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ALUMNI of PIR 11/26/2014 TG 03 - 11 Divisions (019-026, 801-802 and 903)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on November 26, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Your current Group "veteran members" are:
diannep
LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
ellen0502
♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW
Craig
CatMom509
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 86
Latest Activity: Jan 14, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 11/26/2014! 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 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 023 and 024 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by 2ndTimeAround Jan 14, 2015. 296 Replies 8 Likes
Ship 12 (USS Triton) Divisions 019 and 020 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Ash Mom734 Nov 26, 2014. 34 Replies 0 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Mel2014 Nov 24, 2014. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 025 and 026 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Navylife2232 Nov 23, 2014. 62 Replies 1 Like
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 903
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Kay's Mom Nov 21, 2014. 33 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 801 and 802 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by diannep Nov 20, 2014. 45 Replies 3 Likes
Basket Project - Meet & Greet 11/25/14
Started by Yorkiefan. Last reply by Yorkiefan Nov 17, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Nov 12, 2014. 17 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 021 and 022 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Arizona mom Nov 11, 2014. 71 Replies 2 Likes
PLACES to EAT for THANKSGIVING DINNER
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Ave Nov 2, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Navylife2232 on November 20, 2014 at 7:54pm
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@tammy just friend requested you with the info!!
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Comment by Tammy on November 20, 2014 at 7:51pm
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Does anyone know anything about Ship11, Div 024???
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on November 20, 2014 at 7:47pm
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Congratulations to all the New Sailors!
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If you are not feeling comfortable with driving then I would take a shuttle/taxi.
RTC opens Gate 8 for PIR at 6:30 AM. I drove from the Navy Lodge and got in line about 7. It wasn't too bad as we were all in line so it flowed, but remember they stop each vehicle to check for the Vehicle Gate Pass, ID and insurance/rental agreement. We had 9 divisions and the place was pretty filled up. We still got on the floor level seating on an end about half way up (there is balcony seating looking down and the railing can sometimes get in the way of view and pics.) The plus I liked about driving was that I could leave when I wanted too and I didn't have far to walk from the structure into the Visitors Center.
I had a GPS on the car but I had also driven the route the day before (was there a day and a half early). The minus I guess would be that I always hear that the shuttles can get you there faster because they by pass traffic. If you get an early shuttle. Depends on the hotel I guess.
When you take a Shuttle it drops you off outside Gate 8 and you have to walk onboard RTC. It is about 100 yards from the Gate to the Visitors Center. In inclement weather not so fun.
It's preference and what you are feeling. I have a Post with Maps and such that I will add later.
It is always a good idea to Print up a Vehicle Gate Pass even if you take a taxi to PIR. You will need it when you return your Sailor in your car. If you do not have one you may not drive your vehicle onto Base and will have to leave your Sailor off at the Gate...plan to return them earlier if this happens as they will have farther to walk.
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Comment by StacieR on November 20, 2014 at 7:38pm
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I got the call! Proud mom of a Sailor! Yeah!
Catmom509... some, not all, rooms at the Residence Inn has full kitchens.. my baby girl is ready for a home cooked meal!
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Final question for the expert moms....we are renting a car, BUT would you recommend taking a taxi the morning of PIR, to make sure we get there on time due to traffic & such, and not being familiar with this area at all???
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Comment by navymom73 on November 20, 2014 at 7:15pm
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YAY!! One VERY PROUD OFFICAL NAVY MOMMA..got a very lengthy call (49 mins) I cant wait to see her..Ship 12 Div 020.
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Comment by Mama Cyn on November 20, 2014 at 7:04pm
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Proud Mama of a Sailor! 12/19 Got a nice long chat but he is exhausted.So excited for PIR can't wait to see him in person! I am not much of a posting lady but I really learned alot from this group and found so much of it helpful! I hope everyone gets thier calls soon!
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Comment by bananabear on November 20, 2014 at 6:59pm
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Just talked to my Sailor daughter - 12/20!! We talked for 40 minutes!!! I am so proud of her!!!!!
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Just talked to my SAILOR!!! (daughter)
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