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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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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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January 2011 Blog Posts (125)

Advice...

I had someone ask me this on my blog today. While I do not feel I am qualified enough to answer it I felt bad not answering it. I do not think I am an expert on love and relationships, or the military, but I do feel I gave some pretty valid advice. If I left anything out or if you think you can add anything to this please tell me..... 

 

How do I convince my girlfriend that it's a good choice for the both of us that I join the…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on January 22, 2011 at 1:30am — 6 Comments

letters from my love

Jan 13, 2011

“Today things went well. We did some CBT (computer based training) and its pretty boring. I am still trying to find other ways of getting a hold of you and ITS NOT WORKING!!! We had a mock MCA-WTI inspection, and if it was the real thing I would have gotten a 5.0! I am trying my hardest for Honor Grad. I am trying to make everyone at home proud of the new Navy member of the family. Come to find out dad was right, because of my…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on January 21, 2011 at 5:11pm — 4 Comments

questions

I have a few questions for anyone that can answer them or knows about them. My boyfriend has been gone for boot camp for a week now. I was wondering when I was going to recieve his address and when I should expect a phone call or a few? Also, are we allowed to send them care packages?

Thank you!

Added by KatieZ on January 21, 2011 at 3:52pm — 8 Comments

Sad Sailor...

So went to visit my daughter this weekend in Virginia (that is were she is stationed) and was a little bummed..  She was so excited when she was in bootcamp & A school, no she is just blah.  She went into bootcamp as undesignated, because she couldn't wait to go in, now she is seeing that she should of waited for her field to come up. She really wants EOD.  She is complaining of being exhausted from doing nothing…

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Added by Kim (Dani's Mom ship 10 Div 331) on January 20, 2011 at 9:19pm — 9 Comments

Ampt Up

I am woke at 3:42am (eastern time) Im usually a night owl but never this late unless I was traveling.... I believe the main reason is because I am getting closer and closer to seeing my fiancee again and the anxiety is killing me. The other reason I believe is because its Thursday and I always get his letters on Thursdays so iam excited to hear from him. He makes me sooooo happy and I get overwhelmed at the thought of us reuniting. Our son tells me everyday...."I miss daddy so much" it makes me… Continue

Added by NavELaDEE on January 20, 2011 at 4:49am — No Comments

Yay

Yay we booked our flights for my brothers grad. all we need

is the day to get here:)

 

Added by Nancy Ship09 Div078 on January 20, 2011 at 1:47am — 4 Comments

mailing stationary?

My daughter has asked me to send her stationary and envelopes. So being me, I went to wall-mart an got plenty of stationary and box of enve.. Then I went by the dollar store, and what did they have but the prettyest paper also, so I got 6 more packs of some smaller paper. I'm telling Well's to please share with others who may not have any. Now for my question, can I mail this in a small box or do I have to fit this in several big brown envelopes? If anyone can help me asap, would really appre.… Continue

Added by Laurie on January 19, 2011 at 8:16pm — 2 Comments

My favorite letter.....♥

Normally I don’t share all the mushy stuff in my letters, but this one absolutely made my heart melt……

 

Jan 12, 2011

 

“Hey Beautiful,

I love you, and hope everything is going well for you. I got a new picture I sleep with now, and she is very beautiful, and makes me want to come home. If you have not figured it out yet I got the card you sent…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on January 19, 2011 at 5:19pm — 5 Comments

letters from T....pt5

Here are some more excerpts from todays letters (minus the mushy stuff, that’s for me only!!! lol)….♥

Jan 9, 2011

“Well today after the Holiday Routine we had a Divisional beat down. These kids just don’t want to listen to the recruit chain of command, and they don’t know how to act. Plus most of the recruit chain of command can’t even follow their own orders. What a joke!Then add in the fact that these kids cant even figure out how to march in columns of 3 or 6.…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on January 19, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Ship 09 DIV 068

I got a phone call from Morgan on Monday and a long letter on Tuesday. She said there is not a day goes by that she is not 100% sure that she has made the right decision. She is tired but sounds like she is actually having fun and developing some good relationships. I am so happy for her! Can't wait for PIR on 2/11/11.

Added by bikmoma on January 19, 2011 at 10:44am — No Comments

Day 6

Day 6... See I can still count. lol

 

So today was good, spent the day at the house, dad did the dishes for the boys. We did some laundry. Storm Chaser slept most of the day. Dad is teasing him with cat treats. I am not sure who is having more fun, dad or the cat.

