ALUMNI OF PIR 04/04/2014 TG 21 - 11 Divisions (125-134 and 921)

I thought I read it somewhere on the site but anyone know if its ok to send pictures in our letters? I think I read something about it being ok if it was part of the letter in a word doc..any thoughts?

Received form letter today!  Ship 02  Div 921!  Woohoo!  8 Fridays to go!  Best thing about 900 div, we may get a peak of them during the PIR before theirs! 

Congrats @hoosiermamma! My son is in the same Ship and Div too!! How do we get to see them during PIR?

Thanks @NavyMomX2NavyWife for the info! I'll just print it onto my letter to him...my "novel" as it seems to keep going..and going..and...

hello navy moms in training!!!

my son left from Portland and arrived 2/5 at the rtc.  I however live in northern Arizona.  he is my 2 of 4 children and 1 of 3 boys.  this is new for me and I can not thank you enough for this site!!!! I have siblings and family members in other branches but this is the first in the navy.

I received my "kid in a box" on Monday and was so grateful!!  I realized how stinky he can be and how messy he still is, lol.  I am hoping all of that will change soon.  today when I got home from work the from letter was here!!!  it all is so real now and I am so excited for this new journey he is taking.

ship 02 div 921

I am so proud of him and I hope to see him soon online at the other PIRs.  I can not wait to meet you all and I am so grateful to have you to ride this roller coaster with me. 

{{NMH}}}

900 divisions are the performing divisions.  Some will perform musically, others will perform VIP duties behind the scenes.  They normally will perform in the two PIRs before their own, as well as in their own.  That is why families may get a peek at their SRs early when RTC FB posts pictures of the PIRs, or.....better yet....watch the Livestream of the PIR and see them as they perform! 

navymomx2navywife- hehe it's me from fb we're trying to be friends. LOL.  my son flew out of Portland.

csandjmom- I have a house in phx too.  we should meet up sometime!!!

aznavymom44- we all need to try and meet up before PIR

aznavymom44- yes! I am planning on attending sarges meet and greet.  are you flying?  what is your SR's rate?

aznavymom44,

Yep, Sarge's Meet & Greet will be on Thursday, April 3rd from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm for this PIR~~

Gals,

Rating is the job--IT, MA, ATI and Rate is the pay scale--E-1, E-2, E-3, etc..

Free phone cards for SRs:

www.callsforrecruits.org

Each card is 20 min.  Your SR will be sent several and asked to share them.  Each card will cover probably only one phone call since the connection from the pay phones takes alot of the minutes, so it is wise to mail your SRs a phone card, or they can purchase one in the NEX with their Recruit Debit Card (issued to them for supplies).  But of course, it saves them money if you can mail them one!  Get one that has at least 250+ minutes on it.

The number of SRs in a division usually is around 88 or so when they start.  They will lose some of these to discharge and asmo (setback in training) in the first few weeks.  They will then get more SRs back from earlier PIR groups....ones who had been asmoed from their own groups for one reason or another and are now ready to train again.  That was the situation with my son who was asmoed for a week and then joined the PIR group that was a week behind his during Training Week 3 (there are 6 actual training weeks).

Yes, 127/128 are brother divisions and train together!

And, remember, only about 10-15 percent of the SRs are represented here on N4Moms.  Very sad, but true.  Many families have no clue about this site.  I happened to find it when I googled after my son left for bootcamp.  Be sure to share this website with ladies you meet at PIR because it is still very helpful during the school part of the new sailor's adventure and when in the fleet as well!  One lady actually printed up little business cards with the website on it and passed them out at her PIR. 
Good Morning!

MommaJ:  Don't believe there is a phone number for the telephone cards, but there is an email address you can send your request to on the site.

My son shipped from Virginia and arrived on 2/5.  Received "the box" on Monday, but still no letter.  I am assuming that his PIR is 4/4.  This is the second time for us - our other son is stationed in Portsmouth.  It is a little easier this time because I know what to expect but that doesn't mean I worry any less.

Great idea about the photos! :)

I am so glad i have this room to get me the info I wouldn;t even think of..you ladies rock!!!

thanks diannep for answering the question about 900 divisions.  My husband is currently in the hospital just having a knee replaced and my attentions have been diverted there. 

diannep - that is a great idea about the business cards.  What an awesome way to get more families and loved ones involved with this fantastic website.  Think I might have to do that as well. 

Justine - great idea about speaking at DEP meetings.  I am going to go the recruiters office today and see if I can't do the same. 

hoosiermamma,

Prayers for a quick recovery and rehab for your hubby!

Good Morning!

      "Above all else, guard your hearts,

        for it is the wellspring of life."

                               Proverbs 4:23

Just joined today. My son is  Ship 3 DIV 127. I am so grateful for this site. He is the youngest of my 4 boys ranging from 28-18. He is the first 1 to leave the area and we were the closest. We did everything together. This has been so hard for me. People just keep telling me you should be so proud of him and he will come back a changed man. Problem is I don't want him to Change.....My son was GREAT before this. I am sooooo extremely proud of him and once he decided this is what he wanted after months of hearing what the other branches had to offer I have supported him 100%. He arrived on Feb 3rd. and I missed his last call.... :( Just can't wait to talk to him again. Does it get easier??? To me it just keeps getting worse.

The "change" part is not about who they are....that stays so no worries...there is just a maturity that they display that really is respectable! 

hoosiermama:  That would be wonderful~  I know that many ladies would appreciate knowing about this website!   Hope your husband is back "up and running" soon!

Seth'smom, He will change, but the change will just make him more of what he already is.

I can't say it gets any easier, but it does get better as you become accustomed to being a Navy mom. You will have a lot of first while your son is in BC, and that is the hardest. As those pass, things will start to change for you. 

The grocery store seems to be an "outside" trigger for many. The first time you reach for something that was your sons favorite, and then realize you don't need it, can bring it out. Many, including me, have had to finish shopping with tears in our eyes.

Keep your phone with you all the time as calls can come anytime. Yes, even take it to the bathroom and out to the mailbox. :)

Hang in there!!!

Momma J. So glad to meet somebody in the same DIV.  We received the letter but the date is wrong on it. It said Thursday 10th. I sent an email to RTC and they replied and said it definitely is the wrong date. They are scheduled for 4/4. Where did your son come from? Mine NC.

Good morning Navy Moms! Anyone leave from San Jose, Ca Meps? Or from Hawaii?

Thanks for your encouraging words. ellen0502. I know after BC we will be able to keep in touch just getting through these next few weeks will be hard. I know what you mean about Triggers. My boyfriend and I went to Lone Star the other night and my son loved the bread there. I cried the whole time we there. I feel guilty enjoying the things that I know he would be enjoying. I am a restaurant manager and policy is no cell phones.... I have already had to tell my staff sorry for being Hypocritical but my cell phone stays with me... Yesterday I was making a guest's order and I got a call from a 800 number I had to apologize and walk away to answer right in the middle of it. Luckily she was a mom of 3 and understood after I came back and explained. :)

Momma J. Do you not have is address yet? I got it from his recruiter 3 days after he left...I can message it to you.

Oh did not know that.... I sent 1 on Monday. But like I said we did get the letter Monday anyways.

I just got my form letter :) mixed emotions! Im super greatful to start writing and mail the letters I have already wrote :)

:) What DIV is your loved one in?

mother of 2:  Last year in the 04/05 PIR group, they had on the whites.  Doesn't mean for sure it will happen for you all this year, but it could!  Each base decides when to make the change.

Corpsman. He was very lucky to get the field he wanted. He had a lot of great options because of his score and what was available but that is what he really wanted to do. How about yours Momma J?