@Craig, the Challenge Coins are beautiful! I'm the person who ended up with two. I'm so glad I did. Our son's BC buddy's mom couldn't make it to PIR at the last minute & the buddy spent yesterday with us after graduation. We gave him the second coin as a gift & he was thrilled.
@conjonsmom, don't bet any money on flights :-). No telling what time your SRs departure will be, but he will most likely leave for the airport in the wee hours. He will definitely want boxers. Info @ Sarge's Meet & Greet was helpful with tips for getting shuttle to or parking @ RTC. We drove to GL so had our own car. We parked in train station parking @ 6 am & walked in when gates opened @ about 6:20. They opened gate early since it was so cold. 900 div performs in their own PIR, so they don't march in as a group with the other divisions when the big door rolls up, but they are scattered throughout Ceremonial Drill Hall early. Our son was Color Guard & we found him in a hallway before it all began. Great time for early hugs & pictures :-) It takes some of them a few minutes to put away equipment at the end. They had packed the night before, so they could be ready to leave immediately after PIR. We went to lunch & then took the train to Chicago for the afternoon. They had to be back on base by 9:30.
LoriK - all great information! We'll look for him in the hallway before the ceremony. He described which doors we should enter and where we should sit to be able to watch him. ha. I hope he'll be packed and ready to leave so we can spend every minute possible that afternoon. First time in my life I'll be excited to wake up before dawn and stand in the freezing cold! I think he's probably looking forward to San Antonio weather! I see you ordered a coin - can't wait to get ours - any day now. Ribbons too! One last question - did you order pictures or the dvd? If so, when? I haven't seen anything about doing it now, but I'm sure it will be chaos at the NEX and I hate to waste our valuable time in line if I can order ahead. Thanks!
conjonsmom, yesterday all guests had to go through Visitors Center to get cleared to enter PIR & then into the doors of Drill Hall on that end of building only.
My son ordered photos & DVD himself & had photos w/ him yesterday. DVD will be mailed later. We avoided NEX completely as we heard its always crazy after PIR.
@Wynona Yikes -- so sorry on delay answering you. It's been a couple busy days+. Ohio, & mail seems to be taking no more than 2 working days from GL. Of course, holidays have been screwing that up. ;-)
Any news from DIV 911 PIR 1/25/13? I had one short call the Friday prior to Christmas, and nothing since. Letters, but no calls. Anyone know how they are doing?
Christine, we had one short call Friday before Christmas too. Last letter included dates for PFA and Battle Stations. Would be happy to message those to you if you want them. Was told pretty much not to expect a phone call until the "I'm a Sailor" call. We also know more details about A-School too!
SRmomship2div911 can you also get with me with a private message and give me those dates. I have a grandson in the same ship and division and would love to know that info!! Thanks
Hey there anyone that has kids graduating the next 2 Fridays will you try and take a picture of the young man carrying the Iowa flag during PIR and post it so we can see him please!! That would be so AWESOME if you could. thanks
SRmomship2div911. I sent you a friend request so that you can message me regarding dates, but havn't heard from you. Just want to make sure you are ok. If anyone else have information on date for ship2 div 911 I would appeciate any informationthat you may have.
Wow...I just had a chance to look at The Keel...have a friend who's son just went through bootcamp. It was so neat to look at all the photos from processing to Battle Stations!
I believe my son is carrying the MIA/POW flag in the color guard. If anyone has a chance to photograph the color guard I would love to see a photo of him.
Thank you and congrats to all whom may have a loved one graduating!
Lovely letter yesterday included the following tidbit for ship 2 div 911...they had a surprise phone call last week planned, but it got taken away because some bozo not only took cookies from the galley, but got caught. Daughter said it was NOT a good day for their division. She also said that if they had at least a 4.7 on inspections, they would get a call. They were sitting at a 4.5 (by daughter had 5's on both :), but no phone call so I am guessing they didn't make it.
Hi There, My daughter is Percussion Symbols and graduates Feb 1st. I'd love to view pictures of today's graduation to see if there are photos of her. How do I view these posted photos?
Thanks, Denise
denise...you need to do a friend request. It will be accepted pretty quickly. My
daughter is drumline cymbals too with a pir of 1/25. Today is her first performance...but I haven't found pics with her yet. I don't think your daughter will perform until next week.
Gosh, no luck. I went to Face Book and find the 900 Division Navy and it shows a padlock and says closed group I did click on request and it remains locked. Hummmm? Now what?Maybe patience? Thanks Much!
Thank you to the Moms that helped me get into Facebook division 900! My daughter is in Div 912 playing cymbals . I believe her first performance is next Friday. Would anyone out there please take pics of my beautiful Samantha playing? PIR is February 1st. It will be my pleasure to take lots of pics during that time to pay it forward! Keep Looking Up! Denise
Thanks lhill82125...his PIR is 3/8....I am just shocked cause he isn't a performer or instrument player...so why the 917 division has me thrown way off...but I will take it as a honor and even more proud
It is an honor and should be taken as such, this just means he was hand picked to be in this div. to either be a flag carrier or do rifles or honor guard or one of the other functions that need to be done.
