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PIR 1/21/11 Divisions - 49-52 and 909

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Recruits graduating from Great Lakes, IL boot camp January, 21, 2011.

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Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2019

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Comment by Lynne on November 26, 2010 at 4:20pm: Kathy, can I make a suggestion...why don't you open a discussion forum above for each of the divisions you know are in this PIR so far...then people can find each other and yet still stay together in this main group??

Comment by Lynne on November 26, 2010 at 4:18pm: Okay I hate to burst y'alls bubbles but the truth is it is ABOUT the third week which could mean the fourth week or later. Every RDC is different. Some divisions get phone calls soon and often. Others get phone calls rarely and when they do they are short. I am not trying to be a party pooper but don't get your heart set on phone calls, because you may be sorely disappointed. Phone calls can be taken away fairly quickly for disciplinary purposes and it stinks...so I am just warning you. I hope each get many many phone calls, but better to be prepared for the worst and suprised by the best.

Comment by nascarnov on November 26, 2010 at 4:06pm: Ellen, we just got our "letter" today, too! (S7 Div51) Our PIR date is confirmed for the 21st also! Good to finally get the official notification. He sounded good when he wrote at the bottom of the letter. It was wonderful to get it! I was reading reviews for that Ramada, on Trip Advisor. Yes, they were complimented highly on their staff and catering to Navy families. However, most comments said it really needed refurbishing (paint coming off, rust, nasty carpet) and the rooms and halls had a funny odor. Most people just said it smelled. I noticed the reviews were from Oct. '09 thru July '10. Does anyone know if it has been updated, or at least cleaned? I was wondering about staying at the Navy Lodge. Anyone know anything about that?

Comment by Laura (ship 2 div 909) on November 26, 2010 at 12:12pm: Kathy- I heard around 3 weeks as well for a phone call (from my son's friend who just graduated BC) ANd yes the meltdownss continue! I cried during the national anthem before a football game.

Comment by Laura (ship 2 div 909) on November 26, 2010 at 9:04am: Kathy- i made reservations for ramada. I liked the fact they have a resturant, pool and shuttle to the base! Plus i cant wait for the meet and greet the night before for the parents.
Chritstine- My phone is never far away from me either, hoping and waiting for that 1st phone call.

Comment by SusanGMom of 2 on November 26, 2010 at 2:55am: Hi Chew92 and Kathy/ship02Div 909. I am not sure where I will be staying, first need to figure out if my husband will be able to join me for the PIR. Part of me wants to make all reservations right now but another part of me says to hold off and see how my son is doing in a few weeks. I am so conflicted right now.

Comment by Christine(ship02 Div909) on November 26, 2010 at 12:56am: Kathy...Thank you for all your help. That was quite the Thanksgiving dinner menu. My son's recruiter said...sometimes..if the division has done well, they will allow them to call home for Thanksgiving. That didn't happen. I'm just happy that he was able to have Thanksgiving dinner.

Comment by DebBon / Ship7 Div 052 on November 26, 2010 at 12:37am: Hi does anyone else have a recruit in Ship 7 Div 052?

Comment by Laura (ship 2 div 909) on November 25, 2010 at 8:23pm: Thank you so much Lynne! I has definitely been a very long week. It is nice to know this website and group is here.
I made my flight reservations today!!!!
God bless our sailors!! I hope they did not have to PT after that big meal!

Comment by Lynne on November 25, 2010 at 7:53pm: Wow your group is growing and you have officially made it through your first little bump in the road...Thanksgiving...you have much to be thankful for...bet you didn't know that...both you and recruit have made it this far and you only have 56 days to go...you can do it...we will have fun...maybe a few tears and thats okay...but you like many who have gone before you like Jessica, Dianne and I are going to help you along on your journey. I am so excited to get to know you and your recruits. Have a great eveningm get some rest, because tomorrow it's back to our regular, rigorous schedule, of worrying, wondering, learning, questioning, staring out the window watching for the mail, and doing the mundane tasks of everyday living...see you tomorrow!!!