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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.
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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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Communication during deployment via yahoo messenger and txt messages
This is how my son's and I keep in touch during deployments.. We use Yahoo instant messenger.. My son can log onto his Yahoo Instant Messenger and send me a txt message directly to my phone, I can then reply to them immediately.. Sometimes phone quality is very poor, calls get dropped this seems to be a lot less frustrating for everyone.. They can also send me a quick messages "hey mom I am ok..love you will call when I can" etc etc..
I am attaching the directions as an attachment.. hopefully everyone can see it.. if not will figure out another way..
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Permalink Reply by Debby on
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CLick on the slide 1 attachment.. it has screen shots for you and a guide on how to set it up.. Hope this helps and makes communication easier.. Let me know if you try it and if it works for you.. Debby
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Permalink Reply by BJA57 on
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our son has google mail, and communicates the same way. He has set up a video chat, and when available can use that also.
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Permalink Reply by lynda n on
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My Army son took his Iphone with him, even though they were told not to bring their phones, and he has been able to Text regularly. He got an international plan so he won't get extra charges. He also has facebook and his Army brigade 3/1 IBCT has a page on facebook so I get to see alot of what's going on. He's actually with Public Affiars, so luckily he has alot of access to technology
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My son just got skype, does anyone know what I need to do to hook it up on my end?
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lynda with skype he can call your phone or you can set it up.. http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home on the website it shows you a few ways you can get.. through your computer which will require a webcam/microphone and there are some you can buy as an all in one.. The free version lets you do calls with other skype members for free..
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