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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/21/2014 TG 02 - 11 Divisions (009-018, and 902)
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This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on November 21, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Members: 97
Latest Activity: Aug 31, 2017
WELCOME to PIR 11/21/2014! 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 12 (USS Triton) Divisions 015 and 016 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Jackie Nov 18, 2014. 51 Replies 8 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 017 and 018
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by J Freshie Nov 17, 2014. 44 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 011 and 012 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by lisa (14-012) Nov 14, 2014. 73 Replies 4 Likes
Meeting your NEW Sailor at the Airport/USO info
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by J Freshie Nov 14, 2014. 1 Reply 2 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Nov 12, 2014. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 902
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by sodaknavymom Nov 12, 2014. 10 Replies 1 Like
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 013 and 014 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by MishaMom Nov 10, 2014. 18 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 009 and 010 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by TerriNavyMom Nov 8, 2014. 11 Replies 1 Like
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Karaoke Darth Nov 5, 2014. 6 Replies 5 Likes
Unit Pics
Started by georgiamoreno1. Last reply by anasazigypsy Nov 2, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Shelly on October 7, 2014 at 5:36pm
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Melissa,
My son is attending A school in G.L. as well. I know they have to move over after graduation. Ive heard it could be up to 5hrs but after that they can be with us until 8:30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are flying in Thursday and staying until late Sunday night.Not sure of their responsibilities on Sat. & Sun. hope it help =)
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Comment by Melissa aka: Daniel's Mom on October 7, 2014 at 4:32pm
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Since my son will be staying in Chicago for A school after PIR will I be able to spend extra time with him that weekend? Anyone have a clue? I am trying to decide if we should fly back home Sunday Morning or Night. No need to stick around if I can't see my boy.
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Comment by diannep on October 7, 2014 at 3:24pm
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kim: Personally, we stayed at Residence and really liked it. They are pet friendly too! But CatMom stayed at Holiday Inn Express and liked that alot, ellen stayed at Navy Lodge and recommended that, and friends of mine stayed at Courtyard and Springhill and recommended those as well! So....you can't go wrong! I believe that Holiday Inn Express and Courtyard have indoor pools, if that makes a difference to you!
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Comment by CryptoDad on October 7, 2014 at 2:01pm
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diannep made her recommendations. Scroll down ↓.
And there is another group, PIR Reference Information, with recommendations for lodging, food, things to do: http://navyformoms.com/group/pirreferenceinformation
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Comment by kim on October 7, 2014 at 1:10pm
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diannep...which hotel do you recommend. ..or anyone else?
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Comment by jrk'smom on October 7, 2014 at 1:01pm
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I got call from my SR, he's in Ship 12 Div 015. He said his division and brother division are a push and also a pilot division. They are just beginning training so they will be busy. The pilot division he explained meant they were wearing tennis shoes until swim test. He sounded good, he called because he needed information for his clearance. He said everyone has had some form of the ricky crud and he was so happy not to pass out when he got his shots and blood drawn. I tried to ask as many questions as I could so I could pass on information. I told him about all the SR's I knew in his division and brother division and he's like, JEEZ MOM! LOL But he sounds good and he thinks they will call this weekend. Fingers crossed for everyone else! I can't believe how much my spirit has buoyed. I didn't even think I was moping before. LOL The girls at work were overjoyed for me too.
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847-689-1485 here is the number and web address :)
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does anyone have the number to call to book the Navy lodge
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I agree with CryptoDad! My son actually was delayed a week in training when he was there. However, I never ever talked to him about that being a possibility (he was delayed during Training Week 3 out of 6). Sadly, I didn't know about Southwest Airlines back in 2009 so had booked on another major carrier, so I had to pay 2 change fees. CryptoDad's advice to book with Southwest is a very good one. Not only is there no change fee, 2 bags check for free! They fly into Milwaukee WI (45 min to GL, no traffic, cheaper car rental) and Chicago-Midway (hour+ to GL, depending on traffic).
As far as hotels, if you book directly with the hotel (i.e., not through an online discount travel service).....there is no problem if you have to cancel. You can usually do this up to the day before or day of arrival.
Recommended hotels:
Navy Lodge (book in SR's name if you do not have your own military ID), about one mile from base, good rates, shuttle service for $2/roundtrip, leaving at 4 different times on PIR morning.
Springhill Suites, Residence Inn, Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express....all about 4-5 miles from RTC....you can use Sarge's shuttle service from these hotels or the local service for PIR , all the same price. Call now and ask for the Navy Graduation discount.....they hold a certain number of rooms at this rate, but they go fast!
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