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Alumni of PIR 8/26/11 (13 Divs - 269-280, 941)

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A group for folks who had sailors graduate from boot camp on August 26, 2011.

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Latest Activity: Jul 28, 2012

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Comment by Kenya on August 15, 2011 at 10:56pm: My son said that his PIR group was the last group to get the waist packs. All other PIR groups starting with 8/19 were issued the backpacks.

Comment by Jana on August 15, 2011 at 10:50pm: Don't know how accurate it is, but my SR told me in the only phone call I've gotten so far that their division was the first division to get the backpacks, but I think I've seen some people who have SR's in divisions before 279 that said theirs have them too, so don't know for sure

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on August 15, 2011 at 10:33pm: Sorry I was MIA today, I spent the whole day working on the PIR ribbons. :-)

My sailor is coming home for Labor day and they are going to have a real wedding for their first anniversary. (they got married at the court house while she was in A-school, 4 days before her hubby went to boot camp.) Nothing like short notice lol. Lots of planning and lots of phone calls not enough time for invitations lol.

I hope everyone had a great day.

Comment by diannep on August 15, 2011 at 9:47pm: caylex: It is really up to the airlines to determine how many gate passes they will issue per sailor. Someone had posted that the usual amount is 4, but not sure.

You all are very fortunate that a N4M veteran ("Sharon" )started this group since she has lots of info for you!

***Before purchasing the black backpack, check with your SRs. I understand that their group was issued backpacks so they won't need another. Doublecheck to make sure. I know that the 8/19 group was issued backpacks.

Comment by trapier on August 15, 2011 at 9:44pm: I guess we did not receive it. We have all the documents from her box. I know if we had received anything additional, we would have kept it.

Comment by diannep on August 15, 2011 at 9:43pm: Please see KSam's post below about "Sarge". He may be the answer for some of your transporation needs during PIR weekend! She posted his number in her post.

Comment by diannep on August 15, 2011 at 9:41pm: trapier: You daughter should have written the password towards the bottom of the 2nd page (if it is the same form letter I got 1.5 yrs ago). If she didn't write it in, you need to write her and ask her for the password. You have time to get the pass...it will be up until PIR. Or remember to ask her when she calls. Public Affairs Office cannot give you the password.

You did receive the form letter shortly after you received her box at the beginning of bootcamp, right???

Comment by caylex 9/279 on August 15, 2011 at 9:39pm: I just LOVE seeing the count down clock say TEN days!! :) Hope you all have a great night. I was sooo hoping for a call from my SR (279) but did not get one.

Comment by trapier on August 15, 2011 at 9:21pm: Sharon, thanks for the clarification on the backpack issue. Do you know who we would contact if we have not received our Form Letter with the password?? I have looked back through her papers that my daughter had, but i do not see anything in there about a password. Thanks!

Comment by Kenya on August 15, 2011 at 9:12pm: My son just graduated this past weekend and I wanted to pass on some information. 1. Wear comfortable shoes. 2. Get there EARLY!! 3. If you have a family member in the 900 division, they will be allowed to take a group photo prior to the start of the graduation. Make sure you dont miss it. I went to the bathroom and missed it. 4. If you are in need of any transporation services, I highly recommend Sarge. He was recommended to me by DianneP and I am forever grateful. He is a wonderful person and the services are second to none. I used him to pick up and drop my father off at the airport. Come to find out he and my dad went to the same high school. His communication is fantastic. I travelled with my 3 younger children. He gave me directions to the best park I have ever seen in my life. He gave us directions on how to get around Waukegan and Gurnee. He also guided us to O'Hare to see my son off. His number is 847-212-0246. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.