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PIR 1/14/2011
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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on January 14th, 2011. Here we can all support eachother through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 111
Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2011
Discussion Forum
A School at Port Hueneme
Started by Mossgirl4. Last reply by Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936) Jun 25, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have recruits going to Port Hueneme after boot camp graduation?
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Feb 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
AO's going to A-School in Pensacola
Started by Proud AO Mom. Last reply by Proud AO Mom Jan 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If your SR's job is Aviation Ordanceman going to A-School in Pensacola I'd love to hear from you.Continue
Anyone Grad and Go for " A" School in Groton, CT?
Started by Eileen (USS Albany). Last reply by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 Jan 17, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My Sailor (YEAH!!) is Grad and Go for "A" School in Groton. Am wondering if any other Moms know if their guys are going? Any good links for Groups there?
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Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on November 30, 2010 at 10:09pm
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judie me to!!! southwest!!! and if your tix goes down u gert that price and the credit for the future!!! yay SW !!! are u going to milwakie? we r !! we r taking a cab... maybe? were r u staying at? i got the deal at the residence! but the Navy lodge gives u a really great d3eal to! alot peeps like the radissen because of the meet n greet? navy lodge is tax free!!!!
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Comment by Lynne on November 30, 2010 at 9:44pm
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Comment by Vanessa on November 30, 2010 at 8:59pm
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Thanks Ash!
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Comment by navyfam on November 30, 2010 at 8:20pm
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Judie Are you flying into Midway or Milwaukee? Renting a car?
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Comment by JudieK on November 30, 2010 at 8:17pm
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Hey everybody.... the cheapest tix i found are Southwest. They have "Wanna Get Away" fares that are half the refundable fares, PLUS two bags are free! The good news is that although they are not refundable, they are CREDITABLE to future tix if you need to change to another date! So if PIR date is postponed, you can just cancel the tix and get a credit towards another purchase! So I went ahead and booked. It brought my total down from $1,700 to $700. Whoo hoo!!
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Comment by AshJewell on November 30, 2010 at 8:16pm
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ATTN: Wives, Fiances, & Girlfriends--I made myself a CD, I play it in my car and on my computer, and it helps me cope. Here is the playlist, feel free to make yourself a CD.
1.In The Morning-Mary Mary
2.When I Close My Eyes-Kenny Chesney
3.When I look To The Sky-Train
4.18 Days-Saving Abel
5.I Miss You-Incubus
6.When You're Gone-Avril Lavigne
7.I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing-Aerosmith
8.Come Home-One Republic
9.Meet Me Halfway-Black Eyed Peas
10.I Miss You-Aaliyah
11.Come Home Soon-SheDaisy
12.Soon As I Get Home-Faith Evans
13.We Belong Together-Mariah Carey
14.Distance and Time-Alicia Keys
15.Sleeping With a Broken Heart-Alicia Keys
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DiannepThanks so much for the prayers...keep on it! A friend of mine (younger) whom my daughter used to babysit for are making tenative plans to go in case the BF flakes as in not enough $$$. Gotta have a back up plan...I don't want her not to have anybody there.
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Comment by diannep on November 30, 2010 at 8:11pm
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kjconner: No problem on the shuttle info. Thanks! The shuttles are actually "taxis" that act as shuttles during that time. I recommend the 6:30 shuttle! We were on that one from Residence...wonderful...got there early enough to pick good seating.--7:30 is pushing it a bit for good seating. This group has 11 divisions so the earlier the better. The shuttles will pass the line of cars.
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kjconner and navyfam: Thanks for the airport express info. I can pass it along now to others.
And navyfam, praying that both you and the bf can go to PIR!
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DramaboysMom Sending up prayers that you will get a letter soon! Has anyone in that division rec'd "real" mail?
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