Hi ladies. My SR is in 910 and I received a six minute call from him Sunday Dec. 2nd. Am I really the only one? Still no letters, but I stalk the mailbox daily, which doesn't seem to help. :/
I missed my sons phone call today............he did speak with his sisters and brother...they said he sounds good.....can't wait to see him at graduation...
Hi 900 Moms! Hey Div 906 (YAY) Our SRs are heading into the crunch and they are so close now...... 14 days until PIR - Actually 13 days and less than 12 hours now :) Has anyone been talking/thinking about the color we're wearing to PIR? I haven't been a regular reader recently. Sorry. I want to order a sweatshirt with the Div flag too. It seems like I saw a site to do that quite awhile ago. Did anyone jot it down by chance? We can't wait to meet you all!
I just got my 900 division challenge coin. It is beautiful!
I bought it off of Ebay. It has so much detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is thinking of getting one. You will love it and so will your sailor!!!!
@KatsMom - Yep, I'm here, too. So is Wynona from the PIR Group/discussion, whatever . . . , Sent a friend request. That we'd play the old where were you stationed zoomie game offline . . . , ha ha!
How did you find out she was playing the cymbals? I believe my son is spinning rifles since he does have experience in that and does not play an intrament or sing. You all would not want to hear him sing! I am still waiting to hear from him. Hopefully by Christmas!
I can't wait to see him next friday. I just hope they give me some time to spend with him. He won't be coming home, A school starts first week of Jan.
This is the first christmas I spend without him in 19 yrs...how I miss that little boy, but sooooooooo PROUD to have a young man who chose to serve his country. GO NAVY!!!
Ihill 82125, I received a phone call from my son he sounds awesome and he is doing flags as well. He is in the color guard carrying the POW-MIA flag. When you said your grandson is carrying the Iowa flag made my heart jump as I was born and raised in Iowa! Very proud of my home state. I will look for photos on upcoming graduations and see if I can see our loved ones.
Now it seems like time flew by, i will see my sailor in 3 days....yay!!!
I got a call yesterday, our family celebrates christmas eve (hispanic)...so our family was together having dinner when he called. He was able to speak with his nephews and niece who miss him so much. Had my daughter almost crying, we are all so close, we have missed him so much during the holidays. It was nice, we got christmas early and today he sends me a pic from their dinner party at the vfw...love my sailor! Merry Christmas everyone!
Hi all, I;m T.J. My daughter is in Ship 02, Div 912 with PIR 1 Feb 2013. Hope all had a great Xmas. Wanted to hear from her but guess they were all busy. Seems to be a large group.
Hi KatsMom, Wynona, T.J. and all other 900's parents. Here's hoping all had a great Christmas, and sincerest congrats to all who heard from their SR's! I too got my first mail from mine today. Many, many Thanks to whoever first came up with form questionnaires! They work!
Also thought I'd point out that FTLW has started a DIV 912 discussion in the PIR 02/01/2013 group.
Got the call from our son - he's a "United States Sailor"!! All of 908 passed except 2 who are going through tonight since they were sick on Friday & had to pass Test 3 today.
Hi, my name is Carmella and my SR graduates on 1/11/13. I'm new to this site, so was wondering if anyone knows yet when Battlestations are for the 909 division?
PIR yesterday was awesome! What a great day, only way too short with our Sailor & his BC buddy. We said our goodbyes last night. They were leaving RTC @ 0100 & had a 0745 flight. He knew we had a long day on the road to home so he told us to not go to airport. He took his boxers & phone last night :-). He's already sent a text from San Antonio. I feel much better seeing how well he's doing & am so very proud of him & all the new Sailors. They graduate a better version on themselves - more confident, mature & definitely ready to move on.
He is now @ his A school - Master-at-Arms. If a SR is not going to A school in Great Lakes, he/she will fly out on Saturday after PIR, usually leaving for the airport very early. Depending on their flight departure time, you can go to the airport, get a pass to meet them & hang with them until the leave. Check out the link on Boot Camp for Moms (and loved ones) for information on PIR & A school.
