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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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SHIP 04 DIV 813
Looking for other Moms who have a loved one on SHIP 04 DIV 813
Quick Look Information for DIV813 Moms with PIR date of 05/18/2012:
THURSDAY, May 17, 2012:
There will be several Mom's who will be meeting at Starbucks 3:30 PM CST the afternoon of May 17th.
- Starbucks located at 780 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085; Phone: (847) 689-4317
How can we 'recognize' each other?
- DIV813 Mom's have elected to wear navy blue nail polish one nail on each hand as a quick way to recognize one another.
Sarge's Meet and Greet or ???
- DIV813 Mom's have elected to (initially) attend Sarge's Meet and Greet from 5:30 PM-9:00 PM CST on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
- Be sure to RSVP to let Sarge know if you're coming
- Here's the link for Sarge's Meet and Greet
- Here's the address for Sarge's Meet and Greet:
Sundance Event Center (Sundance Saloon)
300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
Fountain Square
(847) 887-0858
What about ribbons?
- If you're buying them you may want to consider "Lala's Ribbons" She needs a week notice to mail them without additional shipping charges.
- Here's the link to LaLa's Ribbons/Unique Memory Makers
- If you're making them, use black ribbon with gold lettering
Other Useful Info:
What things do I need to bring to my SR for use after PIR?
Some ideas from the 'vet Moms:" Tennis shoes, cell phones/ ipods (and their chargers), boxers, socks, compression shorts and Superfeet, a couple of sets of workout clothes, one set of "civies" for Phase II liberty, sunglasses, watch, favorite "comfort" food (cookies, brownies for example)
What are "Superfeet?"
- Superfeet is a brand of insoles for boots or sneakers. They absorb some of the impact. They are very popular and cost about $30(ish).
- Here's a link for more information: Superfeet
Is there a mall close by?
- Yes, the Gurnee Mall looks to be close by.
- Here's the link that can provide you with stores and location: GURNEE MALL
Boot Camp Mom's Prayer
God bless my recruit as he meets this day
I pray that he has the strength to find his way
As reveley wakes him so loud and clear
I pray your love will lead him, and he will show no fear
If there's danger and if there's strife
Please send Angels to guard his life
Keep him safe and hold him near
Bless my recruit, I hold him dear
Until he moves on to PIR day
Bring peace to our hearts
And strength to our faith
(Many thanks to our own 'teeny' for sharing!)
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Permalink Reply by myty on
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Hi ladies! A lot of action on here today.
Teeny thanks again for the prayer. Love it!
SWCC'Em good idea. Hope I can figure it out I am road kill on the information highway!
Navy Blue I would love to meet our group at starbucks. Can we meet sometime in the afternoon. We are driving and should arrive in the afternoon hours. Blue nail polish sounds good. It sounds like everyone is wearing black ribbions with 813 on them. We will notice each other that way as well won't we? I plan on wearing mine or are we not suppose to except for PIR? Also my SR said the same thing about the RDCs. I really believe they will earn the Hall of Fame award!
S:) you are not the only one addicted to this site. My lap top has not left the kitchen table since he left for bootcamp. I am on it a few times a day, sometimes for hours.
jde.937 thanks for the great info!
last but not least sjtina what are superfeet?
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Permalink Reply by sjtina on
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They are insoles for their boots or sneakers. We couldn't find them at the Gurnee Mall so I Googled locations close to base and found a place not too far. They may sell them at the mall by now since they are so popular.
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Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on
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I'm up for a pre-meet and greet cup of Starbucks! There's a Starbucks just around the corner from SARGE's meet and greet location. How about 3:30 for Starbucks then we can move over to SARGE's party at Sundance Saloon.
Starbucks
780 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 689-4317
Sundance Event Center
300 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Fountain Square
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Permalink Reply by teeny on
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i will try to get to starbucks, not coming in til 2 so dont know if i will make it or not but definetly sarges
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Permalink Reply by Bob's mom on
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Dang! This divisions has two discussions. How did that happen? I posted something on the other discussion group.
My son graduated April 13. He is still in GL for diver prep school.
Ya'll are lucky to have sjtina on this site. She's a wealth of information, so I'll be glad to play back up if you have any questions for those staying in GL.
I have a suggestion for an inexpensive gift if you want:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=...
Our son thought it was great.
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Permalink Reply by whitney on
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this site is so great! I am also becoming addicted to it. I want to order a ribbon but missed where and how we do that. I wish I was arriving earlier to catch up and meet more of you. I arrive at 830 in chicago :(
could someone please direct me on ordering the ribbons please? Thanks so much.
Nancy
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njwhitney. lala the ribbon queen her website on fb is unique-memory-makers. or you can email her through here. she is on our site. wish you were getting there earlier to but we will see you at graduation
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Thank you teeny,
are there any specifics that I should know for ordering this for ship 04 div 813 is that under her special ops link or not? I saw a few links on her site.
Nancy
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Permalink Reply by SWCC'Em on
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Ok, I've updated the first page for this discussion thread to (hopefully) provide a quick look at all of the recently discussed items (Starbucks, Sarge's, nail polish, etc). Everyone should be able to 'view' this when accessing the discussion thread (just scroll up) :) Let me know if you have anything you'd like for me to add (or if something needs to be edited or removed).
By the way-- today is THURSDAY which is usually mail day-- I'm hoping that we all get letters today from our SR's :)
Hope you each have a wonderful day today! :)
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You're awesome for putting all on this info on one page! Thanks SWCCEm!
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