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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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Alumni of PIR 7/15/11 TG 35 - 227-230, 816, 935

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Comment by Christy on July 11, 2011 at 1:46pm: navymommo...thanks for all the info. We will taking the bus infrom the hotel. sDoes the buses have to wait in line too? My SR is in the band so not sure where will be the best seat..maybe a 1/2 point. Did you drive to Navy Pier? How long did it take to get there from Great Lakes? 3 days Ladies.

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2011 at 1:33pm: navymommo advice about knowing where your new sailor will be marching in his/her division is excellent. I had that info but still couldn't spot my sailor! Too short and in the middle! But it helps most people to spot their new sailor. And, yes, binoculars are a MUST...or a huge zoom camera!

We sat below in the bleachers about halfway up. Although we didn't spot our sailor, that was a pretty good vantage point too to see all. Some like to sit on the first row of the bleachers...not sure how they can see from there unless their sailors are in the front (i.e., recruit leaders or flag holders-"sticks"). This is why we tell you all to get there EARLY so you can test out different seating angles.

Comment by diannep on July 11, 2011 at 1:29pm: hopenfaith: The MeetNGreet is for the civilian families/friends attending PIR-- Although there could be military family members of the new sailors attending! No one from RTC will be there though.

Comment by navymommo on July 11, 2011 at 1:17pm: PS Take tissues!

Comment by trucka'smom on July 11, 2011 at 1:09pm: navymommo, thank you so much for the comments regarding PIR! Can not wait til Friday, 07/15/11!!

Comment by navymommo on July 11, 2011 at 1:00pm: Just back from PIR- had a unbelievable time. Our sailor is so happy and settled. Truly a gift to spend time with him. We stayed at Residence Inn and it was very comfortable. They even had a heavy snack when we arrived on Thursday evening. Meet n greet was great fun-so don't miss that! We checked out the ride to the base- only 4 minutes. We were in carline Friday morning at 6:15 AM and it was already 3 blocks long. (reminded me of his pre-K days) The line moves really fast once it starts moving. The walk from the parking garage to the Drill hall is short- and you enter though a beautiful exhibit. It is very impressive. We sat on the upper deck and had a fantastic view- Someone wrote that a while ago on this site and I remembered. You may want to ask what the view was like from the bottom. Our Sailor was toward the back of the division so we opted to go high to look down and see his face. We borrowed a camera with a telefoto lens to be sure we were looking at the right Sailor. It would be helpful to know where in the division your Sailor marches. I would bring binoculars if I had a do-over. We only found out is orders after PIR so we were flexible about how to spend his time. Went to Chicago and had a fantastic time- walked to Navy Pier and Weber's Grill for lunch. It was a beautiful day. He even had time to chill at our hotel before going back to base.

Saturday morning at 4AM, we drove to O'Hare. We were able to get gate passes and sit with him till he boarded. This was a wonderful time as well.
I am happy to answer any questions....

Comment by RobynT on July 11, 2011 at 12:47pm: Hi all I just read on RTC website that they had a power outage and will be posting pics and results later today! Yeah!!

Comment by mitchellheard on July 11, 2011 at 10:10am: Thanks to you Lala! Love your ribbons and thanks for your help. Congrats and have a wonderful honeymoon!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 11, 2011 at 10:07am: Okay, you guys are making me cry, You all are so nice. I am very happy I had the opportunity to get to know so many of you and to make ribbons for you as well. Please remember me if you ever need ribbons for any other graduations or coming home celebrations in the future. I can make then for many different occasions. Have a great time with your Sailors at PIR and please travel safely.

Comment by mitchellheard on July 11, 2011 at 10:04am: Lindee, Don't feel bad. I got a call and was not at home to receive it so I didn't get to talk to my SR either....We'll be seeing them soon though!