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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

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

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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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October 2012 Blog Posts (94)

bouldins mom

Anyone who has heard anything on Division 949 Battle Stations please let me know.

Added by mary on October 16, 2012 at 2:16pm — 1 Comment

YeeHaaaw

Got my first letter today.He is doing alright but misses home! 

Added by Penny S11 D005 on October 16, 2012 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Still Waiting

I understand your frustrations.  We to have not heard from our son.  We recieved the generic letter and the box and that's it so far.  Graduation scheduled for Nov 23 ship 14 Div 14.  Not able to attend and its breaking my heart.

Added by Sailor14 on October 16, 2012 at 1:20pm — 1 Comment

PIR on October 12, 2012- The 237 Birthday of the United States Navy

I had the honor of attending my son's Pass In Review on the 237th birthday of the Navy in the company of about four thousand fellow spectators. On this graduation day, one fully appreciates the magnitude of committment our sons and daughters have made. You feel the power of the United States Navy and the glory of our country. As I heard 1100 voices loudly and proudly recite the Sailors Creed and sing Anchors Away, my eyes repeatedly welled.  I believe the Navy's newest sailors  also felt the…

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Added by BoxinatorMom Ship11 Div331 on October 16, 2012 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

Call from my SR ship 2 div 901

Tyler called yesterday he sounded great he is doing so well can't wait for PIR 11-16!!

Added by alwaysmile,RDH-navy mom on October 16, 2012 at 7:49am — No Comments

My Daughter has...

My daughter Ashly has Ship 03 DIV 020..graduation date Nov. 30th

Added by AshMom (SHIP 03 DIV 20) on October 14, 2012 at 8:52pm — 10 Comments

Graduation

Home from a wonderful time at our Sons Graduation Ship 11 DIV 331...  Words can not even begin to discribe the feelings at graduation.  He looked great told alot of funny stories but all in all he said it was a good experience :) He left early Saterday morning for Texas and I have not talked to him yet.  I know he is fine but would love to hear how Texas is?

Try to soak it all in.  We loved the Navy Lodge :)

Added by momof3djm on October 14, 2012 at 4:50pm — 1 Comment

Hotel Booked!

I am excited! My husband booked a hotel for our son's PIR on November 30. We are staying at the Residence Inn by Marriott, Chicago Lake Forest/Mettawa. It looks like a nice place and the rates are fairly reasonable but most importantly-- it isn't very far from base. Hopefully my stepson's PIR date does not change!

Can't wait for PIR now...can't wait to see my stepson in his uniform. I hope is doing fine and isn't too homesick. :)

Added by jashalyn on October 14, 2012 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Need to know!

I am leaving in four days to attend my SR PIR on 10/19 and I still have not received the final call giving my the 'password' to print my info to get onto the base and to give him our guest list! Is that normal. I am getting very concerned and just need to know how others have experienced this. Thanks!

 

 

Added by karrierobertson@yahoo.com on October 13, 2012 at 10:33pm — 3 Comments

Thanksgiving PIR

My son's PIR is Nov. 21, day before Thanksgiving. We are hoping that he will get liberty so we can visit a few days with him. His A school will be at Great Lakes also. He is Ship 12 Div 010. Anyone else know? We will be traveling from PA.

Added by vballmom on October 13, 2012 at 4:16pm — 5 Comments

FORM LETTER

I finally got my son's form letter today. At least I now have his address & can start sending him letters. HAve one ready to drop in the mail tonight with phone cards in it. Cyle is SHIP-04 DIV-021 any other moms, wives, girlfriends out there that have an SR with same ship & div?

Added by angelking on October 13, 2012 at 4:07pm — 1 Comment

After BC

My daughter is graduating from BC on 10/19. She is supposed to go to sonar school and was told she would go to San Diego by the recruiter. If she is going to San Diego will she go the day after PIR or will she have liberty so we can spend some more time with her?

Added by Carole O. on October 13, 2012 at 1:42pm — 1 Comment

Still nothing

My son arrived at Great Lakes Oct 2 for his bc. I still as of today have not received "the box", the form letter, or a letter from him. I found out today why I haven't been able to contact his recruiters. One had a death in the family & the other a sick kid. They have been out of the office since last Thur & won't be back in until Monday. So now I am sitting here with a letter & phone cards ready to mail to Cyle with no address. Needless to say I am driving myself crazy with the…

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Added by angelking on October 12, 2012 at 5:26pm — 3 Comments

Ship -14 DIV-008

I am a new member, I have not seen anyone as of yet who has a loved one in my sons division. I just got my first phone call 20 days after he shipped!! As you can imagine, made my entire week! Anyhow, grad date is Nov 16th....anyone else out there who has a sailor in this SHIP & DIV?? I come on this site periodically while at work however I cry almost every time I do...LOL, not sad tears but those of complete empathy and understanding of what we are all going through. Am I the only…

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Added by sleeplessinflorida on October 12, 2012 at 4:29pm — 3 Comments

Fort Lee VA, A School

Hello,

my daughter is in A School in Fort Lee VA, she was on hold for one week and started school on October 1st. She told me that she might come home on October 26th. Is A school 5\6 weeks?

I was hoping she would come home a week before Thanksgiving and have the two weeks off. Also, I heard that it depends on if they need her right after A school she might not be able to come home.

Has anyone experience or know how long is A School? Is it  less then 5 weeks. Also, after…

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Added by NarMom on October 12, 2012 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Sailor DSS

Much much Congratulations ,You have earned the title Sailor . To Division 330 Much congratulations you kept it real!!!! I cannot wait to see all of you in a short couple hours!!!!
Also to the entire PIR 10/12/12,way to go!!!!
Mama is beyond proud today! !!!!!!
I Love you DSS so much,this starts your new new Journey !!!NO LIMIT TO YOUR SUCCESS!!!! GO NAVY!!!

Added by Domsmom TR on October 12, 2012 at 6:00am — No Comments

New to Site

I have been reading blogs for the last 3 weeks but not a member. I couldn't stand it anymore! My son is also on

ship 02 division 901. It is nice to hear from others who have loved ones in the same division. It makes me feel a little better but still no letter. 

Added by along on October 11, 2012 at 7:26pm — 1 Comment

It is official

I just have tons of mixed feelings about all this.  I am signing my daughter's contract today after work as she is just 17.  She says this is what she really wants to do.  She is motivated by the education she can get.  Cannot afford the cost of college and the scholarships aren't enough.  I will be the emptynester I guess.  Anyone feel free to comment back.

Added by Vanmom2013 on October 11, 2012 at 7:47am — 2 Comments

2012 THANKSGIVING WEEK PIR FORM LETTER CORRECTION

The PIR for Thanksgiving Week is 11-21-2012, WEDNESDAY.

There was an error on the Form Letters. Here is the Official Upcoming Graduations from RTC WEBSITE:

Divisions Graduating by Training Group

 

TG 48 — 14 Divisions (327–338, 822 & 948) Graduate Friday, Oct. 12, 2012

TG 49 — 7 Divisions (339–344 & 949) Graduate Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

TG 50 — 7…

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Added by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 11, 2012 at 4:17am — 4 Comments

I RECEIVED TWO LETTERS TODAY!!

Tyler sent me two letters and his sister a letter, I'm so excited maybe I will sleep or maybe not... but, he sounded great I am so proud of him!!

Added by alwaysmile,RDH-navy mom on October 10, 2012 at 11:22pm — No Comments

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