Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

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Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

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PIR: OCTOBER 2024

PIR: SEPTEMBER 2024

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

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PIR: SEPTEMBER 2024

Good Evening!! I see we have some new members joining us here on the BC Mom and Loved Ones group. Welcome Aboard!! We are glad to have you. This Comment Wall area is the best place to come say hello, ask questions, share your ups and downs. More of our members will see your comment posted here and be able to reply to you if needed. 

It has been over seven years since my son went to BC and a lot has changed since then. We do our best to keep up with the new updates so we always appreciate your feedback. 

Good morning!  For those who have future PIRs…the line to get into the parking lot can get VERY long. The gate opened at 0630, we got here just after and the line is a mile long and getting longer. We’ve been stuck at the same light for a bunch of signal cycles with little movement. We have two hours before we need to be seated, so I’m not panicking yet. But, just an FYI…get to the gate super early if you want to get in relatively quickly. 

Happy PIR day!! Congratulations to all the new Sailors and their families today!! Have a wonderful celebration and weekend with well deserved rest and relaxation for everyone! 

Rolo’s mom - yes!! Being there early was a great idea, and leave plenty of time to return your Sailor tonight for the same reason! Lots of traffic, but that’s ok. Enjoy the time together! 

Happy PIR indeed. 

Rolo's Mom - thank you for the update. We were on the fence whether to try Sarge's shuttle or drive in but your note makes me think the shuttle is indeed the way to go. My husband is not so good with the super early wake ups LOL.

Happy Thursday and Happy PIR Day!

Watch today's PIR Live now:

LIVE PIR 9.26.2024

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PIR: DECEMBER 2024

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I've got the December PIR group started - link is below.

I have a newly minted Navy sailor in the car with me!  He looks amazing. It took two hours to get through the car line to get onto the base with a few minutes to spare. I think the main issue was that a lane ended and people had to merge. It took sooo long to get to that point but then it progressed a little faster. It was a cool ceremony!  

Congratulations Rolo's Mom (and Rolo)! Glad you made it in time. PIR is amazing.

Rolos mom, congrats to you and your sailor. Thank you also for the update. That's a heck of a wait to get in but so happy for you.

We cannot wait for our daughter's PIR!

WooHoo Rolo's Mom!  Enjoy your time with your new sailor!

Yay! That's a great big moment! Very happy for you Rolo's mom and all families who got their new sailors today! So thrilling! Thanks for the updates.

Congrats Rolo and Rolo's mom.  Very big day indeed.  Enjoy your time together!

Congratulations to your new sailor Rolo's Mom !!! 

Any Florida moms here?

Please check in and let us know how you're doing with this hurricane.....

Yay!  Rolo's Mom!!  What a great day!  So happy for you and your new Sailor in the family!!!

WHOOP
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ATTENTION ON DECK
WE HAVE A SAILOR!!

Congratulations to Rolo and Rolo's Mom!!! Enjoy your time together and get all the hugs and photos!!!

And I've got my RED on!

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Awesome weekend. We got our 2nd call last night! She finally sounds like she is getting better. She was confined to bed for 3 days but is still pushing through and seems to be doing great. She absolutely loves it. We finally found out which week she is in. She started boot on 8/27 but because of the holiday her division is only starting week 4 this week. It should have been 5 but P days got pushed back. So confidence training is this week. She is actually excited for it (must get the crazy from her dad). 

Hope everyones SR is doing great. Have a wonderful Sunday!

bhmom - I am so glad you received a phone call this weekend! It is great that you SR has a positive attitude, that will go a long way for her. 

bhmom -- I am so glad you got the Phone call!!! Sometimes they just need a few days SIQ to help them get over the hump of the Ricky Crud.  There are a ton of things that can happen during P days that delay training, Federal Holidays are just one of many.  It is helpful to know where in that training they are!!

