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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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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.

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Hotel recommendations for early to mid September time frame

Hi Everyone, I am planning on being at PIR in September, God Willing, I am starting to research hotels, because I want this to also be a mini vacation. What are your recommendations. I have seen two that are right on the lake, however, worried about distance to PIR. Also what is the weather like in September?

Thank you in advance!!!

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Comment by Linda on February 18, 2015 at 5:35pm: The navy lodge is close to the base. Very reasonable price. A little dated but very clean. Breakfast is free in the morning. located close to the saloon for the meet and greet with sarge. I recommend that you do that on Thursday. Great information about PIR and a chance to meet other families with sailors graduating the next day. Hope this helps. The feeling you experience on PIR is like no other.

Comment by yolanda on February 21, 2015 at 2:24pm: We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on 611 Lakehurst Road. About 4 miles from the base. almost a straight shot to the base. There are lots of stores and places to eat around there. there is a bowling alley behind it. On PIR day they had free hot dogs and chips and drinks in honor of the new grads. You can also watch the graduation in their lounge on tv if you had to. The service was great and I think the cost was reasonable. We had 2 queen suites and they had a refrig. and microwave. There is an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness room. Also we could use my pc in the room with free wifi. The breakfast buffet is very good with lots of choices to eat and it is free. You can ask for a later check out time also. The check in time is 3 pm but you can ask for an earlier time also which we did. They will print out directions for you to restaurants if needed. There is a walmart about a block away. The weather can vary in September. Usually we have a warm Indian summer and a little cooler at nite. Bring a lite jacket and not too heavy clothes. They also let you decorate the room doors for your sailor. Hope you have a great time wherever you decide. Also the Gurnee Mills Mall is about 15 mins away and places to eat. We ate at Rainforest Cafe because my son wanted that. It is pricey but a very unique place to eat. The food is very good and we took doggie bags back to hotel. They do give 10 % discount to sailors and a free meal to sailors on graduation day. I would suggest making reservations to avoid a long wait. Yolanda