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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.

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My son left for boot camp 2 October 2018.  I knew when he left he would be a different person when I saw him again.  More confident, more self assured, a life purpose, new life skills.  Underneath it is a mom's fear he will not need me anymore.  I am 53 and still want my mom so my fears are unfounded, but I'm still feeling them.  We also may be mourning the loss of our baby who is going to transition into a functioning, contributing member of society adult.

Thinking today, my 31 year old son has turned out to be a wonderful person.  It took him reaching age 25 before the responsible, self supporting switch kicked on.  My 19 year old, who just went off to boot camp, will have reached that milestone by graduation I am sure.  

Hang in there mom.  Allow yourself to feel and grieve.  There is a remarkable transition going on in our kiddos right now.  Cannot wait to see it on graduation day.

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Comment by ⚓ darsatm ⚓ on October 4, 2018 at 6:15pm

Good Afternoon USNMOM4LIFE,

I found this poem and wanted to share, keep in mind I cry every time I read it:

Today I miss my Sailor, my tears I try to hide. If only I could hold him, have him at my side. But I'm a Navy mom, and strong I have to be, whether he is home, ashore, or out to sea. I pray my job was done well, and he knows in his heart I'm proud that he's my son, and that I'll do my part. Today my mind is filled, with thoughts of all our fleet, as proudly as they serve, and my heart skips a beat. He grows each day I know, into a greater man and I'm entrusting him to God, to fill a greater plan. So while I cannot hold him, my Sailor now he serves I'll keep the watch and duty, and try to calm my nerves. Today I miss my Sailor, and while I am so proud, the silence with him gone, rings in my ears so loud. To hear his voice I'd run, to hold him close I'd fall I hope again today, I'll get that precious call. Until the Lord sees fit, to bring him home to me, a Navy Strong Momma, is what I'll have to be.

Comment by RaksAndRoll on October 4, 2018 at 7:26pm

Hi USNMOM4LIFE,

You hit the nail right on the head!  That must the source of intense "mommy heartache" that we all feel.  That feeling of no longer being needed by babies.  The ones who, at one point, needed us for their very existence.  Now?  Not so much.  They are growing, have grown, into a state of independence that we have difficulty wrapping our hearts around!

I am 53 as well.  I lost my own mother when I was 27.  One thing I learned since then was exactly HOW MUCH I still needed her.  When my daughter was born, marriage breaking up, when I was doubting why I was on this planet, or when I just needed a hug like only a Mom can give. 

You are just so right!

(PS) My daughter left for BC 9/24. November cannot come fast enough!

Comment by momof3men on October 6, 2018 at 9:46pm

I am 54 and he is my youngest. His original ship date was supposed to be 12/1/2018.  They moved him up to 10/01/2018. I only had 2 weeks to prepare. I held it together until I watched him get on the bus..... I haven’t quit crying since! As the rest of you on here, I am so incredibly proud of him but it is still joyfully heart wrenching! 

Comment by Texasmom on October 7, 2018 at 3:08pm

I lost it when the puppy Just sat down facing the front door staring at it, he is waiting for it to open with his big brother walking through.  He misses him.

Comment by USNMOM4LIFE on October 7, 2018 at 10:41pm
When I receive an adress i will let yall know. Hopefully we all get them on the same day.
Comment by Cheryl on October 10, 2018 at 6:20pm
My daughter left yesterday and it really hit me this morning. She's my youngest, 19 and even though she's been living on her own, I'm still worrying about her.
Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on October 10, 2018 at 7:31pm

Hang in there!

Comment by USNMOM4LIFE on October 17, 2018 at 5:29pm

2 weeks down and 6 weeks to to.  I can only imagine his growth as a person and a young man!!!  I still have not heard from him.  The entire family is on "mailbox watch" if that can be a thing.  I read he should have already passed his first test.  No news is good news.  He's not in sick bay and he is not heading home at this time.  We ARE getting stronger!!!

Comment by ⚓ darsatm ⚓ on October 17, 2018 at 5:42pm

See the source image

Comment by spencersmom on October 25, 2018 at 12:56pm

I finally hit me last night when I walked into his room to put laundry away. I sat on his bed (well laid) and cried my eyes out. Such an overwhelming feeling of sadness and loss for me all the while such pride and joy for him.

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