Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 19, 2017 TG 28  - 9 Divisions (153-158, 812, 813 & 928) 4 guests

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932) 4 guests

PIR: June 23, 2017 TG 33 - 11 Divisions (193-202 & 933) 4 guests

PIR: June 30, 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 4 guests

PIR: July 7, 2017 TG 35 (Keep checking and join when the group is up.)

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

I got my letter last Thursday and immediately booked our rooms. My Sailor graduates on June 30th. Maybe we can link up CNY Navy Mom. He also thought ahead. He knew he wouldn't be able to communicate with me on yesterday so he left a Mother's Day card with my mom to give to me. It was the best gift he has ever given me. I can't wait to see him!

Just want to wish all of you and your SRs all my best.  We just returned home from the PIR last Friday and want to tell you it was an amazing trip.  Spent time with our Sailor and she looked wonderful; used Sarge's taxi service from the airport to GL and went to the Meet and Greet -- A Must for all of you the night before graduation.  Such a kind and genuine friendly event and the food/drinks were terrific.  Keep in touch!!!

@ GANavyMom ... the dental school is indeed a C school.  I can't answer the FMTB training question, as that seems a little odd.  Dental techs work in clinics, so also being a combat medic with the Marines doesn't add up.  Usually is would be one or the other.   The FTMB training takes place at tow different bases, the other in Pendleton in CA, they do not get a choice, although they can list a preference.

GaNavyMom - My son will do A school followed by C school.  Followed by infantry in N Carolina.  He will be part of the "Green Side" and support the Marine Corps. My son is not in the dental program he is medical.

I hope you all enjoy this journey, My SR will be graduating 5/26/17 it has been a long 8 weeks but all worth it. I am very excited to see him and celebrate this graduation, I look forward to my SR"s future... Send lots of letters !!!!! Don't forget no news is good news!!!!!

@GANavyMom ... he certainly can request it during A school, but if they need dental techs, then that is his fate.  Clinic work doesn't feel heroic or glamorous to them, and Greenside with the Marines does.  But a truly good dental tech can make a difference to individual sailors in a huge way, so I hope he enjoys the work and gets a really good duty station.  He'll probably be at a larger facility, and potentially overseas.  Maybe Italy or Japan.

Hello everyone,

PLEASE!!!! make sure your loved one takes a calling card to boot camp and or send them one ASA you have their address!!!!!!!

My daughter could not call home for 4 weeks because of lack of a calling card. They can buy one there but it takes time :(

Here is a weird question: Tipping the taxi driver who will be driving us round trip from airport and hotel and back again, along with random trips back from graduation and maybe the mall...do they take debit cards or cash for payment and do you tip them every ride or wait until the end and how much would be the right amount??

I will like to know do we tip the Sarge's taxi and if so how much?

Another note about the calling cards - my son who is now done with boot camp (PIR was 5/12) did get one, but it went SUPER quick.  What they get doesn't last long, so I'd suggest sending one as soon as you get his mailing address.  He only got 3 phone calls home, so make sure your ringer is turned on! (I missed a call because of cruddy cell reception at work)

And on the topic of transportation, we drove since our trip to RTC is only about 6 hours included rest/gas stops - don't count on finding parking in Chicago if you go there.  I wish we would have taken the train, even if just for the opportunity to have undivided attention while we were talking. 

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 19, 2017 TG 28  - 9 Divisions (153-158, 812, 813 & 928) 4 guests

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932) 4 guests

PIR: June 23, 2017 TG 33 - 11 Divisions (193-202 & 933) 4 guests

PIR: June 30, 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 4 guests

PIR: July 7, 2017 TG 35

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Got a call yesterday. My daughter was ASMO'd. 2 weeks. I wrote down her new graduation date and division. However, the division 194 does not graduate on 6/12...I called and emailed RTC for verification. No reply yet. I need to rebook flights/hotel, any idea how long to get a response? Also will her mail be forwarded to her new division in the interim?

kimberlya - it's when they are held back - injury, or they need to work on something, like PT, testing, inspections, or as punishment.  I'm pretty sure I have her PIR date right. She said 2 weeks and gave me the date. Kinda hard to make a mistake on that.... So I'm thinking I have the division wrong...I'm afraid she won't get our letters, which would be awful after having a set back!

