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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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**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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Ugh! He leaves Aug 7th
I have been avoiding this website like the plague because I didn't want to come to the realization that my son Norman leaves for Navy boot camp on Aug 7th (I have visited this site about 3 times since Sept 2012). I thought I could ready myself since we have known this day was coming but I'm not ready. Since that day when he was 17 and after months of begging us to sign him into the Navy I have known this day was coming. How can I let my first born leave, and leave so suddenly without being able to talk to him anytime? I know other families go through this and we aren't the only ones but I can't get passed my own selfishness to keep him here. What is going to get me the most is he is leaving behind a 13yr old brother and a 6yr old sister who adore him to no end. Thanks for letting me vent, it helps....a little.
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Comment by abbyblue on July 1, 2013 at 12:23am
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kids grow up don't make it a bad thing for the brother and sister have them write letters NOW take photos together do silly things have fun, all kids grow up and move away.
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Comment by lemonelephant on July 1, 2013 at 2:03pm
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You may wish to join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in August. You will meet others with loved ones leaving that day/week who may be in the same TG and have PIR together. Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC. (That mentiones about letters for his wallet; as AbbyBlue said, have his brother and sister write letters now and slip them in his wallet--you too.) I also suggest you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and New Members Stop Here and check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions there.
Your future Sailor may want to join http://www.navydep.com to learn the ins and outs from the DEP point of view. Craig runs that and will steer him to some good links on there.
(Group names and the link within this comment are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and when the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)
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Comment by Vanmom2013 on July 1, 2013 at 2:36pm
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Ya know, it sounds so familiar, I think I joined up her in Sept 2012. The first time my 17 year old daugther talked about it. I kinda thought that her scholarship would come through. (wishful thinking) then one night I go to sleep and the next morning it is June 17 and I am at MEPS saying see you later. Start writing down some notes now like the others said, I couldn't write a letter til like the 4th day after she had been gone. It was too rough for me. She is my youngest and it has just been me and her for about 3 years. I don't know, but I relate to the heartache for sure. Just wanted to say if you have FB you may want to check out the Navy For Moms on there too. OMG, I couldn't believe the warm and welcoming words, advice, etc.., Read, read read right now when your head is kind of clear, learn all that you can and listen to other moms going through this same thing. Hugs to you Mama
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Comment by momtom1932 on July 1, 2013 at 2:39pm
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my son leaves the 6th, so I guess they end up there the same time, he is older than yours, he actually turns 22 on the 7th and really needed a change, but that doesn't make it any easier, I cry every time I log in here.
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I know how it feels. I know all kids grow up and move away. It is just so raw. It is different than when my two older kids went out on their own. This is just way different.
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Comment by YooperMom on July 2, 2013 at 8:56am
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I went through the same thing! I haven't been on for about a year. But with the date of bc just days away, I got back on here, touch base with some of the awesome ladies I had connected with before and here I am. Now that she is sworn in and on her way to GL...I'm very thankful for N4M! Venting is good and here is a safe place. I agree about the idea of having everyone start writing notes/pictures now. Then you'll be all set when you get his address!
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Comment by Stephanie74 on July 5, 2013 at 12:54am
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@Lady Hamilton: I know you mean well. You misunderstood my message. It's hard for me but I didn't say that I wasn't enjoying every minute of it. I truly am. I actually feel prouder the closer his day for boot camp gets. We also have become closer now that he realizes he is leaving and is a man. Wow, it is still hard to call him a man lol.
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Comment by proudmama on July 12, 2013 at 1:00am
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My son leaves on 8/7 too...It is difficult to watch him go... but my oldest daughter served for 6 years in the Army- she says it was the best decision she made at that age! She is now a happily married mother of two and often refers back to the lessons she learned through the military....that gives me a sense of peace as my son joins the Navy. I'm so proud of his focus and determination... he knows what he wants to do with his life and he is going about to accomplish it... and yet he is so young. I share your pain...your pride, and your amazement as your son becomes a man!
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