I am a little confused about how the 900 Division works. I know my son said he was in Honor Guard and would perform at 3 PIR. It seems there is a 900 Division in each training group. So it is a combination of 3 Divisions that makes up the Honor Guard when they perform or is there only an Honor Guard every 3 weeks within the 900 Divisions? Hope that makes sense.
TraceJ-my daughter is on flags and has told me she will perform in the 2 PIR before her's as well as her's. There is a 900 div in each group and I believe they practice together-I do not know about honor guard but i would guess there is honor guard on each division
My daughter is ship 2 Div 928. I was told it was a performance division that they are either in band, singing or on the drill team and that kind of thing. My daughter was in band for a long time including years of marching band so I am assuming that is what she is doing.
Hello all! My SR is in ship 2 div 923. Counting down the days! PIR 4/20. Kind of surprised as well that he's in this div but very proud. He wasn't in band nor choir in school.
Nancy, from what I have been able to undertand their training is the same as everyone else in their Training group as far as the time line. My SR said they get less writing time since they do everything the others do in addition to the performance practicing. He later mentioned that as they practiced more he thought they were maybe doing less Physical Training since most of them seemed to be in top shape.
Helen - there are also jobs like door holders and body snatcher in the performing division so he may he one of those.
Great photos and congratulations! What a wonderful day you must have had. Would it be O.K. if I share your photos with Ship 02 Div. 923 moms. Our SR are in the Honor Guard and I believe there are some photos of our SR. Our PIR is next week.
I believe that my son Daniel is playing one of the snare drums....In the pics posted on Facebook this evening, I believe that he is the second from the left......Wishful thinking maybe but I am fairly sure that it is him...had there been a video , I would know for sure because of his style......Moms just know!
CheleMarie-thanks for posting! Some of us Div 924 moms whose children have a PIR of 4/27, think we saw them in your aswesome pictures. Sure appreciate you sharing these. Sounds like PIR was amazing. Congrats to you and your son!
I found out my boyfriend will be a guard during the ceremony. It sounds good:) I just booked my hotel room at Great Lakes. I didn't know people were already booking rooms. A lot of hotels are filled up for that day. I haven't heard how he did on inspection or his test. Hopefully good.
My brother graduates on 4/27. I am so excited to finally see him:) Its hard having my brother and my boyfriend in the Navy at the same time. They both tell me they are doing good, but that its hard:(. My brother just got to go into the gas chambers. It was "cool" for him, but I saw videos and it looks horrible. My boyfriend has not gone yet. I am just worried becasue it seems like a very horrible thing that they have to go through and it is mandatory:(
So is my daughter... Div 928 :-) can't wait til 5/25 too. How awesome, I was just telling my husband tonight how excited I am about next month. It's been 21 days since I have really heard from her... So hard!
@ Lisa! I had such a hard time at that point! I couldn't even get on this site because my eyes kept leaking every time I thought about it. I think this is training for the parents too. It gets a little easier and you get letters every week. Keep your chin up!
I just felt like popping in here as my daughter was a 900 division graduate back in February. Thinking back to the time when I was so anxiously awaiting the "I'm a sailor" call and now seeing you all are at that place now. Such great memories. This is just the beginning of so many proud moments. Good luck to all of your sailors!
Its been 22 days and I still have not heard from my daughter :'( I miss her terribly. May 25th could not get here quick enough! Ship 2 Div 928 hope we get letters from our SRs soon:-)
Hi Kat - i believe our SR's are together Ship 2 Div 928. I got several letters yesterday, Tuesday. hang tight for a letter, depending on where you are they had liberty day on Sunday so they were able to write. I got mine yesterday Tuesday bc i am not very far. I am in Chicago so depending on where you are you will probably get it tomorrow. I know how you feel my dear. I cried like a banshi when i opened my mail box and saw the letters. I could not stop, it is such an amazing to have his letters. I carry them with me and read them and re-read them. They are certainly hanging in there. He says it's tough and that they havent even gotten to the toughest part of it all but they are a team and they help each other out. I guess this is good bc they are ready for anything, whatever it is. It is comforting to know they have each other back. I am sure the girls are the same way if not but a closer bond, i am sure and hope. He also said that they are getting their first flag for the whole division for passing PFA (dont know what that is right now). Everything is a daily work in progress. They will be fine, I believe God is watching over them and I get nervous but then I remember for my Father is, The King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He has our SR's protected " ) May 25, get here quick.
