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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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**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.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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February 2012 Blog Posts (72)

today's the day

I said goodbye to my boyfriend last night. He swore in this morning and is waiting to get on a plane in a few hours. I am pretty upset, which from what I am reading is totally normal now. He is my best friend and this is the best (most positive) relationship I have ever been in. We are both 33 years old and have been living together. I am trying to figure out some sort of a new routine and figuring out what goals I would like to set for myself over the next 8 weeks. I am an artist and a…

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Added by heathee12 on February 7, 2012 at 3:11pm — 2 Comments

Day 7

It is day 7, after my kid has left for boot camp. I don't have any 'calls' yet.. so that's good news.

Added by OH.navymom12 on February 7, 2012 at 1:56pm — 2 Comments

Keeping Your Emotions In Check.

If being able to express your emotions here helps you be more calm with your sailor recruit when he/she calls, then please by all means feel free to express yourself here. It is an open forum. I would suggest however that anyone who is overwrought take a step back, take a deep breath and find ways to get through the rough part now before that important call from your recruit comes in. The recruits are probably experiencing an…

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Added by BunkerQB on February 6, 2012 at 3:04am — 11 Comments

my son left for the navy great lakes with the recruiter from shrewbury this afternoon...of course i am excited for him as he begins his new life ..he wanted to be independent...but its also hard to l…

my son left for the navy great lakes with the recruiter from shrewbury this afternoon...of course i am excited for him as he begins his new life ..he wanted to be independent...but its also hard to let go and the worst part is that his little brother is heartbroken..he wants to know what is he suupposed to do? he is crying...i hope one of his friends pull through and invites him to a super bowl party or something

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Added by peggyproudnavymom on February 5, 2012 at 5:41pm — No Comments

IF THIS SITE IS RUNNING SLOW OR FREEZES UP, check to see if you are connected on CHAT.

From Bunker QB

IF THIS SITE IS RUNNING SLOW OR FREEZES UP, check to see if you are connected on CHAT.

Disconnecting from CHAT will solve the problem. When you first log on to Navy 4 Moms, look at the bottom right of your screen. You'll see either a red dot or a green dot. A green dot mean you are connected on CHAT, a red dot mean you are not. You should surf the N4M site after you DISCONNECT on CHAT. So if you see…

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Added by Bandito's Mom on February 5, 2012 at 1:28am — 3 Comments

Proud Mommy

My son left for boot camp in Great Lakes, IL and I am very proud of him. I am so proud of him and I wish I could tell him that but believe it or not, he called me on Wednesday and I missed his call. All I want is for him to know I love him and I'm proud. He is so very special to me and I miss him dearly. Son, I look forward to seeing you at your graduation hopefuly March 16th. I love you!!

Added by LQuilan on February 4, 2012 at 11:40pm — 1 Comment

Halfway There

Well we have reached the half way mark on this journey, assuming that the graduation date is still the same. It's been really hard dealing with the fact that he's away and Im not there to help him, but I guess thats the whole point of training. I have gotten mail, but they arrive almost always 6-7 days after they were sent so I never know if he gets my mail until much later. In my letters I try to sound strong and happy, because I never want him to blame himself (which he has a habit of…

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Added by NavyStrong107 on February 4, 2012 at 8:28pm — 1 Comment

Missing my Daughter, my best friend.

All day I keep thinking to myself or saying out loud to my husband " I wonder what Victoria's doing right now" "I wonder if she already ate yet"." I wonder if she likes the food" At 8pm I know she is going to bed because of the two hour time difference.

I had already written her three letters when I got her address and sent those off today.

Even six months ago I couldn't say my daughter would live away from me. She hadn't made the decision to join the military and even when she…

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Added by TorisMom on February 4, 2012 at 3:59pm — 3 Comments

what a month this will be

My son Michael turns 18 this month wow it went by so fast. He has his first DEP meeting Tuesday not sure what to expect he is excited but a little nervous about it. We also have lots of scout stuff this month with his younger brother who talks about following his brother into the Navy what a life we live in gotta love it.

Added by Navy mom x2 on February 4, 2012 at 2:58pm — 1 Comment

Navy Nuke program

Last week my son signed his contract for the navy nuclear propulsion program! I am so proud of him!

He doesnt leave for bootcamp until october 23, 2012. He wont turn 18 until August so not too long past that he leaves. I am both excited and of course scared of what he will be doing, but will support him all the way.

I do hope he will be able to follow his plans to go to college in the STA21 program later on. He does want to become an officer at some point.

I hope to get…

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Added by 1blueapple on February 4, 2012 at 11:56am — No Comments

Ship 02 Div 912 Moms and loved ones reminder

Hi everyone from div 912 Ship 02 Just a reminder today is the day that we can print our parking PASS to be admitted to the Recruit Training Commmand on 2/10/12 GRADUATION DAY!

Added by subpatrick on February 1, 2012 at 6:15pm — 1 Comment

Navy prep for this mom

Our Ali prepared her momma well for this Navy adventure, that is as well as a mom can ever be prepared for such things. For Ali, thoughts of the military took root while studying in Peru in the summer of 2011... routine, security, travel, benefits, education. After several months of research and prayer for God's guidance, the first of numerous appointments was scheduled with her recruiter.

The whole preparation proved a lesson for both of us. As the mom I had already been exposed to… Continue

Added by alismz on February 1, 2012 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment