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PIR 3/25/11 Div 109-114 and 919
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Group for sailor recruit families graduating on 3/25/11. Div 109-114 & 919
Members: 74
Latest Activity: Apr 4, 2013
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Discussion Forum
Ship 07 DIV 114
Started by Kathy (Ship 07 DIV 114). Last reply by zStratMom Aug 7, 2011. 126 Replies 0 Likes
Any one else?
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom May 1, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
Ship 07/Division 110 | USS CHICAGO
Started by ProudNavyWife Ship 7 Div110. Last reply by txnavywife320 Mar 29, 2011. 256 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone else with a SR in Division 110??
Ship 07 Div 113
Started by Jean-9 ship07div113. Last reply by Jean-9 ship07div113 Mar 28, 2011. 86 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, Does anyone have a loved one on Ship 07 Div 113? I just received the form letter from my Son. Thank you.
Facebook group started for PIR 3/25
Started by cyndaroo7. Last reply by cyndaroo7 Mar 24, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all! Don't forget to come to our facebook group for PIR 3/25! It's a secret group and we can give more information that we can here as the RDC's can't get in. Send me a message with your FULL FACEBOOK NAME (how it appears on your facebook page)…Continue
Ship 02 Division 919
Started by Sherri (mom of Kirsten). Last reply by metoo0522 Mar 22, 2011. 32 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone else?
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Comment by MissingSailorD (Ship 07 Div 109) on March 13, 2011 at 7:32pm
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I bought a duffle and a backpack so he can use the backpack when he goes to classes and stuffs. I packed some shirts, undies, pants, his fav sneakers, laptop, cell, glasses, toothbrush, razor, socks, deodorant, watch and wallet. Just remember ladies, I read on the RTC FB site that they are not allowed no plain white or dark blue t-shirts (must have logo/design or pocket to not be "plain") no holes in pants, nothing excessively baggy or loose, nothing offensive or that could soil the good name of the navy, no flip-flops (but sandals with straps behind ankle are ok).
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Comment by jennifer-seabee sweetheart <3 on March 13, 2011 at 6:42pm
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I got a duffle cause I have his laptop to pack, the stuff I bought him, some undies, he wants candy :) & just so I have enough room for all the stuff.
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Comment by davysnavywife (Groton CT) on March 13, 2011 at 6:39pm
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Oops I posted twice! I'm really not crazy Hehe.
I know Jen I'm so excited I can't even stand ot anymore!
Thanks Dianne and everyone for tips on what to pack our SRs and what to pack it in. I am going to try to find a backpack otherwise a duffle will have to do.
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I bought my SR a small plain black expandable duffel bag from walmart. it was 10 bucks in the travel section. & then I bought him tooth paste, tooth brush, deoderant & other stuff like that. I'm so excited :) 11 days!!
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Good idea Ashley. I pretty much have the same stuff as you. I'm wondering how big the bag can be.... hhmmmm.????
The grad packet sounds like the form letter....
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Comment by MissingHim07110 on March 13, 2011 at 5:29pm
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Everything your SR needs for A school has to be sent when you get back home from graduation. They are not allowed to take anything back with them through the naval base gates. This info was given to me be a recruiter.
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Comment by Jean-9 ship07div113 on March 13, 2011 at 3:58pm
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Dianne, I think you are right, it might be a really outdated site. I do have my form letter with the password for the parking pass. I just wanted to make sure that I haven't missed anything. Thank you, Jeannine
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Comment by diannep on March 13, 2011 at 3:50pm
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Just remember... whatever you bring your new sailors can only be given to them at the airport....once they are off RTC. Nothing can return to RTC. And....for those staying on in GL...and moving over there during the following week, we were just informed that the LockandGo place to rent lockers for their things is no longer in business. If anyone hears of a substitute place with lockers up there, please post so we veteran ladies will know. Thanks!
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Ashley and Navywife: A black backpack is the best thing to pack their things in. Because they will be carrying a big heavy seabag and a large garment bag with their uniforms in it. Would be nice to have this on their back and out of the way. It doesn't HAVE to be a backpack...could be a small duffel type bag...but just may be easier if a backpack. Needs to be plain black. I have been told that they sell them at the NEX if you decide to buy it up there.
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Jean: Unless this is the form letter, like navywife said, I'm not sure what it could be. And a parking pass mailed? That's strange, as you download those as early as 11 days before PIR on the computer...with the password received in the form letter. That site may be outdated....because unless this is something new, there is no info mailed out after the form letter.
Everyone needs to doublecheck with their hotel to make sure they have the PIR shuttle (taxi) service. A couple of people have mentioned that some hotels no longer have it. If you call and are told "no," call again the next day at a different time (different person to talk to) and verify that. Several on these groups have been told "no PIR shuttle" only to call back the next day, speak to another agent and find out they DO have it. If you do this, please post the hotel on here and that they do/do not have the PIR shuttle so we veterans have that info for future reference. Thanks!
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