I'll be attending PIR for my son sometime near the end of March 2019.
I'm a type 2 diabetic - I sometimes have issues with needing to frequent the restroom frequently... I imagine I'll have trouble going 2 hours without having to go.
To anyone who ha
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Pass in Review (PIR) Graduation Schedule
Please be aware that it can take 30 + minutes to park, get through base security, and walk to the drill hall by 8:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m. - RTC Gates open to visitors. Security screening begins.
7 a.m. - Visit
Read more…You will notice on this site that there are still a few pointers to the old rules. As of Oct 6, 2017 you do NOT need to download a parking pass from the RTC website any longer.
Your ticket to the event that you hopefully obtained the day before gra
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O'Hare International Airport & Midway International Airport
"Greeting Your Sailor at the Gate"
Family members of the military that will be coming to the airport to pick up or drop off their service member can go the the ticket counter of the carrie
Read more…I have read many forums but still do not have clarity on one pending question. I am driving (NOT walking on) to RTC for the PIR on January 6th. Since I am driving, do I need to first go to the Visitor's Center to check my ID and to get my hand stam
Read more…Show your Sailor that you are proud of them by stopping by NavyOutfitters and pick up a PIR Ribbon that has your sailors name and div number. We also have many other products that would be great graduation gifts.
Hello All. I've seen the warnings not to bring flowers or other large items to the PIR, as they will only be a hassle for the new sailor. Does anyone have suggestions of what would be a good and appropriate graduation gift, either for just after PIR
Read more…Do you want to show your pride for your Sailor on graduation day? At NavyOutfitters.com we have some some amazing options. PIR Ribbons to show your Pride for your Sailors SHIP and DIV. Challenge Coins to present to your Sailor on this special day and
My son doesn't ship out to basic training until the end of November but I'm thinking ahead to his graduation gift. My question is this: is he going to need a watch?
Right now he uses his phone as his watch but I don't imagine that when he's finall
Read more…Thought we might start some sort of discussion area for Great Lakes Lodging to help you plan your trip to PIR.
Try this link for several reviews of some area hotels:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g36077-Great_Lakes_Illinois-Hotel-Deals.ht
Question... My son says that there is seating for families and friends in the chapel for PIR. Is this true?
Read more…First of all, I would like to thank all the administrators of this resourceful site. I have been reading it religiously since our son shipped off to RTC on 9/21/15. It helped me to navigate through the entire process rather seamlessly. Please forgiv
Read more…Anyone know if you can get 2 parking passes for PIR or is it limited to 1 per family?
Read more…For those of you who happened to be flying out of the West Coast area, I just wanted to share this tidbit of information.
After shopping around for airfares, we found a civilian super deal and booked with Virgin Airlines http://virginamerica.com/ $
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EXTRA GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
If you are attending the recruit graduation ceremony, you must pick up your tickets in advance at the Recruit Family Welcome Center at Burkey Mall, 2650 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, I
Read more…I read in the FAQ's that I can send a pair of contacts and a small bottle of solution to my son so he can wear them at graduation. Question I have is does anyone know when I can send them. For example do I have to wait until after a certain time fram
Read more…First of all......WOW!! Just extraordinary! Proudest moments of our lives with this son (we have four) and perhaps proudest moment when considering all of them (but, we all know that is dangerous to do.....lol) In an effort to humbly reflect and h
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How to Order your Sailors
"Navy Graduation Video"
The Navy Exchange Photographic Services at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes offers each graduating recruit the opportunity to purchase division and individual photographs, a division Cruise
Read more…My son Colter will graduate Nov 14, 2014. I plan on staying at the Crossroads in Waukegan. It is 3 miles from the Naval Training Center. What would be the least expensive way to get to Waukegan to and from the airport?
Thank you.
Go Navy!
Mark John
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