Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Familyof6 - I have occupied myself by redoing my daughters bedroom.  We have also went on a couple weekend trips to my grandparents house near Lake Michigan.  Of course the whole time we are there I keep thinking that if feels odd not having my son there with us because he loves to go fishing. 

librarianmom - please let me know what you hear. I thought about your son, and then many other sons and daughters that may be having a difficult time, thoughts with them and their families. Also, if anyone on this site knows of any Recruits that need some extra mail please let me know. I would be happy to write if you have their name and address (mail is not accepted that doesn't have a specific name). I am so proud of everyone (and us parents at home too).

I got wonderful ribbons from Unique Memory Makers.  Photo attached.  "Proud Mom", "Proud Dad", and "Proud Bro." Their number is 828-242-2721, and website www.uniquememorymakers.com. PIR%20ribbons.JPG

anchors away: IT is having to do push ups or sit ups as a division.  Sort of a group punishment. 

They will be stronger!

@librarianmom - your SR and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure it wasn't easy to drop everything and get to Great Lakes, but I'm glad you're able to be there and that he's improving.How wonderful if he's able to be released and back to his own division!

Your support and presence will make all the difference.  These boys sound like they're in good medical "hands."  Sending sympathy and support your way.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940) 4 guests

PIR: August 18, 2017 TG 41 - 7 Divisions (251-256 & 941) 4 guests

PIR: August 25, 2017 TG 42 - 9 Divisions (257-264 & 942) 4 guests

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47

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

Librarianmom - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your recruit for a speedy recovery.  He is in good hands there.

Patiently awaiting a letter, smoke signal, or anything from my SR!

Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any idea on hotels, I have been searching and came across a couple different towns such as Waukegan, Lake bluff,Libertyville,Mettawa,Gurnee and Vernon hills seem to be what pops up on most sites when you search for Great Lakes Navy station my question is what seems to be the closest that not an unsafe area or not a clean hotel not trying to be snooty but also if my SR wants to relax at the hotel I would like him to be comfortable and not have to worry about a dirty run down hotel, also have heard some SR are told not to be by certain hotels due to the presence of drugs and other "activities" anybody been there lately and have advice or were pleasantly surprised and the online reviews were wrong? Thanks in advance Ladies!

Navy lodge booked , but always cancellation, just call.  My son's division was 93 now it whittled down to 67...so there should be rooms opening up.  Especially if this is the indication of how all divisions go.

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Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940) 4 guests

PIR: August 18, 2017 TG 41 - 7 Divisions (251-256 & 941) 4 guests

PIR: August 25, 2017 TG 42 - 9 Divisions (257-264 & 942) 4 guests

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47

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

Nicknukemom, that should probably say "PFA for Physical Fitness or Athletics (A) Flag" since the Olympic Flag is awarded after the Captain's Cup, which is the Saturday before PIR. See the info in Honor Recruits, Award Winners and Flags.

TessaNator, the recruits can earn the Pistol Marksmanship ribbon. See the info on that at the bottom of What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology).

math teacher - thank you for the nice note!  I hope that your grandson in on the mend soon and they find out what caused the seizures.  So scary!  

librarianmom...praying for your son. I hope he is able to go back to his division soon. 

Thanks for all the support the last five days! My SR is being released from hospital today...three days of light duty. That is all I know right now...I am assuming I would be notified if he was switching jobs/divisions or has a different PIR.

Librarianmom saddened to hear about your son, my prayers are with him for a speedy recovery. And also for you. he is a young strong man and will overcome. Amen!

Librarianmom - I'm glad to hear he is being released. Prayers for a quick recovery!

Librarian mom~ Kudos to your SR for getting thru this!

Looking for hotel recommendations.  My daughter's letter arrived today and her PIR date is 9/22.  She's in Ship12/Division 301.  Now onto to finding a place for all of us to stay!  She wrote a personal note in her letter, planning to call this Sunday.

Sunshine mom not sure what you are looking for but we booked at the Residence Inn and got a 2 bedromm suite with living room kitchen and the sofa also turns into a bed. close to all shopping and dining and also the Naval base. Close to the meet and greet and they have Shuttle service there also. hope this helps.

Try the Navy Lodge first.  You book it under your recruits name.  If that isn't available then look in Gurnee or Libertyville.  We are staying at La Quinta in Gurnee. 

My PIR date keeps moving up !!!  It's so exciting!!!