All Discussions Tagged 'PIR' - Navy Dads2024-03-29T15:58:04Zhttps://navydads.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=PIR&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUpdated PIR Weekend Suggestions and Advice?tag:navydads.com,2020-02-20:2150375:Topic:5240872020-02-20T03:10:04.707Zphils434https://navydads.com/profile/phils434
<p>Hello everyone!</p>
<p>We are going to the PIR Graduation on 4/3/20 and love all of the information on this site. Even after sifting through the different discussions and posts, I still had some questions. Our recruit is staying in Station Great Lakes for A-School, so we plan on spending the weekend with them following PIR.</p>
<p>We are flying into O’Hare Thursday morning and leaving Sunday night. We were planning on renting a car for the weekend. Do people recommend renting at O’Hare? Are…</p>
<p>Hello everyone!</p>
<p>We are going to the PIR Graduation on 4/3/20 and love all of the information on this site. Even after sifting through the different discussions and posts, I still had some questions. Our recruit is staying in Station Great Lakes for A-School, so we plan on spending the weekend with them following PIR.</p>
<p>We are flying into O’Hare Thursday morning and leaving Sunday night. We were planning on renting a car for the weekend. Do people recommend renting at O’Hare? Are there any problems or delays where it would be worth renting at another local location and just getting shuttled there? We have always used Enterprise and Budget due to prices and customer service? Does anybody have good coupon codes or suggestions?</p>
<p>We have our own ez-pass and gps. I saw where people were recommending taking route 40 to bypass the tolls, but when I looked up the directions it was saying that it would be 30 mins slower. How much are the tolls? When I researched it appeared that I wasn’t going to pay over $5 in tolls which I feel is worth the faster route.</p>
<p>We are staying at the Holiday Inn off of Lakehurst Rd in Waukegan. Is it worth taking a shuttle over driving and taking the short cut to the morning PIR? It seems to be 50/50 on people that do each.</p>
<p>What are some good restaurants to go to and fun activities around there? I am having trouble finding updated posts on here about these. We like to explore a lot and love good family/hole-in-the-wall spots to eat.</p>
<p>I am aware of Sarge’s Taxi and his Meet and Greet. Do people recommend the other Meet and Greets or is this the best one?</p>
<p>Any suggestions on where to get the best gear and gifts? Our whole family has military ID’s and was wondering what the best Exchange (NEX) was? I see where people have been saying that the NEX at the RTC is the best in terms of catering to Navy family clothing? Is this true? We love a good freebie, so did anybody stumble upon some freebies or neat hidden experiences?</p>
<p>In terms of our sailor spending two months after in Station Great Lakes, we plan on visiting them again during that time. I am assuming they have their cellphones by then so there shouldn’t be any problems with communication. Can people who have gone through this have any recommendations on stuff to do, how their liberty goes now that they are in A-School, and any other advice? Can you send them care packages then now that they are out of boot camp?</p>
<p><span>Also, does anybody have advice on bring in your own camera/camera bag to graduation? How does the RTC / NEX PhotoLab work? I see people taking about how recruits can order division photos ahead of graduation.</span></p>
<p>Any advice or links to advice would be awesome! I have been looking on NavyDads, NavyMoms, and NavyDep, but it honestly is overwhelming to try and find the good suggestions posts and comments. Anybody that is also going on this date is welcome to chat and become friends on here. Thanks.</p> "Making a Sailor" documentary - by By CARLOS M. VAZQUEZ II | STARS AND STRIPEStag:navydads.com,2018-11-20:2150375:Topic:5140942018-11-20T18:48:23.683ZDon Rosshttps://navydads.com/profile/DonRoss
