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ALUMNI of PIR 11/21/2012 TG 2 — 11 Divisions (009–018 & 902)

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This Group is for those with sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/21/2012.

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

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep
LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
ellen0502
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Betsy, son on Stennis carrier
Craig

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 121
Latest Activity: Apr 29, 2013

WELCOME to PIR 11/21/2012!

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Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 12:37pm: Sigh, bayoukatt: Didn't proof my response to you before sending....sorry about that:

Should say that you may want to call back later if they don't answer. I'm not sure how quickly they are returning calls.

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 12:35pm: mawhinney: Calls from 008-012 should come in this afternoon (usually they don't start before 2 pm GL time), we think! We think they did BattleStations last night. So keep that phone handy!

bayoukatt: Usually someone answers when you call. If not, I think I would call back a little later. You might want to call back a little later if they don't answer. Now sure how quickly they can return messages. PAO is being flooded right now with calls/emails because of the changes in PIR guest list requirements for some groups.

Kellyd: I really don't know. It is possible that the test is today. BattleStations for him is next week.

As far as transportation to PIR, I used the shuttle and loved it. I was on the 6:30 shuttle from Residence Inn, took less than 10 minutes to get there (and there were only 2 others on the shuttle in addition to my son and me)...we had no line at security and were in PIR Hall right after it opened at 7. We had no regrets getting there early and I highly recommend it. Others use Sarge's transportation service to PIR.

We picked the shuttle back up (they are actually taxis operating as shuttles that morning for $3/pp each way, sailor can return to hotel with you usually for free) by the front gate in the parking lot there. My sailor, my son and I ended up being the only ones on that shuttle. We left the base about about 11:30 or a little later.

Others have driven and like that too...but you have to be in the car line early. Sarge knows some "short cuts" to keep you out of the lines, I have been told, so you may want to attend his MeetandGreet for info! He has lots of good hints!

Others park "off base" at the train station (you do have to pay for that) and walk the relatively short distance to the RTC gates. This is especially good if you plan to take the train into Chicago after PIR.

Comment by bayoukat110 on November 16, 2012 at 10:55am: Dianep, when calling PAO does someone answer or do i need to leave a message and wait until.someone calls me back?

Comment by Kellyd on November 16, 2012 at 10:37am: Diannep,

He is in 13/15. So would he be doing his test today?

Comment by SailorMom59 (son deployed) on November 16, 2012 at 10:18am: I'm praying for all of our SR's! I am still praying that God comes through with a plan to get me there from NC, for graduation. But know that I am praying for all of ya'll ...

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 16, 2012 at 10:09am: Dianne may be able to send you the date for when your call should come in. For this PIR group those 12 and under do not need to be on the list. They will still be able to get in :)

Liberty routine depends on where A-school is. Does he have A-school in Great Lakes or somewhere else?

Some people think the shuttle is better and others think driving is better. I think either one works out pretty good. I drove and would do so again if I was there and had a car. I like having more control over when I go and where :)

Comment by mawhinney3 on November 16, 2012 at 10:02am: I am trying to get caught up on all the info. I got to talk to my SR on Saturday and he was doing great. My question is when will Div 11 get there I'm a Sailor call home? Did anyone find out about the 12 and younger kids not being on the list? Do we wait after PIR for them to get there liberty pass or do we go back and get them? Will it be easier to drive on base or take the shuttle? Any answers would be great.

Comment by collinsnavygirlsmomSHIP14,DIV013 on November 16, 2012 at 9:56am: Okay, I am thinking that would so be my SR to not call home...not necessarily because she is ashamed, but she would keep trying 'til the last possible moment...she was so torqued that she missed "Expert shooter" by one point and felt she let all the females down, she is sooo hard on herself. I think she was more upset about the freak accident that occurred that prevented her from getting it, and I was just so thankful that she didn't get hurt worse.

I too need to accept that she is okay, even though I am suspecting that she has stress fractures in legs and feet (by her description of the pain and bruising). Please God give her the strength to get through these final days!! It definitely is "mind over matter" at this point. Bless you all, I am going to try to preoccupy myself with something else today but will keep all of your SR's in my thoughts and prayers <3

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 9:42am: Sorry, wrong link below. Here is the correct one for FIT group:

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/fitprogram

Comment by diannep on November 16, 2012 at 9:41am: If they can't try again today, they can on Monday. PRAYERS that they get there!
Join the FIT group and ask on there. Those ladies have all been through this and are a great help to you.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/fitdivision

Don't cancel hotel yet. Check their cancellation policy but it is usually up to the day before arrival...or day of.

bayoukat: My sailor son was the same way....wanted to learn all in life the "hard way"...so I know your frustration. But the older they get (he is 26 now), the more they realize that it isn't necessary to learn all that way! Glad you are having some peace right now!