Imthemom, if you contact "Sarge" ( his number is on his site from Sarges Meet and Greet) he has a shuttle service from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to graduation. Just give him a call and he will tell you which hotels he shuttles to and from.
My son is ship 02 914 PIR 3/02 just wrote and said that he has been practicing for graduation already, didn't say what he would be doing, that would have been nice though. He is very short with his letters but promises long ones later as he is starting to get more time to write.
My son says he is in the war room and will not be on the floor during graduation. Anyone from a past graduation with a 900 division sailor know if this is how it works. I'm hoping another 900 division that is not graduating on his day will perform these duties. Also which 900 division is helping with graduation this week.
@gifted - My son was Div 911 - it is true he was not on the floor for his graduation. He was in the rifle guard for 911 and his division marched on the floor before the graduation started but during graduation he sat up to the far left in the bleachers. It was hard for us to believe that he wasn't on the floor for his own graduation. He was on the floor for the 2 graduations before his.
My son is in ship 2 div 921. His PIR date is April 6th. He left Feb. the 8th. Haven't gotten anything except the for letter yet. I am starting to feel more than a little desperate to hear from him. Sam's Mom
My daughter's is in Ship 02 Div 915. I felt the same way when I didn't hear from my daughter after three weeks, with the exception of the "box" and the form letter. I was kinda bummed. But after reading the form letter I figure that my daughter was going to be busier than even she realized! If I didn't hear from her that meant she was doing well and was still safe. Kinda been using the phrase "no news is good news" to get me through this. After one month, I missed her one phone call and only had a message. It's all good. They are alright!
I also found a picture of the Div my daughter is in (Ship 02 Div 915) That made all the difference just to see that huge smile of hers and smiles of everyone in her div. That meant more to me than anything.
I just got the form letter today and my son is Ship 02 Div 923. I had no idea he would be in a 900 division. I will be interested to find out if he is drill or music.
It's a great day! We received our formal letter today. My daughter is 02/924 PIR 4/27! I'm excited she was assigned to a 900 division. I can't wait to hear from her.
MomentByLaFala: what a terrible loss and how very sad to have her pass away on the way to see her sister's PIR. I see that it has only be a little over a month ago...my prayers are with the family and that they feel the embrace of their military family. Also, that Ashley is able to carry on with her training as a way to honor her sister. Was Brandy also injured...will add them all to my prayers.
HI everyone! My SR is ship 02 division 923. PIR date 4/20. I recently found out about the 900 division. I'm so proud of my SR. I'm hoping for a call tomorrow.
Hello all, my son is on Ship 02 Div 922 his PIR day is 4/13/12
(28 days). Can't wait to see the new man he has become!!!! He did get to make phone call last week and also got a brief letter. He told me he is a section leader
And explained what that meant and quote "My S*** is ALWAYS folded correctly" I could do nothing but laugh (cry). He was a messy Marvin at home. But I used to have no problem doing my sons laundry,but he had to bring dirty down and I would wash/dry and fold and sometimes bring up to put away and that's when all h***,.would break (they called.me the sarge) I would dump.the drawers because all those previous folded.clothes some how got stuffed in drawers. He did thank me now!!!! Lol miss him can't wait to see him. Hopefully another letter or phone call this week. Some of the other moms in our PIR got letters yest. So will be waiting for mail today.... Thanks for listening.. been rough couple nights :( But I am VERY PROUD of him.
Hi everyone my SR is ship 02 division 923 with PIR 04/20/12, I can't wait to see him, I can imagine how different he will be. He was quite messy also here at home and um I'm sure thats no longer the case, thanks to his Petty Officers. ;o)
Just wondering about the 900 Div and performing. It appears that each week there is a 900 Div graduating, so do they all usually perform at their own PIR as well as the 2 before them? Does this mean there may be SR from Div 922, 923 and 924 all performing together?
Also, what does the Honor Guard do?
Is is correct that the 900 Div does not come thru the door when all the other Div march in? If so, when not performing will our SR be onthe floor or out of site?
TraceJ - my son was in Div 920, he graduated last week. He was not on the floor, he was working in a VIP room, others from 920 were standing in the stands. Several from 920 were on the floor, the ones holding the flags, the ones with the rifles, the sideboys. Div 921 was performing also, the choir, band, not sure what else. Since several from 920 were not on the floor, they don't march in, about an hour before the start, they were brought on to the floor in front of the bleachers for 920 for a few minutes, so that we could take pictures of them. They were the only ones that did this. This was the first time I was able to see my son. Then they go back through a door and I didn't see him until Liberty was called. He came running out of that door to hug me :)
Yes Lisa it is an special honor to have a son/daughter in a 900 Div.... It means the will be performing in the 1 or 2 graduation's prior to theirs. May be band,chorus or drill team. Congrates!!!!!! My son is graduating 4/13 and performed in chorus for last Fridays grad. And is suppose to again for 4/6 grad. I was actually like the other moms in this Div get a glimpse of my son in the pictures posted on RTC Facebook..