oh, i forgot to mention that he asked we keep the letters coming. I know we heard this before but he kept saying "it's like knowing you are right next to me in my ear" so I take it that they really look forward to all the encouragement from us. Also, i sent him bandaids and he said he did not use them or need them but his team mates did so he shared them with whoever needed them. so thank you moms that suggested we send them band aids, they share them with whoever needs them. Good to know they are a team. God, I miss my Son dearly and I just take it one day at a time. That is all we can do!!!!
SHIP 2, DIV 928; I rec'd 3 letters today...yay!!! Can anyone tell me what are the ribbons I need for graduation. Saw others talking about getting ribbons. Where do I get them and what are they for? Thanks!
I got 3 LETTERS TODAY TOO !!! YAY!!! Ship 2 div 928 ! I can't stop reading them over and over!!! My daughter will be in the choir. She also said on the second day she was "yoeman" for a few days . But then it was given to someone else. But she said she was grateful to be given the chance. She passed her PFA!! From letter # 1 to Letter # 3 her spirit is much greater ! and she wants the letters to continue. :) I hope the rest of you are getting letters today or if not very soon . God bless!
kat and TX Mom, yeah, yeah!! so excited for you to have received your letters. I know the feeling about reading them over and over and over again. i just sent you a friend request so excited for the possibilities to meet you ladies. Praying for all our SR's... <3
I would love to meet you as well! This is such an exciting time. The depth my daughter went in , in her letters made me able to visualize what she saw and felt. But before she left I told her this"look around and write it down I want to see and feel everything through your eyes" And that she sure did! She had me crying,laughing and crying some more and then more laughter oh how I miss her corky personality ,and then by the 3rd letter I felt comfort, in a way. Like she was finding her way or at least I hope and pray:-)
Just wanted to say hi to all the 900 DIV. My son is ship 02 DIV 926. His PIR is May 11th. 3 more weeks. I have to tell you at first it goes by slow. Then it starts to fly by. My oldest son had his PIR in October. He is now in Pensacola Florida. Im also a empty nester. I'm happy to tell all of you things get much better after PIR. Skype is great and the phone is wonderful. Alot more communication after PIR. Something to look forward to.
I got a Phone call today! YAY!!!! It was so good to hear her voice !! She sounds really good! She is now DCPO . :) Along with choir she is training in "sticks" Not quite sure what that is .... We didnt talk alot about that. But I am one HAPPY camper right now !
Hi everyone (: My boyfriends PIR is next week 05/04. Let me tell you time start out slow then goes by really really fast! trust me in no time you will have up to 6 letters and BAM! it will be PIR weekend. But for the divisions that will be performing at my boyfriends PIR i am gonna take as many pictures as i can of the other performig divisions (: Because today i saw a picture of my boyfriend that someone took, and it made me so happy, and if i can bring that happiness to someone else it would make my day(: so i think the two divisions will be 926 and 927 [=
haha i would love to click a photo for you (: just message me next week so i can remember and give me some details on what he looks like or send me a picture (: i will do my best.
I have been fortunate enough to see my son's pics in the last 2 PIRs...He is a snare drummer and this Friday I will get to HEAR him perform at his graduation!!!!!Soooooo excited!!!!!!
So looking forward to my daughters graduation on 5/25. I got my call Friday and it was so beautiful to hear her voice. She said she pulled her rotator cuff and was in physical therapy but would be fine as long as she passed her PT test in 13 days... I pray that she does ok and it heals before then. Please help me pray for my daughter. She seemed in very good spirits and didn't seem to be too stressed out about it, she is a tough girl and I think she will be fine. I miss her so much but I'm so proud. She also said she was educational Petty Officer...
