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Comment by Larry Jenuwine on December 7, 2009 at 6:25pm

Just got back from Great Lakes. Our son did PIR on 04DEC09. It was great! The ceremony was fantastic and we got to spend some quality time with John. He reports for for the next step across the road this week. He will be attending ATT and then ET A school at Great Lakes. Only one problem, he did the advanced physical qualifications to be an E-2 before he went in and his uniform is not representing his e-2 status. His recruiter told me that all recruits are e-1 until after graduation but I saw plenty of graduates with "french fries" on there sleeves.

Comment by Gary Jensen on December 7, 2009 at 5:29pm

For me and my family, I think the first week was the toughest. When we received our son's first real letter (after P-week), it seemed reassuring and as time has gone on, the emotions have really settled down and we are now anticipating PIR on Jan. 15th. Everyone here has a right to be proud of their son or daughter as to the path they've chosen. I know PIR will be a very emotional time. I'm really looking forward to seeing my son and the transformation that will have taken place!

Comment by Bob Kline on December 7, 2009 at 4:28pm

Well, everybody, Rosie is off to Great Lakes as of 3:36 this afternoon. Poor kid has a nasty head cold. Does anyone know how they might deal with that when she arrives at Great Lakes? Mom cried at the airport and Dad even shed a little tear. Rose left with a group of really great kids. On the way back home I told my wife that I feel pretty damned good about the future of our country with kids like these willing to step forward and serve. We should all be really proud. The kids are alright!

Comment by Bill S on December 7, 2009 at 2:41pm

SCE, your Sailor has to get permission from his CO to get married. Best have them start with their PLO to get everything in order before getting the marriage license at the JP or wherever they get them.

Comment by Dave Brogan on December 7, 2009 at 2:36pm

Just returned from 12/04/09 PIR at RTC. Friday morning was like Christmas! Heavy flurries during the night left a thin blanket of white everywhere. The ceremony was unbelievable and tugs at your heartstrings. 997 new Sailors headed out to serve in the most powerful Naval fleet on the face of the planet. Got 40 minutes of video, just need to figure out how to get it up here! My son Ryan was in Ship 11 / Divsion 020. HOO-YAH!

Comment by MarkM on December 7, 2009 at 2:25pm

Jim, I wonder if those that shipped on the first are in that ship, due to the holiday? I am hoping he gets in the 900 division.

Comment by Jim Butler on December 7, 2009 at 1:17pm

Ship 10/Div 74 just got officially posted for graduation on 1/29 on the Recruit Center page.
Can't wait to hear from the guy and see how he's doing :)

Comment by John Frank on December 7, 2009 at 11:41am

We'll be staying at the Residence Inn-Waukegan. PIR 1/8/10 Ship 3 Div 50. We'll be driving from Delaware and were told to watch the weather, the turnpikes can close due to lake effect snow. We were told to be prepared to take 70 West south of Pittsburgh to 65 North in Indy.

Comment by David on December 7, 2009 at 11:20am

Well we have made our plans for travel to PIR and Mom is getting excited now.
We will be staying at the Courtyard Marriott in Waukegan.
Our PIR is 01/08/10 for ship 3 Div 44.

Comment by Steven S on December 7, 2009 at 11:17am

I just got a note from the recruiter that she can not get the division info just the ship. Anyone have any suggestions. I guess I'll wait a couple of days and see if we get a note from our recruit. ?

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