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ALUMNI of PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3 - 15 Divisions (019-030, 801-802 & 903)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/30/2012.

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

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 175
Latest Activity: Apr 20, 2016

WELCOME TO PIR 11/20/2012

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Comment by Diz1lizardGabesMa on October 12, 2012 at 1:07am: @ aprildawn9209:

Unfortunately I have yet to receive any letters. As I said, my son left Oct 2, I received his box Mon, 10/8 . I really would have liked to take advantage of the SW fares but I just cant chance his PIR date being different. But I suppose dealing with Navy life is dealing with uncertainty. I am too anxious for that :)

I am just happy my son is in BC and safe. SO..the anxiety continues....

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 1:00am: I was going to say...remember they had a Federal Holiday thrown in which does caose a bit if a delay.

Comment by JackFlash on October 12, 2012 at 12:55am: Hi Linda--- Was there anything in the box that indicated the PIR date, or Division?

Comment by LindaG on October 12, 2012 at 12:50am: @JackFlash, I am in the same situation (although I did get the box on 10/09) ) ....My son arrived on 10/04 (late - got the I'm here call at 3 am east coast). From my understanding, that only gave him 1 Processing day before a 3 day holiday weekend, and P days didnt start again till Tuesday . Perhaps that is the delay. United was also having a great sale (152 round trip from DC) . Hopefully that sale did not end tonight. I love your idea to send these letters to the "Lost Boys" division :)

Comment by Hunter's mom on October 12, 2012 at 12:40am: My son left Oct 1st and still no letter!!!! And I can't get the recruiter to call me back!!! Not happy :(

Comment by JackFlash on October 12, 2012 at 12:23am: Ugh... I don't dare book it without knowing for sure. No letter, no box today.

I guess I'll hope for a seat sale! I'm still hoping that he made it into one of these groups and doesn't have to wait that extra week. I haven't sent any letters yet, but if I don't get anything tomorrow I think I'll send something and hope it finds its way to him. I'll just address it to Cap'n Hook of the Lost Boys Division.

Comment by diannep on October 11, 2012 at 11:19pm: Yvonne: Brother division is the one they train with.

Hotels to check out:

Navy Lodge (no shuttle though, but close to base and reasonable), Residence Inn Waukegan, Springhill Suites, Courtyard Inn (all 3 of these have PIR shuttle and are close to SARGE's MeetandGreet the night before PIR...about 4-5 miles from the base). Be sure to ask for the Navy graduation rate...some have said booking online is even cheaper than that. So check out all options. We stayed at Residence (pet friendly!) and used our AAA discount.

Comment by navysister02/903 on October 11, 2012 at 11:14pm: there's tons of hotels around base... If you're looking to stay close look in Waukegan its about 5 miles from base.

Comment by bernece on October 11, 2012 at 11:10pm: thank you navysister. we are driving up from Texas looks like so we will need to be sure we are there the night before. can you suggest a place to stay?

Comment by navysister02/903 on October 11, 2012 at 10:56pm: 0630- RTC gates open
0700- drill hall gates open
0845- everyone seated
0900- PIR commencement
1030- LIBERTY CALL!!!