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<p></p> San Diegotag:navydads.com,2010-12-19:2150375:Topic:1141202010-12-19T16:06:06.536ZStephanie Williamshttps://navydads.com/profile/stephaniewilliam
<p>My son just graduated from A school in Pennsacola and has been in San Diego for three days now. He says the living conditions are horrible and has not been assigned to his barracks yet. He also says it is like living like a homeless person and his to use all his survival techniques. Does not have a food galley like Pensacola and has to buy his food as well as find it. Had to beg for a fork on yesterday to eat his ramen noodles. Of course this made my heart saddend. He stated that it…</p>
<p>My son just graduated from A school in Pennsacola and has been in San Diego for three days now. He says the living conditions are horrible and has not been assigned to his barracks yet. He also says it is like living like a homeless person and his to use all his survival techniques. Does not have a food galley like Pensacola and has to buy his food as well as find it. Had to beg for a fork on yesterday to eat his ramen noodles. Of course this made my heart saddend. He stated that it will get better when he is assigned to barracks. Right now he is sharing with a room full of other guys and its not too pleasant,but he says he is determined. I am proud of my son for being a man and holding on but I hope he doesn't have to go thru this much longer. Can anyone shed any light. Thanks.</p> What to wear/bring to PIRtag:navydads.com,2010-12-19:2150375:Topic:1141182010-12-19T16:05:33.928ZJesshttps://navydads.com/profile/Jess
<p>WHAT TO BRING TO PIR <br></br><br></br>Be there as early as you can-before 7:30 am. Wear dressy casual, nice jeans are fine. If your PIR is in the winter months , you may want to wear flannel underwear. Wear comfortable shoes-you may have to climb bleachers and will be doing a lot of walking. Remember layers are the way to go. Gloves, hat, scarf. (For winter PIR) <br></br><br></br>One thing I did was a few weeks before PIR, start a “PIR bag”, not necessarily one you’ll carry but just something to throw…</p>
<p>WHAT TO BRING TO PIR <br/><br/>Be there as early as you can-before 7:30 am. Wear dressy casual, nice jeans are fine. If your PIR is in the winter months , you may want to wear flannel underwear. Wear comfortable shoes-you may have to climb bleachers and will be doing a lot of walking. Remember layers are the way to go. Gloves, hat, scarf. (For winter PIR) <br/><br/>One thing I did was a few weeks before PIR, start a “PIR bag”, not necessarily one you’ll carry but just something to throw things into you don’t use daily or routinely that you might forget. Binoculars, camera, a baggie full of tissues, lint brush, tide pen, etc. <br/><br/>Bring: photo ID, camera, binoculars, tissues, lint brush and tide pen (dress blues in the winter and dress whites in the summers), chapstick; hand lotion (cold weather dries you out) towel for your recuit to sit on while ya'll are out enjoying Chicago after PIR and for you to sit on while you watch PIR, Don't forget an umbrella just in case. Watch your make-up when you hug him/her--he/she has to be very careful with their uniform , a checkbook-for the photo packages(minimum pkg is ~ 140.00) and anything else you want to buy at PIR. At the hotel :bring old clothes for your recruit to wear while at hotel (in case there is enough time for that so they can be comfortable.) REMEMBER though, In public sailors must remain in military issue clothes...even to swim <br/>. <br/>I've read to take a shuttle if possible (even if you rented a car)-it'll bypass the long line of cars at the gate and drop you off at front gate…you’ll still have a good 15-20 minute walk but it is flat and you’ll see new rcts marching with their division flags. I don’t think my feet touched the ground during the entire time.. Sit at the top of the bleachers so you'll have something to lean against (besides some one’s knees) Try to sit across from where your sailor is and to the right that way you can see him/her better. There will be signs indicating where your Sailor’s division will be. <br/><br/>Be careful about too much kissing and hugging You also need to leave their R arm free while on liberty in case they have to salute to an officer. No hand holding is allowed. They have to behave very differently from a civilian. <br/>Bring their laptop and phone to hotel so they can catch up with their family and friends at home. <br/><br/>If you rent a car (and I suggest that you do) Google addresses: RTC, the airport, hotel, Navy Pier, Gurnee Mall, restaurants. Etc & write down the address. If you have a GPS.take it with you, if not rent one with the car. Take plenty of change for the tolls’ <br/><br/><br/><br/>Liberty is ‘time off’ from the daily routine. Graduating Sailors will be granted liberty to go off-base during the day with their families. <br/><br/>1. Graduating Sailors may not smoke, drive, or consume alcoholic beverages while on liberty. <br/>2. Graduating Sailors must stay within a 50-mile radius of RTC. <br/>3. Graduating Sailors must remain in their complete uniform while on liberty. If they are engaging in physical activity or swimming, they must be in authorized Navy issued workout gear. <br/>4. Liberty expires at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 8 p.m. on Sunday. No overnight liberty is authorized. Due to security checks and transit time, please allow ample time for graduating Sailors to walk back to their assigned ship prior to the end of liberty. <br/>5. Families may not enter the base after graduation and will need to meet graduating Sailors for liberty at the main RTC gate. <br/>6. Graduating Sailors departing RTC for follow-up training the same day as graduation or in a duty status will be granted limited on-base liberty. <br/>7. Graduating Sailors receive an in-depth liberty briefing prior to their graduation day. <br/><br/>While you wait for your Sailor following graduation, MCPON Hall and eateries at RTC are available, or you may use your graduation parking pass to visit the USO, building 27 onboard Naval Station Great Lakes (Mainside). Parking is available outside Gate 1 adjacent to Mainside’s Visitors Center located on Sheridan Road. Walk through Gate 1 and proceed to the USO located on the corner of Farragut Avenue and Rodgers Street; escorts will assist. Snacks and drinks will be available on the second floor of the USO <br/><br/>Ladies...the question of when they switch from white to blue dress uniforms and vice versa was brought up in another PIR group. I asked Hoppi (aka Angie) and she said: <br/><br/>Great Lakes switches in April and Oct. <br/><br/>BTW...She also said: Hawaii never switches to Blue and Iceland never switches to White. <br/><br/>The music at PIR is VERY loud, drums, trumpets, etc. I would bring ear plugs for your little ones, it could hurt your baby (or worse, wake her up!). Bring quiet, soft toys for them to play with. They can run around until about 8:45, then they will need to stay put, but you can walk around still or stand near entrance to bathrooms. There are two very large motion picture screens so you'll still be able to see the graduation. (the hall is huge!). Oh..... and bring $5 bucks to buy you 4 yr old a dixie cup (Sailors hat, or Lid as the sailors call it). They are NOT ever allowed to try on or wear any part of a military uniform, so they sell these hats to help prevent that and kids love it (it's their size too). They sell them near the coffee stand inside the hall, but they go quickly, so find your seat, then go get a hat before they are gone!</p> What it means to be a Navy Mom.tag:navydads.com,2009-05-28:2150375:Topic:444622009-05-28T23:51:31.877ZAnita Lopezhttps://navydads.com/profile/KAmile57
WOW, I get to start the first discussion. What is it really like to be a Navy Mom? Excitement over watching your loved one pursue their dreams? Being a part of a world that is vast and exciting, supporting each other as we support our loved ones. What's it like for you?
WOW, I get to start the first discussion. What is it really like to be a Navy Mom? Excitement over watching your loved one pursue their dreams? Being a part of a world that is vast and exciting, supporting each other as we support our loved ones. What's it like for you?