LoriK - thanks for the update! So happy to hear this experience has been so great for your son. My SR is 910, PIR on 1/18 and is also headed to San Antonio. I'm betting the flight will be the same 0745. Good to know now that our time will be brief, so we won't be disappointed in front of him. I'm taking his cell and boxers too. Any other tips from yesterday? How quickly could he meet you after PIR and packing? What did you do in the afternoon? When was his curfew? Appreciate any and all info!
LoriK - thanks for the update! So happy to hear this experience has been so great for your son. My SR is 910, PIR on 1/18 and is also headed to San Antonio. I'm betting the flight will be the same 0745. Good to know now that our time will be brief, so we won't be disappointed in front of him. I'm taking his cell and boxers too. Any other tips from yesterday? How quickly could he meet you after PIR and packing? What did you do in the afternoon? When was his curfew? Appreciate any and all info!
mzungu
Dec 10, 2012
Mommahead
My daughter is in Div 911. Have yet to see anyone else with kiddos in that division. She's playing cymbals in the drumline:)
Dec 12, 2012
TammyV(Ship2Div910)
I received my first letter today from my son. It was a great early Christmas present.
Dec 12, 2012
lhill82125
My grandson is in DIV911 and he will be carrying flags.
Dec 13, 2012
Chebon'smom
Anyone out there with a SR's PIR 12/28??
Dec 14, 2012
SCNavyMom (Ship 02 DIV 906)
My son is also DIV 906 and his PIR 12/28.
Dec 14, 2012
SCNavyMom (Ship 02 DIV 906)
Ordered my Ribbons this week...that means PIR getting close! I can't wait! Also, ordered a challenge coin: USS Reuben James-Ship 2.
Dec 14, 2012
constancemom45
Dec 14, 2012
JB
Hi 900 Moms! Hey Div 906 (YAY) Our SRs are heading into the crunch and they are so close now...... 14 days until PIR - Actually 13 days and less than 12 hours now :) Has anyone been talking/thinking about the color we're wearing to PIR? I haven't been a regular reader recently. Sorry. I want to order a sweatshirt with the Div flag too. It seems like I saw a site to do that quite awhile ago. Did anyone jot it down by chance? We can't wait to meet you all!
Dec 14, 2012
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Got my PIR ribbons today from Lala - love, love, love them!
Dec 15, 2012
Aundy(Ship02Div911)
Dec 15, 2012
Marcia
I just got my 900 division challenge coin. It is beautiful!
I bought it off of Ebay. It has so much detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is thinking of getting one. You will love it and so will your sailor!!!!
Dec 15, 2012
nmsgirl
Dec 15, 2012
Marcia
It's www.PIRGifts.com. It will bring you right to Ebay. They make all the ships coins. They all look awesome.
Dec 15, 2012
nmsgirl
Dec 15, 2012
KatsMom
Hi everyone, I just joined since my SR is in Div 912. PIR 1 Feb. Anyone else here have the same PIR date?
Dec 16, 2012
MSgtRet DIV 912
@KatsMom - Yep, I'm here, too. So is Wynona from the PIR Group/discussion, whatever . . . , Sent a friend request. That we'd play the old where were you stationed zoomie game offline . . . , ha ha!
Dec 16, 2012
KatsMom
@MSgtRet, always like that game, it's a smaller Air Force than you'd think. I sent friend request.
Dec 16, 2012
MSgtRet DIV 912
Tried to send a reply -- not sure if you got it . . . , will try again after thunderstorm ???! in December in Ohio??!!???!! blows by.
Dec 17, 2012
Christine
My son is in ship 2 div 911, with a PIR date of 1/25/13. I believe he is doing the rifle spinning. Anyone else with a child doing the same?
Dec 18, 2012
Mommahead
Christine...my daughter is ship 2 div 911. She is playing cymbals in the drumline.
Dec 18, 2012
Mommahead
Hey Aundy! What is your daughter doing? Mine is playing cymbals in the drumline, which is funny since she plays flute.
Dec 18, 2012
Aundy(Ship02Div911)
I'm not sure what she is doing. I haven't heard anything from her. I'm still waiting for a phone call or letter.
