Got the info this morning via the RTC site....The countdown begins.. Divisons 077-088, 804,805,912 Each recruit will be allowed 3 guests due to the number of divisions. That is a policy that they will make NO exceptions on. Be prepared...this aff
Read more…Discussion Group for those with sailors in this ship/division. We found out my son is in this group of SRs.
Read more…We received our recruit's mailing info and PIR date recently, which in the letter is on Fri. Nov. 23. However, when I checked the website, it stated that the date for Division 015 is on Wed. Nov. 21. Can anyone confirm the correct date?
Read more…MY SON WILL BE GRADUATING ON 01/04/13
SHIP 03 DIV 052
SPOKE WITH HIM HE SAID IT WAS A GOOD GROUP
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We are getting conflicting information on what liberty my daughter may be granted after her 11/21 graduation. One source says Wednesday and Thursday, the other source says that liberty will include the following Saturday and Sunday. Does anyone h
Read more…What a fine group of young men and women who graduated on the 14th of September. Good luck to all of you. My son is off to Florida.
Read more…My son will graduate Dec 20th, the Thursday before Christmas and we will be traveling to the graduation.
Is there a point of contact where I can find out if he will receive leave for Christmas and what his travel schedule will be?
Thanks in advanc
Read more…Is anyone else flying out of Sacramento on Thursday, September 20th for the PIR on the 21st? My daughter is on SHIP 04 DIV 303.
Read more…My son got to RTC on Nov 6. While he is there, he will get to experience Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. If all was normal, if you take his first week as P days. Then the following week would be 1-1. Normal math would have him graduating o
Read more…Can anyone tell me if my dad who was in the navy and my son in law a former marine count towards the total of four guests at graduation? Technically not retired personel. We have six attending and want to have our ducks in a row. Thanks.
Read more…I'LL TRY TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS I'VE SEEN HERE BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE THIS WEEKEND:
CELL PHONES:
LET'S GET THIS ONE OUT OF THE WAY. CALL ME OLD-SCHOOL BUT I'M NOT ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO CAN'T TIE THEIR OWN SHOES WITHOUT A SHOE-TYING APP ON THEI
Read more…We just got back from our son's PIR (he graduated June 15, 2012) and what an experience it was! We were excited to see him! We flew in from California to Chicago O'Hare Airport the day before PIR. We rented a car from ACE Rental as suggested by the f
Read more…Are there any designated seating areas for for the handicapped in the graduation hall?
Read more…Whatever you do, do not stay at the Red Carpet Inn on Buckley. Its like a SRO/Homeless Shelter. As a retired Police Lieutenant from NY I can tell you it reminds me of a short stay dirty motel with a rude person named Peter at the Fron Desk, it was so
Read more…wow what an emotional and invigorationg experience to attend a PIR....I cant put into words how impressed i am of the Men and Women that are now the most recent members of the United States Navy...as i told my grandson it was a privledge to be allowe
Read more…is there an opportunity to take photos with the graduates after the PIR...i understand no photos outside but are photos with graduating sailors allowed inside?
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My son is due to graduate on May 4th. After the sailors graduate I assume that they will be given liberty for a few hours. Since this is a Friday will they ship him out on Monday? Will they also give him liberty on Saturday and Sunday which we shou
Read more…Friday April 6th,2012.
Flew in Thursday to O'Hare rented a car from Hertz and drove in bad traffic . Stayed at the Drake in old town. Great hotel rate but expensive parking.Up at four thirty ,left hotel about 5:30. Plenty of time. Sat where we want
Read more…Received the form letter today. Confirmed PIR for 04/13/12. Happy with date since time off work and airline tickets were confirmed two weeksm ago.
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I know we can't discuss anything about the final BS21 scheduling but has anyone heard from their SR about PIR this Friday March 30th? My wife and I are sitting by the phone waiting for our "I'm a sailor" call. Starting to get antsy.
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