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Comment by V. Michael Roberson on June 28, 2012 at 10:07pm

Mom got the box the other day... Daughter left for BC last wednesday and we got the call about 1900 hours... Unfortunately did not not have the address on the box, but called the recruiter, who was able to get the information and give it to me pronto... Will begin sending the cards and letters, knowing that we will send far more than we give back... She made it into one of the 900 divisions, but will not know whether she will be musician or part of the drill team - [she plays all four of the saxes plus the flute] until we get the first letter from her... next task is to find out when her PIR is going to be so that I can take time off to attend [one of those things that you just do not miss].

Mom got the box the other day... Daughter left for BC last wednesday and we got the call about 1900 hours... Unfortunately did not not have the address on the box, but called the recruiter, who was able to get the information and give it to me pronto... Will begin sending the cards and letters, knowing that we will send far more than we give back... She made it into one of the 900 divisions, but will not know whether she will be musician or part of the drill team - [she plays all four of the saxes plus the flute] until we get the first letter from her... next task is to find out when her PIR is going to be so that I can take time off to attend [one of those things that you just do not miss].

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 28, 2012 at 9:33am

Honor Recruits and Award Winners

Pass-In-Review
June 29, 2012
Divisions 195-204, 814 and 933

Each Honor Graduate and Award Winner will receive a commemorative token from the commanding officer in recognition of their superlative achievements during recruit training. The Honor Graduates for this week’s recruit review graduation are as follows:

SR Edwin Belamide,  Division 195, Carson, California
SR Zink Kiper, Division 196, Bossier City, Louisiana
SR Sarah Mott, Division 197, Stillwater, Oklahoma
SR James Griffin, Division 198, Clermont, Florida
SR Matthew Phelps, Division 199, Port Orchard, Washington
SR Ryan Crim, Division 200, Odenton, Maryland
SR Holly Carpenter, Division 201, Bowie, Maryland
SR Bradley Goodsett, Division 202, Appleton, Wisconsin
SR Ian Peck, Division 203, Kempner, Texas
SR Jonathan Brady, Division 204, Ontario, California
SR Alexander Wright, Division 814, Marshall, Virginia
SR Michael Skinner, Division 933, Medford, Oregon

The award recipients for this week's recruit review graduation is as follows:

NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
SR Patrick Donahue, Division 195, Oswego, New York

NAVY LEAGUE AWARD
SR Benbryan Florendo, Division 204, San Diego, California

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD
SR Kaili Pape, Division 198, Schertz, Texas

THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT
SR Carl Crouch, Division 199, Orlando, Florida

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
SR Andrew Wilkins, Division 195, Wichita, Kansas

UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD
SR Jahaida Rodriguez, Division 201, Titusville, Florida

Comment by Chris H. on June 26, 2012 at 7:38pm

James:  Our daughter, who was just home for Father's Day for the first time in two years, is now back on duty at her home port, but if you think seeing the empty room is tough, wait until you try to read the first letter you get from your Son.  I went to the mailbox expectedly for a couple weeks, and when the first one arrived I was shaking too much at first to open it, and then couldn't read the thing because it was hiding in the tears.  Last year, I didn't hear - not even a phone call - anything on Father's Day, but had been forewarned they were participating in a joint operation and would be in radio silence so not to expect a call.  Yes, life continues on, but even as I write this for you to know that sometimes it isn't any easier, the pride of what she's doing overcomes everything.

Comment by Mark Smith on June 26, 2012 at 6:20pm

James, our son PIR June 15. The first few days/weeks go by painfully slow. However, before you know it he to will be graduating. He is in wonderful hands at RTC. He is going to do great. Soon you will be rejoined and all will right again in your lives. Congratulations, enjoy this page in your family book.

Comment by James Hanson on June 26, 2012 at 6:11pm

Son is in the air now heading for GL to get going on his new adventure. I am doing fine, wife is struggling a bit. Whenever she walks past his bedroom she comes out of the hallway crying. We are both really proud and already cant wait to go to PIR. Many family members are talking about going so I hope everyone can get in.

Comment by V. Michael Roberson on June 24, 2012 at 11:04am

Am patiently awaiting the information to write as daughter started boot camp on Wednesday [6/20/12] after spending weekend with friends and family at her 'ship out' party. Got the phone call, actually got informed about the phone call by wife, on that same evening and now just waiting for the box to arrive, after which the letters get to start being mailed.

Will be making plans for approximate date of her PIR so that nothing will keep me from seeing daughter being a 'Sailor' in the United States Navy.

To say that I am a proud parent is definitely and understatement and would like to say to all of those who have family member, friend of the family, spouses, and significant others that are in BC and the Navy thank you for your sacrifice and know that there are many like myself who appreciate our 'soldiers' and what they do every day to protect what some take for granted.

May they all be safe and return knowing that they are both loved and blessed.

Comment by Tracy S on June 24, 2012 at 10:04am

PIR was amazing! The single, largest take-away, at least based upon our experience, was that attendees should prepare to dress warmly because the AC works superbly in the buidling. People in our section were huddled together trying to stay warm. I can take a lot of cold weather and usually only wear a light jacket even when it's in the teens and twenties outside but by the end of the ceremony on Friday, I was shivering uncontrollably. Glad my camera had motion stabilization! 

Comment by Phil Shannon on June 21, 2012 at 1:13pm

Thanks for the links and info. Our flight gets in before 8am so we are good with taking the train, maybe stop downtown and see some sites. We are staying at the Navy Lodge, not sure how early they have checkin but we probably have plenty of time to kill that morening. But I think we will rent a car at GL so we can meet our girl at the airport that night.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 21, 2012 at 12:06pm

I've driven up from Midway to RTC....not a fun drive and not the best parts of town: the train is better than two hours with a transfer in downtown I believe:  check this link for more info-

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&f=d&sll=41.812267,-87.83...

I'd rent a car...

Comment by Rick Binkley on June 21, 2012 at 12:00pm

Jonathan-be thankful it's the navy and not TSA....GL has ample HC parking but it's advised to get their early...also wheelchairs are available to transit the parking garage to the drill hall and back...

 

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