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Pass in Review Group- Tips, Hints, & Help for Navy Graduation
Now hear this! Now hear this!
You must save the form letter you get from your SR. It will have important information on it including the password so you can download the parking pass when it's time to go to PIR. Even if you rent a vehicle to drive to PIR from your hotel, you will need the parking pass. SAVE THAT FORM LETTER!
That is all...stand down.
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A MUST READ for All New Navy Parents
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Comment by Dave M on May 14, 2009 at 10:56am -
Those going to PIR . There will be a video available for a fee through the NEX. Best way is to be sure your son or daughter orders ahead of time.
Lighting and distance can be a challenge in the hall. . . No matter where you sit - it will move you ! !
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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on May 13, 2009 at 8:05pm -
Steve, probably the best person to answer that question will be a recruiter. I have to believe that his prior training will weigh in on what field he will go into. I would say either talk more to his recruiter, or there are several recruiters on line here that can also help steer him in the right direction.
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Comment by Geobots2 on May 13, 2009 at 12:12pm -
Mike Thanks for the offer on the pictures. Yes low brass is not the easiest to get pics of. In high school it was easy he was the tallest thinnest and blondest... all not so unique anymore... thanks again
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Comment by Steve on May 13, 2009 at 12:06pm -
Hello all,
My son Brendan doesn't leave for boot camp until October 7, 2009, He has to wait until he graduates HS. He will be going into the Corpman field but still undecided as to which part of it. He will be going in with his EMT-B and 240 Firefighting card. My question is do these offer him any immediate advancement upfront.
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Comment by Larry Gaither on May 13, 2009 at 6:25am -
Congrats Mike and all May 15 P.I.R. We are leaving today for Great Lakes. We are driving in and looking forward to seeing our Sailor. Hope to see y'all there. 900 miles and well worth it. While he is grad and go his A school is in Great Lakes so we hope to have the weekend with him.
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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on May 13, 2009 at 6:16am
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At the PIR, the band will march across in front of the bleachers. From one end to the other so have the cameras ready to get that tuba guy! I would recommend to anyone who reads this is to go to You Tube and just watch some of the posted videos from past PIRs. It will give you a real good idea about the layout and kind of what to expect.
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Comment by Mike Hayhurst on May 12, 2009 at 10:11pm -
My son graduates June 5th. He played the tuba in high school so I will try to get some pics of the tuba player for Geobots2. It's hard to get good pics of the low brass players because they always get stuck in the back! Best wishes to all of you and your sailors.
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Comment by John Div 930 Dad on May 12, 2009 at 8:34pm -
Received our first phone call today since day 1. Sounds like my son is doing well and is excited about A school. He has a cold, but says it is no big deal. There are others, he says, who are really sick. He got to talk with me, his mom, one of his bothers and his sister. Perfect!
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Comment by Geobots2 on May 12, 2009 at 8:19pm
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Rcvd letter today sort of. Parking pass and hotel info for graduation. Getting closer every day.
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Comment by Mike Gallo on May 12, 2009 at 7:45pm -
I got a call from my son Matt today, Battle Station over. All he was worried about was falling asleep before lights out tonight.
I will see all of you May 15. Matt is in Div 926.
God bless all oif our Service Men and Women.
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