PIR 5/23

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Permalink Reply by Dianne C on April 12, 2008 at 7:58pm

They will cram everything into that time frame. TJ was placed in one of the 900's as one of the last ones. They fill the divisions to 80 sailors.If you are one of the last ones to come in you cram to "catch up" with the rest. That was my son's description.

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Permalink Reply by Dianne C on April 12, 2008 at 8:47pm

He went to GL on March 18. That means P week was over on the 24th. Which means his basic was crammed into 6 1/2 to 7 weeks. His PIR is 5/9! I at first was counting on a 5/16 PiR but it is listed on the website as 5/9. He is division 925. I think they expect more out of the high scorers and musicians. They have grown up more disciplined with what they know how to do and they are sure they can handle it. It makes a mother PROUD!!!

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Permalink Reply by Gloria on April 13, 2008 at 5:19pm

David left on the 24th, spent the night in a hotel near O'Hare....waiting for all the others to fly in...then arrived at RTC on the 25....so it'll definitely be a full 8+ weeks for him. He said the processing was boring and slow too ....we're wondering if he'll have anything to do with the ceremony at PIR...that could be cooll!
Looking forward to meeting you ...if possible.
Gloria

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Permalink Reply by Patti Cole on April 17, 2008 at 11:13am

my son left on feb 4th and spent the night in the radison -- then on 25th of feb went to GL --- He graduated on March 28 ---- (only about 6 weeks)

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Permalink Reply by Patti Cole on April 17, 2008 at 11:16am

don't count on him having anything to do with the PIR ceremony --- i know my son worked in the office the whole bootcamp on his free time getting everyones papers ready for graduation --- but graduation day their all the same ---- 801 sailors on his day were graduating --- i think it is rushed but everyone is so overwhelmed in seeing their sons, etc that it seems to drag on --- their names are never announced or anything, bring binoculors definately and you'll see --- you can't wait til end of ceremony and they announce liberty ------ its an awesome feeling running to find your sailor...

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Permalink Reply by kellyo on April 12, 2008 at 11:40pm

hello,
If im not mistaken i think they count to 6 weeks. so they start week 1 on the second week. blaine said he was on week 1 day 2 on april 6th. He said they graduate on there week 6 day 5. I really think it depends on if they had to have any medical or dental issues addressed. Hope this helps kelly

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on April 15, 2008 at 3:56pm

hello, My son left on the 25th and arrived on the 26th of March. The website has the graduation posted as May 23rd (exactly 8 weeks), for division 193. However, his recent letter says May 28th (wednesday). I'm sure he probably heard wrong, looks like the graduations are held on Friday's. Any suggestions on airline, airport or hotels? How about rental cars or taxi's to get around? Any info would help? Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Patti Cole on April 17, 2008 at 11:18am

stay at the navy lodge if possible. its clean and its only 60.00 for the night --- its really nice ---

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Permalink Reply by Diana on April 15, 2008 at 9:58pm

My son is graduating on 5/23. He arrived at GL on 3/28. What ship and Div is you recruit?

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on April 15, 2008 at 10:05pm

My son is also graduating on 5/23. He's on ship 07 and div 193. How about you?

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Permalink Reply by Ellen on April 16, 2008 at 9:10am

I think my son graduates on May 23rd - that's what the website says! He's in DIV 197 SHIP 11. I don't know too much. I'm still waiting on that first phone call. Ellen

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Permalink Reply by Ellen on April 16, 2008 at 9:40am

Thank you for checking on that - I really appreciate it.
You're right -- we won't even consider a delay. I am praying so often that Jim will not get sick or hurt. I know he's grown, but when I was his age, if I was sick I wanted my mom!
Do you have a son or daughter graduating that day, too?

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