Dec 18, 2012
Christine
How did you find out she was playing the cymbals? I believe my son is spinning rifles since he does have experience in that and does not play an intrament or sing. You all would not want to hear him sing! I am still waiting to hear from him. Hopefully by Christmas!
Dec 19, 2012
truluv6491 (ship02 Div907)
I got my call yesterday, I HAVE A SAILOR!!!
I can't wait to see him next friday. I just hope they give me some time to spend with him. He won't be coming home, A school starts first week of Jan.
This is the first christmas I spend without him in 19 yrs...how I miss that little boy, but sooooooooo PROUD to have a young man who chose to serve his country. GO NAVY!!!
Dec 21, 2012
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
truluv, Congratulations to your Sailor! And to you! I'm so looking forward to that call in the near future - my SRs PIR is 1/4.
Dec 21, 2012
lhill82125
Hi Christine, my grandson is Ship 2 Div 911 and he is doing flags. He will be carrying the Iowa flag!
Dec 23, 2012
lhill82125
where will these pics be posted??
Dec 23, 2012
Christine
Ihill 82125, I received a phone call from my son he sounds awesome and he is doing flags as well. He is in the color guard carrying the POW-MIA flag. When you said your grandson is carrying the Iowa flag made my heart jump as I was born and raised in Iowa! Very proud of my home state. I will look for photos on upcoming graduations and see if I can see our loved ones.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Dec 24, 2012
lhill82125
Oh that is cool Christine that he is carrying the POW flag now I will look for him too!!
Dec 25, 2012
truluv6491 (ship02 Div907)
Now it seems like time flew by, i will see my sailor in 3 days....yay!!!
I got a call yesterday, our family celebrates christmas eve (hispanic)...so our family was together having dinner when he called. He was able to speak with his nephews and niece who miss him so much. Had my daughter almost crying, we are all so close, we have missed him so much during the holidays. It was nice, we got christmas early and today he sends me a pic from their dinner party at the vfw...love my sailor! Merry Christmas everyone!
Dec 25, 2012
tjohns1
Hi all, I;m T.J. My daughter is in Ship 02, Div 912 with PIR 1 Feb 2013. Hope all had a great Xmas. Wanted to hear from her but guess they were all busy. Seems to be a large group.
Dec 26, 2012
Craig
tiohns - Here is some info concerning the USS Reuben James ship 2:
Dec 26, 2012
KatsMom
Hi T.J., my daughter is also in Div 912. She does drill. What does your daughter do? --Pam
Dec 26, 2012
MSgtRet DIV 912
Hi KatsMom, Wynona, T.J. and all other 900's parents. Here's hoping all had a great Christmas, and sincerest congrats to all who heard from their SR's! I too got my first mail from mine today. Many, many Thanks to whoever first came up with form questionnaires! They work!
Also thought I'd point out that FTLW has started a DIV 912 discussion in the PIR 02/01/2013 group.
Dec 26, 2012
Wynona
@MSgRet, where are you at? Just kinda wanna see if you're close to Great Lake so that's probably why you got your letter.
I still didn't get mine. Hoping soon! :)
Dec 26, 2012
RachelB(Ship 02,Div 913)
Trying to find the questionaire-anybody have a link?
Dec 27, 2012
KYKathryn Ship2Div913
@RachelB This is what I plan on using -- http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/letter-writing-f...
Dec 27, 2012
Cheryl (Ship 2 Div 912)
Hi T.J. my son is also in Div 912. My son is playing tenor sax in the band.
Dec 27, 2012
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 2, 2013
lhill82125
Congrats LoriK THat is so AWESOME!!! I still have a few weeks to go before my grandson is a sailor!
Jan 2, 2013
Sunflowerel
Craig,
got my coin today...it is very nice!
Jan 4, 2013
Craig
Sunflower - Glad you like it. I know your sailor will too. They will remember that day forever....
Jan 5, 2013
Carmella
Jan 5, 2013
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 5, 2013
Wynona
@LoriK, what's his job? And is that mean everyone need to go the next day? They ca't stay for the weekend?
Jan 5, 2013
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 5, 2013
Wynona
@LoriK, thanks! :)
Jan 5, 2013
conjonsmom
Jan 5, 2013
conjonsmom
Jan 5, 2013