Christmas
My sons PIR is Dec 22. I know no one knows for sure but I'm looking for an educated guess on do you think he will be allowed to come home for Christmas before starting A school?
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PIR - ( Pass In Review ) (151)
PIR - Division 326 (10/01/10)
I just talked to my son (who is in Ship 12, Division 326) and he told me all that qualified to undergo "Battle Stations" passed! They got their caps this morning, and all he wants to hear now is "Taps! Taps! Now lights out" I guess he's just a little
Read more…Taking a young child with us for PIR in 3 weeks
Haven't seen this question yet. Our grandson will be with us. Do you know if there's any chance we can get him in with a stroller? He's 2-1/2. Can one of us stand near the stroller and see anything that's going on?
Read more…Div 823 with the PIR on 10/29/2010. Anyone from Ca. San Gabriel Valley?
Greetings all,
My son is graduating from Boot Camp, PIR on the above date. Ship 04, Div. 823. Was wondering if their are any parents or family of new Sailors in that Division. Would perfer Living in California, San Gabriel Valley.
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i booked motel 6 thinking there was a shuttle bus but now when i made the reservation they said there isnt one
has any1 had 2 take cabs around chicago and if i have 2 take one for 4 miles approximately how much would that cost
Read more…PIR December 17th - Whos going and what info do you have to share?
My wife and I are attending my sons PIR on the 17th. Due to his being in a Push Division, he is graduating early than we had originally planned. So scheduling only allows us to travel up the day before and leave immediately afterwards to return to
Read more…Has anyone else NOT received their form letter with PIR date??
Our son left on 9/15, is starting week 4 and we still haven't received this "form" letter we keep hearing people talk about. Trying to make plans and figure this whole thing out. Any suggestions?
Read more…PIR 12/03/2010 Ship-09 Div-011
My son is graduating on 12-03-10. He is on Ship-09 Div-011. Any other parents on here with a recruit in the same ship & div? Going to this PIR?
Later
Chris
Read more…Just got back from 11/12 PIR.
I was able to fly out to Great Lakes to watch my son PIR on Friday the 12th. He was on Ship 11 Div 367. What a great experience. I recall my PIR at USAF basic more years ago than I care to admit, and it was well done, but I have to say, hats off t
Read more…Ship 04 Div 802 / parking pass
Does anyone know how to get a password to enter in order to recieve your parking pass online at this site?
Read more…Amazing
Thought I was ready after reading all the previous posts for the PIR. I was not. Nothing prepared me for what I experienced. My boy had become a man in every sense of the word. The pride I felt was overwhelming. A dry eye...not that I saw, certainl
Read more…PIR Lodging
Hello Everyone Well our "form letter" came in the mail today with the information about when the PIR is for our son. Finally gave my wife something so that she will now hopefully stop worrying about what is going on. She has been talking with some of
Read more…Just back home from July 1st 2010 PIR DIV 229
Happy 4th of July everyone and thanks to all who serve or have served our country!
We just got back back from our son Collin's (DIV 229) July 1st PIR last night and only one word to describe it. AWESOME!! I'm one proud papa and have all the goodies I Read more…
Navy Lodge
If you are planning on attending your son/daughter's PIR, you can stay at the Navy Lodge in Great Lakes. This is the ONLY NL to allow families to stay without the service member present. A normal rate for a room with 2 queen beds, microwave and fridg
Read more…Looking for a PIR group forum for 5/21/10
Just checking to see if their are any groups set up for parents of sailors with a PIR graduation date of 5/21? . Thanks Bill.
Feb 09, 2010 PIR
Anybody on this forum have a son or daughter set to PIR on this date? My son Casey is on ship 13, Div 152. hope to hear back from others that will be attending the same ceremony. thx, Jim
Read more…Ship 10 div 64 PIR Jan 22
We are leaving denver today headed to Chicago. My son's PIR is friday Jan 22. He is in Ship 10 Div 64. As stated by a navy friend of mine, " Bravo Zulu"! Can't wait to see him. This has beel a very long 2 months. He is staying at Great Lakes for Hosp
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