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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
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 as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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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For families of Mine Men and those in A training for Minesweeper.
Members: 60
Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2020
Here's a link to the Mineman rating description:
And here's a list of the mine warfare vessels of the Us Navy:
Discussion Forum
Son leaves 6/24/13 for RTC then SD for A School....
Started by Minemom. Last reply by Michelle0120 Aug 2, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Leaving For Boot Camp on March 1, 2010 . i have a few questions
Started by DCPierce07. Last reply by Minemom Dec 20, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by T-Lynn on August 14, 2011 at 12:58pm
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Hi - we just didn't have one storm - we had three ! The first had hail with it. After the second one - we had to turn on the A/C again Two hours later - we turned off the A/C. Weird - but oh do we still have such fresh air and all windows open. Hope your weather is just as nice.
No words from my sailor as late - makes me wonder what he is up to.
And I do have the place decorated for Autumn. I so wanted to put out my plastic dead flamingos , but hubby said to early. I feel if the stores have out all the candy, I should be able to put my dead flamingos.
Wish all a good day
Hope to see some PIR pics soon hugs
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We have another T-Storm moving in today. Please share how weather is in your areas, I am just wondering how it is for you all.
Today I am decorating for Autumn. I know it is early , but it is my open window to do so. Soon I will be so busy with helping to make decorations for son's wedding. And sailor will have leave - When ? hahah we all Navy Time
take care hugs
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Comment by mbb3119(Ship 10 Div 259) on August 10, 2011 at 11:48pm
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Thanks for all the responses. I had to chuckle about Trina's last line. I haven't quite experience it yet but I've heard and I'm sure you can all tell stories! LOL I'm glad that we will have all weekend with him, at least during the day. We are leaving in the morning and it's almost midnight and I don't think I can sleep I'm so excited. Thanks for all the well wishes and the insight to this new military world!
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Comment by onenavyson on August 10, 2011 at 3:04pm
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Just wanted to share some info. After PIR your sailor can have his cell phone and you will get to see him each day over the weekend but not overnight. As far as the electronics school in Great Lakes, my son is getting ready to finish and is anixiously awaiting his orders for San Diego. He can't wait to go there. Have a great PIR weekend. It is a wonderful time and you will be so proud. Good luck!!
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HI
Ditto to what Trina just shared.
It is a total new way of thinking and when our kids enlisted - so did we.
Honest - this roller coaster ride gets better. You just learn how to ride it .
My son is stationed in Japan. Over 2 years now.
You will have to wait until you see your son to learn about leave and being able to have his cell phone and other personal items. Just go and have a good time seeing him :)
Hey - it is 67 degrees here and it is only going on 11AM
It is a perfect Autumn day !!!! I so hope all of you are having a wonderful day of weather. And a good day too.
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Thanks T-Lynn. I heard there aren't alot of minemen at all. Where are all your minemen at? and how long have they been in?
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Thanks Trina. I would love him to stay at Great Lakes. How is A/electronics school at Great Lakes? Is he going to be allowed to keep his cell phone? How about Liberty on weekend? How long does that take to get? Sorry so many questions. I would love him to have liberty labor day weekend and be able to fly home for a couple days! We live about 8 hours away so it would be a quick flight. LOL
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Yes that sounds right.
Great Lakes first.
I hope your son has a wonderful PIR and so excited for you to see him soon!!!
Let us know how things go
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Hi everyone. I am going to be a new Mineman mom as of Friday. My son has PIR 8/12/11. He was told his A school is 11 weeks and is in San Diego. I have also read that they have to attend some school in Great Lakes? He did have his orders yet and said he would get them tomorrow or Thursday. He said he thinks he is going to San Diego but if anyone can clarify this for me I would appreciate it. I would love for him to stay in Chicago so we can spend all weekend together for Liberty!
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Hi Donna,
With all this heat - are the bugs less bothersome?
And are you not starting school soon? Oh please tell me you have A/C.
Thank you - I and hubby were pleased that shawl did turn out nice. Honest was a bit worried - had some trouble with the ribbon until we just listen to the material say how it wanted it. Then it went on fine:)
Weather today here - muggy and there is a haze under the trees. i stepped out and the air felt heavy. So I am hoping for some rain. Gentle that is
Wish all a good day
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