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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 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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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Care packages for new graduates (a school)
Started by Cali's mama. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Mar 19, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for current information for my daughter on what's allowed for care packages..idk if it matters that she is in the great lakes location or not..ship 7 div 136...lonely mom with confused tears lol
Bootcamp arrival Sept 8, 2020??
Started by Stephanie0725. Last reply by Shoosh Oct 5, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! Got the call that my daughter made it to bootcamp quarantine last night 09/08/2020. Looking for other moms out there on the same timeline. Sadie is my baby, only daughter, and only child in the military. I think I am going to need lots of…Continue
PIR DATE: December 13, 2019
Started by Donita. Last reply by Donita Nov 5, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone else’s recruit have a PIR date ofDecember 13, 2019?Continue
Arrived at boot camp October 2nd
Started by Donita. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Nov 5, 2019. 26 Replies 1 Like
Hey everyone- my daughter left for boot camp October 2nd. I missed a call from her last Friday telling me that her graduation is December 13th. I feel like the worst mom in the world for missing her call. Really didn’t expect her to call so soon but…Continue
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Comment by Shawna on September 28, 2015 at 12:41am
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Thanks for the encouragement bbcregular and Anna. I have found it helpful already to follow the posts in the group. I appreciate the prayers also.
Bbcregular, I don't know much of the Navy speak yet, but what is your daughter training for at her A school?
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Comment by Julyasmom on September 27, 2015 at 8:10pm
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Hi Ladies! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Our daughter has been down at NAS Pensacola for a full week now. We have been able to call, text, and FaceTime with her. It's been great!!
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Comment by bbcregular on September 27, 2015 at 7:56pm
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Hi Anna, thanks for asking. My sailor is in Monterey, CA at DLI and YES she is loving it. She has phased up and volunteers to shop with the newbies as they phase up. She is getting around town very well using public transportation. She has not ventured out into the surrounding area like the Cannery or Big Sur. Her friends do not have cars yet. She will have time though...her projected graduation date is Feb 2017. Her Dad and I have purchased a Motor Home and plan to travel that way next summer and find a way to winter in that area till after graduation and the spring thaws. That may be the only way we get to be with her for a while because her next station may be Hawaii or Japan. Can't drive a Motor Home there. I miss her bunches but I do have one very happy Sailor.
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Comment by Vickyrun on September 27, 2015 at 6:45pm
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Hi all, Welcome the roller coaster Mirandasmem!
Anna, the saddest part is that 2 people died in the fire. The amazing part is seeing how much my community has come together to help each other. Not only is Fema here, also the Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, SB Disaster relief, other churches. Local farmers and ranchers. All helping. I love it!
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Comment by Anna on September 27, 2015 at 5:40pm
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Shawna,
Your girl will be ok. She will learn how to navigate bootcamp in short order. It is stressful in several ways and hopefully she will realize she is not alone. You may be surprised that she finds that inner toughness!! Also, don't be shocked if you get that phone call or letter and she tells you she made a big mistake and doesn't want this dream anymore. They need a place to vent, complain, and honestly say how they feel. If you read back you will find moms who mentioned this very thing happening to them. But us moms are their safe harbor. They don't have anyone else that they can be that honest with and "get it off their chest". You will worry that she isn't happy, but by the next letter or call you will find out that all is well - she was going through a difficult time, was overly tired, or was frustrated about something. We just have to keep encouraging our girls and letting them know how strong they are and this (bootcamp) won't last forever. Then come here and lean on us and let us be your safe harbor as you vent, cry, complain . . . . whatever you need. We understand!!! Enjoy this roller coaster ride - we're here with you!!!
bbcregular,
So good to hear from you!!! How is your girl - is she liking A school? I can't remember where she is going to school at, but has she phased up enough to be able to check out her new surroundings at all?
Jean,
I always miss wishing you good morning back, so . . . Good Evening!!!!
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Hello Shawna, I do not post much here because I also feel like a newbie. My daughter has now been in since June 4. Boot Camp and PIR(graduation) was indeed a stressful time. This is the place for you to be. If all you do is read and receive encouragement from the moms that's been there before us. Be assured that any emotion that you have has been blogged about here. From the first scripted phone call to the first real call you will want to share here. When you receive the letter with the graduation date be sure to join that group also. For me it was like going through Navy Mom boot camp with the moms of her ship. I kept my phone with me at all times, even in church. You never know when that call will come. Tears are good and healing. Be encouraging and positive with your daughter and come here to fall apart. I have already prayed for you and there are moms here that do the same. So WELCOME to the Navy family.
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Comment by Oneofalot on September 27, 2015 at 2:20pm
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Good Morning to Everyone
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Hi all! I just joined the group. My daughter left for Boot Camp on 9/22/15. She is my oldest daughter, and it was really hard to see her go. I've been writing letters daily and putting inspirational quotes in them about strength. She tends to be an emotional girl. I know that she is prepared for the physical part, but I'm concerned about the mental stress. I'm still waiting to receive her package and the form letter.
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Mirandasmem,
First of all, know that you are not alone. Many of us feel the same way you do - like part of our heart is leaving us!!! Make lots of memories between now and her ship date, but be prepared like JayDee said, as once in awhile a ship date can be moved up. We are all just so dang proud of our girls and their life choices, but it doesn't mean we like the separation!!! Oh, and I love your icon picture. Not all pictures of our loved ones have to be removed. There is nothing identifiable in that pic!!!!
JayDee,
Very well said, thank you!!! I'm so glad you feel that love and support as well!!!
Oleander,
Ditto to you also!!!
Vickyrun,
Thank you for the update. That is so sad that so many people have lost their homes. My prayers for all those displaced and facing overwhelming emotions of loss. I hope they get the fire 100% out soon!!
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Comment by JayDee659 on September 26, 2015 at 10:58am
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Good morning Miranda's Mom! All of us here probably know just how you feel. My lady was supposed to ship in December but shipped in August with two days notice. I'm still trying to adapt but this group has helped tremendously! I miss my baby daily but am so proud of her choices. Enjoy every day with your lady, even the ones where you don't see eye to eye. And when you feel blue remember that there's lots of supportive moms out here happy to pick you up.
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