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Angie (Dan's Mom)

newmom...have you talked with your daughter today about the tsuamani?

Mar 11, 2011
Angie (Dan's Mom)

These are the sideboys for today's graduation The tallest one is my son! He didnt graduate today but Div 918 was the performing division for today's graduation It was so cool to see him in his dress uniform..but what a tease!! I want to see the whole thing!

Mar 11, 2011
janis USS DUBUQUE

My son's ship had to leave Pendleton and head out to sea. Soon he will be on his way to Japan.

Mar 11, 2011
Angie (Dan's Mom)

Dayciavu My son's PIR is NEXT Friday!!!!! 3/18 Janis what a great opportunity for him The reason my son joined was to help people Im sure he is wishing he was heading to Japan

Mar 12, 2011
lisa ship 2 div 922

@ anthony'sproudmom

I also asked my daughter how she got in the 900 div as she does not sing or play...She said "Mom when you get here they start screening straight away, there is hundreds of us and they start asking Who can play instrument? who can sing? who was in ROTC or Drill in school?

When that was done they still needed alot more so they next group is Who can swim and scored higher than a 70 on your asvab? She says thats when i stood up mom....

Awesome...

Mar 12, 2011
Josie, Jordan's proud mom

HI, My son is Division 924/ ship 2/PIR 4/29. I am so proud of him and cannot wait to hug him in Illinois. He plays guitar and drums & scored high on ASVAP - not sure which skill he used to qualify but feel completely overwhelmed with JOY that he is exercising his talents.

If there are anyone else with a loved one in the same division/ship/PIR, please let me know. any and all information i can get is greatly appreciated.!!

Mar 12, 2011
linda_d (Ship 2 Div 923)

Angie, you mention a RTC FB page for your son's division. What is this FB site? My son is Ship 2 Div 923 and PIR date is 4/22. He said he would be in choir for other graduation besides his own so I would like to look for him on these sites if possible but do not know where to go. How nice of you to get ths glimpse. Linda

Mar 13, 2011
Angie (Dan's Mom)

Thanks Linda anyone on here who has a son in div 919? My son's PIR is FRIDAY!!!!! and I'll try to take some pictures of 919 recruits (or I'll ask my husband to actually....I dont want to get tears on the camera lense!)

Mar 14, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Just wanted to say what a great job ALL the 917 division did last Friday. Very moving.

Mar 14, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

Angie, I have a daughter in 919 and she is carrying the North Carolina State Flag and if you get a/some shots of her, I would truly appreciate it

Mar 14, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Sherri, if it helps, the states are recognized in the order they entered the union! Did she carry the flag last weekend for 3/11 graduation?

Mar 14, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

Yes she did and I looked at the picts on the RTC facebook site, but couldn't tell which was the NC flag or her

Mar 14, 2011
Angie (Dan's Mom)

Sherri Im on it!

Mar 14, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

Oh Angie that would be awesome, thank you

Mar 14, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Sherri, I looked and we don't have one that I see; I'll keep looking! I am sure I saw her, because we commented over and over on the NC flag!

Mar 15, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

Thank you LWEatonNC - I take it your from NC or was she just doing a fabulous job of carrying the flag? :)

Mar 15, 2011
Angie (Dan's Mom)

Sherri we went last nite on google to figure out just what the NC flag looks like and my husband now knows! and btw DIV 918 passed battlestations Monday nite!! and my son is now officially a United States Sailor! Leaving right after work today to drive half way to GL tonite

Mar 16, 2011
Navy Mom

Yay for you Angie(ship 2 div 918). How exciting! 29 more days for my SR. I can hardly wait. Have a safe trip.

Mar 16, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Sherri, she will be the 12th one introducted, as they are recognized in the order the states entered the union! She will have a very prominent place on the drill deck (see, I am learning Navy lingo!). When you arrive at the graduation, when you go in, if you are looking at the drill deck (with the bleachers behind you), she will be standing to your LEFT, facing the bleachers!

Like this: (only this was taken from the FAR left, not the middle of the drill deck!) See NC??

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?fbid=10150114689754651...

And, yep, I'm from NC so we were looking for our flag!

Mar 16, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Um, introduced!