<p>Please remove this if it's breaking any rules for posting. A link of this documentary was sent to me yesterday by my Sister. Wish we all had seen it prior to my son shipping off to RTC. He is 4 1/2 weeks in and appears to be doing fine. His 1st letter home spoke of him not being prepared for the emotional stress of those first few weeks. I believe this video is a must see for most Seaman Recruits prior and definitely informative for parents.</p>
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<p>Please remove this if it's breaking any rules for posting. A link of this documentary was sent to me yesterday by my Sister. Wish we all had seen it prior to my son shipping off to RTC. He is 4 1/2 weeks in and appears to be doing fine. His 1st letter home spoke of him not being prepared for the emotional stress of those first few weeks. I believe this video is a must see for most Seaman Recruits prior and definitely informative for parents.</p>
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<p>Link to video:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.stripes.com/news/making-a-sailor-documentary-reveals-what-boot-camp-is-like-in-modern-day-navy-1.557191">https://www.stripes.com/news/making-a-sailor-documentary-reveals-what-boot-camp-is-like-in-modern-day-navy-1.557191</a></p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Don</p> Proper attire to wear at PIRtag:navydads.com,2017-07-08:2150375:Topic:4969792017-07-08T00:56:42.375ZNavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramzahttps://navydads.com/profile/JimGramza
<p><strong><span class="_4yxo">Outfit for the PIR</span></strong><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The going consensus is that the attire is business casual, though there is currently no enforced dress code, so jeans and a tee are welcomed. But really? Your new Sailor will be in his/her *formal* Navy attire, please dress accordingly! You will undoubtedly be in some photos with your new sailor in their dress whites or dress blues. Just keep in mind how you want to look standing next to them in those…</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="_4yxo">Outfit for the PIR</span></strong><span> </span></p>
<p><span>The going consensus is that the attire is business casual, though there is currently no enforced dress code, so jeans and a tee are welcomed. But really? Your new Sailor will be in his/her *formal* Navy attire, please dress accordingly! You will undoubtedly be in some photos with your new sailor in their dress whites or dress blues. Just keep in mind how you want to look standing next to them in those photos.</span></p>
<p><span>Show your Navy pride!</span></p> TG 11 PIR on 23 Januaryu 2015tag:navydads.com,2015-01-08:2150375:Topic:4156172015-01-08T13:53:47.557ZJay Patrick Braunhttps://navydads.com/profile/JayPatrickBraun
<p>Glad to see discussions about TG 11 and PIR for 23 Jan 2015. I am heading up on the 22nd and looking forward to seeing how my son has changed. I am planning on leaving the evening of the 23rd. Does anyone have any idea what part of the day after graduation will see the new sailors heading to their A schools (morning, afternoon or evening)? I have asked my son when he is scheduled to leave but have not gotten the response letter yet. I am wondering if I am leaving too soon (6pm on…</p>
<p>Glad to see discussions about TG 11 and PIR for 23 Jan 2015. I am heading up on the 22nd and looking forward to seeing how my son has changed. I am planning on leaving the evening of the 23rd. Does anyone have any idea what part of the day after graduation will see the new sailors heading to their A schools (morning, afternoon or evening)? I have asked my son when he is scheduled to leave but have not gotten the response letter yet. I am wondering if I am leaving too soon (6pm on 23rd) or if I should stay until sometime on the 24th.</p>
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<p>Thank you for any thoughts/input.</p> SHIP 02, DIVISION 904 PIR Dec 5thtag:navydads.com,2014-11-12:2150375:Topic:4093342014-11-12T03:23:29.510ZMike (Noah's Dad)https://navydads.com/profile/MikeSagawinit
<p>My son Noah is with Ship 2, Division 904? Anyone out there with an SR in this same ship/division? Are you heading to Great Lakes to attend 12/5 PIR? Hoping to meet other parents at Sarge's Meet-n-Greet.</p>
