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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)
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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 8/24/2012 TG 41 — 09 Divisions (261–268 & 941)
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This is a group for friends and family of SR's with a graduation PIR date of 08/24/02012 from Great Lakes, IL.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 98
Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2012
Welcome to PR 08/24/2012
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Discussion Forum
San Antonio MA rating?
Started by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266). Last reply by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266) Sep 9, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
SHIP-02 DIV-941
Started by Stigzmom. Last reply by Kathy(ITSailor) Aug 31, 2012. 23 Replies 1 Like
Veteran moms ~ Need your help ~ 900's divisions
Started by Craig. Last reply by shamar88 Aug 26, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 09 - Div 267 and 268 (brother divisions)
Started by Dakota's Mom. Last reply by Dakota's Mom Aug 21, 2012. 154 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 9/Div 265 and 266
Started by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266). Last reply by Charlies mom PIR 8/24/12 9/266 Aug 20, 2012. 189 Replies 7 Likes
^^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by diannep Aug 18, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
SHIP-11 DIV-263 & DIV-264
Started by Greta. Last reply by PamperedMom Aug 14, 2012. 33 Replies 3 Likes
Meet & Greet Div 265 & 266
Started by Melette- Ship9 Div 265. Last reply by kmlind Aug 13, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 11, Div 261 and 262 (Brother Divisions)
Started by Mrs. Woody. Last reply by Mrs. Woody Aug 11, 2012. 50 Replies 6 Likes
Problems using Phone Cards
Started by tisdalerg 11/262. Last reply by BRIESMOM-ship11 div 261 Aug 1, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on August 24, 2012 at 6:03am
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Good Morning and happy PIR day. I bet you can hardly believe it is finally here. Have a wonderful time and get lots of hugs from your Sailors. Please tell them that I said "Thank you so much for your service to our country." Enjoy you day and I hope you all get some extra time with them this weekend.
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 23, 2012 at 1:35pm
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A few personal notes for PIR from me:
I sat near the top on the bleachers, great view...got an end seat too as I hate to climb over people. Couldn't just sit there, had to walk around...and I don't know WHAT was up but we were HOT at PIR. It was end of May (it rained) but even then people have always reported being cold! So be prepared for both...saw at the last PIR that they were very cold! Maybe that's why we were hot...they did not have the air cranked (** there is still a dispute on wether or not they have A/C...but I have heard of it being cold in there) up because of the rain...I remember they had the sliding doors open for most of the time we were sitting there and then closed them just before the Sailors arrived.
I still brought a shawl that I could fold up and sit on...tush gets cold on metal benches and it just seeps in!
Don't set anything down on the bench that is thin like a camera, cell phone, keys, etc. The floors of the bleachers are solid except underneath the seats there are openings just wide enough and about a foot (?) long for modern day devices to fall through...it is like a black hole...you won't get it back.
As far as your Sailor...they are going to be so glad to be off the base...but remember that they have not been for 8+ weeks. They have had an in-depth briefing on the do's and don'ts of Liberty...well drilled on the rules and "don't break them"...period. Great Lakes and the surrounding areas are a Naval Community and personnel in and out of Uniform are all over. They will be conscious that their uniform is in order and will have to give a brief pause going indoors and outdoors to remove/put on their cover (Sailor hat). If for some reason it is raining or cold (it was in late May last year) then you have to wait for them with their outer gear too.
Most Sailors are just fine...tired...but fine. Some folks have reported changes in their loved ones behavior from what they remember of them...and were rather alarmed and would have liked some possible forwarning. So here it is! They are very used to standing at attention, trying to "get it right" and not make mistakes. It can be hard to drop that sometimes...one mom said (for alack of a better term) "zombie-like behavior...just reasure them if you see this and tell them they are fine and not doing anything wrong. It should start to ease up a bit through out the day. I am guessing that is why some just like to go back to the hotels and just chill...so they can take a break from it for a while. After the first day...it seems to go away as they adjust to "new" surroundings again!
Most are just their usual self! Mine was a little of both. Very tired (but so thankful to finally NOT be sick anymore!)...he was nervous about missing a salute to a superior and very mindful of his unifrom. He was at RTC until Sunday (did not have to fly out Friday - we had a Thursday PIR - so we got a couple of extra days Liberty...Woo-Hoo!)...so I got to see him in his Whites and NSU's! He wanted to go, go go! No staying in the hotel room for him! No problem ordering food...quieter, but then started to talk more. I didn't ask him too much about BC. I grill him now and he seems to remember more now anyways! LOL We shopped at the NEX on RTC on Saturday and he had Watch on Saturday as well...during his liberty time, so it broke up the day a bit. But I got to see Ricky Heaven while he ate something before going back to his compartment.
Please don't fret or worry about having a possible "zombie"...this is not meant for that but to forewarn and prepare you...read it and "store it away", k?!
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Enjoy your Meet and Greets tonight!
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Comment by diannep on August 23, 2012 at 8:30am
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Here's a peek into tomorrow morning!
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Please keep Sarge's number handy for any questions you have this weekend. Hoping many will attend his MeetandGreet tonight. But he is very helpful with any transportation needs and PIR weekend activities---so feel free to text him or call anytime. Here's his number:
847-212-0246
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Good Morning ladies! Safe travel today! Enjoy the MeetandGreets tonight!
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Comment by ellen0502 on August 23, 2012 at 6:15am
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If you see divisions marching by when you are there look to see if they are all females. DIV 317 is an all female Division, having PIR in October. First all female DIV in a long time. Pics are up on the Recruit Training Command facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand
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Be sure to come back and tell us about your weekend. Us "veteran" moms love to hear the stories!!!!!
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Comment by Jenn_NicksWifey on August 22, 2012 at 10:09pm
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Ok, Sorry everyone. I figured out how to post pictures! I redid the Driving Tip and Overview of RTC discussions so you can actually see the files.
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