Im Praying For (StarBright) Lisa LOL :) And I'm so happy you got your call Friday! I know she will be just fine and soon we will be there watching both our daughters Graduate !!! :)
Adrienne- I would appreciate it so very very much if you could try to take a couple of pics of my sailor. He is in the picture with me so if you see anyone that looks like him could you please take a couple of pictures. He is going to be a guard. He wont really be in the ceremony either. Let me know if that could be a possibilty. Thank You:)
Adrienne- I'm a little confused, just wanted to see if I understand correctly will ship 02 div 927 be performing on 05/04? My son is in this division and would love to see pictures. If you take any will you post them? Thanks, fl navy mom
Freese71
Apr 5, 2012
TraceJ
I am a little confused about how the 900 Division works. I know my son said he was in Honor Guard and would perform at 3 PIR. It seems there is a 900 Division in each training group. So it is a combination of 3 Divisions that makes up the Honor Guard when they perform or is there only an Honor Guard every 3 weeks within the 900 Divisions? Hope that makes sense.
Apr 10, 2012
blm
TraceJ-my daughter is on flags and has told me she will perform in the 2 PIR before her's as well as her's. There is a 900 div in each group and I believe they practice together-I do not know about honor guard but i would guess there is honor guard on each division
Apr 10, 2012
vjdavis06
my son is ship02 division 929, still a little confused about the 900 divisions
Apr 11, 2012
Lisa
Apr 11, 2012
Helen
Apr 11, 2012
TraceJ
Nancy, from what I have been able to undertand their training is the same as everyone else in their Training group as far as the time line. My SR said they get less writing time since they do everything the others do in addition to the performance practicing. He later mentioned that as they practiced more he thought they were maybe doing less Physical Training since most of them seemed to be in top shape.
Helen - there are also jobs like door holders and body snatcher in the performing division so he may he one of those.
Apr 12, 2012
CheleMarie
Apr 13, 2012
Jangee
Great photos and congratulations! What a wonderful day you must have had. Would it be O.K. if I share your photos with Ship 02 Div. 923 moms. Our SR are in the Honor Guard and I believe there are some photos of our SR. Our PIR is next week.
Apr 13, 2012
TraceJ
Wonderful pictures, thanks for sharing them!
Apr 13, 2012
laur_amor(Ship 02 Div 924)
I believe that my son Daniel is playing one of the snare drums....In the pics posted on Facebook this evening, I believe that he is the second from the left......Wishful thinking maybe but I am fairly sure that it is him...had there been a video , I would know for sure because of his style......Moms just know!
Apr 13, 2012
MattsMama Ship 02/Div 924
CheleMarie-thanks for posting! Some of us Div 924 moms whose children have a PIR of 4/27, think we saw them in your aswesome pictures. Sure appreciate you sharing these. Sounds like PIR was amazing. Congrats to you and your son!
Apr 14, 2012
Nani&Tony
I found out my boyfriend will be a guard during the ceremony. It sounds good:) I just booked my hotel room at Great Lakes. I didn't know people were already booking rooms. A lot of hotels are filled up for that day. I haven't heard how he did on inspection or his test. Hopefully good.
Apr 14, 2012
blm
CheleMariethanks so much for sharing and con gradulation you and your family!!
Apr 14, 2012
Nani&Tony
My brother graduates on 4/27. I am so excited to finally see him:) Its hard having my brother and my boyfriend in the Navy at the same time. They both tell me they are doing good, but that its hard:(. My brother just got to go into the gas chambers. It was "cool" for him, but I saw videos and it looks horrible. My boyfriend has not gone yet. I am just worried becasue it seems like a very horrible thing that they have to go through and it is mandatory:(
Apr 15, 2012
littleone68
here is a link to my pics from PIR 04-13 - feel free to share :-)
Apr 16, 2012
E's Mom, ship 2 div 923
I'm so proud and happy for all of us.