Mar 16, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

Angie congrats on your sailor. How exciting for you to be going to PIR. One more week for me. Still don't know when her battlestations are.

LWEatonNC - thanks for the info on when she will be coming in and all. That will be a great help looking for her. I googled the NC flag so I would know which one she will be carrying. Oh I can't wait to see her.

Mar 16, 2011
Jaimers

Congrats Angie...Have a wonderful Trip !!!

Mar 17, 2011
lauren

My boyfriend has been gone for three weeks and is in Ship 02 Div 924... As far as I know, nobody with loved ones in this division has received letters (besides the form letter). Other divisions with the same PIR date (4/29) have sent letters home already. I know that those in the 900 division have more responsibilities and less time to write letters, but when would it be reasonable to anticipate receiving a letter? When did you receive your first letter and how often have you received letters from your SR in a 900 division?

Mar 18, 2011
lauren

Thank you, Kathy! I am so hopeful to receive a letter from him soon! :)

Mar 18, 2011
Jaimers

@ Lauren - my Dau left 2/16 received her letters (received 5 at once) at about 3weeks received that 3 week call a few days later and just received the second letters yesterday. Hang in there....you will get them....and yes they do practice a lot and dont forget study time, ironing, shinning boots etc...lol I know its hard to wait ..im there too...believe me when you get them ... its just wonderful !!!!!!!

Jaime

Mar 18, 2011
lauren

Thank you Jaime! This is so encouraging!

Mar 18, 2011
ProudmominNC ship 02 Div 921

Does anyone know what divisions performed at today's PIR? My son wrote and said he was a side boy and told me where he's standing, but because of the recruit's hand, I can't tell if it's him or not!!! FRUSTRATING!

Mar 18, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

I would think it was 918, 919 and 920 - but not positive, just based on they get to perform in 3 graduations, 2 before theirs and then theirs

Mar 18, 2011
NebraskaMom

Our son is in the 920 Division with PIR 4/8. On Facebook under Recruit Training Command there are pictures of the graduation today. Got a glimpse of our son in the choir. Maybe some of you will see your children as well.

Mar 18, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

I got to see my daughter in one of the photos, she is a flag carrier and there is one where she is in the bottom right hand corner, so nice to see her

Mar 18, 2011
aveoamare(Ship02div925)

aww thats so cool!

Mar 19, 2011
Angie (Dan's Mom)

What an amazing time I had at my son's PIR yesterday!! and ladies the 900 divisions are fabulous I'll post photos soon for you I talked with a few SR's who are in 919 and 920 all looking so fabulous and proud!!

Mar 19, 2011
ProudmominNC ship 02 Div 921

Angie,

Were the 919 and 920 the two performing yesterday? My son is in training and is to be a side boy. He is div 921. I looked at the pics posted on the RTC facebook site, but didn't see him. I'm thinking he might begin performing next week.

Thanks,

Rhonda

Mar 19, 2011
ProudmominNC ship 02 Div 921

I just scrolled down and caught Sherri's comment about the number of performances. Thanks!

To all of you who've found your kids in pics, I know the feeling is priceless!!!

Rhonda

Mar 19, 2011
Jaimers

Thats so great ladies that you where all able to see pics of your SR's --priceless

I can only hope that i too will be able to see a pic of my Dau in upcoming PIRs before her own (4/15)...So Proud of them they look absolutely amazing in their dress blues!!!!! I cant wait for her PIR ....

Jaime

Mar 19, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

You know what? My sailor is already in Pensacola and I talked to him on the phone today -- and I miss the LETTERS! The last two weeks, we got one almost every single day; and we even got two after we got home.

We can call, yes, and we can email, yes, but I loved reading the letters!

Mar 19, 2011
goliathmacdog

How many PIR's do they perform in before their own? My son is on ship 2 div 924 and I have no clue yet what he is doing, but VERY curious.

Mar 19, 2011
linda_d (Ship 2 Div 923)

Ladies - I was just wondering from the moms who have already been to PIR, where is the best seat for those of us who have SR in choir? Also what time do you suggest we head out from our Hampton Inn hotel which they say is only 10 min away in Libertyville? I was planning to leave at 7 but wonder if it should be earlier. I think there will be 11 divisions. If I have 2 - 3 extra people that want to see graduation, where do they go to see if they can get in after all the ticket holders get in?

