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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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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 All
Swcce'm you read my mind! I was on here around 2 this morning after I finished making my ribbons (can't rush these things) and there was only a post from Jaimers. By the way thank you so much Jaimers for helping us with the next phase of this journey!
Going crazy trying to get ready! hope I don't forget anything!
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Permalink Reply by SWCC'Em on
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Cait_J and I made our ribbons and if I say so myself, they turned out pretty good :)
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OMG Ladies, only 3 more days! I leave Thursday morning and I don't know if I can stand it any longer. The closer we get, the more I get flustered and excited and crazy to leave! Can't wait to leave!!! I wish I had heard about this site before, then I could have ordered a LaLa's ribbon. My Sailor told me he got me a division tshirt, and that "one of his friends" designed it. It's so nice to hear that he has made friends, I hoped he would and knew he would, but he was hesitant (wanted to stay focused) but now to hear him say he has friends throughout this experience and wants to go to dinner with some of them, is awesome! But was I was meaning to say, would he have had the shirts sent to the house or do we pick them up on base?
OMG I still need to print out my parking pass, (of course, at school and left all my information from the packet at home so I need to remember to print it out before Wednesday night), I need to go get my nails done and have them painted, I unfortunately have bright blue at home, not navy. I need to pack for myself and my son, do last minute shopping and then focus on school. AHHHHH, I can't focus on anything, I am just so excited to see my Sailor!!!!!! I can't wait to meet everyone.
I am hoping to make it to the meeting on Thursday night, I have an online class session that meets 530-850, so I am hoping that I can either bug out of it or send someone else in my place (his mom or sister) to meet with everyone at the Sarge's meeting! Ah, I don't want to miss it though! I will be at the Starbucks meeting, I am soooo excited to meet everyone!
Okay, enough of my ranting, my fingers just keep going, even they are excited! 3 more days ladies, 3 more days!!! We did it, they did it, we all did it!
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Permalink Reply by teeny on
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cnic I made my own ribbons. but you will be ok. good luck with your class. . I say the same thng. only 3 more Days!!!!!
I got my nails done today. and i hav eto finish packing tomorrow. but only work a half a day so i can get it all done.
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3 more days!!!
We leave tomorrow to start driving that way... I am keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be there in time to make it to Starbucks so that we (Cait_J and I) can meet you all!!
To borrow from teeny, we're doing the (_l_) (_/_) (_l_) (_\_) Happy Dance!!! Can't wait to see you all!!
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Permalink Reply by whitney on
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I hate missing any party, EVER, and to miss the Starbucks and surges is killing me, but I didn't know when we made flt reservations. I sure hope I get to connect anyway with some of you somehow. I am so psyched, I haven't slept in days. Tomorrow is my packing and nail day. We leave thursday evening :( wish it was earlier.
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Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on
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So nice to hear everyone back online.......I miss hearing from my girls!
Sounds like we're all in the same boat, painting nails doing laundry trying to not forget anything. I can hardly believe it's finally time to pack! 2 More Days till we see our Sailors.
See you soon!
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