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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

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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.

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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

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

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Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2021

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Comment by T-Lynn on June 26, 2009 at 11:43pm: Hi Cody;s Mom,
Welcome. Many of us are new to this new navy life. Yes, our sailors say that they enlisted - haha. Please understand - the whole family enlisted! But espeically us Moms. So ask any questions - answers will be answered. But what is best - we listen to each other. So welcome and sending you a hug. T'Lynn

Comment by T-Lynn on June 26, 2009 at 10:55pm: Yes - please. Any information on the meet and greet? T-Lynn

Comment by carols_kitchen on June 21, 2009 at 10:30pm: Lauren--I think it's right above under Rockford Meet and Greet. Check out that chat.

Comment by carols_kitchen on June 21, 2009 at 10:28pm: Lauren
Is it posted under events yet? I do remember seeing conversation about 2 different places to meet, but not sure where.

Comment by lauren on June 20, 2009 at 10:59am: HELP !!! I"m embarassed to say that a wonderful Illinois sister sent me some info on a great place to meet for lunch for our Rockford M&G and I saved the message and can't remember where I saved it to.....so will you pleasae forgive me and resend it ....I'm setting it up for July 25th if southern sisters want to drive on up....

Comment by carols_kitchen on June 19, 2009 at 4:56pm: Ana--glad to have you here. Keep us updated on your sailor hubby.

Comment by carols_kitchen on June 11, 2009 at 12:17pm: Metro East Families
Please keep an eye on the weather. I know I am planning for a dry evening on Sun. June 14th for Flag Day. Bring your family, friends and other military supporters. Also bring a lawn chair for the outside free concert. Wear red/white/blue or bring a flag. If you need to know about the weather closer to Sunday evening, private message me for a phone #. See above for details or go to EVENTS on June 14th.
Carol

Comment by T-Lynn on June 5, 2009 at 10:05am: Hi
Welcome too. And ditto that on being a Cubs Fan. Maybe we should talk to the Cubs - see if they too will do this. T-Lynn

Comment by T-Lynn on May 28, 2009 at 1:11pm: THANK YOU SANDRA !!!!!
Where did you get that T-Shirt? I want one too. Kiss your brother - the HERO for me please. Without giving too much information - my sailor is stationed in Japan. He will share some scary things with his dad and big brother and I get the fun stuff. When asked about teh dealing with N.Korea - all my sailor would say: "Everything is ok, but funny thing we are getting more ships - visiting. Gee - I wonder why those extra ships are visiting? Thanks for listening. Take care T-Lynn

Comment by T-Lynn on May 28, 2009 at 11:15am: Good Morning Ladies,
Thank you for sharing your joy. It feels so good to HEAR others say - with pride - that they are Patriotic! I have worn my Navy Mom Hat in stores and will just get looks. Looks of - why are you wearing that? The only ones who smile or talk to me - WWII /Vietnam Vets and other parents of military. But all are so quiet in their voices I am NOT quiet. I speak with a confident - proud voice. I agree with the others too - when going to the BC graduation - take kleenexs and make sure your batteries are powdered up for your camerias. ANd get ready to cheer for your sailors division! I was a littel horse after cheering so much. Get their earlier too - oh the travffic! My sailor graduated in Feb 08 - oh was it COLD! So I am hoping that your weather is wonderful for the event. ANd get all the hugs you can get . Take care Ladies - wishing you a wonderful day. T'Lynn