That is so awesome. I would imagine band for her. Thank you so much. That would be awesome to see her in pictures I will be looking at the pics of all the graduations. Congrats on your SR and almost done. That is wonderful
Yes 8 days, my stomach is in knots.... Do you know graduation date for your daughter yet? If so if you contact the groups that graduate before your SR and ask them to post any pictures of the band some will....... Also the RTC posts random pictures of different things and I was able to see my son during instructions on fire fighting... So cool.....
Not yet. I am hearing some rumors of May 25th which would be awesome. I will def see if I can find pictures. That would be so awesome to see even a picture of her. I am having a hard time not talking to her daily. So happy that is almost over for you.
This is def a roller coaster ride!!!! But I will say if I hadn't known about this site it would have been much worse... Take advantage of all the veteran moms on this site they help a lot...
That was the worst part not being able to communicate , even just a text to say hi! And don't think anything you do is crazy, we all have done it... Called his cell regularly to hear his voice. someone else told me to start writing letters even as early as the first few days and just number them so once you get the address you can send them..
It is a performance Div so they are usually doing things like band, singing or flags. That is awesome. When does your son graduate? I am so glad to meet everyone on here going through the same things. Finding out her address was so much better for me
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
Happy 2012 to all the past, present and future 900 divisions...you are a special group! May you be safe and happy tonight and always!
Dec 31, 2011
shadesofpurpleNukemom
My SR is in DIV 914. I know its performing but that's it.
Jan 15, 2012
shadesofpurpleNukemom
Jan 15, 2012
shadesofpurpleNukemom
@JessicaB. I finally checked this out. Thanks!
Jan 20, 2012
Jamie SHIP13 DIV 067
Hello all - I have a daughter in 915
Jan 20, 2012
navywife11
hello!!! happy monday!!! is there anyone out there with a SR in ship 2 div 910? please message me if so :)
Jan 23, 2012
Angie-T
My Daughter is Ship 2 Div 919
Jan 23, 2012
Paul'sMom
My son is in ship 2 div 917
Jan 24, 2012
djmama(02/911)
Ship 02, Div 911 ..Hello to all!
Jan 26, 2012
brooklynsmom(div919PIR 03/16/12)
my daughter is ship 02 division 919
Jan 26, 2012
ARMYwifeNAVYmom
Jan 31, 2012
Sailor's Mom
My son is ship 02 914 PIR 3/02 just wrote and said that he has been practicing for graduation already, didn't say what he would be doing, that would have been nice though. He is very short with his letters but promises long ones later as he is starting to get more time to write.
Feb 2, 2012
shadesofpurpleNukemom
Yea ge! Mine wrote he is Sweater (smurf) Petty Officer. Just think, we will get to see pictures on the 10th!
Feb 2, 2012
brooklynsmom(div919PIR 03/16/12)
Hey everyone 919 is calling. I got my call tonight and I am so.........wow and very happy now that i talked to my little girl.
Feb 11, 2012
Sailor's Mom
My son says he is in the war room and will not be on the floor during graduation. Anyone from a past graduation with a 900 division sailor know if this is how it works. I'm hoping another 900 division that is not graduating on his day will perform these duties. Also which 900 division is helping with graduation this week.
Feb 17, 2012
Chaze Mom Ship 2 DIV 911
@gifted - My son was Div 911 - it is true he was not on the floor for his graduation. He was in the rifle guard for 911 and his division marched on the floor before the graduation started but during graduation he sat up to the far left in the bleachers. It was hard for us to believe that he wasn't on the floor for his own graduation. He was on the floor for the 2 graduations before his.
Feb 17, 2012
mackay214(ship 02 Div 922)
what is div 922
Feb 17, 2012
JackieD
Hello everyone! My son is division 920. I just found this group. I haven't heard from him yet, so I'm so excited to read about the 900 divisions.
Feb 23, 2012
littleone68
hi all! i just got my form letter today and found out my son is in 922 div... what exactly does that mean??
Feb 24, 2012
Sam's Mom
My son is in ship 2 div 921. His PIR date is April 6th. He left Feb. the 8th. Haven't gotten anything except the for letter yet. I am starting to feel more than a little desperate to hear from him. Sam's Mom
Feb 25, 2012
snoopnalab
My daughter's is in Ship 02 Div 915. I felt the same way when I didn't hear from my daughter after three weeks, with the exception of the "box" and the form letter. I was kinda bummed. But after reading the form letter I figure that my daughter was going to be busier than even she realized! If I didn't hear from her that meant she was doing well and was still safe. Kinda been using the phrase "no news is good news" to get me through this. After one month, I missed her one phone call and only had a message. It's all good. They are alright!
Feb 25, 2012
snoopnalab
I also found a picture of the Div my daughter is in (Ship 02 Div 915) That made all the difference just to see that huge smile of hers and smiles of everyone in her div. That meant more to me than anything.
Feb 25, 2012
Jamie SHIP13 DIV 067
snoopnalab - Did you get my message?