 

So if and when you need anything, let me know. Even things we did not talk about.

 

Love you, take care and always keep a smile on your face!

Mom

 

including a joke…

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Added by Roses on January 19, 2011 at 10:16am — No Comments

January Visit

Just got to visit my sailor one last time before he deploys for 7 months or so. First night home and it already sucks real bad being away from him again. I think these months are gonna be the hardest thing i've ever been through. I'm away from home at college right now and that doesn't help either. I feel like I can't be okay without him but I know I have to be. Both for my sake and his. This few day visit we had was amazing though. We went to the beach and hung out all day. I went to work with… Continue

Added by aks027 on January 19, 2011 at 2:49am — 2 Comments

does anyone know if a sailor has a baby and is not married to baby's mom if he can get an allotment for the child and medical care?

does anyone know if a sailor has a baby and is not married to baby's mom if he can get an allotment for the child and medical care?

Added by paybacks398 on January 18, 2011 at 4:53pm — 2 Comments

Sailor missing

Sad news;

U.S. and British units are searching for a Sailor from USS Halsey (DDG-97) who went missing while the ship was conducting operations in the Gulf of Oman Jan. 18. Our thoughts and prayers are with the crew and the Sailor's family as the search continues.

 

From:…

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Added by Vickyrun on January 18, 2011 at 4:05pm — 8 Comments

The Box

I received "The Box" today, my heart is breaking more and more each day. When most parents have their son or daughter leave home they can still talk to them! I just feel so lost not being able to even pick up the phone and talk to him or get a simple txt from him! It's sooo hard everyday coming home and pulling in the driveway and seeing his truck parked in the driveway and knowing that he's not home!!!!!!! I know he's doing the right thing for his future but that doesnt make this emptiness… Continue

Added by Nikki "Tony"s mom" on January 18, 2011 at 3:50pm — 8 Comments

PIR INFO. would be much appreciated.

My daughter is set for PIR February 4th and my trip is all set and paid for. However I am really getting antsy because I have not heard from her for two weeks. Her Battlestation is set for the 27th as far as I know and I can't wait to get her phone call "Mom I'm OFFICIALLY A SAILOR!" My concerns for PIR are that she added her younger brother on the list for her PIR and that his school picture ID and birth certificate will be enough for him to be admitted onto Lakes for the event. He is 14 and… Continue

Added by Janie (Ship11~Div.59 Alumni) on January 18, 2011 at 1:25pm — 3 Comments

Ship 012, Division 092

I'm looking for anyone who has a child in this Division.  Thought it would be nice to keep up with each other.  It's week 2 starting today.  It's been the longest 7 days of my life.  I've kept myself busy but it sure has been a roller coaster of emotion.  There are days I wake up anxious and days I'm so busy I almost forget.... well not forget but I hope you know what I mean.  I'm also so very proud of and excited for my son, more so than sad.  Hope there's more of you out there.  LOL 

Added by Phillips Mom (Ship012Div092 on January 17, 2011 at 9:56pm — 5 Comments

son leaves tomorrow!

I am feeling extremely selfish right now! I don't want my son to go! I want him to stay here!  He only got to spend 2 wks with his newborn brother! Ugh!!!!

Added by loriellen71 (ship 7 div 107) on January 17, 2011 at 4:16pm — 15 Comments

I de-stressed myself today

I got to relieve some of my stress and anxiety today. I went with my in-laws to the gun range.

I love going shooting.
I remember the first time I went I was so nervous to even think about touching a gun.

But now I enjoy it. My comfort level has increased greatly over the last few trips to the range and

I have moved up from only shooing 22's to shooting a 9mil and 40 cal.

The smaller holes are from the 22…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on January 17, 2011 at 4:06pm — 4 Comments

Missing my son...

Almost finished week two and I miss my son terribly.  I have good days and bad, but the weekends are tougher.  I have more time to think.  I find myself laughing out loud when I think of the funny things he used to say/do, and I cry on a dime when I think of what he's doing and will be doing.  I really love the book I ordered, "Honor, Courage, Commitment.  It helps to understand what he will be doing pretty much week to week.  Some things I'd rather not know though.  Can't wait to hear from… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 17, 2011 at 3:47pm — 2 Comments

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