ALUMNI OF PIR 09/25/2015 TG 46 - 11 Divisions (317-326, and 946)

Good Morning!  For those who have not done it yet, please read through the PAGES info to the right/above on this page.  Also the Family Guide, which you can find under the Families tab on the RTC site.  Lots of specific info there too!

Good Day!

      "You have also given me the shield of

       Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up,

       Your gentleness has made me great.  You

        enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip."

                                                               Psalm 18:35-36

Hi Friends!

     "Do not let kindness and truth leave you;

      bind them around your neck."

                                               Proverbs 3:3

Very quiet group here....where is everyone?  Good Morning if you are still here!  :-)

Good morning!!!! I am counting my days down till i get to see my daughter. Oh, how i can't wait. It feel like an eternity!!

i totally understand Navygirlsmom. i spent the first week wondering the house, expecting her to pop out of her room. i miss her so much.

Good morning! I can't wait to see my daugther. I've been counting down the days. I miss her so much. 
It will be my first time flying on a plane. Yikes... But I'm not worried about that just want to see her. :)

still here, working a lot so can take off for PIR, Can't wait, miss my son so much. I keep looking for pictures as well, everyone have a great day.

Hello All!

     "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge;

       and the ears of the wise seek it out'"

                                                        Proverbs 18:15

Glad to see all of you chime in!!  Happy Wednesday!! (A letter day for some of you...)  :D

Glad to see activity on this site!  Anyone have any questions as you get closer and closer to PIR?

My daughter asked for gift cards for food after PIR.  What types of food places are on base or at the NEX?  I thought I read somewhere there is a Subway and I can't remember the others.  Also, where in Pensacola do the Sailors go for Machinist Mate (AD)?  Thanks.

ProudmomofD3 - Does she mean for when she finishes Battlestations and they go to Recruit Heaven (the NEX and the food court on RTC)?

If so, the Fast food chains there (Pizza Hut/KFC/Taco Bell and Subway) do not take gift cards from the chains (like when you go to a Starbucks inside of a Barnes and Noble and they cannot take a chain gift card). They will take a Mastercard or VISA gift card.

If it is for after PIR I would imagine that you will want to leave RTC for the day for her Liberty. 

Did that answer your question? If not please ask another :-D I somehow feel like I am not "getting it" LOL.

=AD students go to Naval Air Station Pensacola Fl.

Here is the CNIC website:

CNIC Naval Air Station Pensacola

Proudmom:  In the past, we have heard that there was a problem for some using store giftcards at those restaurants on base.  Don't know if it was a quirk in the system then or what.  I think that FTLW's suggestion of a MC or VISA giftcard instead may work ....she should be able to use it for any of them.

Good Morning!

Hello and good morning to all. Any suggestions on what to do in Chicago and the parkings? I never been there. My daughter will be staying in Great Lakes for A school so we have the whole weekend to spend with her. 

I just know that when I go into a Starbucks that is inside of another store that sometimes they don't take the chain gift card. It may be all the time, I haven't tried it in all of them :-)

Just one more thing in life that isn't simple or makes sense, but at least it is a small thing :-D

Please read this Discussion post. It is here on your PIR group up above in the.  Discussion Forum. One of your group members who is local to Chicago posted it. Starts with, "Chicago day trips...."

Here is the direct link:

 http://navyformoms.com/group/pir09252015/forum/topics/chicago-day-t...

Lots of tips on getting around town.

Remember that your new Sailors must stay within 50 miles of RTC on PIR weekend Liberty.

Liberty ends at 22:00 hours ( 10 PM) for TSC Great Lakes Students.

The above can change at anytime for any reason. Actually, they don't even have to give you a reason! So whatever time your Sailor tells you that's it. 

PLEASE make sure you return your Sailor early. They have to walk back to their ship or I think you may be able to drive them, but it takes time what with everyone returning their sailors. ON TIME in the military, is late. If your Sailor is late for their return they will be punished. 

~Liberty for those with A schools other than TSC Great Lakes, (IOW those flying out to school ), generally have to return to RTC by 8 or 9, it varies. 

(Personal note : Our son was held over at RTC for a few days and so had extra days of Liberty. Return time was different each day AND he had to stand watch in the middle of his Liberty. That day we returned him for his watch and then met him in Recruit heeaven for dinner since there wasn't anytime left to leave the base.)

The "return" advice I posted above applies for RTC sailors as well, on time is late. RTC sailors will have to walk back to their ships. If you drop them off inside the base the furthest in you can go with a vehicle is the Parking Garage for PIR and on the opposite side if the base (if allowed) is the Chapel/NEX parking lot. It's still a good walk from there (add some more time if they are walking from outside RTC.)

Sailors must walk to their ships, no double timing it or running.

Welcome! :-)

Hello Moms, Can someone tell me more on the door hangers/posters we can do if we are staying at the Navy Lodge. I thought i saw something in a previous post, but I can't find it. Any info would be Fabulous. Thanks

FTLW - Thanks so much for the information; it is for after Battlestations  and Recruit Heaven.  Thanks for the CNIC website too.

Gemirus:  The door hangers are up to you...be creative!.  Call your hotel to find out if they have any rules for what you can put on the doors.  It may not be a good idea to include your sailor's last name on it, but you can put most anything else you want.  There are no posters/banners allowed at PIR, but you can decorate your hotel room to your heart's content!

Happy Friday!

       "Arise, shine, for your light has come,

        and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."

                                                   Isaiah 60:1

Good Morning!

You're welcome,QBmom!

diannep,

That is a nice and clear post about the policy for extra guests at the RTC Chapel!!  It should probably be added as a Page on these groups?

Good idea, CatMom.  I can't add it here....ellen will have to. 

Good Morning All!

Just got a call... keep you phones around SHIP 12 DIV 323

Hope you're all having a lovely long weekend, PIR is coming up soon!

Greetings!

     "Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly

      loved children and walk in the way of love,

      just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up

      for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

                                                        Ephesians 4:1-2

Good Morning!

Blessed Sunday!

     "Come to Me, all you who are weary

      and burdened, and I will give you rest."

                                          Matthew 11:28

Good Morning....again!  Happy Labor Day!