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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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.
RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
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Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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9/5/13
Can someone telle how to deal with the pain I don't slp cry all the time feel empty. I don't even want to leave the house has anyone else experienced thid
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Permalink Reply by Lynn on
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Hi Kwoods. My boy just went through PIR, yesterday and when he left July 9, I literally died inside. Killed me for 2 months . I'm not going to lie, it hurts BAD. You will cry ALOT . I'm sorry, I know you don't want to hear it, but I'm keeping it real. Seeing him yesterday was the besstess day EVER besides the day he was born ... Hang in there..
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Permalink Reply by belovedbyHim on
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Kwoods1999- What you are feeling is perfectly normal. Try and take care of you. Get in shape, take up a hobby, keep busy. The days are Long but the weeks really are short. You were there for everything in his life for 18+ years, you cannot expect to quit him cold turkey without some pain. But even in the midst of this incredible pain there is overwhelming Pride! You have come to the right place. Everyone on here knows what you are going through and we are here to support, love, encourage and yes even cry with each other. Post when you need to. Semper Fortis!!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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There is a discussion within DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in September with others with oved ones who left the same day. Writing to your SR, even though you can't mail letters until you get the form letter, will help you to feel connected to him. Getting connected with others who are going throuh the same thing (be sure to join your PIR group once you get the fom letter and know the PIR date), staying informed about what is going on (start with Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and read one or two of the Pages in this group each day), and staying busy will help. Whatever you feel is normal for you and will help you to get used to the new normal. Things will get better once you have his address and PIR date and can start making plans.
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Permalink Reply by Sea turtle on
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Hello kwoods our sons left the same day. I cried all week. Now over the last couple of days I seem to be obsessed with this site and his pictures. I have written him encouraging letters everyday and it has helped. This site is great because it helps to know we are not alone. Like you I just didn't want to do anything this weekend. I forced myself to go for a neighborhood walk and was glad I did. Come Monday I am starting my own workout. I told my son I was losing 10 pounds while he is gone. Is there a goal or hobby you are interested in doing? Hang in there.
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Permalink Reply by IndyMom on
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Hi Kwoods. I am a veteran my son is just about to graduate from A School. BC is the worst because for eight weeks you are at the mercy of the Navy and have such limited contact. As mothers it is never easy for us to let go. Start writing letters and tell him everything. They get no information from the outside, and believe me he is missing you as much as you are missing him. It does get better...once you start getting letters, and after they graduate who will get that contact back. If you have questions or need to talk just message me back. Hang in there....we all have been in the place you are at right now. I cried myself to sleep for weeks, and until I got on this site...I thought I was crazy for being so depressed. So, hang in there you have a whole network of moms with you.
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Permalink Reply by Sofora on
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Hello
Just Allow yourself to feel for a few days
And cry
Take care of yourself
Light a Candle and pray
Start to write letters
It will get easier
The women on this site have been priceless
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The Page, Blue Candles, will give you info on lighting a blue candle if that is a new concept for you.
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Permalink Reply by Marcelle on
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KWoods,
When my SR left I thought no one loved their son as much as I did and no one could possibly miss their son as much as me... My son wouldnt even let me go to meps or airport with him. he made recruiter come to our house bc he said he needed closure and wanted to leave from his home with his family there. that is what would help him...When you meet these wonderful moms on this site and realize how much we all are hurting you realize it is normal....I know my son wanted me to be strong for myself and for him he told me . I am sure your SR would want you to be strong. They dont need any more stress...I promise you after a few weeks it gets a little easier..I didnt believe it. but now going into the fourth week I look back and will never know how I survived...Navy moms are special.. Power of Prayer is awesome.... -
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