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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
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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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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.
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ALUMNI OF PIR 03/28/2014 TG 20 - 9 Divisions (119-124, 810, 811, 920)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on March 28, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 84
Latest Activity: Mar 17, 2017
WELCOME to PIR 03/28/2014! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.
~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.
~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.
~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.
~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:
• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:
• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.
Some Suggestions:
~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.
~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option
~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends"
Discussion Forum
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 810 and 811 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Lucy (Ship 04, Div 811) Apr 12, 2014. 188 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 123 and 124 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by lionmother Apr 1, 2014. 61 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 121 and 122 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Lucy (Ship 04, Div 811) Mar 27, 2014. 24 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 119 and 120 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by PJs-Mom Mar 26, 2014. 33 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 920
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by mom_to_anthony Mar 14, 2014. 31 Replies 1 Like
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Mar 14, 2014. 10 Replies 2 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Annabel Lee on March 16, 2014 at 12:05pm
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Momof4, I wish for a call too...it's been almost 3 weeks...yes, can't wait for that hug!!!
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I know we don't have long to go, but today I'm missing my baby boy so.....
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Comment by diannep on March 16, 2014 at 11:09am
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purplecrayon: To get a call once a week is very good! Usually they don't get to call that often. They are getting into the more intense training now, so I wouldn't expect the same number of calls, but keep your phone close at all times just in case!
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Comment by purplecrayon on March 16, 2014 at 10:40am
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has anyone from 119 received a phone call lately? my son was calling us once a week and we haven't heard from him in 2 weeks :(
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Good Morning!
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Comment by Liberty on March 16, 2014 at 1:30am
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Well, Broadway's Loss- cause he is handsome and clearly goal oriented. My daughter does community theatre and several of her fellow actors have tried New York. It is not just talent that is needed but also just being at the right place at the right time. She is very good for our town but not "New York Good" so luckily she has just enjoyed doing it in Middle school and High school and has different plans for her future. It is so hard when their dreams are crushed. One of her VERY TALENTED friends got through to the Blind Auditions for this season on The Voice and didn't get picked. We couldn't BELIEVE it because the girl is fabulous. But you just never know. well, I am so happy to have seen this story and I wish them all the very best!!
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So glad you all enjoyed Brett's story! I have to tell you, of the 3 children (Brett being the middle one), he was the one who struggled so much with who he was, who he was to be, etc. He and my former sailor son are both "actor" type personalities....Brett even went to NY for a couple of years before the Navy to try and "make it." So they related alot with each other, even though 7 yrs apart in age. It is so neat to see Brett know for sure now who he is and what he is to do! He never ever had thought about being called to ministry, but feels that now...because of his experience. Amazing how one traumatic moment in life can do that!
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diannep- WOW! Thank you so much for sharing that with us! What a powerful story of heroism , courage and determination. I just loved watching Brett's interview. He is clearly a very special man. His wife is precious and those kids are adorable. What a blessing he is...what a blessing the staff at the hospital is to the community. God truly has plans for this family! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Comment by azmom on March 15, 2014 at 5:31pm
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diannep..what an amazing story! Thank you for sharing.
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Ladies, below is the link to a video about a sailor named Brett Parks. Brett's grandparents are my parents' best friends, his mom is one of my best friends, her children are great friends of my sons....we have a connection that has spanned between our families over 70 yrs. He is the one who influenced by son to go into the Navy...he went in a year before my son....Brett is in the aviation program and is based in Jacksonville FL...he was about to start the process of discharge since his contract was complete....when.....this happened. A personal trainer on the side, he ran a bootcamp in the community. He was at an apt complex, meeting up with a new client, when he heard screams for help. Ever the sailor, always ready to help in any given situation, he ran towards the sound of the voice, right into the attacker....who proceeded to shoot him....Oct 17, 2012...his life changed forever. He recently was honored by U of Florida Shands Hospital, and this is the video shown that night....I know it is about 15 min long...but I will tell you....it is well worth watching. I have had the privilege of watching Brett grow up....I was with his mom/family every step of this tragic story...just like his precious mom was with me every step when my husband died suddenly 11 yrs earlier. Brett exemplifies what your SRs are made of....the "hero" in him. Let me know what you think of this:
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