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PIR January 15, 2010
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Permalink Reply by Anne M on
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All of those looking for what time PIR begins the following link is from Great Lakes training command
and will give you the break down of the graduation schedule, the ceromony begins at 9am and the gates open at 6:30 am. this is also the same site you will get your parking pass and lots of other good information.
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Thanks for the info. I need to check that site out more often.
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I received the form letter today! My son graduates on January 15th. His address is Ship 13 Div 58.
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Hello all, My son also has PIR on 01/15/2010; he is on SHIP 13 DIV056, If anyone that know who has extra passes please let me know I need 2...I will do anything to payback the favor. :)
I can't wait to see him, after received the form letter I more excited and found myself crying less, just keep my count down to PIR date. Nevertheless I miss him a lot. -
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Yes my son Jake has the same date ship13-div 060 how about recruit what ship and div. Jenni
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hey there finially someone on my daughter jocelyn's ship and div is he grad on the 15th of jan to? im from pa where are you from?
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My son is in Ship 13, Div. 058. I already made our flight arrangements as well as hotel. We will be staying at the Navy Lodge from Jan. 14th thru Jan. 18th. I'm counting down the days to see him. I'm super excited to see how much he has matured through this experience.
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My son is PIR Jan 15th. TX here Ship 13, Div. 057
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I just got the form letter today! YAY!! PIR is January 15 as well. Does anyone know how to get extra seats? I am still having my ups and downs from my son leaving. Does it get better before PIR? Thanks! Sharon
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Hi Sharon, NO it dosen't get better you''ll miss him as we do all the time, by seating by the phone ha ha. About the seating i don't know, i hope we do get seats. I heard that they are about 1,000 sr's grad. JUST STAND TALL GRAD JUST ROUND THE CORNER LOL. Helen
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Hi Helen, I hear ya. I will be one of those moms taking her phone everywhere so I don't miss the call. Likely to have some funny stories to tell from that. My son's form letter said "So far it sucks but it should get better". That holds true for most of us moms as well.
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