YAY for my Son!!!!! Thank you so much lhill82125....I am so proud and honored!! What a great kid I raised to become such an amazing young man. How exciting!!
that is awesome Stephanie...and you should be proud...:) I am happy to walk this journey with you, even though I am a Mom and your younger and much cuter...:) Our Men are still together and it will be great to kinda know at least 1 in the division who can relate and share things along the way...8 more Friday's baby and we will be seeing our Fav guys...:)
Congratulations KylesMom and Stephanie. I had the same reaction when the form letter from my son said div 913! I have had it explained that our SR's may have been chosen due to high ASVAB scores. The Boot Camp training will become more condensed for them and possibly more challenging. My son's last letter explained that he was chosen to carry rifles. I am thrilled and can't wait to see his PIR on 2/8/13, You both need to join FB 900 Division. Our SR's will perform for their own PIR but also the 2 before it and photos may be posted of your loved one. Can't wait to catch a glimpse of him before PIR!
yay and thanks Sunflower....I am so excited and I still haven't even gotten the kid in a box or any official letter yet...just a call from his recruiter and I knew the 900 division meant performance....I have so much to learn...:)
It isn't all performance, my SN is serving coffee to the Officers and higher ups before PIR. Which is REALLY AWESOME for him because it's great face time but it sucks that I won't see him in any photos :P So keep that in mind, there is more to it than I expected!
My boyfriend stood watch because he is a master at arms. The hardest part was sitting right in front of him and not being able to hug him until after the graduation.
That will depend on what they are actually doing. Make sure to ask in your letters. If they are carrying a flag ask which one. They will be in order of when they became apart of the U. S.
Thank you nmsgirl....I just found out today my SR was in the 917 div...and am learning, so I will write to him and ask, then will I get a better idea on where to sit when he shares with me his function?
Yes. Once you find out from him then I'm sure one of us or someone on the 900 division fb page can help you. Have you joined the fb page yet? If you haven't yet then you should because you may get to see a picture of your SR up to 2 weeks before his own PIR.
I am still trying to understand the whole sticks flags thing and to know if it is a chosen or voluntary thing cause I am getting mixed feedback....uuggghhh all this learning
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 5, 2013
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 5, 2013
conjonsmom
Jan 5, 2013
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
My son ordered photos & DVD himself & had photos w/ him yesterday. DVD will be mailed later. We avoided NEX completely as we heard its always crazy after PIR.
Jan 5, 2013
Craig
LoriK - That is awesome. I bet that coin gets pass throughout the compartment. Glad he liked it...
Jan 5, 2013
MSgtRet DIV 912
@Wynona Yikes -- so sorry on delay answering you. It's been a couple busy days+. Ohio, & mail seems to be taking no more than 2 working days from GL. Of course, holidays have been screwing that up. ;-)
Jan 6, 2013
Christine
Any news from DIV 911 PIR 1/25/13? I had one short call the Friday prior to Christmas, and nothing since. Letters, but no calls. Anyone know how they are doing?
Jan 8, 2013
Mommahead
Christine, we had one short call Friday before Christmas too. Last letter included dates for PFA and Battle Stations. Would be happy to message those to you if you want them. Was told pretty much not to expect a phone call until the "I'm a Sailor" call. We also know more details about A-School too!
Jan 8, 2013
ProudNavyMom (Ship02 Div911)
SRmomship02div911, I would love those dates if you wouldn't mind. I have no information on our Div. My son is also Ship02 Div 911. Thank you so much.
Jan 8, 2013
lhill82125
SRmomship2div911 can you also get with me with a private message and give me those dates. I have a grandson in the same ship and division and would love to know that info!! Thanks
Jan 8, 2013
nmsgirl
Jan 8, 2013
lhill82125
Hey there anyone that has kids graduating the next 2 Fridays will you try and take a picture of the young man carrying the Iowa flag during PIR and post it so we can see him please!! That would be so AWESOME if you could. thanks
Jan 8, 2013
Mommahead
and...this mom is looking for pics of drumline....my daughter is playing cymbals!
Jan 8, 2013
Christine
SRmomship2div911. I sent you a friend request so that you can message me regarding dates, but havn't heard from you. Just want to make sure you are ok. If anyone else have information on date for ship2 div 911 I would appeciate any informationthat you may have.
Thank you all
Jan 9, 2013
lhill82125
Hey Christine send me a private message and I can get you the information
Jan 9, 2013
Mommahead
Thanks lhill82125! Just getting to my computer after a long day with first graders. On to report cards tonight!
Jan 9, 2013
Mommahead
Wow...I just had a chance to look at The Keel...have a friend who's son just went through bootcamp. It was so neat to look at all the photos from processing to Battle Stations!
