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Sherrilynn
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"Hi Sherrilynn! You have to pick up your tickets at the Family Welcome Center in Great Lakes. When my son graduated in 2023, the Family Welcome Center was located inside the NEX just off base. The Recruit Training Center website has a FAQ with all…"
"Sherrilyn, I am sorry but I don't know the answer to this question because when my son was there, 4 years ago, they didn't send anything by email. We just mailed the form to my son and he submitted it. But, we never got any…"
"Eek.. your sailor would have filled out a form I believe for tickets. I'm not sure
How to verify. Hopefully another more recent mom can jump in "
"Sherrilynn, I am so excited for you and your Sailor! I just wanted to add one thing to this discussion. We picked up our tickets the day before and they gave us a pass to the NEX that was valid all weekend. We were able to shop…"
"Thank you so much!"
"Where can I watch the upcoming PIR?"
"I will be able to purchase the picture packages and our desk calendar and such once I arrive on the base for graduation?"
"Where do I watch the upcoming PIR?"
"Thank you so much for replying to me. If you don’t mind, I have one other question. I was looking at the website and realized that the tickets are to be picked up somewhere other than the base, the welcome center I believe. I will be coming in…"
"Glad it's close for you. Do it after. They will get to see and get the best hug of your life but will have to return to their ship and get ready to transfer commands as it were to their school. So you get them after that for however long. I…"
What can I take on base
Hello everyone, I have a couple questions first my son that graduates on May 7. I have a watch as a graduation gift for him. Can I take that with me to the graduation on base or do I need to leave it in the hotel and give it to him later. It also says small purses and small camera bags are allowed. Does anyone have any idea of how small or how big it can be. And is a small tripod allowed?
"Thank all of you so much for replying back to me, you helped a lot!!!"
"Thank you Heather for helping Sherrilynn. Posting on the main page is also helpful. Yes, your SR (Seaman Recruit) has the final word on who they are going to vouch for. They only get to have either 3 or 4 tickets (Depending on…"
"I'm a Mom with a son also graduating the same day, May 7th. ❤️ I filled that online form out, don't worry about the date on the 1st page, as you go through the online form, it becomes more specific with dates and DIV numbers. I also, just…"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:24pm on April 27, 2026,
Chipmunk said…
Sherrilynn - the information for the meet in greet is also on the main BC Mom group page. I posted a message earlier today. Be sure to open up the group page into desktop mode if you are signing in on a mobile device. There is a lot of information that is easily visible when logged in on a computer, but much more difficult to find, I think on a phone.
The Meet n Greet is a good way to get some other information about PIR day and to meet other people. Sarge requests that you make a reservation at least by the Monday before. There is no cost, but when we were there about 9 years ago, they did charge for drinks and they had door prizes that you could buy raffle tickets for. All to help support the meal. They have been serving the Navy family for many years in the GL area. My best advice is to get to PIR early. Sit in the lower section at the top if possible, because you will be able to get to your sailor sooner than if you are in the upper part of the bleachers.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, be willing to be flexible. Our afternoon was nothing like I had read about, and now I think you all may have an extra day so pay attention to what your son tells you. My son flew out very early the next morning and went to school in Goose Creek.
- At 2:02pm on April 27, 2026,
Here is the link for Sarge's taxi service - Affordable Taxi Rides | My Navy Taxi
I thought we used to have a link for his sign up for the meet n greet as well. - Meet and Greet | Taxi Service Events at My Navy Taxi
- At 3:41pm on March 18, 2026,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question. This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor. Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
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