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Comment by MamaKrayKray on May 7, 2013 at 12:57pm

Just thought I would add this piece of information regarding guest gate passes at the airport to accompany your new sailor to the gate when he/she leaves for their school.  My sailor was told by his RDC that we would have to call the airlines to get gate passes for the family.  In his last phone call home before PIR, I told him to write down the airport, airline, flight number and departure times from RTC & and the flight.  He handed these to me at graduation.  I did call the airline (as my sailor was told to do) and was told that guest passes would not be given out without a reservation number or having the travel agency call for them (The US Navy).  When my sailor went back to RTC that night he checked for a reservation number and there was none. We left our hotel at the same time our sailor left RTC for the airport & found them getting organized in front of the ticket counter by a USO volunteer.  The volunteer was extremely helpful & after he organized the sailors, he took all of the families to the ticket counter and obtained guest gate passes for them as long as they had ID.  No reservation number was needed & our sailor did not need to accompany us either.  I wish I would have know this ahead of time; would have saved alot of stress, anxiety and time on everyone's part.   He flew out of Midway.

Comment by lemonelephant on May 1, 2013 at 5:29pm

HizproudMama, a small purse is allowed; perhaps you can just carry your wallet and secure your purse in the car.

Comment by lemonelephant on May 1, 2013 at 5:26pm

Kathy, you will find out when you receive the form letter. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC (clickable link) within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I invite you to join that group while you are there and to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well.

Comment by Kathy on May 1, 2013 at 5:10pm

When will I find out the exact date for my son's PIR? 

Comment by HizproudMama on May 1, 2013 at 8:34am

I am wondering if my carry on purse will be allowed inside the ceremony hall? It's actually a large designer purse I bought from the department store but I am using it as my carry on bag and purse. It's under 20lb in weight.

Comment by lemonelephant on April 27, 2013 at 9:36pm

JTFsubmom, I'm guessing you figred it out since PIR was yesterday. Just in case someone else needs it, you need the vehicle/gate pass from http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp and have registration and proof of insurance or car rental agreement available when entering at the gate. Be sure that everyone in the vehicle has ID. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend and http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/pdfs/FamilyGuide_v14Mar2013.pdf.

Comment by lemonelephant on April 27, 2013 at 9:28pm

oneproudmom and bonitacruzita5894, PIR is on Friday unless there is federal holiday on Friday that would move it up and PIR is always on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It would never be on Saturday since many of the people involved with PIR, such as the PAO, are not scheduled to work on the weekend.

Comment by willsmom on April 27, 2013 at 7:59pm

Could someone please remind me where to find a group for PIR 14 JUN 13.  I would like to officially join since my letter arrived, yeah!!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on April 27, 2013 at 5:48pm

Graduation dates are posted at the bottom of this page - http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp - right now it's up to 7 June 2013, and should be updated soon.  The official RTC site for families is invaluable, with FAQs and this pdf Family Guide - JTFsubmom, your answers for paperwork and getting on base are in that Guide.    

Comment by bonitacruzita5894 on April 27, 2013 at 5:18pm

My understanding is that they are always on a Friday.

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