<p>My son Noah is with Ship 2, Division 904? Anyone out there with an SR in this same ship/division? Are you heading to Great Lakes to attend 12/5 PIR? Hoping to meet other parents at Sarge's Meet-n-Greet.</p> SHIP 02, DIV 904tag:navydads.com,2014-10-25:2150375:Topic:4072542014-10-25T06:19:05.543ZMike (Noah's Dad)https://navydads.com/profile/MikeSagawinit
<p>My son left Seattle and arrived at RTC on October 7th. Looking forward to hearing from him in what I hear is his 3rd week.</p>
<p>My son left Seattle and arrived at RTC on October 7th. Looking forward to hearing from him in what I hear is his 3rd week.</p> PIR Sept. 5th, 2014 TG43 Div. 273, Ship 14tag:navydads.com,2014-08-26:2150375:Topic:3989132014-08-26T16:54:35.981ZMichael Meloneckhttps://navydads.com/profile/MichaelMeloneck
<p>My nephew’s PIR is scheduled for 09/05/14. Just curious if we should arrive right when the gates open at 06:30, and how long of a line (wait) should we expect? We will be taking our rental car and are aware of the required gate pass. </p>
<p>I was going to buy his dad and a Navy Dad ball cap, and me one that says Nave Uncle. Please let me know if this would or would not be appropriate to wear.</p>
<p>I thank you for this site! It has been very informative.</p>
<p>MWMST</p>
<p>My nephew’s PIR is scheduled for 09/05/14. Just curious if we should arrive right when the gates open at 06:30, and how long of a line (wait) should we expect? We will be taking our rental car and are aware of the required gate pass. </p>
<p>I was going to buy his dad and a Navy Dad ball cap, and me one that says Nave Uncle. Please let me know if this would or would not be appropriate to wear.</p>
<p>I thank you for this site! It has been very informative.</p>
<p>MWMST</p> New Nukes from 6-6-2014 PIRtag:navydads.com,2014-06-09:2150375:Topic:3878222014-06-09T12:00:56.560ZRay Moserhttps://navydads.com/profile/RaymondLMoser
<p>Interested in keeping in touch with parents of the great young men and women from this PIR group who are now at Nuclear Propulsion School. What will they be doing when they arrive? When does classroom instruction start? We were able to entertain 3 other Nukes on Saturday and could not help but notice how bright and eager to learn and please these guys were. Adopt-a-Sailor at PIR is a tremendous gift to all parents. </p>
<p>Interested in keeping in touch with parents of the great young men and women from this PIR group who are now at Nuclear Propulsion School. What will they be doing when they arrive? When does classroom instruction start? We were able to entertain 3 other Nukes on Saturday and could not help but notice how bright and eager to learn and please these guys were. Adopt-a-Sailor at PIR is a tremendous gift to all parents. </p> Entering Great Lakes without a Car Passtag:navydads.com,2013-09-11:2150375:Topic:3554762013-09-11T11:31:47.628ZDaniel Stoberhttps://navydads.com/profile/DanielStober
<p>Hi:</p>
<p>If I do not have the password to get my car pass, but my name is on the list for a PIR, can I park at the Metra Station and walk onto the base? How long of a walk will it be from the train station to the location of the ceremony? Will anybody at Metra care that I parked at the train station?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Hi:</p>
<p>If I do not have the password to get my car pass, but my name is on the list for a PIR, can I park at the Metra Station and walk onto the base? How long of a walk will it be from the train station to the location of the ceremony? Will anybody at Metra care that I parked at the train station?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p> Ship 014 Division 308tag:navydads.com,2013-08-01:2150375:Topic:3468732013-08-01T00:45:03.990ZKelly Lyonshttps://navydads.com/profile/KellyLyons
<p>My Son Jacob is in Ship 014 Division 308 USS Arizona. </p>
<p>His PIR is scheduled for 08-16-2013.</p>
<p>Anyone else have an SR with this division or ship? </p>
<p>I'd like to hear from you!</p>
<p>My Son Jacob is in Ship 014 Division 308 USS Arizona. </p>
<p>His PIR is scheduled for 08-16-2013.</p>
<p>Anyone else have an SR with this division or ship? </p>
<p>I'd like to hear from you!</p>