On that note:  Here is the Link to the OFFICIAL USNavy BootCamp Training Schedule. https://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/Recruits/COs-Welcome-Letter/

I suggest that our BC moms print it out and then Date it.  Use a Pencil because of those possible training delays.  Starting in the Left most Column You will put the day they arrive (This is the Day AFTER they Flew into MEPS... SO for example if your SR leaves MEPS for BC tomorrow 9-30, Then you would put 10/1 in that first box.  Continue DOWN the column then move over 1 row and continue DO NOT skip the BLANK squares... those are Weekend or Training hold days. Repeat until you reach your Projected PIR date!  Please NOTE... This is the Official schedule but it can change for countless reasons for your Individual SR.  Remember THEY are your best source for information.  IF you have questions please ask. We will try and help or at the least try and help you find the answers.

BelovedbyHim and Chipmunk, thank you. The support and info are terrific. 

Really appreciate it and kudos to all the Sailors like Rolo who made it through PIR last week!

Have a great week!

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bhmom - I'[m so happy for you that you got the phone call and that your daughter is HAPPY!  That makes such a difference for them AND for us moms!  Hoping the rest of the time goes great for her and you.  Do you have a PIR date yet?

MomofJoseph, thank you! I agree, we are thrilled she is still liking it so much and it makes all the difference. We cannot wait for her PIR on Oct 7. Unfortunately she said she only has a couple hours of liberty on PIR day as it sounds like she is shipping out to San Antonio the next day. The good thing is she said there are a bunch of people going to the same A school so she will have plenty of buddies. For the first time it seems she has truly found a place she feels she belongs and is excited for whatever comes her way.

We booked our hotel through Sunday so any suggestions anyone has on can't miss attractions, we are all ears. 

Thanks again for all the encouragement. You guys have made this process a whole lot easier!

Have a great night.

We did Chicago in a day using the City Pass when our SR graduated in July:  Griffin Museum (okay-quite a few exhibits were out of order); The Bean (cool); the Art Museum (wonderful if you like Art); the Buckingham fountain (a nice break); the aquarium (was very crowded but had some interesting habitats);  a river cruise (was a nice break off the feet and surprisingly interesting).  The next day, we did the botanical gardens.  We enjoy nature so that was a highlight, even if it was a lot of walking after the previous day and a little warm.  :-)

Masaleza, thanks so much for the suggestions. Those are great. My husband loves river cruises and you kind of have to drag me away from gardens, zoos and aquariums so these are right up our alley. Appreciate it!

bhmom - October 7th is sooner than I thought!  I'm so happy for y'all!!!  Congratulations!

bhmom - if you are into aquariums you might like to visit - Shedd Aquarium 

Field Museum of Natural History - Explore the World at the Field - Field Museum

Museum of Science and Industry - - Home - Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (msichicago.org) - ( You could spend all day here!!) The Aquarium and Natural History museum are a little smaller as I recall. We took a trip there years ago with our children. 

Be sure to eat some Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! 

There used to be an American Girl Doll store there

Navy Pier - Home | Chicago's Waterfront Destination | Navy Pier

We did not do any of this when in GL for our son's PIR. His PIR was on Thursday and he flew out early on Friday morning to SC. 

I would double check, I thought one of the reasons that they had switched PIR to Thursday was so that the sailors could be there on Friday with their families, but that still may only apply to those who are staying in GL for their A school and not those who are flying out. 

MomofJoseph, thank you. It is coning fast and we are so excited. We cannot wait to see all the new Sailors and cannot wait to see our daughter. She said she lost between 15 and 20 pounds already.  I can't imagine. She was pretty fit to start. Heaven help anything that tries to get in her way now. I love it!

Chipmunk, thank you so much. I love your suggestions. Science and Natural History museums are some of my favorites.i literally spent an entire day at the one in London. The Navy Pier I do really want to see also.

We are hoping our SR gets more time but she sounds pretty certain she is flying out Friday so we will take what we can. 

Have a great day and all my best to you and yours

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PIR: DECEMBER 2024

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PIR: OCTOBER 2024

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR: DECEMBER 2024

PIR: NOVEMBER 2024

PIR: OCTOBER 2024

Happy Thursday and Happy PIR Day!

Watch today's PIR live:

LIVE PIR 10.3.2024

Congratulations to our new sailors and {{{BNMHs}}}  (Big Navy Mom Hugs!!) to their families!

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PIR: DECEMBER 2024

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PIR: OCTOBER 2024

If my son ships to Boot Camp on 10/29, will his PIR be December 2024?