Apr 17, 2012
Hayden'smom02-923PIR04/20
I Have a Sailor!!!!!!!!! Go Div 923 I can hardly wait for Friday!!!!! Get here please!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 17, 2012
katdino
Congratulations To your Sailors and to You Navy Moms !!! My daughter is Ship 2 Div. 928 cant wait for 5-25
Apr 17, 2012
Lisa
Apr 17, 2012
Philip'sMom (Deb)
@ Lisa! I had such a hard time at that point! I couldn't even get on this site because my eyes kept leaking every time I thought about it. I think this is training for the parents too. It gets a little easier and you get letters every week. Keep your chin up!
Apr 18, 2012
Oceans3
I just felt like popping in here as my daughter was a 900 division graduate back in February. Thinking back to the time when I was so anxiously awaiting the "I'm a sailor" call and now seeing you all are at that place now. Such great memories. This is just the beginning of so many proud moments. Good luck to all of your sailors!
Apr 18, 2012
katdino
Its been 22 days and I still have not heard from my daughter :'(
I miss her terribly. May 25th could not get here quick enough! Ship 2 Div 928 hope we get letters from our SRs soon:-)
Apr 18, 2012
aml - Ship 02 Div 928 PIR 5/25
Hi Kat - i believe our SR's are together Ship 2 Div 928. I got several letters yesterday, Tuesday. hang tight for a letter, depending on where you are they had liberty day on Sunday so they were able to write. I got mine yesterday Tuesday bc i am not very far. I am in Chicago so depending on where you are you will probably get it tomorrow. I know how you feel my dear. I cried like a banshi when i opened my mail box and saw the letters. I could not stop, it is such an amazing to have his letters. I carry them with me and read them and re-read them. They are certainly hanging in there. He says it's tough and that they havent even gotten to the toughest part of it all but they are a team and they help each other out. I guess this is good bc they are ready for anything, whatever it is. It is comforting to know they have each other back. I am sure the girls are the same way if not but a closer bond, i am sure and hope. He also said that they are getting their first flag for the whole division for passing PFA (dont know what that is right now). Everything is a daily work in progress. They will be fine, I believe God is watching over them and I get nervous but then I remember for my Father is, The King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He has our SR's protected " ) May 25, get here quick.
Apr 18, 2012
aml - Ship 02 Div 928 PIR 5/25
oh, i forgot to mention that he asked we keep the letters coming. I know we heard this before but he kept saying "it's like knowing you are right next to me in my ear" so I take it that they really look forward to all the encouragement from us. Also, i sent him bandaids and he said he did not use them or need them but his team mates did so he shared them with whoever needed them. so thank you moms that suggested we send them band aids, they share them with whoever needs them. Good to know they are a team. God, I miss my Son dearly and I just take it one day at a time. That is all we can do!!!!
Apr 18, 2012
katdino
ami Thank you so much for that. I am so Happy for you that you have received letters from your Son<3 . Btw PFA is their physical fitness assesment .
Did your Son mention what he will be doing as far as performance at the graduation? Drill, band, flag etc?
Again Congrats, I hope my letter comes soon:-) I'm missing her so much:'(
Apr 19, 2012
katdino
Oh and yes ship 2 div 928 Hooyah!
Apr 19, 2012
TXMom30
SHIP 2, DIV 928; I rec'd 3 letters today...yay!!! Can anyone tell me what are the ribbons I need for graduation. Saw others talking about getting ribbons. Where do I get them and what are they for? Thanks!
Apr 19, 2012
katdino
I got 3 LETTERS TODAY TOO !!! YAY!!! Ship 2 div 928 ! I can't stop reading them over and over!!! My daughter will be in the choir. She also said on the second day she was "yoeman" for a few days . But then it was given to someone else. But she said she was grateful to be given the chance. She passed her PFA!! From letter # 1 to Letter # 3 her spirit is much greater ! and she wants the letters to continue. :) I hope the rest of you are getting letters today or if not very soon . God bless!
