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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 Rachel on October 12, 2012 at 4:08pm: How do we get a gate pass to wait with our Sailor at the airport? She said to meet her at the USO at O'hare but she can't leave her group to come with us to the ticket counter, so not sure how this works.

Comment by Kellee on October 12, 2012 at 12:46pm: WHOO-HOO Congrats to PIR 10/12/12!!!

My hubby sent me pix of my handsome SAILOR =o) And THANK YOU to whom ever it was who told Nick she was to give him a hug for me and did!!! My husband couldn't remember who it was.

Comment by gabby ship14 Div334 on October 12, 2012 at 9:37am: Enjoy and take plenty of pics.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on October 12, 2012 at 9:06am: Happy PIR Day :D I know you are super excited for those big doors to open and reveal all the new Sailors marching in. That is a moment you will cherish for the rest of your life :D Have a wonderful time

Comment by MSmom on October 12, 2012 at 9:01am: Wow. Can't believe I was where you are nine months ago. Waiting on my sailor to walk through those doors. Now he is on his first deployment. Enjoy your day with your sailor. Just do what they want to do but don't be surprised if they seem like they can't make any decisions. Won't be long and they will be very decisive. Hope all of you have a wonderful day. You and your sailor deserve it

Comment by Jacky (sub mom) on October 12, 2012 at 8:39am: Can't believe it is finally here. Sitting at PIR awaiting our sailor!!!

Comment by mommaross CVN77 on October 12, 2012 at 8:04am: I can't believe we're actually here!!! Great seats and coffee Anticipation for 9.20 is killing me :)

Whoever suggested Sheridan Road - fantastic route. We were the only ones and no lines - thank you thank you.

GO NAVY!!!!

Comment by diannep on October 12, 2012 at 7:44am: Have a wonderful day today! Remember, no photos are allowed to be taken outside of the PIR Hall. But you can take plenty inside! You will have about 10-15 minutes at the end of PIR to get your hugs/piks before they clear the hall.

Hope you have either arrived at RTC by now or are on your way! Enjoy!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 6:07am: HAPPY PIR DAY!! Have a blessed time with your Sailors!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 11, 2012 at 9:07pm: I wish I had an answer for that kaitsmom.

Someone asked this on RTC FB:

Question for Training Command. Can people not on the list come and wait in the car, to meet with the recruit after the ceremony. Or can only people on the list be allowed on base? Thanks in advance

This was their answer:

U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command (posters name) the list is for those attending graduation.

So, I take it as a "no". Otherwise they would have explained further. I think they want to keep it as "simple" as possible with so many Divisions graduating. Security is always an issue.

They have to put more personnel on as well I am sure. You have the potential of 1100 recruits in the PIR Hall on deck and if everyone had their alloted 4 guests...4400 more people as well as 2 extra 900 Divisions...VIP's and upper brass Whew...

I do understand that it is a bummer though :-(