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

A very close friend of mine made "prayer cards" for me and the ladies in our church as well as a handful of others. (family, friends and strangers!)  I pray this prayer for my son and for every recruit that will be graduating on 12/29/11.

Dear Lord,

Give ________ the wisdom to lead, and the humility to follow. Grant him the dedication to work untiringly for his country, its people and our freedom. Teach him to be the best he can be, for himself and for others around him. Fill him with the strength, the courage, and the willingness to do the job he's called to do. Help him to believe in truth, speak out for justice, defend the flag and uphold the American ideals that make our country the wonderful land that it is. In Jesus name Amen.

Wonderful, ArNavyMom.  Pray for protection for them too...not just worldly protection, but spiritual protection from a world that can be so evil and attacking on them.  My son just told me a few days ago that he bets he has only met about 7 Chrisitans since being stationed 1.5 years.  I told him it is more likely that others are Christians, but aren't speaking out about their faith because society tells them it is "uncool" to be a Christian in this "fallen" times.  May the Lord strengthen our children in their faith, and may they be living examples of the Lord's love for each of them...a witness to those around them!

Batmansmom:  It is so hard to know to feel their absence especially at holiday time (my sailor has missed 2 Thanksgivings, but I'm joining him in VA this year)...the empty chair is hard.  But...to know that they are moving on in a good way, with a military job, being mentored, growing up, learning...albeit away from home...might help a little.  I know it is especially hard on those of you whose SRs are very young.  Mine was 23 when he left and had lived away from home before, so it wasn't as traumatic.  Still --he had moved back home for 10 mos while in DEP before leaving...and was around alot.  So I had gotten used to that...even though sometimes we were at each other's throats!  Too much free time for anyone is not a good thing!  HA! 

Praying for comfort for those this holiday season who are missing their SRs!

Good morning, all!

Good Morning everyone, Beautiful prayer ArNavyMom :-)

I will be in and out today. I am busy working on ribbon orders and my oldest son is home for a couple of days from Charlotte and he and I are finally going to install my back splash in the kitchen. I am so luck to have a son with so many talents. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is starting to adjust to the new time. It it great in the mornings but I get so sleepy in the evenings way before bedtime lol. Have a great day :-)

You are now officially:

TG 06 — 10 Divisions (021–028, 904 & 906) Graduate Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

I have a question about the bank accounts SRs set up while at bootcamp. If they did not have an account with any bank before they went, i assume they will set one up correct? Will they be given a debit card or anything of the like? or is the money just put into an account while they are there and they have to order card when they get out?

Thank you for any info :)

@ FTLW and Michelle - thank you.  I will let her know.  I'm sure with the new year approaching and all those new recruits - families are signing up.  (much like me when my son told us he was enlisting back in January!)

Every TG has "brother" divisions. They train together, house in the same ship (except that females and males are of course housed separately) and go through BS together. They are also in the Keel book together.

Brother Div for this group are:

21-22

23-24

25-26

27-28

900 divisions usually do not ahve a brother div...but this one will! 904-906

Good afternoon ladies.  

FTLW's, thanks for passing on the info.  I have been fighting a cough/cold and last night I took a Nyquil and found out that those thing really knock you out!  I didn't even wake up today until 11:30a.m.  I'm just glad that Monday is the day that my husband works from home, or my poor dog would have been crossing her legs for hours.  lol  

You are welcome Betsy! I hope you feel better soon! Nyquil has alcohol in it! That's why it knocks you out! Best stuff when you need the relief...and the sleep. Sleep is the best thing when you are sick anyways...the same hormone that helps you grow when you are little is what helps you recover from illnesses when you grow up! At least that's what my pediatrician said!

I have a touch of the stomach flu (going around...bleh) but it's Monday and gotta update and get the next PIR group going!

See you ladies...have a great day!

Michelle:  If the SR orders Pkg A, it comes with a "free" Keel (yearbook).  If you order Pkg A after PIR, I was told that the free Keel is not included. 

ilovemysailor:  My son had an account here with a local bank before he left, but I told him to go ahead and set up a Navy Fed account when arriving at RTC, which he did.  After bootcamp, he closed the local bank account.  They set up their bank accounts during the processing days before training starts.

natalie's mom,  You should just be able to show your handicap placard to the guard and they will direct you to the handicapped parking area.  There are also wheelchairs available in the hall, if you need one.  

All you will need as far as insurance if you are driving a rental car, is the actual rental car agreement itself.   

Can someone tell me when this gets easier?  I feel great for a few days, than smack!  I am really loooking forward to that first letter.  At least I have Veteran's Day to prepare for with all of Craigs fun facts!

RuthL - Here is a test you can give your students.  Most people don't know this.  In fact I bet 85% of the Navy veterans don't know this....

Question:

Where is the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)  stationed? (there is only one logical answer)

A. Norfolk VA

B.  Everett WA

C. San Diego CA

D.  Honolulu HI

Answer: A - Norfolk VA

How do you know this?  It's because all even numbered carriers are on the west coast, and all odd numbered are on the east coast.

CVN-65 Enterprise Home Port : Norfolk, VA.
CVN-68 Nimitz Home Port : Everett, WA.
CVN-69 Dwight D. Eisenhower Home Port : Norfolk, VA.
CVN-70 Carl Vinson Home Port : San Diego, CA.
CVN-71 Theodore Roosevelt Home Port : Norfolk, VA.
CVN-72 Abraham Lincoln Home Port : Everett, WA.
CVN-73 George Washington Home Port : Norfolk, VA.
CVN-74 John C. Stennis Home Port : Bremerton, WA.
CVN-75 Harry S. Truman Home Port : Norfolk, VA.
CVN-76 Ronald Reagan Home Port : San Diego, CA.

