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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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Difficulties contacting home
Me know how it is going. He responded that it is just too difficult to talk to people from home. We have always been close. I know he is enjoying his time in Japan and has met some great people on his ship so I guess I am confused and a little taken back. He had his 19th birthday this past week and I got a quick thank you, love you post on FB which is about all
I got for a couple of weeks. I have been trying to see if he was ok mud ring the Typhoon since he is in Sasebo and no response which I know they are fine however I expected something from him.
I am not in his shoes so I cannot understand why he has decided to not communicate, guess it hurts the most for we have always been able to talk about anything and not sure why. His father and I are no longer together and I have a very good idea he communicates with him occasionally. Just trying to understand or am I just worrying for nothing?
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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He is just trying to grow up. Let him be. Give him some space. Chances are you and your son will not be as close as you two were while he was growing up and living at home. Is that so bad? At some point, he will be getting married and the center of his universe will be his wife and children. This is the start of that separation. This is really a good thing. He is maturing and standing on his own. Be happy. Be proud. This all means you have done a good job as a parent - you gave him the confidence to go on his own. Do we miss those days? Of course. Find other outlets and interest. We totally get where you are coming from. By the way, we have plenty of crying towels - so whenever you need one, just raise your hand.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa on
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Thanks Bunker, just difficult when only child. The good thing is I'm not crying and depressed about it I'm actually very excited for him. I wish I knew at 19 what I wanted to do. Just mother worried he is ok. Appreciate the feedback it is helpful
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I'm experiencing the same thing. We figure part of the reason is the time difference, he's working a lot and also the internet connections are not great. We have skyped a few times since he's been in Yokosuka since May. It's always exciting to hear all that he's done and where he's been to visit. He really seems to like Japan so far, especially the food. He has mentioned to us that he's not our little boy anymore and not to worry so much but we know that's not going to happen! I guess they're all just spreading their wings which we should be thankful for. Hang in there!
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