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Comment by Jim G. on March 12, 2009 at 9:56pm

Congratulations, Jamie!

I am only a few weeks behind you and already getting excited! I can't wait to see Aaron and give him a great big bear hug and tell him how proud of him I am...22 days and a wake up! : )

Comment by Jamie Daniels on March 12, 2009 at 8:08pm

Hi everyone Well we're here. Sittin in the otel waiting for PIR tomorrow. I'm one proud Popa. Can't wait to see greg. I talked to im a couple of days ago and he sounded great. I'll try to post a couple of pics tomorrow night. Here's to all the Sons and Daughters that are starting a awsome journey. Tomorrow.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 12, 2009 at 7:12pm

this may be of interest:

Green Barracks is Final Project in $770M Boot Camp Recapitalization
Story Number: NNS090311-15
Release Date: 3/11/2009 9:31:00 PM


By Bill Couch, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (NNS) -- One new building joined the "fleet of ships," at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes and another began construction in early March, marking the last two major projects awarded in the 12-year, $770-million recapitalization of RTC.

Officials from the Navy, construction contractor CBZG Design Builders and namesake shipmates and family members commissioned USS Missouri March 6. It houses RTC's new $10-million simulated arms marksmanship trainer.

Construction on USS Reuben James, the $48-million final barracks to be built, kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony March 9.

"USS Reuben James is the last major project awarded in our decade-long program to bring the Navy's only recruit training facility into the 21st century, to provide the tools needed to train the future Sailors in our Navy," said Capt. Jake Washington, commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest.

Former crew members of USS Missouri (BB 63) and USS Reuben James (FFG 57) attended each ceremony, presenting personal mementos and participating in cutting the ceremonial ribbon and breaking ground with ceremonial shovels.

"I just can't say enough about the hospitality we were shown here by the Navy," said Ralph Hammel, a former Marine who served aboard from 1946-1948, who attended the ceremony along with another former "Mighty Mo" crew member during the Korean War, Earl Gerhard.

"We've got the greatest Navy in the world, and it's good to see it's in good hands with today's Sailors.

"This impressive building and the training held here should help ensure the new Sailors coming into the Navy will continue to keep it great."

The USS Reuben James barracks, named in honor of the current frigate and its namesake boatswain's mate who served in the Barbary Wars of 1804, is intended to be the first RTC barracks to meet LEED Silver certification for environmentally-friendly construction. It will be Great Lakes' second LEED Silver building, joining RTC's Atlantic Fleet Drill Hall, which was commissioned in December 2007.

LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, is part of an environmentally friendly rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, which encourages adoption of sustainable green building and development practices. Criteria for LEED certification include such building features as energy-efficient lighting, low-water-use fixtures, low-maintenance construction materials and landscaping features, and use of construction materials from local sources, reducing fuel consumption and emissions during transport.

"This milestone is a testament to the Navy sticking to the RTC recapitalization plan over all these years and also to our contractors making this happen day after day, safely and effectively," said Capt. David Schnell, Naval Station Great Lakes commanding officer.

The USS Missouri marksmanship trainer hosts 66 computer-and laser-equipped simulated small arms weapons stations to train recruits in weapons safety and fundamentals. Completed on time and within budget, the new facility improves training efficiency. It supports more training stations than the previous building. Because it is co-located with the live-fire range for follow-on training, it also reduces the transit time for recruits and the personnel load for training staff.

"These buildings provide more than just training," said Capt. John Peterson, RTC commanding officer. "They provide for the future of our Navy."

Since beginning the RTC recapitalization program in 1998, the Navy has spent more than $700 million to modernize its recruit training infrastructure, replacing 1960s-era buildings with state-of-the-art facilities for training, feeding and housing new recruits during their eight-week indoctrination into Navy life. The base's new facilities include the one-of-a-kind, award-winning Battle Stations 21 "ship in a bottle," which uses special effects technology from the theme park industry to simulate shipboard emergencies including fire, flooding and mass casualty events.

RTC recapitalization projects have included 13 new barracks -- including dining and classroom areas -- three new drill halls and other new training facilities.

For more news from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navfachq/.

Comment by rick on March 12, 2009 at 6:55pm

pir march 27 anyone else?

Comment by Bob on March 12, 2009 at 5:43pm

Just got a phone call from my son. He sounds great, he got another promotion from Section Leader to Starboard Watch.

Comment by tom struckman on March 10, 2009 at 6:46pm

hello everyone, finally got my sons address ship 13 div 175 anyone elses son in this group tom

Comment by Robert S. on March 10, 2009 at 2:46pm

NavyPop, My son’s PIR was 1/30/09 and he was grad-n-go to Pensacola, FL. On the back page of the front cover ours said about half way down the page “Division departs RTC on Friday”. It is true after that there is grad-n-go information for NSTC Great Lakes only. However, the grad-n-go applied to the entire division. The schedule said we had until 1:00 p.m. on Friday but he had to be in front of his barracks at 12:00 noon ready to board a bus for the airport.

Comment by Gary T. on March 10, 2009 at 1:55pm

NavyPop, I wouldn't worry. Your sailor will be given the necessary information as time draws near. Information will have to come from them since they are in a position to ask the person who can answer the Grad and Go question. My son is not a grad n go. He will have school at Great Lakes. I have always been led to believe if a sailor is to ship out to another base for school they are considered Grad and Go. Some may leave after graduation, some a day later. The main thing is you and your wife will be there for your sailors PIR. Seeing them graduate will be well worth it all.

Comment by Joe on March 9, 2009 at 11:29am

I'm not completely sure, but a Hall of Fame Division seems to be one step above an Honor Division. Means they did really, really well. There was one Hall of Fame Division in the class on 2/27, I believe 915.

Comment by Tony on March 9, 2009 at 10:30am

My daughter wrote home and said her division is working extra hard. She mentioned that they have a chance at being a hall of fame division. What does that mean?

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