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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:
Events
**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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**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
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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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 dukes2013 on July 6, 2014 at 11:10am
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Hello loves. Did anyone's SO leave on July 1st?
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Comment by Sonia on July 6, 2014 at 10:52am
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Thank you so much ladies, you were all so very helpful. I am going to try and do new things, to keep my mind distracted. You're all so strong, definitely an inspiration. Again, thank you so much for your helpful words.
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Comment by NavyWife-Jennifer on July 5, 2014 at 11:56pm
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Sonia,
My husband is in boot camp right now too. The first week was really hard for me. I was a complete wreck and that is okay. I won't say that it will get better or easier as time goes on but you do get a little more used to it. You will have your rough days and days that you will feel down but you will also have good days especially when PIR ends up being right around the corner :)! This site is really helpful and the people on here are amazing. I also disagree about counting down the days... that's what helped keep me stay positive! Its a great feeling when it goes from 40 days to 30 and then suddenly its only 2 weeks away. Just stay try to stay busy and be with your friends and family. I write my SR everyday it helped me and it helps them too... they love receiving mail! Remember that this is only a small hurdle we have to get over and its worth it :)
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Comment by Lizzie_Corpsmanwife on July 5, 2014 at 9:43pm
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Hey Sonia,
It's totally ok to miss your man and totally ok to be a wreck girl. Even though there will be deployments, you don't need nor do you want to hear that from anyone even though it could be true. I want to encourage you to know that I felt exactly how you feel and I didn't want to tell anyone, but thank God I told my best friends. This is a very helpful site for all of us SO's here, but know your friends will help you get through this. I counted the days and it was so amazing so I also don't agree that they are hard. Start going on pinterest to find that special outfit, go on lunch dates with friends, sleep overs help also, having a job helps A TON, and if you have a pup, go on walks. I know how hard it can be and I encourage many women on my blog http://anchoredbychrist.com if you EVER want to check it out. If you want to chat, DM me girl cause you need girlfriends to rally and be your cheerleader during this time.
P.S.
Also have a FB page facebook.com/anchoredbychrist
Hope my words encouraged you girl and know you are NOT alone :)
Liz
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Comment by JonaMav on July 5, 2014 at 8:39pm
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@sonia- I'm not going to lie. The first couple weeks are the hardest. I don't agree that counting the days make it harder. For me, it helped! Just focus on yourself and things you like to do. When you surround yourself with family and friends, it helps a ton! I picked up more shifts at work and even got another job for the weekends that I enjoyed! Write plenty of letters for him! I would send my sailor a letter or two everyday, just because it helped me cope. I also found it therapeutic! Don't worry, it will get better in time! Of course it's a struggle in the beginning but you get used to it. I hope I helped and things get better! Just remember it's all worth it in the end!
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Only 4 days that my SR has been at bootcamp and I am a total wreck ! I have like an empty feeling in my hear a lot. This is a lot harder than I thought /:
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Comment by Anti M on July 4, 2014 at 11:48am
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Keeping all our East Coast Navy family in my thoughts. I know the hurricane will probably pass with little trouble, but I know there's a lot of disrupted plans this weekend. Hugs for those who are feeling the effects of the storm on Naval vessels, their crews and families.
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Omg. So so so helpful. Thank you so much !
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My boyfriend just left yesterday. I'm curious to know what's he's doing at boot camp. What he's going through. I seriously have no clue. Would any of you be able to fill me in ?
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Comment by AwaitingMySailor(Ship13Div.174) on July 1, 2014 at 2:39am
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Hi ladies ,anyone married to an electrician non nuke?
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