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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

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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

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."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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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USS ALASKA

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For Moms or Wives who have loved ones on the Alaska, either Blue or Gold Crew.

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Latest Activity: Jul 18, 2022

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Comment by danagagirl on April 17, 2013 at 1:54pm: planning is important.. there are mainly water activities. our first year there we did a glass bottom boat trip which was kinda fun.. If I recall I was a tad bit seasick! It was also 20 years that we were there so I am sure there are all kinds of new stuff to do.. Just walking around Duval street was a sight in itself.. Just watch for when Fantasy Fest is.. can be a bit risque if you are taking young ones.. I hear Hemingway Days is fun as well.. The weather is gorgeous and the sunsets are amazing.. I do recall that they had an aquarium, because I have pictures with my daughter touching some of the animals..

Comment by NavyMomLG on April 17, 2013 at 1:10pm: I forgot to ask about Key West when I posted yesterday. We are planning our next Spring Break trip there so any suggestions would be appreciated. We will fly to Miami and drive from there. We try for a mix of outdoor activities (hiking, biking, kayaking), relaxing on the beach, and shopping. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It's a year away but I am a planner, and I know some things need to be reserved far in advance.

Comment by danagagirl on April 17, 2013 at 1:00pm: well I think north FL has two seasons winter and summer.. It has been in the 80's this week Navy Mom you can keep that snow!! I wouldn't mind going back to Key West especially since circumstances are different..lol.. it was expensive down here .. enjoy your day everyone :)

Comment by Kathy on April 16, 2013 at 4:35pm: My Commander at my American Legion Post has put our flag at half staff in honor of the victims.

Comment by NavyMomLG on April 16, 2013 at 12:50pm: So even though I live in Minnesota (born and raised), I did spend one year in Georgia right after I got married. We lived in Dunwoody. I love the upper mid-West and the changing seasons, but "the change" is way behind schedule this year. We are getting more snow the next two days!!! We have peeks of sun today, but it has been mostly cloudy (and snowing or raining) since last Thursday.

But none of that compares to the sadness/anger/confusion surrounding Boston and everyone impacted by the events yesterday. My heart goes out to those that are suffering and those now dealing with restoring order.

Comment by Kathy on April 16, 2013 at 9:40am: Oh boy do I remember Andrew. My son and I just got back to the states in May and Andrew hit that Aug just and a week later my son turned 4 it was his first hurricane. We had about 10,00 homes to get flood for Andrew. Seeing the Keys in on my bucket list.

Comment by danagagirl on April 16, 2013 at 7:43am: It is so neat the 'small world' connection we all have.. I lived in Ga most of my life, with the ex being Navy we lived in Norfolk, Key West and Jacksonville.. He left I stayed..lol.. My dad lives near Lake Altoona, I will have to look you up next time I come up to visit.. I grew up around central Georgia.. we did live in Acworth during my elementary years.. It is pretty up that way.. very peaceful.. I have been in Jacksonville for 21 years almost.. the boys were born here since I was pregnant in Key West with them when it was time for Hurricane Andrew to come through.. they were afraid I would go into labor too early.. so my daughter and I moved up a right before it hit.. My neighborhood is kinda of small town feeling, but everything is close by if I need something..

I agree Kathy.. it is very sad what happened in Boston.. it seems there isn't too many things that are safe anymore :(

Hope everyone has a blessed day!!

Comment by Kathy on April 15, 2013 at 10:07pm: I live south of Orlando, I moved her in May 2009 from southeast Louisiana about a hour south of New Orleans. I have 3 cousins that live in the Atlanta area. I just got home and I am reading all the news about the bombs. I just hope none of the guys on the boat are from the Boston area.

Comment by susan on April 15, 2013 at 3:10pm: danagagirl, my inlaws live in Cartersville!

Comment by danagagirl on April 15, 2013 at 2:36pm: Lin, my dad lives in No. Ga.. near Cartersville.. I didn't text until the boys went in the Navy. they said mom you want us to keep in touch, that's the best way.. so I had to get into this century they told me... lol.

I have to say other than the storms yesterday, I am loving my Florida weather.. I just received an email from my son that is in Japan and he said he misses FL weather.. :) I think he just misses me :D