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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 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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Moms with Aviators in training in Corpus Christi
Started by missmellen. Last reply by JF Nov 23, 2022. 6 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Paymaster on January 20, 2010 at 12:07am
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I was sharing this information with the group that has children deployed in the middle east, but is valiable information for all of us.
I know this is something that we don't usually think about, but when our children deploy overseas that would come in handy, and that is getting a US Passport.
You never know when the need arises to have one and it is something that does take a bit of time to get. But if you do have one and you need to hit the road with little notice, it is worth its price in gold.
If you do get passport and need to use it, try to make sure you leave a photocopy of your passport with someone that is trustworthy and also have the ability of either faxing you a copy or a PDF attachment.. The reason for this is if you ever loose your passport and you are out of the country, it is much easier to get a replacement if a copy can be sent the embassy
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Comment by BEVERLY (kyles mom) on January 19, 2010 at 6:15pm
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our sailors are doing a great job, we have a lot to be proud of.
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Comment by AH on January 13, 2010 at 2:44pm
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When we talk with Mike, he is always talking in acronyms. Some I know - some I don't. Thanks for the clarification.
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Not familiar with I&A. What is that?
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Chris, sorry that Lorne didn't get Lemoore. That year will be hard but if it is meant to be, they will survive. I do hope that Erin does get Lemoore. Mike's first request was Oceana, but was glad that he got Lemoore. Not so much for the town but for the chance to fly more. I guess that Oceana is getting so crowded in the air, that the restrictions on where they can fly and how much (weather related) is much worse than Lemoore. There have been very few times that he hasn't been able to fly because of weather.
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Kathy, what part of training was the Ensign who missed his duty? I'm guessing that it is either API or Primary for NFO. In any event, my son indicated that he would likely get dropped from the program. My son has seen quite a bit since becoming the legal officer and some of it isn't pretty. Good luck to everyone's aviators. Just know that the Navy and Marines are weeding out the ones that are not going to be an asset. That can only be good. These aviators need to know that they can depend on fellow aviators to watch their back and do what needs to be done. If someone isn't willing in the training stages, it is unlikely that they will when they get to the Fleet Squadrons.
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My son is the legal officer for his squadron. I'm thinking that not too much good would be coming his way. I usually hear a bit about the enlisted problems in the squadron but haven't heard anything about officers. I would think that they would be held to a higher standard.
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My son had a similar situation at the RAG in Lemoore. This guy was a Marine and is now down at Pendleton working a desk. Since the training costs so much for the Navy, it is not a decision that is made lightly. They do it for safety.
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Comment by Helomom on January 7, 2010 at 9:22pm
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More two cents on the firearm issue. My son has been a Navy pilot for 9 years. He has served at sea, the second Gulf War, and nearly a year in Afghanistan. He only carries a firearm when he is issued one. They only issue them when they are in tactical situations. They are checked out to them and then checked back in. If you are considering a firearm for personal home use... that's another topic but for work, the Navy takes care of you.
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Rose4256.....To chime in on your question about Firearms, here is something to think about.
If your pilot is flying with a co-pilot or NFO I would consider purchasing the same weapon as their partner (mostly caliber of weapon).
If your pilot fly's solo I would look at what type of weapon is most commonly issued buy the Navy and buy either that weapon or one very similar.
Here are my reason for this information: If you fly with a partner and you have to use your weapon, it is most helpful if you need more ammo, that you be able to interchange ammo with you partner (no time to shop for you ammo when the heat is on).
The second on purchasing a weapon for a solo pilot is if the weapon needs to be worked on while they are in the field or are on ship they will be using the Navy Armour. Those armour's are familar with the weapons the navy issues and have the tools and parts to make the repairs. If you purchase a weapon that requires special tools and some hand guns do, and your pilot needs repairs they will be up the creek waiting for repairs.
Thanks for letting me share.
Also, I know of several pilots that recieved hand guns as gifts and their parents had them engraved with initials or their names on them. This is something to stay away from. Several sqaurdons discourage this pactices, thus making the pilots replace that part of the weapon or didn't allow them to carry the weapon on duty.
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