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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.

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:

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Events

**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).  

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

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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walk6776
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Sending Care Packages to Afghanistan

Started this discussion. Last reply by Debby Sep 11, 2010. 6 Replies

We have committed to sending a weekly care package to my brother-in-law who will be deploying to Afghanistan for 1 year.  Does anyone have ideas for things the guys over there regularly request in…Continue

 

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At 12:45am on September 14, 2010, Kaye S. said…
Hi "Walk," and welcome to Indiana Moms! I'm the administrator for the group, so if you have any questions, please ask. My son is a Nuke MM serving on the submarine USS ALABAMA, based out of Bangor, WA. He's been in for 4 years.
Since you're near Indy, be aware that there's a monthly informal dinner in Avon (on the west side) which meets on third Mondays. Click Sep 20 on the Events calendar (right-hand column) for those details. From time to time, we also have regional gatherings in various parts of the state.

Jump in with any questions or comments you may have. I think you'll find we're a nice bunch of folks and always willing to lend an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. Hugs! k.
At 3:26am on September 13, 2010, Angel of Freedom said…
Hello walk6776, Welcome to N4Ms. You can check with the Post Office for the list of tips about things we may not send and how to wrap things that go in the box. For instance, to Iraq and Afghanistan do not send anything pork, and so forth. There is a form to fill out to itemize generally what you are sending. Some things need to be put in freezer bags to prevent leakage. Ideas like that. Most of the troops I have been communicating with for about 5 years now like personal hygiene items too. If they are boots on the ground, sample size deodorant, foot powder, toothpaste, sunscreen, wet wipes, Q-tips, etc. are easy to take on missions. Almost all of them appreciate snacks and things to add to the MREs to liven them up. The idea mentioned already about powdered drink mixes to put in water bottles are great to break the monotony of drinking just water all the time. Right now, think hot weather 120 degrees or more so no chocolate until it cools down. They all like to receive calling cards to keep in touch with family. Usually I tuck in a sheet of writing paper and an envelope for them to write a letter. Hope this helps. Blessings,
At 4:40pm on September 9, 2010, Pat said…
Welcome aboard! Come join us on the Indiana group page on this website.
At 2:02pm on September 9, 2010, Navy for Moms Admin said…
Welcome to Navy For Moms!

You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!

If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community.
Also, check out this OPSEC Internet Safety Video

Enjoy your time here and we look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen
 
 
 

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