"Gentlemen,
Last week they had order forms for the DVD at the NEX on base. There are also Division pictures and Division shirts available as well..."
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Chris Wilkins commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Suzanne is right...If I had it to do over, I would probably just leave early and drive from the Navy Lodge...but I needed the exercise anyway, and its only a mile!
Also, concerning the hoisting of the flag in the morning. Not only does all walking…"
Chris Wilkins commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Holy cow! I had to wait a couple of hours as my son had to check into a Temporary Holding Unit. There was not a lot of traffic when we left, but we were walking and talking and I didn't really pay attention. I do remember that it is up hill all…"
Chris Wilkins commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Raul,
I never recieved tickets for PIR. The first letter that we recieved from our son at bootcamp had a form letter with the names of four people that your child put on the guest list. There was also a password that you use on a website that gets…"
Chris Wilkins commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Bob,
I had heard nightmare stories about getting a car in to the base, therefore we elected to walk from The Navy Lodge. It is about a one mile walk. I had my wife and daughters up bright and early, and we were on base by 0630, after leaving at…"
Chris Wilkins commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"That is how I felt! He only graduates once, so at the very least everyone was going. Wife, 2 daughters, and myself. We ate on a budget, but got everyone there...
Airline tickets to Midway for 4...$886
4 nights at the Navy Lodge... $260
4 day Rental…"
Chris Wilkins commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Andrew,
I just looked at the water taxi ticket again. It was $6/person for a Weekend All day pass, valid for one day only...but trust me, we got our moneys worth. We turned our taxi ride into a tourist trip, from China Town to Navy Pier...to Navy…"
Chris Wilkins commented on NavyDads Admin (Paul)'s group PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps"Gentlemen,
We stayed at the Navy Lodge for $65 a night. Granted it was not the nicest hotel that I ever stayed in, it was by far not the worst either. We had a kitchen, which was used once for breakfast. We were less than a mile from the entrance,…"
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PIR - Tips, Hints, and Helps
Pass in Review: There have been so many questions & answers about Pass in Review "PIR" that we need one place to be a clearinghouse to help experience a Navy Graduation.See More
Chris Wilkins commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Will do! We will be there throughout the weekend, leaving early Monday morning. Southwest has pretty decent prices out of Denver...the cheapest I found anyway."
Chris Wilkins commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Flights are booked, hotel and car awaits...Come on 9/25/09! Ship 11 Division 330!"
Chris Wilkins replied to Chris Wilkins's discussion SHIP 11 DIV 330 in the group Navy Boot Camp"For a kid, or young man, that lost his job of Rescue Swimmer and has now been classified as "Undesignated Seaman", Tyler seems more motivated than ever! He will be on a ship in the fleet doing miscellenious work until he can strike for…"
Chris Wilkins commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Thanks Admin, precisely what I have done with the numbered letters. That and the date."
Chris Wilkins commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group Navy Boot Camp"Roger that folks. I got Tyler's address yesterday, and have 4 letters going out today. I am also e-mailing lots of family members his information in hopes that they send letters as well. As far as pics go, I just insert them on a typed letter…"
NavyDads Admin (Paul) replied to Chris Wilkins's discussion SHIP 04 DIV 845 in the group Navy Boot Camp"it's not THAT long now to PIR....the time will go by faster than you think. Root through the PIR group and you can start to make some plans about what to do and not to do....just remember to plan to be flexible as things can change at a moments…"
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- My Sailor's first name (Please do not post SEAL names)
- Tyler
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I am a proud parent of 3. My son swore in on July 29, 2009. I am very proud, and can't wait to see him again...
- What brought you to this site:
- My son is currently serving
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Extremely proud of his decision!
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
- Please share: how did you find us?
- searching the web for Navy Info
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:46pm on August 1, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Chris, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little. We are also here to support and encourage each other. After all we are all in this together. I have two sons and they are both in the military. My youngest joined the Air Force 5 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Tyler for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 10:09am on July 31, 2009,
Kirk Brooks said… - Hi Christopher, I'm in Colorado also, my daughter Holly PIR'd on the 17th of July and is waiting to class up in Pensacola. What part of Colorado do you live in?
- At 7:10pm on July 30, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Christopher, Welcome Aboard!
My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and I hope this site will benefit fathers that come behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Tyler for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
- At 6:32pm on July 30, 2009, NavyDads Admin (Paul) said…
- Welcome to NavyDads Christopher! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Christopher this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Tyler is doing! And stop by the NavyDads offical store- Navyoutfitters.com. Show your support for NavyDads by wearing the latest in NavyDads attire. Best Regards- Paul
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