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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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Care packages for new graduates (a school)
Started by Cali's mama. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Mar 19, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for current information for my daughter on what's allowed for care packages..idk if it matters that she is in the great lakes location or not..ship 7 div 136...lonely mom with confused tears lol
Bootcamp arrival Sept 8, 2020??
Started by Stephanie0725. Last reply by bhmom Sep 26, 2024. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! Got the call that my daughter made it to bootcamp quarantine last night 09/08/2020. Looking for other moms out there on the same timeline. Sadie is my baby, only daughter, and only child in the military. I think I am going to need lots of…Continue
PIR DATE: December 13, 2019
Started by Donita. Last reply by Donita Nov 5, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone else’s recruit have a PIR date ofDecember 13, 2019?Continue
Arrived at boot camp October 2nd
Started by Donita. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Nov 5, 2019. 26 Replies 1 Like
Hey everyone- my daughter left for boot camp October 2nd. I missed a call from her last Friday telling me that her graduation is December 13th. I feel like the worst mom in the world for missing her call. Really didn’t expect her to call so soon but…Continue
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Comment by Navymamabear on April 21, 2017 at 5:14pm
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Thank you for all of the kind comments and advice I'm so happy to be part of this group :)
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Comment by Love My USN Kid on April 21, 2017 at 4:09pm
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Hi, flordel772 and Navymambear! Know that you are not alone. Our kids have made these choices for themselves, and as one who watched her daughter through the whole process, I can say you won't be prouder than on PIR day.
The experience that they get at BC and for their time in the Navy will be unparalleled, and it will serve them well no matter where they go afterwards (or maybe they will make it a career).
We all feel powerless when they go away, and we don't hear from them. This is a time for them to become part of a family larger than the one they came from. We are also part of that family (which is why we have this terrific group!).
There's tons of info on this site to help us out, but first and foremost, don't despair. Start writing letters so you can mail them out--just short ones. Post cards are good, too. When you get their letter with the mailing address, start sending them out a few at a time. Mail is HUGE to them. Check out the info on what to mail (and what not to :-).
The time will go by fast, and you'll be at PIR.
God bless you all!!
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I just received the box and am happy to say I handled it like a champ :) Flordel772- that means you should get it soon too!
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Comment by bbcregular on April 21, 2017 at 3:17pm
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Relating so much to the most recent posts. Our daughter decided to leave college only needing 3 semesters to her BA and announced she decided to join the Navy. She writes fiction for recreation and while researching a character that she wanted to be in the Navy she realized that this should be her life so that was the beginning of her story. It has not been easy for any of us but the rewards are already in site. She just sent me a picture of her Associate of Arts degree earned in A school. Next she will continue to take classes on line to complete her Bachelor of Arts as time allows during her deployment. So she was able to use all those college credits. She will be deployed soon and she is ready to "begin her job" as she tells it.
New moms, it seems to always be a happy/sad time. So proud of our girls! After 22 months the tears still come and go.
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Comment by Noni on April 21, 2017 at 2:31pm
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We all know how you are feeling. I just want to tell you it doesn't get any easier. I miss my officer every day and she is 3000 mile away from me. NMH!
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Flordel772- I am sharing you're same sentiments and so glad I'm not alone. My daughter left for RTC on April 17th. I'm heartbroken over her choice, as she graduated from high school last spring and had 4 scholarships to the school of her dreams in Los Angeles. She went and after one semester called me up and said I'm joining the navy! 2 weeks later she was sworn in. Happened so fast and it has been hard for me to wrap my mind around. With everything going on lately in the world it makes it even harder to accept this choice. I've been telling myself all week this is her decision, her life and there's nothing I can do. I hope this gets easier but I know this is just the beginning. I'm very thankful to have this sight and look forward to meeting other Navy moms that know what I'm feeling. I don't think I could handle a mom comparing this to their kids going to college!!
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Comment by JayDee659 on April 21, 2017 at 11:37am
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Happy Friday Ladies, I've got my RED on, do you?
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Flordel, hugs to you! Everyone here understands your pain, we've all been through it at some point. It hurts to not see those precious little faces every day. My sailor is also the youngest of two girls. If your daughter just left on the 18th it will likely be awhile before you hear from her. Plan on at least 2 weeks but be happy if it's sooner.
Have you joined the site on N4M for her PIR group? It's a great resource and they have all the updated information. By connecting with those mom's in your daughter's group you'll have a good idea what's going on. Caution though: do not get all worked up if a mom gets a call and you don't. I got all bent out of shape because my daughter didn't call and all the other mom's were talking about calls they'd received. Turns out she'd been standing watch then made arrangements to skip another call home so she could call on my birthday. You hear it all the time, but NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS. Have faith in that statement, it will serve you well.
Keep that phone with you and ringer on at all times. If you miss a call she might be able to call back but it's not guaranteed.
Ladies, I have some good news. Got a text at midnight from my sailor. It read "Husband passed, is now a fully qualified MMN - and he smells like a bag of armpits". Love that girl. She just calls it like it is.
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Comment by flordel772 on April 21, 2017 at 9:18am
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Hello!!
I accidentally found this site while searching on Navy bootcamp. My daughter just left for bootcamp last Tuesday, April 18th. I am missing her and my anxiety level is high as I haven't heard from her. Yes, I received her 2 minute phone call upon her arrival, but haven't heard anything since then. I also received her box of clothing and cell. Honestly, I am heart broken. I miss her so much and it makes it much more difficult knowing we are living a difficult time. I am very proud of her and certain she will make it. However, she will always be my baby as she is my youngest of two girls. My oldest daughter is married to a Navy Sailor. I just hope to hear from my daughter soon. :'(
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Blondie those are beautiful pictures, looks like everyone is doing well. How long do you get to stay with your daughter? Enjoy every minute!
mamaT, glad you got to talk to your daughter. Even those formal informational calls make us smile inside. Just hearing their voices and knowing that they're doing well makes us feel better. Yes, it is hard to be away from them but we get used to it and we survive. Our girls are doing what they want to do and we support them just as we would have wanted our mother's support back when we were their age. My girl has been gone almost 2 years now and I miss her every day still.
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