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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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

Events

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

RTC Graduation

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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ILLINOIS N4M

Who wants to make an Illinois N4M site with me? Calling all Illinois Sailor families.

Members: 402
Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2021

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IL Navy Moms

Started by FitBunny. Last reply by chcabr90 Jun 9, 2017. 7 Replies

Hi! New to group

Started by Kyle'sMom (Karen). Last reply by navymommia Jul 15, 2015. 32 Replies

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Comment by carols_kitchen on September 4, 2009 at 4:17pm
Thanks Pat--I am getting very excited about Oct. 17th--this page has shown its growth and empathy for many!
Comment by Pat L. in IL on September 4, 2009 at 3:52pm
Jeannie, I sent you a friend request. I thought I had done that already but somehow I guess I haven't. The reason for the message is to help with questions about Molly's Adopt A Sailor Project. I was the "March Mom" so it was my privilege to choose the group for that month. I am pretty well versed in how it all works. When you accept me as a friend I will PM you my phone number and we can talk. Pat
Comment by T-Lynn on September 1, 2009 at 8:11pm
No it was suppost to be No Manners Day. I have no idea why you had :
"Stumble-itist Syndrome." But knowing you - you still did a fantastic job of caring. Just wondering though - did you and the persons you were talking laugh over your stubling? If so - you gave them the best medicine ever. So it makes me wonder even more - maybe your goodheart just kicked into overtime to help those in needs. Have a good evening everyone . Tlynn PS Did anyone have a No Manners Day and have plan old fun? I'll answer first - No = I had to do busniness calls - so I had to behave.
Comment by T-Lynn on September 1, 2009 at 7:39pm
Have any of you other Moms had one of those moments of insgiht? My is: we never run out of moments to cry and always have plenty of tears. We cry at :
first kiss, sad movies, weddings, seeing our child/children the momment after birth, first steps, off to school - volunterring to serve their country, etc. I think we all should have invested in the Kleenes stocks. We all be set for life. Got to go - I need a tissue, sorry I was working in the yard - allergies. Talk later TLynn
Comment by T-Lynn on September 1, 2009 at 10:11am
Ok - for those of you who have not reach the age to through out the manners. I declare September 1st - No Manners Day! Ok - ladies have at it and just have Fun. Good Day to all TLynn
Comment by T-Lynn on August 31, 2009 at 9:08pm
Gwen, I agree with you - I do not like Fed X. We tried an overnight delievery. Paid $33 for it too. NEVER reached the distination at all. Then they tryied to tell me - it was returned to my door! I said to the lady: " If it was returned to my door - why would I be calling you asking where it was?" No answer for a few moments then the lady finally said: " Well that is what the computer is saying: Luckiy the place I did the mailing from - returned the $33 and when I mail now, it is UPS or US Post Office ONLY. Glad Andrea did receive that slowcooker - I love using mine. The humming bird picture is a good one. Thanks for shairng. Do tomato plants really have that strong of a smell? And Jeannie is correct - throwing rocks isn't polite and shows a lack of manners. But I threw my manners out the door when I turned 54. now I am having lots of fun :) Have a great evening all. TLynn
Comment by Pat L. in IL on August 30, 2009 at 12:09am
Andrea, There is a lot of research progress going on. Be sure to find the closest MDA office. They provide lots of wonderful help and support for you and your family. I think there is an MDA clinic at Rush Hosp. And let's all try to give a little support to Jerry Lewis' Labor Day telethon. I know times are tough but every little bit helps.
Comment by carols_kitchen on August 28, 2009 at 4:23pm
Yippee to BEN!!! We are proud of you and glad to have you back our way.
Comment by T-Lynn on August 28, 2009 at 1:02pm
Ditto on what all have said.
Thanks for shairng that picture
And get those hugs!!!!
Comment by Pat L. in IL on August 28, 2009 at 11:41am
Jeannie, YIPPEEEEEEE!!! Welcome home Ben! We are thankful that you are home safe and sound. Your service is greatly appreciated. !!!!! (((HUGS))))
 

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