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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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PIR Date 5/27/10
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For anyone with a family member/Loved one that shares the PIR date of May 27th 2010
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Latest Activity: Oct 10, 2014
Discussion Forum
Graduation Tickets
Started by clara333. Last reply by AnnD [Ship 7, Div 198] May 25, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I am asking if anyone is not using all four visitation slots...my family and I are flying down from Florida. I need two tickets one for my husband and the other for my father. The reason behind…Continue
Grads leaving for an A school in another state
Started by Grandma B. Last reply by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin May 13, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I read that we can meet them at the airport if they are going to another A school.. Is that the naval airport? On base/ How would I know?Our guy is supposed to be leaving for Groton Conneticut. …Continue
PIR, Liberty, Parking, etc..
Started by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin. Last reply by AnnD [Ship 7, Div 198] May 7, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I found this on another discussion, long but very helpful. Here is a list of things I have seen asked about frequently. Feel free to cut and paste to posts elsewhere to answer people's questions…Continue
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Comment by Nancy on May 26, 2010 at 12:01pm
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I just came back from PIR on 5/21/10 and wanted to share some info with this group. If you do visit Navy Pier, there is a huge anchor statue that provides a great picture opportunity especially since your sailor will be in uniform. There is also a USO at the Pier. You can stop by, sign in, and grab some water, juice, coffee, and snacks like cookies, chips and candy. It's all FREE. They are so nice in there. They just told us to open the refrigerator and help ourselves to anything we liked. Way better than paying for a $4 bottle of water. They also have couches and a tv so you can take a breather from the scorching sun or walking around.
They'll also provide you with great pamphlets and a sheet that shows where your sailor gets in free or with discounted admission. Sears Tower (now Willis Tower) was free for my sailor.
Hope this helps and have a great time at PIR! You're going to love it!
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Comment by Barry's wife on May 26, 2010 at 11:49am
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Yay for my amazing Navy family!! Cannot wait to see you guys :)
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Comment by Jill-FLA-Proud Mom of a Sailor on May 26, 2010 at 11:37am
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Arrived in Chicago one hour ago and waiting for the call. Anyone hear anything yet????
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Comment by Mar ProudSailorMom on May 26, 2010 at 9:16am
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Lori, ColoMom and Dawn...as promised...I have posted a photo of myself with my phone strapped to my head on my "home page"! It's VERY ATTRACTIVE!!! (Actually, not so much...did you know that the strap can really mess up the hair?? And the lighting in my office is aweful....AND my make-up is looking pretty wiped out....) But I thought I'd be a "trooper" and still post the silly photo of me!
WAITING AND WAITING AND WAITING and PRAYING FOR THE PHONE CALL NOW....my heart keeps jumping to my throat.
~marilyn~
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Comment by bertie on May 26, 2010 at 9:02am
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Please Lord keep all of us safe and give us traveling mercies coming and going in jesus name amen. This was my very first time flying to the mainland ever, it was 9 hours long but we survived. Bring a favorite book to read and snacks if your flight is a long one. The best is yet to come :)
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Please pray for my safe travels...I'm getting a tad bit nervous about flying. Good lucky Jill :) Clear the airway for me!
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ONE MORE DAY!!!! Leaving for the airport....CHICAGO BOUND!!!! Yeah!!
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We've almost made it. We only need to get through this last white-knuckled night...praying for our recruits for the strenght and determination to make it through this final challenge of this leg of their journey. You have been incredible and I have appreciated you all....your strenghts, your weaknesses, your excitement and your fears....I knew that I was not alone. See you all in Chicago. Can't wait to see you all and hopefully meet your SAILORS too!!
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Haha wouldn't surprise me. Barry could make friends with a tree. lol
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Yay Barry's girlfriend! We also just got off the phone with our son Jonathan. He said Barry is a friend of his! We got to talk for almost an hour. It was great! Can't wait for Thursday!
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