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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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
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Mom's of Navy Divers
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Members: 115
Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021
Discussion Forum
Places to stay close to dive school in Panama City
Started by Allie Marie. Last reply by Allie Marie Dec 4, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Dive Prep Prep
Started by rae. Last reply by Hello2u Nov 29, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by CSW on January 23, 2019 at 10:06am
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Good morning! I've just joined this group so I can learn more about divers. My sailor just arrived in pearl and is a MMN + ELT on a sub but has been told they need more qualified divers and is considering adding that to his certifications. As I understand it he won't be a full fledged Navy Diver but go to the school and go through the training. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about this as I can. He isn't qualified on anything yet so wondering how he can get his fish and then leave to go to training in Florida? Anyone have any similar experience or advice?
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Comment by rebekahjean42 on October 30, 2017 at 8:42am
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Oh okay thank you!:) any info helps
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Comment by Hello2u on October 30, 2017 at 3:30am
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Ps that was a couple years ago, they may have changed things around now ?
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If I remember after BC I saw my son for the wkend at Grad, than he stayed there for Dive Prep, for Grad, they just had a small class ceremony, he left to FL right away, and saw him at Grad for the wkend he did come home for a bit before his first duty station which was close to home :)
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hi!!! I just started on this website and found this group:) my boyfriend has a navy diving contract and leaves for bootcamp in December. I was wondering if you guys could answer this question for me, even though it may just be common knowledge and I'm clueless lol. After they finish diving school, do the sailors go home for a time before getting stationed? Or do they come home in between diving prep school in Great Lakes and dive school in Florida?
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Comment by Oceanslayer on August 6, 2017 at 9:07pm
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Does anyone else have a son that is on a sub?
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Comment by terri8124 on August 4, 2017 at 9:21am
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The more you learn now will help you once he gets there! It's such a great experience. My son graduated from Dive school in Panama City in 2014. Those young men will have a special bond when it's all said and done!
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It was so nice to "meet" all of you. I am at the very beginning of this journey. PIR was in July and my sailor is still at GL. I don't hear from him very much. I know he is busy and when he can use his phone, he usually calls his fiance'. Which I get. Totally :-) I probably shouldn't be in the group yet since he is still at GL, but this site was so supportive and helpful when he was in basic. Don't know what I would have done without it. Have a blessed day.
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Helhello to all, congrats and blessing to all
Out Divers and families:) my son graduated Dive schoool in Panama City June 08 2016 and is currently stationed in Yokuska Japan. Miss him much yes YouTube helped a lot I worried much although there is good support here.
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Good evening,
My son started dive school late January and graduated on June 12th. After he completes his qualifications in Guam he will be a second class diver. They are able to call frequently, and you can call him on his cell. Schedule a time that works for you both. Weekends are best as they don't train. If he has snap chat or instagram if you are not a follower request to be added by your child. Our son posted some very interesting aspects of his training.
Please plan in attending his graduation as it is a very proud and moving time to see how much they have grown.
Prayers for strength for you and your sailor.
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