PIR-WOW!

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on February 10, 2009 at 7:58pm

Wow is right! It's always fun for me to read about a new Navy dad who just experienced PIR for the first time. Pretty cool wasn't it? When we were there last May, I couldn't even sing that National Anthem because I was so choked up. My son't division was the first one through the door and I don't think I stopped shedding tears until we left for home.

Congratualtions and HOOYAH! GO NAVY!

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Permalink Reply by Gary T. on February 10, 2009 at 9:15pm

Thanks you. I could feel the pride just welling up inside me as I read your post. I have til 13/March /09. If the experience is what you and everyone have said it will be I will have a hard time waiting for PIR. Thanks again, your post was very much appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by frank on February 11, 2009 at 6:34pm

I was at the PIR on 06 Feb my son is div. 094 & I have to agree with everything in your comment. Good luck to your sailor.

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Permalink Reply by Bert Finley on February 21, 2009 at 7:42pm

We were there at the same time! My son was is Div. 914, and he's now is San Antonio. Called tonight and he aced his first test, so he gets to wear civies and leave base (he just HAD to call and bragg!). Actually, I was rather amazed at how well things moved, considering the number of people that went through the gates. I will say this, GET THERE EARLY! makes life so much easier, even if you have to sit a while longer. The videos they show are rather entertaining, so it's not all boring while you wait. But, believe me, the show is worth the wait! Just trust your sailor's judgement about when he needs to get back and don't think he's trying to ditch you (that's what mom thought until I educated her). They worked too hard to get into trouble this late in the game.

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Permalink Reply by frank on February 21, 2009 at 8:57pm

My son is also at Lackland for master at arms training, he called me last night to tell me he passed his OC qualifications & is starting firearms next. Is your son also training for MA?

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Permalink Reply by Phil on February 22, 2009 at 7:50pm

PIR was the greatest. I was like a kid when I saw my son enter. He was a "stick carrier" so he was easy to find. He is now in classes in P'cola. I continue to be a very proud Navy Dad and will continue forever. Congrats to all who PIR we are proud of each and everyone of them. They are all our kids and will be forever. Go Navy

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Permalink Reply by Bert Finley on March 2, 2009 at 9:57pm

Hey, Frank. Sorry so long getting back. Computer issues. Yeah, my boy is in MA training. He said they just got done with handgun training and are about to start shotgun and M16 this week. He's a gun freak like me so he's in hog heaven right now. He agreed with me that after doing the CS chamber in boot, OC spray was a walk in the park. My son is in Class 170. Yours?

frank said:

My son is also at Lackland for master at arms training, he called me last night to tell me he passed his OC qualifications & is starting firearms next. Is your son also training for MA?

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Permalink Reply by frank on March 4, 2009 at 6:39pm

Hey, Bert my son is also in class 170 & told me the same thing about the firearms training. Maybe there roomates LOL.

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Permalink Reply by Bert Finley on March 12, 2009 at 9:24pm

Hey Frank. I don' t think I ever asked you: what is your son's name? I'll ask my son Michael if he has met him. Apparently they are a pretty close-nit bunch so I'm betting that they at least know each other. I'm planning to come to San Antonio on 4/3 for his graduation, then we are flying out in the 4th to Pensacola for a few days to hang out and go diving. The USS Oriskany is lying on the bottom of the Gulf right off the coast, and we are planning to dive her while we're there.

frank said:

Hey, Bert my son is also in class 170 & told me the same thing about the firearms training. Maybe there roomates LOL.

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Permalink Reply by frank on March 15, 2009 at 11:18am

Hey, Bert it turns out they are roommates my sons name is John. You are right they are a close bunch and from what I here they are all doing very well with the training and enjoying the experience. I wont be going to graduation my son told me he is coming home for 2 weeks the day after graduating. Have a good time in San An & your dive in FL. Be safe.

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Permalink Reply by MIKE GONZALES on April 21, 2009 at 4:25pm

WOW is right you discribed it perfectly i just got back from my sons PIR wich was on the 17th and i haven't the words to say how i feel it's more then just proud.My son was a stick carrier for division 164 and seeing him leed his divion through those doors was incredible . I just joined Navydads today and i plan on spending a lot more time on this site.

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