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Comment by Tracey on February 13, 2014 at 10:00am

My son shipped from Virginia and arrived on 2/5.  Received "the box" on Monday, but still no letter.  I am assuming that his PIR is 4/4.  This is the second time for us - our other son is stationed in Portsmouth.  It is a little easier this time because I know what to expect but that doesn't mean I worry any less.

Comment by Momma J on February 13, 2014 at 9:39am

Thank you thank you NM!! I sent my son with a 3500 minute calling card, but would like to get some for other SR'S in boot with him so he can give some to one's that need them ;) Thank you again for all the info, you ladies rock! !

Comment by diannep on February 13, 2014 at 9:22am

MommaJ:  Don't believe there is a phone number for the telephone cards, but there is an email address you can send your request to on the site.

Comment by diannep on February 13, 2014 at 9:20am

Free phone cards for SRs:

www.callsforrecruits.org

Each card is 20 min.  Your SR will be sent several and asked to share them.  Each card will cover probably only one phone call since the connection from the pay phones takes alot of the minutes, so it is wise to mail your SRs a phone card, or they can purchase one in the NEX with their Recruit Debit Card (issued to them for supplies).  But of course, it saves them money if you can mail them one!  Get one that has at least 250+ minutes on it.

The number of SRs in a division usually is around 88 or so when they start.  They will lose some of these to discharge and asmo (setback in training) in the first few weeks.  They will then get more SRs back from earlier PIR groups....ones who had been asmoed from their own groups for one reason or another and are now ready to train again.  That was the situation with my son who was asmoed for a week and then joined the PIR group that was a week behind his during Training Week 3 (there are 6 actual training weeks).

Yes, 127/128 are brother divisions and train together!

And, remember, only about 10-15 percent of the SRs are represented here on N4Moms.  Very sad, but true.  Many families have no clue about this site.  I happened to find it when I googled after my son left for bootcamp.  Be sure to share this website with ladies you meet at PIR because it is still very helpful during the school part of the new sailor's adventure and when in the fleet as well!  One lady actually printed up little business cards with the website on it and passed them out at her PIR. 
Good Morning!

Comment by Momma J on February 13, 2014 at 9:01am

I have also read some where about getting free phone cards to have your SR hand or at camp. I would like to inquire about these for the less fortunate that cannot afford them but really need to call home! I have gone to the Web site "calls home for recruits". But I cannot seem to find an actual number to call? Could anyone give me more info I what to do?

Comment by Momma J on February 13, 2014 at 7:47am

Good morning all!! Another cold day in Iowa :( I have not seen many that have an SR in my recruits ship and division. I thought the divisions were pretty large? Maybe they will join soon? I know that 127 and 128 or brother divisions correct?

Comment by CatMom509 on February 13, 2014 at 5:22am

Gals,

Rating is the job--IT, MA, ATI and Rate is the pay scale--E-1, E-2, E-3, etc..

Comment by CatMom509 on February 13, 2014 at 5:21am

aznavymom44,

Yep, Sarge's Meet & Greet will be on Thursday, April 3rd from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm for this PIR~~

Comment by bravegirl09 on February 13, 2014 at 2:45am

aznavymom44- yes! I am planning on attending sarges meet and greet.  are you flying?  what is your SR's rate?

Comment by aznavymom44 on February 13, 2014 at 1:44am

That would be awesome. We are hoping to go to the Sarges meet and greet, if they have it on Thursday eve.

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