PIR 3/28/14

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Permalink Reply by todd on February 9, 2014 at 9:27pm

Glad to hear it...Looks like my son will be the week after...I can't wait to get his box and info, so we can write him...God Bless.

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Permalink Reply by Rik Tweed on February 10, 2014 at 6:08pm

We booked our flights this weekend, flying into Milwaukee. As of today our plan is to rent a car, drive to Waukeegan and make camp at the Courtyard Mariott there, which appears to be a stone's throw from Sarge's meet and greet.

From there it is an easy drive down to hit the gate using the Buckley Avoidance maneuver (TM). Love all the great advice on NavyDads.com.

Question: is there fun to be had with our sailor on liberty that doesn't require going toward Chicago? Thanks all.

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on February 11, 2014 at 12:25pm

We stayed there when our daughter graduated....take a right out of the parking lot and you will literally see Sarge's place. There is a big WalMart plaza directly across the street where you can get whatever you may need! There are several restaurants right there as well for breakfast and dinner. Bring some swim trunks for the pool and hot tub. They also have a Meet & Greet for all the Navy parents right at the hotel in the restaurant/bar! It was about a 15 minute drive using the direct route. Plug the Ohio St gate into your GPS if you have one as there are multiple gates for the base...several of which I visited on my journey...LOL!

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Permalink Reply by Rik Tweed on February 11, 2014 at 12:36pm

Sounds perfect, thanks Tom!

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Permalink Reply by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on February 11, 2014 at 12:38pm

My pleasure, Sir!

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Permalink Reply by Mike on February 12, 2014 at 7:35pm

Our son left last week for RTC. We are anxious to get letter so that we can write him. Glad to hear that others are receiving their letters. That means ours can't be too far behind. We're ready to start planning our trip to PIR also (from S.C.). Thoughts and prayers to all your families

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Permalink Reply by Mike J Johnson on February 15, 2014 at 10:15am

My son is PIR 3/28/2014 to He is on ship 04 div 811 can't wait to be there.

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Permalink Reply by Rik Tweed on February 15, 2014 at 10:51am

Excellent, have you had any calls other than the first on arrival?

Best wishes for your son's success!

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Permalink Reply by Mike J Johnson on February 16, 2014 at 10:54am

No not yet staying by the phone today.

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Permalink Reply by Rik Tweed on February 16, 2014 at 3:39pm

Our SR was able to call his valentine on Saturday, so through her we learned he was doing very well so far after a tough first couple weeks. She said he sounded very upbeat and enthusiastic, which was great to hear. He has been getting our letters, but can only write on Sunday. We should get a letter soon and hopefully we'll get the next phone call!

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Permalink Reply by Mike on February 17, 2014 at 4:03pm

Hey Mike J, my son is in that division also.

Mike J Johnson said:

My son is PIR 3/28/2014 to He is on ship 04 div 811 can't wait to be there.

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Permalink Reply by Mike J Johnson on February 17, 2014 at 4:37pm

have you herd from your son yet.

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