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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 diannep on November 20, 2012 at 7:12pm: TMM: Be sure to go to Sarge's MeetandGreet as he will give you lots of info on that. You will be very close to RTC staying at Navy Lodge, but you do want to be there early....Sarge has some hints on how to avoid most of the traffic so talk to him about it Thurs night.

We took the 6:30 shuttle when up there....there was already a big car line, but the shuttle bypassed it so I didn't notice it too much.

You are welcome, C!

Comment by Courtney-RE Agent on November 20, 2012 at 6:48pm: Thank You DianneP!!

Comment by TMM Ship03Div20(was godsgirltmm) on November 20, 2012 at 5:37pm: We are staying at the Navy Lodge and we are wondering what time we should leave the lodge on Friday morning for graduation? I know the gates open at 6:30AM but I'm not sure how long it takes to get from the Lodge to RTC, especially with traffic. Any advice?

Comment by diannep on November 20, 2012 at 4:20pm: corky: Just sent it in a friend request. Don't hit Accept or the info goes away!

Comment by 2fast4u! on November 20, 2012 at 3:06pm: Thank you diannep for the info, evidently, I miss this because i did read the form letter. I will read it again. Thanks again for the website:)!

Comment by corky14 on November 20, 2012 at 2:20pm: Does anyone know when battlestations for ship 04 div 022 is? if so please message me. thanks

Comment by diannep on November 20, 2012 at 10:24am: 2fast4u: You print the parking pass online. You must use the password in your form letter in ALL CAPS. You can print as many as you want if extra cars will be in your group---just write in the info on the pass. One per car is needed. Those taking the hotel shuttles do not need the pass. It is for cars entering the base, including if you return your sailor to base that night and want to drive on base. I have heard you can initially use it for entry into GL A School base also if your sailor moves over there.

Here is the website to print it:

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp

Comment by 2fast4u! on November 20, 2012 at 10:12am: Good Morning! Just read the post about the parking pass. Do we have to print the parking pass ourselves or will they issue it to us. Don't misunderstand me, I like being on top of things, but I don't want to over do something that already has order. I don't remember getting anything that tells me that I have to print my own parking pass. However, I have not read everything and perhaps I may have overlooked this notice, I do apologized. Thanks!

Comment by diannep on November 20, 2012 at 9:52am: Courtney: If no moms can help you out, call SARGE. I know his rate is not that high. He is happy to assist sailors and their loved ones!

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You can text him or call.

Comment by Courtney-RE Agent on November 20, 2012 at 1:58am: Hi Moms!!
I need your help / advice!

My boyfriend graduating bootcamp last month, but I am going out to visit him in Great Lakes the weekend of your son's PIR (11/30-12/3)!

Im only 22, so I cannot yet rent a car. I am staying at the Navy Lodge (On Base) and was wondering if any moms are going to the aiport that Monday morning 12/3??

I arranged for a ride to base on the Friday, but need a ride back to the airport on Monday.

I know its a long shot, but I figured I would try anyway!

I know there are airport shuttles, and the fair would be around $90, so I thought I would ask you wonderful Moms first!!

Please message me if you can help, and I would really appreciate it!

Hang in there, less than 2 weeks till you see your boys!

-Courtney