Mar 20, 2011
Jaimers

Hello Ladies ------ @ Kathy ....thank you....awesome ...and yes when it is my turn to experience PIR (4/15) I will most definitely be taking lots of pics of the 900 Div for the other moms ......=) I love that ...pay it forward..!!

jaime

Mar 20, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

Something else about finding a good place to see the performances; get a seat where you can see OVER the handrail if you have to look to your left or your right.

Mar 23, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

linda d, 7 is way too late; we got inside about quarter to 7 and I was shocked to see the place almost half full! From Libertyville, you need to leave at 6 (sorry!!!).

Mar 23, 2011
LWEatonNC (AWF Oceana)

And take bottled water and snacks!

Mar 23, 2011
TxLadyJane(ET Nuke Mom)

we got there about 7:15 am and most of the bottom was full, we had to go up into the Balcony, probably better as my husband is 6'6" tall and we sat on the front row, but we had to deal with the railing, so it was a trade off. I was depresed as I wanted to sit down on the bottom level.

Mar 25, 2011
ColoradoConnie

Hi There, I am looking for info on ship 2 Div 927. I was told of the honor of being chosen for a 900 div and am tying to learn what the 927 is and why our son was chosen I know he had high scores on his ASVAB's he also has musical knowledge and experience. I just cant wait 3 weeks to get a letter from him telling us about it! He is in Pweek of BC. He arrived last T 3-22.

Mar 25, 2011
Navy Mom

ColoradoConnie- go up above to discussion forum and choose 900 Division meaning/info

Mar 25, 2011
ColoradoConnie

Thanks that helped, I know our son played a great trombone in Pep,Marching and Jazz band. He has also DJ'd to earn extra $$. I didnt realize that he would be doing anything like this in the Navy though.

Mar 25, 2011
Jaimers

Hello Ladies .....Any Div 922 hear anything at all from their SR's yet

Mar 25, 2011
linda_d (Ship 2 Div 923)

Connie, my son arrived on 2/23 and he said the day they arrived they were in line and asked if they had any band, singing or drill experience to step in a different line. Then they try out is what I understand. You will have to wait till your first letter to find out what he will be doing.

Mar 25, 2011
Jaimers

Hello Ladies ....questions for you guys: Are the 900 Division families seated in the center area.???

Mar 29, 2011
WhiteClay Ship 2 Div 913

You can sit wherever you want to! My son was a rail guard up in the balcony for his grad so I ran up there (we got there early b/c he gave me a heads up) and we were able to talk quietly for about 40 min before the ceremony started. Other moms from our div were doing the same with their sailors who were guards. I was also able to talk to some of his shipmates who were posted at various places (near restrooms, doors etc.) as well as guys on drumline who were his friends because they are kind of waiting in the stairwells but allowed to talk to guests. If your sailor is a "flag" you will see them but not to talk to until afterwards. The graduating 900 div does line up in front of the main stage where the brass & special guests sit for about 5 min before the ceremony so parents can take pics up close, which is awesome! My son & other guards were called down from the balcony for the pic and he gave me a quick "side hug" as he went by. I also offered to take a pic of a female guard from a 900 div that would grad 2 weeks later, and she was nervous but agreed, and whispered her mom's email to me so I could send it. The mom lived in a different state and hadn't seen her daughter for months, and really appreciated it. One fun thing: my nephew (24 years old) is a police officer and drove 15 hours with my sister to be there for my son's grad. My nephew wore his police uniform at my son's request, and when we were looking for seats at grad the chief asked my sister if we wanted to sit on the main stage because they needed people behind the admirals etc. She said, "Sure!" and he told us to sit with my uniformed nephew in the middle and the rest of us flanking him, and to follow the lead of the officer in front of us re: when to stand etc. My son was watching this procession from the balcony and about having a heart attack, not knowing the chief had initiated the whole thing. Needless to say, we had VERY good seats, and it was a real treat for my sister who loves hoopla! I was happy to just look up at the balcony every now & then & see my handsome sailor at parade rest (or whatever they call it!) with a gold scarf at his neck representing Division 913!

Mar 29, 2011