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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/14/2014 TG 01 - 9 Divisions (001-008 and 901)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on November 14 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 74
Latest Activity: Nov 26, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 11/14/2014! 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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Discussion Forum
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 007 and 008 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Tara Nov 13, 2014. 19 Replies 5 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by diannep Nov 13, 2014. 4 Replies 1 Like
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 003 and 004 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by trinityone Nov 13, 2014. 45 Replies 1 Like
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 901
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by skhphotography Nov 12, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 001 and 002 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Lemming Nov 6, 2014. 19 Replies 3 Likes
MAPS of RTC/Metra Parking Map
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Nov 3, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 005 and 006 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by littleman14 Oct 22, 2014. 12 Replies 6 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Oct 9, 2014. 2 Replies 4 Likes
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Comment by zacksmom on October 2, 2014 at 11:10pm
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Just did some research on air,hotel, car rental.. Car rental is only about $112-135 for 2 days... seems a little cheaper than Sarge.($160??).. Most hotels near RTC offer free shuttle to and from graduation..
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will sarges taxi take you in to downtown Chicago? What about car rentals? Ant suggestions? Just priced my flight for four and it was 416.72. I will check out southwest. However, that sounds great for four ticket, it sure does beat the 13 hour one way drive.
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Comment by diannep on October 2, 2014 at 9:38pm
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Personally, I think the option to change dates with no charge on your flights is desirable. My son was delayed when he was there....I had to pay 2 change fees....UGH! It happens sometimes....Please don't forget to check out Southwest Airlines rates into Milwaukee (shortest drive time) and Chicago Midway....2 bags check for free, no change fees.
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DomsProudMom: Here is Sarge's info. Just remember, it is always more economical to rent a car if you can....sharing one of Sarge's cabs from the airport can save you some money though. I believe his rate from the airports to GL is about $160? Not positive on that, but you can read his info. CatMom has an Enterprise rental car code in her Pertinent PIR Tips which she will be posting once the discussions are open. Just something to consider. If you do not want to rent a car, Sarge is "your man" then! He will take good care of you.
http://navyformoms.com/group/pir11142014/page/information-from-sarge
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@kkcs 43 --- I also received a short call yesterday from my SR looking for information from his college. He was able to talk a little (guess no one was in the room with him) He;s still in P-days so he said "he's bored"!! Cant wait to talk to him a few weeks and see if he's bored then. :)
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Comment by DomsProudMom on October 2, 2014 at 6:25pm
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Hi all, Hope you can help. Last night as I was looking around the website I found something that Sarge had written about coming to PIR and some incredibly helpful tips (thank God for Sarge!). He mentioned his cab company so I can get from O'Hare to my hotel and for the life of me I can't find it again. Help!
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Comment by Sandra/Orlando Mom on October 2, 2014 at 4:17pm
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yes spirit seems to the the cheapest so far. i already booked my room going to stay in spring hill suites. will be booking my flight this week as well the price are not bad lower then $250 is pretty good.
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Comment by jaimedgg on October 2, 2014 at 3:43pm
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I am in CA and the cheapest airfare I found is Spirit Airlines. I have never flown with them and I am not even sure if they have the option to change dates. I am hoping if I wait to book my flight I can get decent rates closer to the PIR date.
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NancyM: Welcome! And thanks for the recommendation on the Holiday Inn Express. CatMom stayed there too and said it was great!
Welcome kkcs46! Yes, it is possible the your SR is in a push division. They fill up last, have a few less days to get it all done, but they DO get it done!
May I suggest that anyone who has not done so already, please read the PAGES info to the right of this page (above). Lots of good info there!
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Comment by CatMom509 on October 2, 2014 at 1:44pm
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Hello All!
"We have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have
gained access by faith into this grace in
which we now stand."
Romans 5:1-2
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