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ALUMNI OF PIR 06/08/2012 TG 30-— 7 Divisions (171–176 & 930) Graduate Friday, June 8, 2012
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Discussion Forum
Ship 02 division 930
Started by scrapthis911ship02/div930 PIR6/8. Last reply by tammym0809 Apr 18, 2014. 61 Replies 0 Likes
Ship009/Div172
Started by gc (ship009div172 PIR6/8). Last reply by L A(MM nuke mom) Jun 12, 2012. 79 Replies 1 Like
What a bittersweet Reunion on June 8th.
Started by JanieRN555(ship03/Div173). Last reply by Sailor's Mom Jun 11, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Advice from a Week old Veteran of PIR
Started by MommasHeart. Last reply by Sailor's Mom Jun 10, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 03 div175 tuesday we get our calls( Sailors)
Started by Lolocurtis. Last reply by Lolocurtis Jun 5, 2012. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Proper Public Behavior with your new Sailor
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 5, 2012. 3 Replies 3 Likes
MAPS of RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 4, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
MEET & GREETS for PIR 06/08/2012
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 4, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; GPS for RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 4, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
After PIR – Liberty; Sailors Departures from RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 4, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
Places to Eat in Great Lakes
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jun 4, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
PIR June 8th
Started by JanieRN555(ship03/Div173). Last reply by Lolocurtis Jun 4, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So proud of ship 03 div175
Started by Lolocurtis. Last reply by Lolocurtis Jun 4, 2012. 8 Replies 4 Likes
^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by SedonaMAmom Jun 3, 2012. 5 Replies 3 Likes
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Comment by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 on May 26, 2012 at 10:06pm
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FTLW - So glad your hubby is feeling better...
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on May 26, 2012 at 9:41pm
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Dear PIR groups,
Sorry I have been MIA…Hubby has been sick (bronchitis…he had it bad) and then we were getting new appliances…bookshelves (I am a bookaholic ) so LOTS of Chores!
I have some PM’s to get too…sorry for the delay…Hubby took the other “men” (our three sons” to a Guy night with Church buds so the testosterone levels have dropped and I can think now! LOL Hugs to everyone!
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As far as the "U-Turn"...have no idea...since I have been on these boards for over a year now...I would vouch on it personally that diannep would not suggest something illegal...I also happen to know who put out the original post and have contacted them. There is an uncertainty....I looked at MapQuest and if you go left on Ohio...it turns into Amstutz Hwy. There are a couple of intersections...24th and then MLK Jr. Drive up a ways but have no idea if a legal U Turn can be made there. So based on Tzutaurian's comment and the fact that you live there...we can go on that...if you have recommendations on bypassing the lanes...please post them as that would be helpful.
"Huge rush to get there so early"...
- 7 x 75+ recruits x 4 guests = 2100 Family members arriving for PIR...that's just this PIR group. That's approximate left graduating in a Division and if each had exactly four guests. I'd say it would get a little clogged up if they all started arriving at 8.
- Our PIR had 7 Divisions also....I arrived about 7:30 and the bottom stands were almost full...I lucked out and got an end seat so I could get up and walk around a bit.
- So excited and proud! Many, MANY of the folk on here...this is there FIRST time attending something of this caliber. I have gone to many things over the 29 years I have been a Law enforcement/AF reserve wife...and I still feel so honored to attend any function that we go too. Plus, they have waited eight to nine long weeks to see their loved one.
- RTC opens their doors that early...so why not?!
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diannep - Good advice...we were planning to go early but we do have a 3 year old granddaughter. She's normally pretty good and excited to see her Uncle, so we might just suck it up and go early - and get good seats. Thanks!
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ctav01 - Congrats! How exciting and 30 minutes is great...So glad she is doing well, you will be happy for awhile...
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Comment by NormaH on May 26, 2012 at 8:37pm
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Thank you, diannep! I will be there bright and early! I cannot wait to see him. I want a good seat, too. I plan to relish every moment.
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Comment by diannep on May 26, 2012 at 6:21pm
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ctav: I know that her call just "made your weekend" ! Congrats!
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Norma: My recommendation (worked great for us) is to get on the earliest shuttle you can from your hotel. We were on the 6:30 shuttle and it worked great. We were in the PIR Hall shortly after 7, which means it didn't start for a couple of hours, but many others were already there. You get a better choice of seating in your section by arriving early---and have time to check out your camera (Lala's suggestion...wish I had done that...my piks came out dark). There is some pre-ceremony activity going on too. I would definitely plan to arrive there between 7 and 7:30 if possible.
We have read of others who waited in line for a long time when leaving too late for PIR. I guess as far as going early...it just depends on how excited you are to get there and how much you care where you get to sit! Also...there have been many in the past who have "run into" their sailors, pre-ceremony, in the bathroom area. A special treat!
By the way, Tzutaurian, those on the base may "laugh" at those arriving early or waiting in line for a long time...my guess is that they have never been on "the other side" meaning...they are the sailors, not the family/friends attending the ceremony. Very different feelings. Just saying....
I'm not normally a terribly excitable person...but I can tell you...I was very excited that day to see my sailor. I would venture to say that most attending the PIRs are the same way.
Ultimately, it is up to each person to decide when they want to leave for PIR. Those traveling with young children, where long wait times for the ceremony to start may be too hard, may want to come later. Just know that even at 7 a.m., there were a good amount of people there already when we walked in (we had 9 divisions when my son was there). We were surprised.
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Tzutaurian, we are planning to take the shuttle from the Marriott. What time should we be 'on the road'?
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Comment by ctav01 on May 26, 2012 at 4:17pm
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Just got a call from my daughter in division 172. She was calling to check on the names coming to PIR and we got to talk for about 30 minutes. She passed her PFA and dress inspections and got a sharpshooter ribbon for the weapons training. She sounded great and was really looking forward to Battlestations. Really a good call.
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