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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.
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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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The Land of Enchantment has Sailors on Land and out at Sea. WE support them. If you have a NM sailor or just love the Land Of Enchantment welcome..
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Comment by salosbor on January 24, 2011 at 3:14pm
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Got my first letter from Weston! He sounds happy. Said bootcamp wasn't hard - yet. I guess the food is good, he is somewhat picky so i was surprised to hear that.
Have a geat day everyone!
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Comment by mamawalrus on January 24, 2011 at 2:36am
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Thanks and PIR is only 18 days away! Its funny you wait all this time and now I am like I have so much to do.. finding winter coat for my daughter, gloves, hat.
My son actually got a contract for Spec Opps, so he will be training there in GL's for awhile, if he passes that then he will be on to California. Although he may get into the school part and think twice if this is really want he wants to do. I will just support wherever he goes and whatever he does.
I have missed him terribly and he did say on his last letter that he missed everything he didnt think he would! I still can see him leaving DEPS and the look on his face of excitement!
Your right,, noone can understand unless they to have been in our shoes. I am sorry but college does not count. hahahhahaha
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Thanks Navayblue.. got those written down and I am sharing these with my PIR group! Anything else or any more ideas, let me know.
Sally,, I live in Rio Rancho as well! :) My son is at BC now. I realize that this must be the easy part and I am having such a hard time with no contact. I know there are going to be times I will hve no contact,,,, how do you all do it?
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Thanks all! I am writing down all the food ideas and places so I can take it with me. I dont want to get lost or waste time looking for a good place to eat so this will come in very handy! Did any on you take a train into Chicago?
navybluemom-did you layer up on your shirts? I dont want to have 5 shirts on and strip down everytime I go into a place to eat or visit.
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Is Vernon Hills close to GL's? Libertyville?
We have 3 weeks from tomorrow that we fly out! I am so excited that I can barely contain it, We have his BS date now and that tells me we are gettin close, Got my blue candle ready.
Did you find the PIR to be warm in Feb? and I am planning on wearing jeans most of the weekend,, do you recommend wearing tights under them?
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Hey Salosbor,,,, I will PM you in a few and give you some info
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I can't wait to hear what a "garmen" is???? Also, all the details, where to fly in, where to stay? Is the graduation out doors? That should be nice and freezing! Yes, I found my PIR group. Still no word from Weston. Really missing that kid today!
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Suzannn what is "garmen"?
My son will PIR on Feb 11 so close to your date. I hear layers is the best way to go...
Salosbor-Your welcome,, what great is that we move ahead and love sharing our advice to moms behind us, Did you find your PIR group yet?
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How is everyone doing? Sent 3 more cards today. mamwalrus took your advice and printed up a collage of pictures. That will be a nice surprise. Thanks! Can't believe its been 3 weeks since Weston left. It seems longer!!!
Have a great day everyone. . .
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Navyblumom......... Would LOVE any info you can give!!!
Suzann.........Wrote down Big Eds,my husband will love that!
Food?? PIR?? Did you rent a car and from where?
We are flying into Midway.
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