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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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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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."
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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Comment by MK5Diver on November 21, 2013 at 1:04pm
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My son already graduated last month but I can tell you, if your sailor has a camera or a smart phone, there will probably be other families there that may not be on NFM's that would be happy to take pictures for him. The instructors are really cool and were happy to do it as well when asked.
It's a very quick and intimate ceremony that is over before you know it. It was nice to be there when my son graduated but I think being there when they get through FRS (FRAC) and they get their wings will be a much bigger deal. I look forward to being there for it--saving money now because it will most likely be in San Diego and we're in Maine.
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Comment by Saltyocean on November 21, 2013 at 11:10am
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Will any of you moms be going to next weeks RSS graduation? We will not be able to attend. Just wondering if some one could share some pictures. It would be appreciated and thanks in advance. Just so glad that he will be coming home during Christmas. If anyone can please request friend status, I guess that's how you do this kind of thing.
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Comment by nancynature on November 20, 2013 at 10:32am
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It is about 45 minutes north of me.
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Travelsalot...too bad I didn't know you were here! I would have loved to have met up with you. Yup weather was nasty here but not as bad as IL. I feel so bad for those families affected by the tornadoes.
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Comment by ALNavyMom on November 17, 2013 at 12:38pm
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My son just arrived in Pensacola last night. I am looking forward to learning all I can to share with him.
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Comment by Melissa on November 16, 2013 at 11:28pm
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Hey all - glad to hear the good news about all your Sailors. Graduations, A-School, getting Sierra, getting healthy - it sounds like everyone is doing what they are supposed too.
Travelsalot, yes, FRS (FRAC) follows A School. Your son will probably go to San Diego if he is Sierra (which is where my son is currently). Depending on how things shake out, he might do SERE before he begins FRS. Please let us know if he does, so that we can add our prayers to yours while he is there. SERE is necessary, but nerve-wracking for us parents.
I have been madly Christmas shopping for the past week. Yes, I said Christmas shopping. =) All of my babies and their babies (except for my Navy son) will be here for Thanksgiving, so I am trying to get their Christmas stuff together so as to avoid shipping charges - which seem to cost more than the gifts! Since I have them for Thanksgiving, they will be at their in-laws for Christmas, so it's do the shopping now or pay for shipping later.
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Comment by proudmama on November 16, 2013 at 11:10am
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OK... one last thought... I forgot to mention that the Movie Murph... was nominated for 4 Academy Awards...Just thought I would insert that piece of info...
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Here is a link that shows a movie trailer for Murph: The Proctector... This is the documentary that depicts the events of the Lone Survivor book tells. The movie, Lone Survivor, will be coming out in a week or so...this is the documentary of the same event. The Seal of Honor foundation is trying to get 100,000 views. A great way to honor these men's lives is to watch this trailer. It is free to watch and only takes a moment of your time...
I pray that none of our kids have to make the ultimate sacrifice...but if they do, I pray that other people will take a moment to honor their sacrifice....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAluSlws7sE
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Travelsalot- Thanks for that link... I took time this morning to watch it... sooo touching, and yet so sad. Glad you said "Kleenex Alert" . I didn't watch it before I left for work...good thing... otherwise, I would have been crying at work.
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Comment by GMom on November 16, 2013 at 10:25am
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Haven't been on in a while, but keep up with most postings. My son is about to graduate from FRAC in San Diego this Friday! So wishing we could be there, but we are in Florida and not possible. Waiting to hear about his duty station assignment, where and when. Makes it impossible to plan for the Holidays and a visit home. He wants to come home, but can't make any plans until the last minute which will cost him ($$ plane ticket wise). We pray he will be able to tack on some of his leave time to the Holiday shut down and be home for an extended stay soon. Keeping finger, arms, toes.....crossed. Miss him, haven't seen him since February before he left Pensacola for SD. So proud of him, he loves what he is doing...helo fights, jumps, everything. He loves California, he surfs, goes camping, hiking, etc....... love hearing all your stories.
We have a friend who's son is leaving for BC on Monday, I am glad to help his Mom understand what she is about to go through. First recommendation, Navy for Moms!!!!!!!
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