Alumni of PIR 8/24/2012 TG 41 — 09 Divisions (261–268 & 941)

If your SR is ship 11 DIV 264 I started a Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/500000576682558/

THis is still the best place to come for information, but sometimes Facebook is easier to get to.  I belong to both. :)

MoMof4 - my son is also on Ship 9 Div 268 - I can't wait to book our trip this week.

We can't decide to drive or fly in...we're in New Jersey.

So excited - can't wait for 8/24/12!!!! 

What is Nuke?

Candy:  Nuclear

Awesome! Just got a call from my Sailor this morning. My daughter is Ship 09 Div 266. My name is Sam, nice to meet all the moms with kids in the same group!

Thanks, but what I meant was does it mean submarine?  Or is it just a term they use at bootcamp?  I know my son was talking about maybe subs before he left.

My oldest son is/was a NUKE.  He graduated i 2003, but I have found out that lots of things have changed since then BUT, he stayed at great lakes for 3-4 days after graduation before he shipped off to SC (Charleston, a-school).....we got to spend all friday, all satruday and part of sunday with him, BUT THAT was in 2003.....

Also -- NUKE is for ANY Nuclear.....surface ship or submarine.....

HAA, mkcmom.  I can see you are "erring on the side of caution" due to how long ago he was there! 

As it is now, they usually fly out before that...but nothing is written in stone in the Navy, which I'm sure you are well aware! :-)   They most likely will fly out either Sat or Sun after PIR.  I don't believe they stay at GL now?  But don't quote me on that!  :-)  For those who want info, check the Charleston SC A School page and ask the ladies there who would have just gone through it. 

Momof5, glad to see you created your own group for facebook. I think it is much better if those individual facebook groups are created by someone who has a recruit in that group. Then if you want to invite a veteran mom there to help answer any questions you can :-) Just please stay active on this page as well. Lots of moms here need your input.

I'm sorry I haven't been more active lately. We have been on vacation and tomorrow we head home so things will get back to normal and I will be on here a lot more often :-) Glad to be heading home!!! I know you all have missed me right? lol

808 mom, mark on your calendar that tuesday was week one day one and we can use that to help you know when hell week and battle stations will be :-)

I created a facebook page for ship 02 division 941 please join if you can help us or you have a sr in this division. 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/363175967087109/?bookmark_t=group

Received the letter today.  States he doesn't really know what day it is (hah) but has been in P-Hold and is starting day one of training.  (Envelope is stamped July 3, so I am guessing the letter was written either Monday or Tuesday, don't really know?).  Since he is in division 941, I may assume he had to wait for that division to fill to start trainin?  Definitely misses everyone, and states to please write.  I think these SR's really need to hear from home!

Congrats on the calls/letters today!

Dakota's mom- So glad you got to talk to him! You got more info from your son then I got from mine. He didn't tell me he was getting his wisdom teeth out tomorrow....well atleast he only has 2 lol ... I was also nice talking to you! I'm glad he has to do his clearance too... Its nice to have those quick phone calls.

Stupid question but do the ships have air coditioning?  Also if we will be in chicago on august 10 weekend is there anywhere i could find out if we could go watch my SR perform?  He is in a 900 division.  Heard they might perform at the two graduations before theres, which means he would be performing at the August 10 PIR when we are in town.  Is there any way I could see him / talk to him at that PIR?  Also where could I find out if he is performing at anywhere else besides PIR?

I got my form letter today- no note or anything.  I was hoping- but oh well.  Just glad to have the dress confirmed and the graduation date.  His writing was print and all caps- neater than usual but still messy- he even spelled Family wrong on the envelope- wondering if he was nervous or what.  Oh well, just glad to know he is still plugging away and only 48 days to go!

Hunter518 - He is going to A School in San Antonio to be a Corpsman.  I'm pretty certain we will stay longer just in case we can get more time with him, as any time he does have, he has to split between the 2 families.

I just created a group for Ship 9 Div 268.  I sent invites to those on my friends list, but anyone else with a SR in that division is more than welcome to join...I have a really hard time keeping up with everyone in this group!

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship-9-div-268

Got a short letter from my daughter.  So excited.  Ship 11 Div 262.  Got reservations all ready for the graduation.  She will be leaving for A school to Florida.

MoMof4:  Just remember to keep checking back on this page for info!  We will be providing it each and every day!

Good morning all!

ethansmom:  On Southwest's tickets....they aren't refundable, but if you don't use it, you have up to a yr to use it.  No change fee, 2 checked bags for free.

Yes, loveofanavy....ships are air conditioned.  As far as seeing your SR on 8/10, not sure about that.  You would have to have the password to get on base and be a "guest" on someone's list.  You could call the Public Affairs Office and ask about that on Monday:  847-688-2405

candy:  What job was he assigned for the Navy? 

diannep..yes thanks for the info that is true..still use it later....but besides money were dealing with two strict work schedules..so im hoping AND PRAYING nothing happens to delay etc his PIR because changing would be difficult to impossible.

Hiya just on here for abit to print out bc questionnaires..got address on 5th..put 2 letters in mail on 6 ,1 today and ill do questionnaires on Monday and i bought a card for Tuesday.I feel like its a lot at first but ive seen people say they do sev per day ..i figure these first days ill do everyday and then maybe every other day..id hate for him to get made fun of for too much mail.as it is the questionnaire was 5 pages printed  2 stamps and im hoping even though i creased it good that it doesnt look too big for an attention getter.im afraid if i make my son mad/embarrassed that will cut me off from writing !!

Race's Mom-  good to know - thank you.  We definitely need to stay past Saturday then so we can possibly get more time with him.

Hunter518-Seating hasn't really been an issue for us - we each get 2 spots.  LOL. My girls are under 12, so we are fine there.  My Mom is coming and knows she may or may not actually get in. 

At first I wasn't planning on going to San Antonio for anything, but if we can afford to we will probably try to go.  Per mapquest it's a 13 hour drive for us, so it's possible.  I don't know anything about A school, as far as weekends off or graduation ceremonies.  Maybe a veteran can help us there.  :)

Race's Mom- thanks I appreciate any info. We will definitely try to go.

Ethansmom - If you haven't already, you also might want to check into Milwaukee if looking for best price.  We are going to make a vacation out of it as well so we are doing the flights on Allegiant wed-mon.

klh17- METC group on facebook, shows grad info and a ton of pics, etc. Great!

Hello!

Folks, please go ahead and start your Division Discussions!

How to add a Discussion - Go to the bottom left corner of the Discussion Forum area (It's actually just above the comment box here.) and click "Add a Discussion".

Fill in the Title and any description you like.

For DIV discussion Titles a suggestion would be:

SHIP ##/ DIV ###

Simple as that! Then the other members from your div can reply and you can connect up even closer there.

Please, only one discussion per Division, Thanks!

Remember that you are ALL part of this TG though and to stay on the main pages to talk here too! Plus, we veteran moms mostly stay on the main pages of the groups. There are 7-8 PIR groups running at one time and so we do not get to the DF's as much. We do check them as often as we can...OPSEC rules apply there also.

FLTW:  I added a discussion for my SR.  Do you know if they have "brother" divisions?  Thanks in advance!

dsw93 - Yes...your Brother Division is 262. Thank you for asking and thank you for creating the Discussion!

If you like you may add 262 to the Title for your Discussion. Brother Divisions are on the same training days and go through BS21 (Battlestations) together