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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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PIR 6/3/2011 TG 29 Div 185-192, 812 & 929

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Welcome!! This is a group for family and friends of recruits who are expected to graduate on June 3, 2011!

Members: 105
Latest Activity: Apr 2, 2014

Hello All! My name is mmiles (aka Michelle) I am now the new ADMIN for the group since LisaB received her letter and her Recruit will be graduating a week earlier! If you have any questions please let me know. Also please remember do not type in the last name of your recruiit any where on thie website....big NO-NO for the Navy!

Remember we are all in the same boat, have many of the same concerns, have many of the same questions, expiriencing the same emotions! Basically we all need the same support! So please use this group to get any support you need! I hope you will all be able to attend PIR so we can then finally meet in person as well!! THANKS!!!

Be sure to go to the events page and RSVP for the Meet & Greet Thursday night before graduation! This is a free event even if your not staying at that hotel.

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Who has received a "I'm a Sailor" call: Please include division and time of call if possible and if you know if the whole division passed.

Started by LeeLee. Last reply by Hold Fast Mom Jun 2, 2011. 26 Replies 0 Likes

My Daughter called me at 3:34 pm central time on Wed. May 25th. She is in division 187 and stated all passed in her division. We talked for 20 mins.

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Comment by Lujos mom on April 17, 2011 at 7:37am: Received my "formal" letter (with graduation info...etc) in yesterday's mail! I was so excited to FINALLY see my SR's handwriting and to read the brief, but very precious, words he had written at the bottom of the letter!!!! He said that things were "going good" for him, at RTC, but he missed home. He also asked if I'd bring him some "boxers" when we come-up for graduation...guess he's not too fond of the government-issued undies! (HA !) We've made reservations at the Comfort Inn, in Waukegan, for the PIR. I'm soooo anxious to give my sailor a gigantic hug on graduation day! Still haven't seen many in my son's ship 09, Div 189 posted here!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on April 17, 2011 at 12:32am: mmiles, I don't know about the traffic in the a.m., but we flew into Milwaukee at around 4:45p.m. on a Wednesday. Traffic going to Waukegan moved along pretty good. There were no delays at all and it took us a little less than an hour to get to Waukegan.

Comment by mmiles 11/186 on April 16, 2011 at 11:48pm: Does anyone know what traffic is like from the Miwaukee airport on US 41 in the early AM like 5:45 OR in the evening around 6ish?? Looking at tickets and times to fly in and out!!

Comment by mmiles 11/186 on April 16, 2011 at 11:06pm: as of today...no letter in my mailbox! My son left April 5th. Still checking it religiously :o) I hope soon!!!

Comment by NavyHubby81(Ship 02 Div 929) on April 16, 2011 at 10:49pm: I was wondering... how much longer until we get a letter? I know she would write and send me a letter as soon as she possibly could. Any ideas?

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on April 16, 2011 at 10:41pm: jc-navymom, just go on your page where your name is, put your cursor on it and it should say Click to Edit. That will change it on your page. To change it completely, go to Settings, then click on Profile, you should see where to change it a few lines down. Don't forget to go to the bottom of the page and click Save after you do change it.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 16, 2011 at 9:12pm: They normally don't take pictures at the captains Cup. This is what RTC FB page has posted now:

Captain's Cup is not a regularly photographed event because it occurs outside of normal working business hours for the Public Affairs staff. It has only been covered twice as part of special assignments.

So those who do a pic of their SR at Captains Cup are very lucky :-)

Comment by jc-navymom on April 16, 2011 at 9:03pm: Okay, boy am I dense. It's under settings.....who would have thought :)

Comment by jc-navymom on April 16, 2011 at 9:01pm: Thanks for the info! Now, can someone tell me where I can change my user name too. I'm sure it's staring me right in the face, but I can't find it.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on April 16, 2011 at 2:25pm: ac-amysmom, The Captain's Cup is a friendly competition between all the divisions. It's pretty much just for fun, than anything else.