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**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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help lol I bought tickets to go to GL but now i dont know if i will get to see my sailor

My fiance is graduating 2/11 and has A school in greatlakes. he said he has to report early Saturday morning. i have tickets to be there the 10th and to come home late on sunday. will I get to see him other then on friday? what are the liberty rules for A school in GLs?????

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Permalink Reply by Sandy's_sailor son on January 28, 2011 at 1:03am

I know a lady who's husband is in the Navy. They both married at 18 and are still married over 20 years later.

Permalink Reply by Mrs Eubank on January 28, 2011 at 1:25am

with the military its just hard being a girlfriend. there is no respect for us you know? if i had my family supporting me tho college maybe that would be better. but idk there is a whole lot to think about.

Permalink Reply by Anti M on January 28, 2011 at 9:32am

When you first see him after the ceremony, everyone runs up and has a hug and a kiss. For the rest of his liberty, you may not kiss, hug, or hold hands in public. He may escort you on his left arm, leaving his right arm free for saluting. While he may take your arm, you cannot hang on him. No snuggling up when sitting. When you say goodbye for the evening (if you must), a quick peck is usually overlooked. No liplocks. And whatever you do, he must NOT return to base with a hickey. I HAVE seen guys, and girls, written up and disciplined for that.

Permalink Reply by Mrs Eubank on January 28, 2011 at 12:36pm

hahaha (that last part made me laugh so hard). thanks, its nice to know the rules before i get up there. but that just stinks :(

Permalink Reply by tstms2003 on January 28, 2011 at 12:33am

PDA Public Display of Affection. Since he is required to be in uniform at all times no hanging all over each other. You can hold hands and other minor things, I'm sure he will let you know real quick before he gets into trouble.

Permalink Reply by Sandy's_sailor son on January 28, 2011 at 1:46am

We respect you jblvd93. While my son was in boot camp I got to know many of the girlfriends of recruits in my son's division. They helped me through the rough times. My son got pneumonia during the 5th week of boot camp. This made passing his PFA difficult. I was worried sick. The recruits girlfriend wrote to their sailors and asked them to help my son out. They did, and my son passed his PFA.= Physical Fitness Assessment.

Permalink Reply by Mrs Eubank on January 28, 2011 at 12:37pm

thanks. my boyfriend got sick around that time also. do yall know the liberty for a school in great lakes? like what phase would he be allowed to come home for a weekend?

Permalink Reply by Anti M on January 28, 2011 at 12:55pm

Where is home? They have a 300 mile liberty limit they cannot exceed. He can't just fly home unless he takes leave, and they don't grant leave to student sailors in a training status (except for the stand down and emergency leave).