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Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.
Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
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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Hello my name is Keisha and i am the creator of this group. Thanks for joining and i hope that all the advice this group gives is helpful
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Discussion Forum
Help needed!!
Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! My name is Nia, I’m new here. I just have a question that have been giving me anxiety lately. So my boyfriend has been emailing me every morning and sometimes night overseas, and then suddenly the flow has stopped out of no where. I’ve…Continue
advice!
Started by Mykenzie Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi ladies!I just would love some advice on this current topic my significant other and i are having currently. without saying too much he’s enlisted in the navy and i am currently a university student. his work peers really value his work and his…Continue
Graduation coming up
Started by Kelly Jan 9, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,Im new here and I am glad that I found a group that share my confusion during new path of couple life. My boyfriend is due to graduate on the 28th and I am so sad I can't make it to see him. Mainly cause he only had two invites and family comes…Continue
Hubby shipping off to BC June 24!
Started by TARA. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and would like to say how thankful I am for finding a community of Navy wives, fiancés and girlfriends who can lend support to each other. A short background of our Navy journey - my guy wanted to sign up as EM…Continue
New here!
Started by Linda Jane. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I just joined last night. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m linda. My boyfriend is in Great Lakes now for basic training ship 02 Div 950. Then after graduation he immediately ships off to A school in SC. This is all extremely new to me and his…Continue
Fiancé Advice
Started by Lauren C. Last reply by astc Sep 26, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance just joined the Navy and was sent off to bootcamp this week. We've been together for almost six years and we plan to get married after bootcamp is over.> I was hoping you could tell me if waiting until bootcamp is over was the smart…Continue
Good neighborhoods around Great Lakes IL??
Started by Artfulmind. Last reply by WCK110658 Jul 9, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Hubs, baby, and I will be stationed in Great Lakes soon was wondering if anyone new of some good safe family friendly neighborhoods to rent a place? We don't mind being a half hour or so away from base. Heard the surrounding…Continue
Hello Everyone!
Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
Happy Hump day to all!! I am new here and I am so glad that I have found this group! I am hoping it helps in my journey with my boyfriend and understanding his Navy Life a little better. Continue
POA to get a military i.d.
Started by Hafaadai. Last reply by Ib_vv_N Feb 23, 2019. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Hi! My SR left for BC on 28th of Nov. I received THE BOX on Dec. 6th. Still waiting on his form letter, personal letter and DEERS. He did not leave me a POA before he left because the recruiter said we won’t really need it until he gets out of BC.…Continue
sending photos
Started by lifesimplified Feb 20, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My boyfriend shipped out on 2/11/19. I just received his box but no form letter yet. As soon as I get his address, I will be writing him daily and sending many photos. I read somewhere on this forum that the recruits must show all photos to the…Continue
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Comment by Anti M on March 21, 2010 at 8:28pm
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Some guys think no one will notice if they do wear their civvies, but Chicago is crawling with active duty Navy who can spot a new sailor out of uniform and will say something to them!
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Comment by navywife10 on March 21, 2010 at 12:04pm
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Thanks guys! I just wanted to be sure :)
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Dumb question....the weekend of PIR when my husband gets liberty and is off base with us, does he have to wear his unifrom the whole time or do we have to bring clothes for him to wear?
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He will sign up for MyPay, and be given a PIN. Supposed to be only him accessing it, right? wink wink. That is where his LES (leave and earning statement) can be viewed and printed. A little tricky to decipher until you get the hang of it.
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Hey all! my husband is currently at boot camp and found out yesterday his PIR is may 7th. I'm sure it will be somewhat warm there so I was wanting some ideas of what to wear to his PIR? I wanna look amazing for him :) all ideas are appreciated!
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on March 18, 2010 at 8:21pm
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Tina and Halfofawhole, thank you! I'm going to print and give to my daughter in law. And I love the frame! I'm trying to get her to join Navy4Moms and join this group. She just told me she's scared to death for him to leave and doesn't know what she will do without him. Makes me tear up to hear that.......
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Hi Ladies! Okay, I am a Navy Mom so what am I doing here you ask? LOL! Well, my oldest son (my youngest is a rescue swimmer) has been in for 2 1/2 years. He is coming home for 2 weeks and then will go BACK to Great Lakes for corpsman school. His wife will stay here in Texas while he is in school. They've been married for almost a year and have been living in Norfolk. What I would like is for you to direct me to poems, sayings, etc. about being a Navy wife. I'm so thankful for her support of my son and I know it isn't easy for her so I want to share some things with her. TIA!
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Get a sturdy plastic folder or envelope and be certain to keep each and every receipt, ticket stub, gas receipt, etc, do not simply shove them in your purse. Start the habit now.
Yes, the ten days is a variable, he must get in touch with his command the minute he has orders and start talking to his LPO/chief about the move. This is why asking for a sponsor helps so much, they can help new families figure out the best way to handle things. Some sponsors are great, some suck, but do try.
They do pay for airfare, the travel office issues the tickets. Althugh I've only ever traveled by air overseas, so I may be wrong! Driving is a DIY move, with reimbursement which can take some time. What about a car? Because you must have one in SD.
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You don't have to sign up for housing to get the temporary lodging allowance, but there is paperwork for it. he needs to ask as soon as he checks in. I don't recall if it is reimbursement or money up front. The Navy does do the ten days, he has to let his command know.
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Does he have his hard copy orders yet? If he does, I think he can sign up online at the Lemoore housing website. If nothing else, he can call right away and find out how to get on the list. Has he asked for a sponsor? That would be a senior sailor who can help with these things and show him how things are done.
The Navy pays for ten days in the lodge or other motel. The minute you get the orders with a report date on them, make reservations at the lodge! They will not do that for you. Sometimes people have to rent an apartment while waiting for housing, then decide not to move again after all. You never know until you get there if that will be the case for you.
With a daughter you will qualify for a two bedroom unit.
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