted. If TG 48 is as big as I'm reading, rooms will book quickly!!! I googled the hotels and put in the address of my son's ship...maybe 5 miles apart. I wasn't too concerned on the distance - Waukegan is right outside GL gates.

Tripadvisor.com is a great resource for reviews. :)

Hope this helps!!!