BabyintheNavy, if she wants that, then yes, he should. He must wear his dress uniform since that is the uniform of the day. See http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/ad_military_retirees.html.

SailorMoon, there is no graduation on 06/12/2017 since that is a Monday. Division 194 does have PIR on 06/23/2017. See http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.html. Her new division number may be in the computer so that the recruiter would be able to access the info for you.

Sailormoon, mail of ASMO'd recruits is sometimes forwarded and sometimes returned to the sender. Both have happened. it all depends if someone takes the time to look up the new info or not.

SailorMom,

My husband was ASMOd for injury and in RCU - he did get my mail but it took a few more weeks. If your SR was ASMOd 2 weeks her graduation will be pushed 2 weeks as well.

I received a document request call from my SR yesterday. Was given the Processing Days mailing address to send item overnight...just wondering. I was told to address it directly to my SR. I'm so worried that the item will be delayed and it will slow down everything on that end. If an item is requested to be mailed are they then "waiting on it"? I guess what I mean is, will it be noted somewhere that it is expected  be sent to someone in charge in the DIV or just put in limbo because my recruit is still in processing days?

Be aware of the address the recruiter has given you, sometimes they are wrong! The best thing to do is wait for the form letter, or if you need to confirm the address please use this link.

RTC Ship Addresses

Hi ellen0502, actually I got the call directly from my SR and I could hear him being directed by, I'm assuming an Chief or PO. So, but it still makes me nervous because I know its going to the barracks for P-Days. :( I had to send it overnight priority and I see that it has arrived at the post office in GL so that is giving me a little peace, I just want to make sure that the person in charge gets it, since they are the ones requesting it (even though they had me send it directly to my SR)

To all of the new moms on this site.  When I first joined I looked at the upcoming PIR's and my sons being the last in the long list seemed so far away.  When I looked today there was only 1 PIR ahead of him.  June 2, is almost here!!  The time will be slow at times, but over all will be done before you know it.  Blessings to you all.

This morning I saw the live stream of todays graduation.  I am going to need a box of tissue.  It was beautiful! 

MandrakeMom, I was actually responding to another about confirming the address with the recruiter. I am sure your mail to your recruit will be just fine. :)

Toni, how do you see the live feed of graduations? My son just left on Tuesday so I gave a wait yet but just so I can tell others who can't go,

Wisconsinmom - Navy Recruit Graduation: May 19, 2017

I was told to bring tissue - after watching a couple of the graduations - then my son wrote telling me I'm going to LOVE the ceremony (for HIM to say that? must be awesome!) sooooo I'm bringing a box - I'll probably need it... maybe a little bag to put all the wet tissues!  LOL

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932) 4 guests

PIR: June 23, 2017 TG 33 - 11 Divisions (193-202 & 933) 4 guests

PIR: June 30, 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 4 guests

PIR: July 7, 2017 TG 35

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

I just watched today's graduation online. That is an emotional graduation. I do have a question though. My parents will be going. One walks with a walking boot and one has a bad hip. What is the walk and sitting like for someone that has health issues like that?

I just got "the box"

Wisconsinmom, you may want to have them use the wheelchairs to get into and out of the Drill Hall. (A recruit or Sailor from the 900 division will do the escorting.) They can then decide if they want to sit in the handicapped section or in the bleachers with you. See more on that and more in PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932) 4 guests

PIR: June 23, 2017 TG 33 - 11 Divisions (193-202 & 933) 4 guests

PIR: June 30, 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 4 guests

PIR: July 7, 2017 TG 35

PIR: July 14, 2017 TG 36

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

MandrakeMom, You're welcome! Deep breath, it will all work out. :)

PS Not a dumb ole mom. Navy life is an always learning, hurry up and wait and see thing. :)