Finally received the first letter from our son in Div.947!

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Permalink Reply by Raul Azpiazu on August 24, 2009 at 8:50pm

Congratulations on your brave young man! My son arrived at Boot Camp the week before and his PIR is scheduled for Oct 2. We are anxiuosly waiting for that day. Fortunately you know more about your sons division than we do. I know you must be as proud of your son as we are of ours. GO NAVY!

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Permalink Reply by Terry on August 25, 2009 at 4:59pm

Our son is going into the nuke program and is graduating October 9th also, he is in division 354. We did not get as much information in our form letter from our son as you did. I really think all our son's and daughter's will get thru this and be better for it no matter the division they are assigned.

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Permalink Reply by Jack Michel on August 27, 2009 at 3:35pm

Richard And Terry,
It looks like we will be there at the same time.My son Jacob is in Div: 352 and is scheduled to PIR Oct 9. We have not recieved our first real letter but maybe soon for my wifes well being.

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Permalink Reply by Richard H. Hughes, III on August 28, 2009 at 11:40am

I think all us dads think the same way when it comes to our recruits writing letters home. Mama wants that letter every day. Mine gets a little angry with the mail carrier if a letter doesn't arrive everyday. Bless her heart, she writes letters days in advance so she'll be sure to have one ready to send everyday. And I mean everyday!
Of course we dads miss our kids and think of them constantly, but there's something unique that a mama feels about their babies...err..uh...recruits. I try to write one every day. I manage to get out four a week on the average.
Today Ryan's six weeks away from PIR and thus far we've received his box of stuff, the form letter with minimal info and one three page letter. That's simply not enough.
From everything I gather they have only about three hours free time, and that comes on a Sunday.
I can't wait to see the transformation of Ryan from one who needed structure and discipline to that man who's better able to face the world with confidence, pride and his chest puffed out a little. After eight weeks of IT they've earned the right to strut a little.

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Permalink Reply by Jack Michel on August 28, 2009 at 12:10pm

Well said Richard !

Richard H. Hughes, III said:

I think all us dads think the same way when it comes to our recruits writing letters home. Mama wants that letter every day. Mine gets a little angry with the mail carrier if a letter doesn't arrive everyday. Bless her heart, she writes letters days in advance so she'll be sure to have one ready to send everyday. And I mean everyday!
Of course we dads miss our kids and think of them constantly, but there's something unique that a mama feels about their babies...err..uh...recruits. I try to write one every day. I manage to get out four a week on the average.
Today Ryan's six weeks away from PIR and thus far we've received his box of stuff, the form letter with minimal info and one three page letter. That's simply not enough.
From everything I gather they have only about three hours free time, and that comes on a Sunday.
I can't wait to see the transformation of Ryan from one who needed structure and discipline to that man who's better able to face the world with confidence, pride and his chest puffed out a little. After eight weeks of IT they've earned the right to strut a little.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 28, 2009 at 12:28pm

Unless they are grad-n-go your sailor should have liberty Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday, though they may have to stand a watch or have other duty during that time. For most non grad-n-goes liberty starts at (as I recall, but may be in error) around 09:00 Sat and Sundayand lasts until about 22:00 Friday and Sat and until 20:00 Sunday. Some grad-n-goes (like Eric) move across the street and he got liberty from 20:00 Friday until 20:00 Sunday...those are not too common though. If they are grad-n-go you may only get a few minutes with them on Friday, but MIGHT be able to get a security pass at the airport so you can spend some time with them at the gate. As always- check the PIR- Tips and Hints group for past posts ab0ut this stuff and remember....BE FLEXIBLE AND ALWAYS SHOW YOUR SUPPORT !

Richard H. Hughes, III said:

I think all us dads think the same way when it comes to our recruits writing letters home. Mama wants that letter every day. Mine gets a little angry with the mail carrier if a letter doesn't arrive everyday. Bless her heart, she writes letters days in advance so she'll be sure to have one ready to send everyday. And I mean everyday!
Of course we dads miss our kids and think of them constantly, but there's something unique that a mama feels about their babies...err..uh...recruits. I try to write one every day. I manage to get out four a week on the average.
Today Ryan's six weeks away from PIR and thus far we've received his box of stuff, the form letter with minimal info and one three page letter. That's simply not enough.
From everything I gather they have only about three hours free time, and that comes on a Sunday.
I can't wait to see the transformation of Ryan from one who needed structure and discipline to that man who's better able to face the world with confidence, pride and his chest puffed out a little. After eight weeks of IT they've earned the right to strut a little.

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Permalink Reply by Richard H. Hughes, III on August 28, 2009 at 2:29pm

Thanks so much for this info. It helps us figure things out a little more. I want to thank you again for providing this site. Thanks to guys like you (the ones who've gone through this before) we have a leg up on understanding and preparing for things.

NavyDads Admin said:

Unless they are grad-n-go your sailor should have liberty Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday, though they may have to stand a watch or have other duty during that time. For most non grad-n-goes liberty starts at (as I recall, but may be in error) around 09:00 Sat and Sundayand lasts until about 22:00 Friday and Sat and until 20:00 Sunday. Some grad-n-goes (like Eric) move across the street and he got liberty from 20:00 Friday until 20:00 Sunday...those are not too common though. If they are grad-n-go you may only get a few minutes with them on Friday, but MIGHT be able to get a security pass at the airport so you can spend some time with them at the gate. As always- check the PIR- Tips and Hints group for past posts ab0ut this stuff and remember....BE FLEXIBLE AND ALWAYS SHOW YOUR SUPPORT !

Richard H. Hughes, III said:

I think all us dads think the same way when it comes to our recruits writing letters home. Mama wants that letter every day. Mine gets a little angry with the mail carrier if a letter doesn't arrive everyday. Bless her heart, she writes letters days in advance so she'll be sure to have one ready to send everyday. And I mean everyday!
Of course we dads miss our kids and think of them constantly, but there's something unique that a mama feels about their babies...err..uh...recruits. I try to write one every day. I manage to get out four a week on the average.
Today Ryan's six weeks away from PIR and thus far we've received his box of stuff, the form letter with minimal info and one three page letter. That's simply not enough.
From everything I gather they have only about three hours free time, and that comes on a Sunday.
I can't wait to see the transformation of Ryan from one who needed structure and discipline to that man who's better able to face the world with confidence, pride and his chest puffed out a little. After eight weeks of IT they've earned the right to strut a little.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Blodgett on September 6, 2009 at 1:52pm

Congratulations Our second Navy son graduated on 8/28/09. May I recommend the Spring Hill Suites by the way. Anyway, it was quite a surprise but he got to call us 3x in the later part (week 7-8) after "battle stations". They had 2 pizza parties as well. My how things have changed!!! Yes, they only have a couple hours on Sundays to write and get their personal effects in order. We heard from our second son far more than the first one last year. The 9xx divisions are the "special" divisions as they are the State flag carriers for PIR. I was in Div 951. They are integrating at all levels. My son that just graduated had women in his and a woman assistant RDC.

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