Jan 9, 2013
tjohns1
Hi all. Thanks for the info on the USS Reuben James. My daughter has not said what she does yet. Thanks also for the questionnaire.
Jan 9, 2013
Christine
Thank you and congrats to all whom may have a loved one graduating!
Jan 10, 2013
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 10, 2013
LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908)
Jan 10, 2013
Mommahead
Lovely letter yesterday included the following tidbit for ship 2 div 911...they had a surprise phone call last week planned, but it got taken away because some bozo not only took cookies from the galley, but got caught. Daughter said it was NOT a good day for their division. She also said that if they had at least a 4.7 on inspections, they would get a call. They were sitting at a 4.5 (by daughter had 5's on both :), but no phone call so I am guessing they didn't make it.
Jan 11, 2013
lhill82125
Has anyone seen any pics posted from the PIR today??? I would love to see if I can see my grandson that is carrying the Iowa flag!! Thanks
Jan 11, 2013
nmsgirl
Jan 11, 2013
Proud Navy Mom, Denise!
Thanks, Denise
Jan 11, 2013
Proud Navy Mom, Denise!
Jan 11, 2013
Mommahead
denise...you need to do a friend request. It will be accepted pretty quickly. My
daughter is drumline cymbals too with a pir of 1/25. Today is her first performance...but I haven't found pics with her yet. I don't think your daughter will perform until next week.
Jan 11, 2013
Proud Navy Mom, Denise!
Jan 12, 2013
lhill82125
Marla I did that yesterday and I still don't have access, I would really love to see the pictures to see if I can see my grandson LOL
Jan 12, 2013
Felicia
Jan 12, 2013
Proud Navy Mom, Denise!
Jan 12, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
Not sure if I belong here or can get someone to explain what this means...but I just found out my SR is on Ship 2 div 917 and got his PIR date too
Jan 14, 2013
lhill82125
This is totally where you belong and welcome My SR is also on ship 02 but div 911 his PIR is the 25th and I can't wait!! When is your SR's PIR?
You may want to join this facebook group too https://www.facebook.com/groups/900Division/ lots of good info and people there.
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
Thanks lhill82125...his PIR is 3/8....I am just shocked cause he isn't a performer or instrument player...so why the 917 division has me thrown way off...but I will take it as a honor and even more proud
Jan 14, 2013
lhill82125
It is an honor and should be taken as such, this just means he was hand picked to be in this div. to either be a flag carrier or do rifles or honor guard or one of the other functions that need to be done.
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
YAY for my Son!!!!! Thank you so much lhill82125....I am so proud and honored!! What a great kid I raised to become such an amazing young man. How exciting!!
Jan 14, 2013
Mommahead
Proud Navy Mom Denise, my daughter is also cymbals with a PIR of 1/25. Will try to get my hubby to take a good pic when he goes!
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
that is awesome Stephanie...and you should be proud...:) I am happy to walk this journey with you, even though I am a Mom and your younger and much cuter...:) Our Men are still together and it will be great to kinda know at least 1 in the division who can relate and share things along the way...8 more Friday's baby and we will be seeing our Fav guys...:)
Jan 14, 2013
Sunflowerel
Congratulations KylesMom and Stephanie. I had the same reaction when the form letter from my son said div 913! I have had it explained that our SR's may have been chosen due to high ASVAB scores. The Boot Camp training will become more condensed for them and possibly more challenging. My son's last letter explained that he was chosen to carry rifles. I am thrilled and can't wait to see his PIR on 2/8/13, You both need to join FB 900 Division. Our SR's will perform for their own PIR but also the 2 before it and photos may be posted of your loved one. Can't wait to catch a glimpse of him before PIR!
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
yay and thanks Sunflower....I am so excited and I still haven't even gotten the kid in a box or any official letter yet...just a call from his recruiter and I knew the 900 division meant performance....I have so much to learn...:)
Jan 14, 2013
KYKathryn Ship2Div913
It isn't all performance, my SN is serving coffee to the Officers and higher ups before PIR. Which is REALLY AWESOME for him because it's great face time but it sucks that I won't see him in any photos :P So keep that in mind, there is more to it than I expected!
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
see thanks KYKathryn...I have w hole lot to learn...and each day brings more knowledge
Jan 14, 2013
nmsgirl
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
OK...so where is the best place to sit at PIR if your SR is in a 900 division? if anyone can help?
Jan 14, 2013
nmsgirl
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
Thank you nmsgirl....I just found out today my SR was in the 917 div...and am learning, so I will write to him and ask, then will I get a better idea on where to sit when he shares with me his function?
Jan 14, 2013
nmsgirl
Jan 14, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
I did join the 900 div FB page, but could not find a 03-08 PIR page...can you direct me KathyMom? Thanks
Jan 15, 2013
MyKidIsInNavy
I am still trying to understand the whole sticks flags thing and to know if it is a chosen or voluntary thing cause I am getting mixed feedback....uuggghhh all this learning
Jan 15, 2013
Felicia
Jan 15, 2013