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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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PIR 4/8/2011 Alum Group!

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DIVISIONS: 121-128 807, 808 920,921

This group started on 2/8/11 and we survived boot camp, laughter and tears. Now our recruits are sailors and headed in many directions, but we'll continue to support one another throughout!

Location: GL
Members: 129
Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2011

We DID it ladies!!! We made it through BOOT CAMP and beyond!! What a group!

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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 24, 2011 at 10:35am: lol, they asked us for our pass but none of the other stuff, but they did pull random cars over to the side and search the car and check everyone's ID and ask for all the needed documentation. Good idea to plan ahead :-)

Comment by ProudNavySister on February 24, 2011 at 10:33am: I am sure it is always different, but we found out my other brother was a grad-n-go about 2 weeks before his actual graduation. We ended up changing all our initial hotel reservations and my mom changed her flight (I drove). And Otty, believe me, my brother is not the neatest guy in the world, I don't know how that happened LOL! And I made a mistake, he called Monday not Sunday (the holiday screwed me up) and he called at 11 am. We keep our phones on us at all times. But just about every call I got from my other brother was after 5 pm (like 6ish) but I am sure it is always different, so our phones are glued to us!

Comment by ProudNavySister on February 24, 2011 at 10:30am: They never asked for my parking pass last weekend! Nor did they ask for my car registration/insurance or my sons birth certificates. Now I am sure if I didn't have any of these things they would of asked for them all! You can bet I'll have everything with me again for this graduation!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 24, 2011 at 9:19am: Don't worry Debi, we and all the moms on this site will remind you to print your parking pass. Everyone will be so excited to print those passes. It is almost like getting a huge present lol. And it makes you realize, Oh crap, I gotta get ready and pack, and where did I put my list...... It is so much excitement that day.

Comment by diannep on February 24, 2011 at 8:51am: GreenBayMom: I definitely would not plan to head home the day of PIR. Because most have at least until 8 or 9 pm with family, even if GradNGo. Like Jessica said, it is best to plan to stay until Sunday because if your SR is not GradNGo, they should have most of the weekend daytime hours with you. If your SR is GradNGo, then you may be able to wait at the airport with him/her on Sat if they are flying out for A School.

Comment by Ragdollrae HM A school SA on February 24, 2011 at 7:36am: Hello Green Bay Mom,

From what I understand, no one will know right away if their loved one is a Grad-n-go or not. If not, they will have liberty throughout the weekend, but will have to be back on base by a certain time every night. So, regardless, you should have time with them the day of graduation and possibly the weekend. Most are making plans to head back home on Sunday.

Comment by DaisyMom on February 24, 2011 at 7:17am: Good morning to everyone -- I am new on here and trying to catch up with tons of good information!! I was so happy to find this site. Does anyone know how much time our SR's have off after graduation? I am not sure if we should plan to head home that same afternoon or not.

Comment by otty (ship 02 div 920) on February 24, 2011 at 2:12am: Hi all...hi Cyndi. Don't worry. It sounds like no one has received the first real letter or phone call. Man, if it depends on how well he make his rack, I may never hear from him!!!

And thanks Diannep for the advise. Didn't think to stay until Sunday. I keep thinking that by Saturday he may be flying out. He goes to CA for A school. I would hate to go before he does. And we will be booking on SW too.

Everyone cross their fingers...maybe the letters are on the way. Keep writing! Send more stamps and S.A.S.E.'s!!

Comment by five10fevr(HM school) on February 24, 2011 at 12:59am: Debi-

I carry my cell phone every where I go just in case my sons calls.

Comment by Debi (Ship 9 Div 126) on February 24, 2011 at 12:53am: So according to the website this means that div 126 is definately graduating on 4/8, right, so i guess I better start to decide on a flight very soon, YEAH!!