Feb 26, 2012
Sam's Mom
Yes Thank you so much..Praying for a letter this week. It will be three weeks on Tuesday...Sams Mom
Feb 26, 2012
lenamarro, ship 09 Div 046
I just got the form letter today and my son is Ship 02 Div 923. I had no idea he would be in a 900 division. I will be interested to find out if he is drill or music.
Mar 1, 2012
blm
just heard from recruiter at my daughter is ship 2, div 924
Mar 6, 2012
LuvMySailor(Ship02/Div924)
It's a great day! We received our formal letter today. My daughter is 02/924 PIR 4/27! I'm excited she was assigned to a 900 division. I can't wait to hear from her.
Mar 7, 2012
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
MomentByLaFala: what a terrible loss and how very sad to have her pass away on the way to see her sister's PIR. I see that it has only be a little over a month ago...my prayers are with the family and that they feel the embrace of their military family. Also, that Ashley is able to carry on with her training as a way to honor her sister. Was Brandy also injured...will add them all to my prayers.
Mar 10, 2012
blm
MomentsByLaFata What a lovely tribute to the family. Such a tragic story.
Mar 10, 2012
Jangee
HI everyone! My SR is ship 02 division 923. PIR date 4/20. I recently found out about the 900 division. I'm so proud of my SR. I'm hoping for a call tomorrow.
Mar 10, 2012
Freese71
(28 days). Can't wait to see the new man he has become!!!! He did get to make phone call last week and also got a brief letter. He told me he is a section leader
And explained what that meant and quote "My S*** is ALWAYS folded correctly" I could do nothing but laugh (cry). He was a messy Marvin at home. But I used to have no problem doing my sons laundry,but he had to bring dirty down and I would wash/dry and fold and sometimes bring up to put away and that's when all h***,.would break (they called.me the sarge) I would dump.the drawers because all those previous folded.clothes some how got stuffed in drawers. He did thank me now!!!! Lol miss him can't wait to see him. Hopefully another letter or phone call this week. Some of the other moms in our PIR got letters yest. So will be waiting for mail today.... Thanks for listening.. been rough couple nights :( But I am VERY PROUD of him.
Mar 16, 2012
Hayden'smom02-923PIR04/20
Hi everyone my SR is ship 02 division 923 with PIR 04/20/12, I can't wait to see him, I can imagine how different he will be. He was quite messy also here at home and um I'm sure thats no longer the case, thanks to his Petty Officers. ;o)
Mar 18, 2012
Jangee
Same here Hayden's mom. I can't wait to see how well he folds.
Mar 20, 2012
TraceJ
Hello ladies, I too am exited to see the folding ability! Also looking forward to seeing the honor Guard!
Mar 21, 2012
Freese71
Well Ladies our SR's are in the tough weeks now till graduation!!!!!!!!!!! But the clock is winding down......
Mar 25, 2012
Jangee
26 days! I'm really feeling it this weekend. I miss my SR so much!
Mar 25, 2012
Freese71
Mar 26, 2012
vivianlee
My daughter is on Ship 02 Div 925 PIR 05-04-12 She is in the choir. Any other moms out there with their sons or daughters on the same ship??
Mar 28, 2012
TraceJ
Just wondering about the 900 Div and performing. It appears that each week there is a 900 Div graduating, so do they all usually perform at their own PIR as well as the 2 before them? Does this mean there may be SR from Div 922, 923 and 924 all performing together?
Also, what does the Honor Guard do?
Is is correct that the 900 Div does not come thru the door when all the other Div march in? If so, when not performing will our SR be onthe floor or out of site?
Apr 3, 2012
JackieD
TraceJ - my son was in Div 920, he graduated last week. He was not on the floor, he was working in a VIP room, others from 920 were standing in the stands. Several from 920 were on the floor, the ones holding the flags, the ones with the rifles, the sideboys. Div 921 was performing also, the choir, band, not sure what else. Since several from 920 were not on the floor, they don't march in, about an hour before the start, they were brought on to the floor in front of the bleachers for 920 for a few minutes, so that we could take pictures of them. They were the only ones that did this. This was the first time I was able to see my son. Then they go back through a door and I didn't see him until Liberty was called. He came running out of that door to hug me :)
Apr 4, 2012
Lisa
Apr 4, 2012
Freese71
Apr 4, 2012
Lisa
Apr 4, 2012
Freese71
Apr 4, 2012
Lisa
Apr 4, 2012
Freese71
That was the worst part not being able to communicate , even just a text to say hi! And don't think anything you do is crazy, we all have done it... Called his cell regularly to hear his voice. someone else told me to start writing letters even as early as the first few days and just number them so once you get the address you can send them..
Apr 4, 2012
aml - Ship 02 Div 928 PIR 5/25
Apr 5, 2012
aml - Ship 02 Div 928 PIR 5/25
Apr 5, 2012
Lisa
Apr 5, 2012
donna2838
Can someone post the link to the RTC facebook??
Apr 5, 2012