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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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DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

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).

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

RTC Graduation

**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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SHIP 04 DIV 813

Looking for other Moms who have a loved one on SHIP 04 DIV 813

Quick Look Information for DIV813 Moms with PIR date of 05/18/2012:

THURSDAY, May 17, 2012:

There will be several Mom's who will be meeting at Starbucks 3:30 PM CST the afternoon of May 17th.

Starbucks located at 780 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085; Phone: (847) 689-4317

How can we 'recognize' each other?

DIV813 Mom's have elected to wear navy blue nail polish one nail on each hand as a quick way to recognize one another.

Sarge's Meet and Greet or ???

DIV813 Mom's have elected to (initially) attend Sarge's Meet and Greet from 5:30 PM-9:00 PM CST on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Be sure to RSVP to let Sarge know if you're coming
Here's the link for Sarge's Meet and Greet
Here's the address for Sarge's Meet and Greet:

                                        Sundance Event Center‎ (Sundance Saloon)
                                        300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
                                        Fountain Square‎
                                        (847) 887-0858

What about ribbons?

If you're buying them you may want to consider "Lala's Ribbons" She needs a week notice to mail them without additional shipping charges.
Here's the link to LaLa's Ribbons/Unique Memory Makers
If you're making them, use black ribbon with gold lettering

Other Useful Info:

What things do I need to bring to my SR for use after PIR?

Some ideas from the 'vet Moms:" Tennis shoes, cell phones/ ipods (and their chargers), boxers, socks, compression shorts and Superfeet, a couple of sets of workout clothes, one set of "civies" for Phase II liberty, sunglasses, watch, favorite "comfort" food (cookies, brownies for example)

What are "Superfeet?"

Superfeet is a brand of insoles for boots or sneakers. They absorb some of the impact. They are very popular and cost about $30(ish).
Here's a link for more information: Superfeet

Is there a mall close by?

Yes, the Gurnee Mall looks to be close by.
Here's the link that can provide you with stores and location: GURNEE MALL

Boot Camp Mom's Prayer

God bless my recruit as he meets this day

I pray that he has the strength to find his way

As reveley wakes him so loud and clear

I pray your love will lead him, and he will show no fear

If there's danger and if there's strife

Please send Angels to guard his life

Keep him safe and hold him near

Bless my recruit, I hold him dear

Until he moves on to PIR day

Bring peace to our hearts

And strength to our faith

(Many thanks to our own 'teeny' for sharing!)

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Permalink Reply by teeny on May 16, 2012 at 9:16am

Good MOOOOOORRRRRNNNNIIIINNNNGGGG Ladies!!!!!!!!! 2 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone has a safe trip and see you all soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I fly our in the morning. Getting off work at 1 and then finish packing and making sure I have everything for my SR!!!!

Permalink Reply by myty on May 16, 2012 at 12:12pm

Hi my fantastic navy gals!

The car is packed and we are READY TO GO!

Safe trip to all!!!!! See you all out there!!!!!!!

Happy birthday to you njwhitney and your wounderful son!

Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on May 16, 2012 at 12:33pm

BIG Birthday HUGS to you njwhitney.......just think you'll be able to give him a hug in just two more Days!

Chris's Mom let us know any tips you pick up from your base dry run.

It's TIME It's TIME.........I'm so excited and I love my blue fingernail! Makes me think of all of you.

Permalink Reply by sjtina on May 16, 2012 at 4:02pm

Wow, so exciting. Did you ever think you would survive these past weeks.? It is an amazing group and I wish all of you and your families safe travels. Do not forget the CAMERA. lol

Permalink Reply by teeny on May 16, 2012 at 5:14pm

No i didnt think that i would survive.... but I did and here we are leaving tomorrow....

Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on May 16, 2012 at 11:08pm

Cor, any tips on restaurants in the area since we can't go to Chicago

Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on May 16, 2012 at 9:45pm

Lock and Load Ladies it's officially time to pack those bags and head to Great Lakes to see Ohio Street with our own eyes.

I got pictures today. Nothing like a photo of your uniform son to make to want to jump up and down and cry at the same time!

See you tomorrow!

Permalink Reply by whitney on May 17, 2012 at 8:19am

Wow! its HERE!!! So is anyone else already an emotional ball of nerves??? I never get like this, but this morning... wow, over tired, over whelmed, sick stomach, and (very unlike me) crying for no reason except thinking about tomorrow. Thanks ladies for the birthday wishes for my SR. So yesterday I tore the house apart looking for this cute little picture of him when he was 1 years old in a sailor suit... and had it put on a congratulations/birthday cake for us to take to dinner with us after the ceremony. His BFF is driving out for ceremony and bringing it. It was so stinkin cute! Hope he still appreciates the effort even if hes a Navy man now-lol. Ladies I wish I was mtg you at starbucks. Maybe will make it to the meet and greet close to 9. I will text Navy Blue and see if its still going on and if we can we will pop over. Til then... ENJOY YOUR DAY TOGETHER!!!!!

Permalink Reply by SWCC'Em on May 17, 2012 at 10:58pm

I have absolutely enjoyed meeting you ladies today and spending time with you all and your families. Can't wait until tomorrow when we see our guys!!!

Permalink Reply by Jaimers on May 18, 2012 at 10:06am