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Comment by Mel3 on October 9, 2013 at 3:18pm

Hello.  I think this is the right spot for our family.  My son had origianlly said he would graduate Nov. 29.  It just dawn on me today that was Thanksgiving weekend and I know is division is 800 something.  So this may be where I belong.  I to find out what Div he is.  So graduation would be that Wednesday?  

Comment by Terrii on October 9, 2013 at 3:03pm

Thanks for the info diannep. I understand that rules are rules and there is limited space. Just makes some of us sad, I am sure, to be in one of the groups with less guests allowed. Luckily, my younger sons are old enough to stay at the hotel by themselves if need be but preferably with other family that might be coming to visit after PIR :)

Comment by diannep on October 9, 2013 at 2:51pm

Terri:  What they say about extras is this:  RTC asks that extras do not come to RTC.  In "special circumstances," they will allow some to watch the Livestream Feed of the PIR service in the Chapel (I'm thinking in the case of a young child missing out and having to stay in the Chapel with a parent to watch it).  This is the message I received from the PAO about that:

Ma'am,

We would like extra guests to stay off base to watch the PIR live streamed. If a guest absolutely needs to be on base and is not on the guest list they will go to the Chapel.

Respectfully,

Brian E. Walsh
Public Affairs Specialist

Recruit Training Command
Public Affairs Office
USS YORKTOWN (Bldg 7330)
Great Lakes, IL  60088

Office - (847)688-2405
Fax -    (847)688-6268
Email -  brian.e.walsh1@navy.mil

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/
http://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand/

Comment by Terrii on October 9, 2013 at 2:45pm

Blstz822 that stinks! As your son is so young, could you possibly leave him with a family member or friend? He won't remember the graduation, but the rest of you definitely will! I keep getting mixed info. Some say extras can go, others say not... I don't know :(

Comment by Blstz822 on October 9, 2013 at 2:37pm

I am the same way, Terrii.  It is me, my husband, my daughter and son.  My daughter is 15 and wants to join the Navy too, so I feel it's important she goes.  My son is only 4, so that means either my husband or I have to stay at the hotel and watch it from the computer.

Comment by diannep on October 9, 2013 at 2:31pm

No, most likely they will not fly out on Thanksgiving, unless there is a problem getting flights on Friday.  For the past 3 yrs, they have flown on Fri after Thanksgiving.

Comment by 21anne on October 9, 2013 at 2:20pm

Ship 02 div 903

Comment by Terrii on October 9, 2013 at 2:17pm

Just got the "box" and a short note from my son. Let the waterworks begin again...lol. Hopefully will get the letter soon. I see that it looks like he will only be allowed 3 guest for PIR. That stinks :( It is just myself, my husband and two younger brothers at home. There is no way to just take one brother so hopefully our daughter will make it from NY and they can watch on the computer together. in the hotel.

Comment by 21anne on October 9, 2013 at 2:12pm

TJsMom....I would think they should have Thanksgiving off.  Most admin. offices would be closed for the holiday.  But, as this is the military, everything is subject to change and there could be a special reason why a sailor would have to fly out on the holiday.

Comment by TJsMom SHIP 03 DIV 021 on October 9, 2013 at 1:09pm

I just wanna say I really LOVE that counter clock for the PIR date! Its a great count down and puts it in perspective and how long till he is a sailor and we get to see him! Thank-you!

Does anyone know if they will have them fly out the next day for school, since it is Thanksgiving?  

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