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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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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."

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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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Comment by MNSunshine on May 6, 2011 at 2:20pm: Wow.

Comment by JJ on May 6, 2011 at 1:42pm: MNSunshine....Since I have been "in" the Navy (so to speak) for a long, long time, my best advise is to remember that our kids now belong to the Navy and they are no longer "children". Sounds horrible, doesn't it? We will always worry about our kids, (just don't let them know) even my mom worries about me! I also want the new moms (and olders one, too) to know that they did a wonderful job raising their kids to be responsible and awesome adults. Great job everyone!!

Comment by MNSunshine on May 6, 2011 at 12:40pm: A couple of questions for you experienced moms ...

I heard it's possible to get my SR's temporary address from their recruiter after 72 hours. Is this true and is it a good idea?

Can I send news clippings of world news?

Also, I think I saw someone mention to send a large envelope for my SR to send some of his mail back home. Is this something I should do and if so, do I include some postage (how much)?

Also looking for tips on what to say and send in my letters -- besides positive, motivational messages.

Thanks for being here for me.

Comment by MNSunshine on May 5, 2011 at 7:01pm: Thanks for all the tips. It's nice to get a lot of this stuff off my chest, so I am able to do what I need to do for him. Thanks.

Comment by MN Mom of MM on May 5, 2011 at 6:31pm: MNSunshine- I would write "Word of the Day" in some of my letters. one time it was EXAMPLE, I then explained how he was setting an example to those friends and relatives younger than him, others would be STRONG, BELIEVE, PROUD etc, and as mentioned below, inspirational quotes, "Achieving begins with believing" I liked the little blank note cards that didn't take long to fill but could let him know I was thinking of him. I tried to write something every day, but it was sent probably 5-6 days a week. I always tried to give him a bible verse too.

Comment by MidwestNavyMom on May 5, 2011 at 1:48pm: MNSunshine - I also recommend joining his PIR group once you know that date. That was really helpful to me! We were all going through the same thing and that helped. I sent my son motivational quotes once we could write. I agree with others, keep letters and phone calls (once allowed) positive and encouraging. It will get better, I think it was hardest for me before we got a letter or phone call. Once we heard from him, it helped and once we could write him even though he couldn't write that often. We got his letter right before the box and he had said he had been there 3 days, slept 6 hours, but the food is really good. It made me smile because he was looking for the positive:-) I prayed for him often and was so proud as we watched him graduate in September along with the other Sailors!!! It does get better with time, hang in there.

Comment by MNSunshine on May 4, 2011 at 11:07pm: Thanks for the tip Julie. I believe my son's box will be sent to his dad's house. Just knowing that is tough too.

Comment by MNSunshine on May 3, 2011 at 11:53pm: Thanks tls! This is really hard, but having all you ladies helps.

Comment by tls on May 3, 2011 at 6:28pm: MNSunshine ... I just did this about 5 months ago. My daughter swore in on 08Dec10. Believe me when I tell you it will get better ... and trust me, when he marches into the division hall in about 8 weeks with his division, you will feel more pride than you ever thought you could. I am tearing up now, just thinking about it.

Boot camp will be tough --- on both of you. Just remember to stay strong for him --- only send positive, encouraging notes. Don't tell him how much you miss him or how lonely you are --- you don't want to give him anything to worry about other than what he's supposed to focus on. And make sure you join his PIR group as soon as you find it out --- and his division group. It really helps to have connection with people whose kids are going through it at the same time, in the same place. You'd be amazed at the amount of "extra" information you'll get!

Comment by MNSunshine on May 3, 2011 at 9:12am: Julie,

I really wish it did; I hope I get there. Right now, my heart just aches. I want to be the protective mother hen ... but I know I can't. I know I'm supposed to feel a lot of things I don't right now. I hope I get there. You ladies have been great -- thank you so much.