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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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**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).
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**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 Anna on December 2, 2009 at 10:26pm
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Pat,
We will listen to you as much as you need. I will certainly keep her in my prayers for a good captain's mast and review board.
Joanne,
PNA - Passed Not Advanced
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on December 2, 2009 at 10:09pm
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Thanks, Pat, I hope that her biopsy reveals treatable answers! This is such a difficult time for both of you. I know that when one loves her job and does it well, it is hard to have the props knocked out from under you. Keep looking for the silver lining. It's hiding in there somewhere but sometimes so hard to see.
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Pat,
I'm sorry - I remember now reading your earlier post about her PNA and that her rate is overmanned. That's the same problem Catherine has. What is Jenn's rate?
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Pat, what are they biopsying? Does she have some sort of tumor?
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No Pat,
It will still matter if she made it!!! Did she take the test and do you know if she made it, or was she planning on going up for advancement but didn't because of all the medical stuff? I just hate that she is possibly being stamped un-deployable if they don't even know what she has and can it be treated!!! Once they put that kind of label on a sailor it is like moving heaven and earth to remove it!!! Like you said, she was fine before. You know being around helos all the time - accidental fuel spray, hydraulic splatter - - who knows??!!!!
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Well my son advanced but my daughter did not. Haven't talked to her yet to see how she did on the exam, but according to the Navy Times only 20 PSSNs made it to PS3. D**n overmanned rate!!!!
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Pat,
Understand that I am saying this coming from the position that I was in the Navy myself years ago. I didn't always have a whole lot of faith in Navy doctors but there are many really good ones. I worry about the Navy just making the decision that Jenn is non-deployable and therefore just going to shuffle her off somewhere else without the medical people knowing what is wrong with her. How do the KNOW she is not deployable if they don't KNOW what her medical problem is. Maybe someone needs to press the medical people to work a little harder to find answers instead of just throwing up their hands and poor Jenn's career has to suffer for it. Could she have been exposed to something and just didn't think it was significant? If I were Jenn I'd also be pushing towards disability if they are going to end her current career path instead of just accepting their "well, we don't know - but here are your walking papers" They may just want to take the easy way out if you understand what I'm saying.
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JM, Stalking is fine. It's just good to know that you are around.
Having spent many years advising college students, I feel that sometimes it is good for a student to take a break and "dig ditches." Seriously, if a student has no clue and hates college, it is time to take a break. If the student lovest digging ditches, that's fine but usually after a while they are ready to return to education. It's amazing how well they do and quickly they complete their degrees. Having your son talk to your daughter is a great dea. Hugs. I know this is a difficult time for you.
Joanne, sometimes walking away is good. Take a break if you are angry, calm down before you return.
Take care, all
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Everyone has been busy today!!
Pat,
I continue to pray for answers and healing for Jenn. She should play her - hey I'm up for reenlistment are you guys going to resolve this NOW??!!!! Please don't ever feel like you can't ALWAYS talk here and unload to us. I never see it as whinning - I see it as motherly concern, caring, and of course - the frustration!!!!
DC,
Sorry V got hurt. Will say a prayer for her also for quick and complete healing and recovery. Tell her not to push her healing tho'!!
JM,
Glad to hear from you again. I agree with Blondie - have your daughter talk to your son. If the siblings even listen to each other!!! I know how that can be sometimes! Military life isn't for everyone but sometimes it can be the best for someone. Hugs go to you for peace and comfort while he looks into this decision.
Blondie,
Congrats to your daughter!!! Is she a second class now or first? My son just made IS2!!
Joanne,
Sorry your daughter is making you crazy!! They still have the ability to do that sometimes - no matter how near or far they are. You can whine, vent, get it all out here!! We are here to listen and help any way we can. If only to listen and be understanding.
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I'm up to fixing supper. I have flank steak out for tomorrow night and need to find an interesting way to fix it.
Like group therapy. That's us.
Anyone heard from Rainegal?
Wonder what's up with JM. It was fun meeing her in SD.
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