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ALUMNI OF PIR 12/29/2011 TG 06 — 10 Divisions (021–028, 904 & 906)

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This site is for families and friends of Salilor Recruits with PIR THURSDAY, December 29, 2011. This is a great way to share information, concerns and to connect as we continue the journey through bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 92
Latest Activity: Jan 8, 2014

Welcome families and friends of Salilor Recruits with PIR THURSDAY, December 29, 2011.

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Comment by Craig on November 29, 2011 at 4:40pm: Angie - I'm not saying that people have to spend a bunch of money of a gift. Yes, every sailor needs a laptop, but in today's economy, some people can't afford it. I totally get that. But at least get a nice token gift (something less than $25). Show them the respect they deserve.

However, I do want the parents to know that their are some civilian businesses that really screw over these young sailors by selling them very expensive laptop computers. Heck, even the NEX I think screws over these young sailors. Alot of you moms are told the NEX sells laptops and they are tax free. What the heck does tax free mean when the NEX sells the most expensive laptops? Where's the savings? There isn't any. You're better off just going to BestBuy and buying a cheap Acers or Gateway laptop for $300 than these expensive $850 NEX "tax free" ones. Truly it just ticks me off that the NEX does this. These young sailors don't need to incur a debt this early in their careers, but lets face it, the NEX has them trapped because they cannot go off base to buy stuff.

Comment by diannep on November 29, 2011 at 4:28pm: Yep, no graduation gift for my son either. He just loved that we were there! But he's like that...doesn't expect gifts...even at birthday time! Of course he gets them, but always tells me he doesn't need anything (of course, he does!) and not to spend my money on him....sniff....

Comment by ArNavyMom on November 29, 2011 at 3:55pm: The $400 we are spending to fly him home after PIR is a GREAT gift. My SR will be super gracious with us just being there for the ceremony. 8-)

Comment by Michelle02 on November 29, 2011 at 3:15pm: Angie I so agree and really I don't think my son expects anything he has never mentioned anything about it. Specially with PR coming so soon after Christmas the expanse is alot.

Comment by Michelle02 on November 29, 2011 at 2:49pm: RuthL i asked the same question because the same applies to us. The RTC told me that he will get a time that he can leave in the morning and we could pick him up, and then he would have to be back by 9. they will only be able to go so far, I asked if chicago would be ok they said yes. But my son will get that info when it gets closer. hope that helps.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 29, 2011 at 2:49pm: Ruth, after PIR she will move all her stuff to the base across the street. It takes about 4 or 5 hours to get moved and checked in. Then she will call you to come pick her up and you will have to have her back by the time she specifies. The next morning you will pick her up again and then take her back when specified. Same thing again the day after that. If she has watch or duty she will have to be back for that and then you pick her up again. Sometimes they have watch or duty in the middle of the night and it won't affect your time with her but it could be at any time.

Comment by RuthL on November 29, 2011 at 2:10pm: Well here is my latest question to those who have gone before me. Lord knows what I would do without your advice.

My daughter has decided not to take leave after graduation. She will be going to school in the GL. Our plan is to stay there until Sunday evening and she can take liberty. Can anyone explain how this will work? Do we just pick her up every day and take her back. Her RDC said she will most likely have some duties for a few hours each day them be able to leave.

Comment by Craig on November 29, 2011 at 11:22am: If you're at the 30 day mark, you ladies really need to think about a graduation gift. It take about that long to decide, to order, and to receive whatever gift you decide.

Maybe one of you ladies need to start a discussion about what you plan on getting them for their special day. The veteran moms will hop in and give you recommendations, and I will give you ideas that will make you look like this:

Remember, they really don't have that much room in the barrack when they go to "A" school. Here is some pictures of the barracks at Corry Station, Pensacola. This is how much room they will have (ie not much)

Comment by RuthL on November 29, 2011 at 10:17am: We are under the 30 day mark! WHOOHOO!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 29, 2011 at 9:22am: I am going to go ahead and begin mailing the ribbon orders for this group in the next couple of days. If you have already ordered PIR ribbons to wear to support your Sailor be looking for those in the mail very soon. If you know your SR is having some problems and you want me to wait a couple more weeks to mail them just let me know.