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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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Permalink Reply by Kayliefirefly on
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I am off of work as of today! YES!! I tried to make sure i had my cell in my hands at all times, but I realized during my performance appraisal, it was at my desk. I cannot tell you how much I wanted to jump up and say...sorry, gotta go grab my phone. I refrained and as we all know, no calls yet. Whew. Tomorrow is filled with laundry, packing and errands for our departure on Thursday. Hey, has anyone watched this?:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jibm7kyIGcM
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Permalink Reply by ChicagoNavy on
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The weather is expected to be sunny and pleasant in the 50s on thursday and friday. Does anyone have any questions on where to go or eat in the area? I'm a life long and proud resident of Chicago!
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Pizza -- Lou Malnatis! No questions! HANDS DOWN! Ask anyone in Chi! Order it deep dish, requires knife and fork to eat. You can order to your room. some locations have dine-in, but their can be a long wait!
Portillos! another chicago MUST. hot dogs, hamburgers, beefs...they have many locations!
Metra is easy...hoop on and an hour later you are in the city. A weekend pass is like 6$. Pick up or print out a schedule online.
Driving on the highway can be rough....most chicago drivers are aggressive. On the highway, only be in the left lane if you plan to keep up with speed. Ask your rental car company if your car comes w an IPASS...if not tolls are double for non-IPASS users and the lines can get long! -
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also. google Woodfield mall. Schaumburg has one of the largest malls and tons of places to eat. Also, Gameworks is near by!
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Permalink Reply by sdcalram on
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great information on Chicago thanks. I have another question if you dont mind. We get in around noon to chicago and are planning to drive directly to Great Lakes Is the traffic going to be horrible at that time also or just the commute times? And is the IPAss for driving in a commute lane or are some roads toll? thanks for the help We are so excited!
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The traffic on 294/94, the tollway to GL is not that bad. It may get a little heavy from 5-630p. But still not that bad. The tolls are on 294/94. We don't have commute lanes in chiland. If u do plan on driving a lot, its best to have a GPS. BUT make sure u follow and read the signs very close around ohare to get to 294.
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We are flying into midway. How's that commute? Thanks for all the info!!!
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Permalink Reply by Militarymomof2 on
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Save room for Chicago Style pizza it is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A commute from midway will be long. What time do u arrive? For future, I always tell ppl, unless ur goin to the south suburbs or city...the money u save by flying Southwest is NOT worth the hassle and time it takes goin to and from midway. Just want to be honest..
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