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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.
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Special Hugs in Kuwait for October
Our contact, a Navy nurse says "We get along well in our unit for being strangers to each other, but that is the beauty of being in the military you adapt and overcome. We do that together. We are here to help out the Army medically and we are getting used to their differences. I am glad I was chosen to come here, but I look forward to going home as well. I have 3 boys at home, ages 13, 3, and 1. They are being taken care of by my husband and mother.You can't imagine how much I miss and need them."
So our mission
For the staff- A unit of 20 men and 10 women, some single, some married with children. The women have requested tampons, pads, liners, body sprays, lotions and powders, and finger nail polish (no bright colors). The men have received some packages but would like deodorants and foot powders and such. They do have microwaves so think of fun snacks! They have also requested individual drink mixes! These wonderful caretakers share what they have with those passing through so lets shower them with love!
For the patients- what is better than a note from someone who cares? When you are hurt and far from home a few kind words mean so very much! So lets stock this clinic with cards and letter that they can hand to those brave injured warriors! Along with those wonderful notes, let's send trial size lotions, eye drops, toothpaste and toothbrushes and more! The wounded warriors passing through can pick up what they need and slip it into their pocket with that precious note from home! This clinic serves 40 or more injured in a normal day.
We want to ship our packages from October 24th to October 30th!
Go to www.navyformoms.com/group/masweshiplove" to get the address for this group
Cards and letters 346
Packages gals- 16
Packages any sailor- 43
Pillowcases 30
Box of DVD's from MAS
Thanksgiving decorations
Christmas decorations
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Permalink Reply by Cathy A. on
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I can do one box any sailor. I am also making greeting cards - the service men and women will be able to send these back home to friends and family (happy birthday, thinking of you, thank you etc)
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Permalink Reply by Susan mom to Niko on
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Thanks all! Keep on packing!!! Our shipping date is getting closer!
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Heard from our contact today! She says they have reduced their staff which keeps them really busy, busy! They have a few decorations that they have put up for Halloween... hmmm maybe I will put together a box of Thanksgiving decorations! I am giving thanks that we have such brave heros serving!
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Permalink Reply by valeriejean on
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I am going to Walmart after work, so I will see if I can find some thanksgiving decorations. I have some "girlie" stuff, but need to supplement. I should know how many of what boxes by tomorrow.
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Thanks so much! I know they will appreciate all they receive!
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Hey thats a great idea ---- send them Thanksgiving decorations, maybe toss in some Xmas too.
I just love she decorates the clinic for those coming through ~~ -
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Permalink Reply by Sue-Pillowcase lady on
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Susan ,do you have the new numbers on the staff?
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30 is the decreased number... they are holding there for now... The others were sent to another clinic that was short staffed.
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Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on
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Susan, I am mailing 4 boxes (2 female and 2 any sailor). They are four of the ones that Illinois Moms packed on Saturday.
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Permalink Reply by Vickie - Rooney's mom on
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I'll be putting boxes together over the next couple evenings. Will post a count by Wednesday.
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2 female, 3 any sailor, 1 XMAS decorations, a bunch of cards for patients, 4 cards signed by all the staff and patients at my daughters ortho/PT clinic for staff. A very nice young Army veteran who works at the Dollar Tree helped me choose what to purchase.
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okay, 30 is what we were planning for.
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