Apr 19, 2012
aml - Ship 02 Div 928 PIR 5/25
kat and TX Mom, yeah, yeah!! so excited for you to have received your letters. I know the feeling about reading them over and over and over again. i just sent you a friend request so excited for the possibilities to meet you ladies. Praying for all our SR's... <3
Apr 19, 2012
katdino
I would love to meet you as well! This is such an exciting time. The depth my daughter went in , in her letters made me able to visualize what she saw and felt. But before she left I told her this"look around and write it down I want to see and feel everything through your eyes" And that she sure did! She had me crying,laughing and crying some more and then more laughter oh how I miss her corky personality ,and then by the 3rd letter I felt comfort, in a way. Like she was finding her way or at least I hope and pray:-)
Apr 20, 2012
katdino
Congratulations to your SR and to you!!! That is very Exciting News!!
I am so Excited to see our division 928 ! 5/25 IS COMING!!! YAY!!! :)
Apr 20, 2012
Kim
Just wanted to say hi to all the 900 DIV. My son is ship 02 DIV 926. His PIR is May 11th. 3 more weeks. I have to tell you at first it goes by slow. Then it starts to fly by. My oldest son had his PIR in October. He is now in Pensacola Florida. Im also a empty nester. I'm happy to tell all of you things get much better after PIR. Skype is great and the phone is wonderful. Alot more communication after PIR. Something to look forward to.
Apr 20, 2012
katdino
I got a Phone call today! YAY!!!! It was so good to hear her voice !! She sounds really good! She is now DCPO . :) Along with choir she is training in "sticks" Not quite sure what that is .... We didnt talk alot about that. But I am one HAPPY camper right now !
Apr 20, 2012
Paytonsmom(ship2div930)
Apr 20, 2012
blm
katdino-I believe sticks is when they don't have a flag yet-but practice with the pole
Apr 20, 2012
katdino
Div 928 PIR 5/25
Apr 20, 2012
katdino
Thank You that makes sense "sticks" being there is no flag :)
Apr 20, 2012
Adrienne(ship 02/div 925)
Hi everyone (:
My boyfriends PIR is next week 05/04. Let me tell you time start out slow then goes by really really fast! trust me in no time you will have up to 6 letters and BAM! it will be PIR weekend. But for the divisions that will be performing at my boyfriends PIR i am gonna take as many pictures as i can of the other performig divisions (: Because today i saw a picture of my boyfriend that someone took, and it made me so happy, and if i can bring that happiness to someone else it would make my day(: so i think the two divisions will be 926 and 927 [=
Apr 23, 2012
Adrienne(ship 02/div 925)
haha i would love to click a photo for you (: just message me next week so i can remember and give me some details on what he looks like or send me a picture (: i will do my best.
Apr 23, 2012
laur_amor(Ship 02 Div 924)
I have been fortunate enough to see my son's pics in the last 2 PIRs...He is a snare drummer and this Friday I will get to HEAR him perform at his graduation!!!!!Soooooo excited!!!!!!
Apr 23, 2012
Lisa
Apr 23, 2012
katdino
Im Praying For (StarBright) Lisa LOL :) And I'm so happy you got your call Friday! I know she will be just fine and soon we will be there watching both our daughters Graduate !!! :)
Apr 24, 2012
Nani&Tony
Adrienne- I would appreciate it so very very much if you could try to take a couple of pics of my sailor. He is in the picture with me so if you see anyone that looks like him could you please take a couple of pictures. He is going to be a guard. He wont really be in the ceremony either. Let me know if that could be a possibilty. Thank You:)
Apr 24, 2012
flnavymom
Adrienne- I'm a little confused, just wanted to see if I understand correctly will ship 02 div 927 be performing on 05/04? My son is in this division and would love to see pictures. If you take any will you post them? Thanks, fl navy mom
Apr 25, 2012
christinex013
Thank you to the mom at PIR today who sent me pictures of my SR!! It was AMAZING to see a photo of him! Only 14 days!
Apr 27, 2012
blm
photos from 4/27
Apr 30, 2012
mik0991
My fiance is ship 2 Division 932
May 1, 2012
flnavymom
Does anyone have an idea of when they get their pictures made? Do we get these pictures at PIR or in the mail? (ship 02 DIV 927)
May 3, 2012
flnavymom
okay thanks candydhs. I am so excited about going to see him.
May 3, 2012