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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.

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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 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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Hi there.  My son leaves in 5 days and  I am a complete mess.  So proud of him and excited about this adventure for him, but on the same note I am really having a hard time letting go.  I cry....a lot.  I'm a bundle of emotions and it seems they all come on at once. I'm a single mom and have been there every day through my son's lives.  It's been just the three of us and I feel like one-third of me is leaving, not to come back.  I'm looking for some advice and guidance.  I don't know about the process...can I write letters?  How will I know where to send them?, etc. I would really love to hear about y'all's experiences with this and how y'all made it through while keeping your sanity. 

Thanks...

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Here's a good thread to start with:  http://navyformoms.com/forum/topics/your-recruit-s-final-meps-exper...  

That will give you information about the day they leave.

You will hear from your son after he gets to boot camp, but be prepared for a very short call that sounds robotic.   This can be jarring if you aren't prepared.  He reads a short script, then has to hang up.  But, at least you'll know he is safely at Boot Camp.  

Next, about 1-2 weeks later, you will receive a box with his cell phone and his clothes.  

A few days after that, you will receive a form letter with graduation info and his mailing address!   There will be no personal letter in this envelope, but at least you'll know what address to write to him.  Then, you can send letters.  

That is as far as I've gotten in the process so far.  My son left 3 weeks ago.  He should be able to write a letter to us soon and we are anxiously waiting for it.  :-)  If you navigate through some of the forums here, you'll get a lot more info than I can give you.  My heart goes out to you!  I know how emotional it can all be.  

Bluemom 

Here is another great link!  :-)  

Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbies

Bluemom

We had the ability to take him to the airport all the way to the gate. Ask for a pass when check in.

My son just left and has been there 11 days now.  I am holding up pretty good I guess, but have the support of my husband and the rest of my family so I can totally commiserate with you.  We received a form letter from my son with his projected date of graduation. So we're in the process of figuring out everything too.  Just hang tough, I think the hardest part is making it seem like you're happy for them and support them, cause I ddin't want to make my son doubt his decision and the last thing he seen leaving is his Momma bawling!  It's hard enough to make that serious of a decision with your life when your so young anyway.  So if Mom and Dad can show a strong support then I think it's makes it easier for your recruit. Sending prayers your way! You're not alone in your feelings. 

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