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

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

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Lamarmama 09/139
  • Female
  • Temple, TX
  • United States

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A little about me:
I am a single mom of 2 wonderful boys. My oldest is in the USMC and my youngest left today for boot camp. I live in the great state of Texas and I am excited yet scared of the journey my son is about to take.
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When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was proud and encouraged it

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Today my son left his childhood to become his own man.

Posted on February 16, 2011 at 4:49pm 11 Comments

Today is the beginning of a new chapter for me. My youngest son left today for Navy Boot Camp. He was so excited and I so tried to keep that stiff upper lip for him. But like most  moms, I cried and its only been 3 hours since he left and I am so missing him.

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At 12:18pm on April 25, 2011, missa_m said…
Hi Lamarmama- My boyfriend Michael is in Goose Creek too (got there on Saturday). I hope you've heard from your son. What rate is he? Michael is an MM. I saw on the 4/22 PIR group that you are looking for an address. I was told that their actual address won't be ready until after indoc, which should take between 1-2 weeks. In any case though, it would be:

Your son's rate and last name
Class number
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
101 NNPTC Circle
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Hope that helps. Best of luck!
At 11:08am on April 8, 2011, cclivingston said…
I can't stop thinking about our SRs today. I pray that they will both make it without any trouble.
At 10:42pm on April 4, 2011, cclivingston said…
Thank you so much and I will do the same for your son. They have worked so hard for this and it would be very disappointing if they get pushed back. My son seemed really down but is praying that he will be able to move forward. The hard part is not knowing anything. I wish your son the best and pray they both can make it through this last half.
At 9:41pm on March 31, 2011, Mumsy said…

Hi lamarmama,

I received a letter from my son today.  He is going to South Carolina for Nuke school.  He said he will probably be a Grad & Go to depart Saturday.  His entire letter was so great, and he's doing well, but for some reason, I feel really sad.  I guess I just really miss him and wish he would call. 

Keep your chin up!!!  My prayers are with you.  It sounds like your son is really an achiever and hopefully his leg will be just fine and he will pass his PFA. 

Are you going to be at the meet & greet?

Hopefully so, then I'll tell you the story my son went through just getting in.

At 7:10pm on March 27, 2011, lbmom2navy 09 - 139 said…
Hi..a new discussion has been created if you have not yet noticed, but I think it will answer questions you might have regarding the final test and the "I am a sailor" phone call.
At 2:42pm on March 26, 2011, lbmom2navy 09 - 139 said…

Good Afternoon:  I found a few links that might interest you if you have not already seen them. Just trying to help spread the word. One is on battlestation, etc..very interesting and the other is link to rsvp for meet and greet:

 

http://www.navy.mil/swf/mmu/mmplyr.asp?id=15528

 

http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-422-meet-and-greet

 

I finally did update my profile picture. It is of my son who is in BC and he is standing with his 14 year old sister.

 

Hope you are doing well.  Just another day closer to graduation :-)  I did respond to RSVP that we will be at the meet and greet.

At 7:52am on March 25, 2011, lbmom2navy 09 - 139 said…
I did not notice the other comments you  have..I had a hard time at first finding my way around this website. Think it has been easier.   I will pray for your safety driving from Alabama. I have a girlfriend that just drove from up here (Northern IL) to Alabama straight thru.  Wow...you have all three in the Navy...you must be so very proud. I know that is hard too as a mother. I have two out of three in the Navy now. My oldest is in the Navy and now my other son who is currently in BC..it is hard with both off in the Navy.  My oldest is in San Diego CA. I do not get to see him but once a year. I have left at home a 14 year daughter. I know all about the crying.  My son said dont cry mom...I said I am not crying because I am sad..I am so proud of him and just first time he will be away from me.  OMG I am crying right now. LOL  It does not seem to get easier. I guess it did with my oldest who has been in for 5 years especially since he has finished with his share of tours.  I had surgery last Thursday and I received a letter from my son. He said he had been going to the Christian chapel and he said he had been praying for me.  His letters are very upbeat and positive.  So cute when he mentions what the next cookie they get for dessert. He really looks forward to that. lol    Are you going to be at the Meet and Greet the Thursday night?  Have you heard  of the scarf color to wear for Graduation?
At 7:38am on March 25, 2011, lbmom2navy 09 - 139 said…
I will ask my son if he knows someone with an R. My son is a B. Seems as though he has been making more and more friends.  My son is easy to get along with.  My son will be going to A school in San Antonio. He leaves morning after graduation.  I can't wait for graduation either. Describe a few things about your son. I am getting ready to send him a letter today I will see what I can find out.
At 11:25pm on March 3, 2011, lbmom2navy 09 - 139 said…
I know...I can't wait for graduation too. I am anxious to get my first letter. I made my reservations today for hotel stay. This type of group would have been nice when my oldest son went into the navy.
At 11:46pm on March 2, 2011, lbmom2navy 09 - 139 said…
Hi..I am glad I found another mother who has a son in my son's SHIP/DIV.  I have an older son too that is 22 and has been in the Navy for 5 years.  My 19 year old is in boot camp and I can't wait till graduation. The ceremony is just beautiful. I have a 14 year old daughter at home.  I am lucky to live only 1 1/2 hours away from Great Lakes, but will have a ways to travel when he graduates from A school in San Antonio. What is your son going to to train for?  Mine is planning to train as an MP.
 
 
 

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