Now it's time to see the video about the USS Ronald Reagan

RuthL - What age are your kiddos again? I did a research on the ships that the "Ships" at RTC are named for. Someone asked for CVN Numbers and that got me going! I wasn't sure of the ACTUAL ship sometimes...for example there have been five Tritons...so I looked up all that I could! Would you like me to post it...it's kinda fun for us big kids too!

Great Video Craig!

Ramada Meet and Greet

Hi everyone!

I'd like to invite someone from this group add the RAMADA Meet N Greet to Events.

All you have to do is click on the “Events” tab up at the top.

Then everyone from this group may go there to RSVP for this M & G. ANYONE may attend...the Ramada does this for every PIR group as a courtesy, it is free. Those staying at the Ramada will get a voucher for two free drinks and they have a cash bar. They do not mind if you bring in a water or soft drink with you. The RSVP just helps them get a head count so they know how much food to prepare. But I am sure they make a bit extra!

How to enter an “event” for Ramada Meet and Greet

Name – PIR 12/29/2011 Ramada Meet and Greet

Image – Pick one if you like!

Description – Anything you like that describes this event for you!

Event type – Meet and Greet

Starts – Change the date to 12/28/2011. Time: 06:00 PM

Ends – The same date should appear as above…double check it. Time: 08:00 PM

Location – Ramada Waukegan

Street – 200 North Green Bay Road

City/Town – Waukegan, IL

Website or Map – www.ramadainnwaukegan-gurnee.com

Phone – 1-847-244-2400

Organized by – (Your username should automatically appear in the box)

(Grey box on top right)

Privacy – Check Public

Do not check the “Disable RSVP” and “Hide Guest List”.

As soon as it is added I will post a direct link under the RTC one up above.

Sarge’s Meet and Greet

Hi everyone!

I'd like to invite someone from this group add Sarge’s Meet N Greet to Events.

All you have to do is click on the “Events” tab up at the top.

Then everyone from this group may go there to RSVP for this M & G.

How to enter an “event” for Sarge’s Meet and Greet

Name – P 12/29/2011 Sarge’s Meet and Greet

Image – Pick one if you like!

Description – Anything you like that describes this event for you! Maybe the basic info from the flyer or this:

Event type – Meet and Greet

Starts – Change the date to 12/28/2011. Time:05:00 PM

Ends – The same date should appear as above…double check it. Time: 10:00 PM

Location – Sundance Saloon

Street – 300 Lakehurst Road

City/Town – Waukegan, IL

Website or Map – www.sundancesaloon.com

Phone – 1-847-887-0858

Organized by – (Your username should automatically appear in the box)

(Grey box on top right)

Privacy – Check Public

Do not check the “Disable RSVP” and “Hide Guest List”.

After the event is added I will post the Flyer that Sarge has for the event along with a map of the hotels showing which are free transportation and which have modest fees from Sarge’s taxi company. Plus, some more detailed information on the M & G. One really great thing that Sarge has arranged…a FREE meal for your Sailor at Trattoria-Pomigliano. ANYTHING your Sailor wants…including STEAK for free.

Please read all the details on the event page.

Good info for the meet & greet. Are they Division specific? When I went to our's for our older son last year one of the moms from the mom's site made everyone name tags with their username from our site so we could recognize each other. great way to put faces to names. Our meet & greet was platoon spec. so it was a little easier, but all they same really nice.

Ok- here's today's funny--

Let a smile be your umbrella...if you want to stand in the rain like a grinning idiot.     - Maxine

I could not resisit a little Maxine this AM.

FireTeamLeader Wife@ I teach 6th grade.  Any info would be great.  My classes are going through the process with me.

Craig@ Great Trivia question.  It is posted on the board and ready to go for the day!

Diannep@ Thanks for the encouraging words.  It means alot.

Sailor Mom and Proud:  When they are on leave, they need not be in uniform.  But on liberty after PIR, yes, uniform is required. When they report to A School or duty station, they must be in uniform.

momshousedivided:  The MeetNGreet is for all attending PIR the next day, whether N4Moms members or not.  So you will meet Navy families who have never heard of this site.  DO SHARE!  Can you imagine going through this w/out N4Moms?  Many are very appreciative to find out about this site for their sailor's continuing journey through school and then duty stations. As you all have found out, there is such wonderful support here! 

Ruth, you are very welcome!

Good morning, everyone!

Lala, sounds like fun day planned for you, lol.  

Sailor Mom, as diannep said, it's very important that they heed the rule about the uniform while on liberty.  There will be people around the area who will know that they are recent graduates.  They are very easy to spot as their posture and haircut is a dead giveaway, lol.  We went to the mall with my son after PIR and he would even notice the sailors who weren't wearing their uniform properly.  Of course, he didn't say anything, but if he noticed it, then  I'm sure there are higher ups who are out there looking too.   

Sailor Mom - Just to clarify Betsy, they are REQUIRED to wear their uniform while on liberty in Great Lakes.  However, because you guys are in the new years group, and they will allow them to go on leave, they DO NOT need to wear their uniform while on leave but they MUST be in a leave status.  

The difference? One is liberty, one is leave.  Leave has a totally different set of rules.  However, you will find out that he will wear his uniform while on leave just to show it off.  They love showing the uniform and having people come up to them and thank them for their service.  Especially in towns that don't have many military members in them.