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PIR 7/8/11, TG34-10 Divisions (219-226, 815 & 934)

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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on July 8th, 2011. Here we can all support each other through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.

Location: Great lakes, IL
Members: 73
Latest Activity: Jun 1, 2013

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You need to be a member of PIR 7/8/11, TG34-10 Divisions (219-226, 815 & 934) to add comments!

Comment by The Momma on July 6, 2011 at 1:06pm: My notes from previous posts says gate at corner of Buckley Blvd & Illinois St.

If you have any tips about your drive please post!

Comment by Karleen ship 3 div 221 on July 6, 2011 at 12:48pm: I'm in Chicago now. We came in early to site see. We drove to the base and I saw that there are several gates to enter in. Anyone know which gate we go in through?

Comment by Karleen ship 3 div 221 on July 6, 2011 at 12:36pm: I'm in Chicago now. We came in early to site see. We drove to the base and I saw that there are several gates to enter in. Anyone know which gate we go in through?

Comment by dudiesmom on July 6, 2011 at 12:28pm: So excited! Leaving tonight for Ohio and then on to Chicago in the am. We were thinking of taking the shuttle from the Ramada to the graduation.. but does anyone know if there is a shuttle BACK or do we have to get a cab?

Comment by Olivezick on July 6, 2011 at 12:26pm: Has anyone received a phone call yet about BS 21 last night? Waiting is so hard...

Comment by slwag32 (Stacy) Ship 12 Div 225 on July 6, 2011 at 11:44am: I'm sorry if this has been covered already but can someone let me know if there are rules, etc. about our personal pictures? Will we be able to share pictures of our SR and Graduation with family members who are not able to attend by means such as Facebook or will we have to share them by a private, secure site?

Comment by MidwestMom on July 6, 2011 at 10:32am: I thank all of you as well for sharing your ups and downs as we supported our SR's through the past several weeks. I hope to meet many of you at the Meet and Greet TOMORROW night...can't believe it is finally here! Safe travels to all and wishing everyone a joyful reunion with their Sailor! Go Navy!!!

Comment by diannep on July 6, 2011 at 8:26am: Safe travels for all leaving today for PIR. Get ready for the most awesome experience! Big door opening is a goosebump moment!

We veterans have loved helping you all through...remember, you all are veterans now too...or will be tomorrow....so feel free to drop in on the PIR groups to help wheneve you like!

Karleen: Thanks for the kind words....

Comment by McJane on July 5, 2011 at 9:39pm: Hello Friends,

I just want to ditto all the things said on here. Since I found this site I have been glued to it. It has helped me get ready for this awesome trip this week to GL. I can't wait. We are flying into Midway so we have a bit further to drive. We don't get in until late so I think the traffic shouldn't be an issue for us. I don't like city driving so this will be an adventure.

Just like someone else said if my daughter in law can pass boot camp we can pass Chicago traffic. My granddaughter is so excited to see her mommie the Sailor - How cool is that. Prayers to the families of the SR who still have to go through BS21. The next call you get will be I am a Sailor. Hugs to you all. I hope to meet you at the meet and greet. I will be the one with the great big smile. LOL

Comment by Karleen ship 3 div 221 on July 5, 2011 at 9:35pm: Before I head out to GL, I want to take this chance to send out a huge THANK YOU to the following:

*Navyformoms.com for this wonderful website

*NYRicon for creating this group site for PIR 7/8/11

*Lala for the beautiful PIR ribbons and support

*The Ladies from Div 221-even though our group site was small, I am glad we had the support of one another. GO DIV 221!

*To everyone on all the group sites for the advice, encouragement, support and friendship.

*Dianne for your invaulable information and support. You made it much easier on all of us. You are a wonderful addition to Navyformoms.com!

Thank you all so much! You have all been awesome.