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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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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
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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PIR 10/29/10 Alumni Group!
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Family and Friends Sharing Memories of PIR 10/29/10 and also to follow these sailors on their new adventures.
Members: 99
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2012
Discussion Forum
ship 7 division 350
Started by suesmom ship7 div 350 PIR 10/29. Last reply by Dunesmom Dec 26, 2010. 50 Replies 0 Likes
Hello. a group for division 350 ship 7 to discuss letters and such. My daughter called saturday and got to talk for 15 minutes. She said they are all doing Ok. and doing a lot of ironing and folding..
Looking for other moms & GF's in Ship 4, div 823
Started by Militarymomof2. Last reply by Kayliefirefly Nov 18, 2010. 565 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, I am a Seal wannabe mom. Looking for other moms that are dreading Pre buds and then the big move to California for Buds after graduation.
Ship 12 Div 353- anyone have a sailor going to A school in great lakes-PIR 10/29/2010
Started by Nicole-Sailor Aunt. Last reply by Matts mom Proud mom of a Sailor Nov 17, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, I am new to this website, and I was trying to reach anyone that has a recruit from Ship 12 Division 353 and that is staying in the Great Lakes for A school. My nephew had his PIR on…Continue
Ship 12 Div 353 PIR 10/29/10
Started by Sea-n-Melody. Last reply by PollyAnna~MM~[Prototype] Nov 8, 2010. 119 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! I'm new to this website and I was wondering if anyone else had someone in Ship 12 Div 353? I got a call from my boyfriend Saturday which was a great surprise! He also said he was able to write a…Continue
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Comment by Mom-to sailor-Alli_Div950-10/29 on November 9, 2010 at 11:27am
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She will be close for a while, but once she gets traveling . . . it will be hit or miss if I get to see her....She will see the world and I will see photos of the world.
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Comment by CharitySailor'sWife2B on November 9, 2010 at 10:29am
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Does anyone else have a sailor in Pensacola?
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Kiddo finally got her cell phone (had to run at lunch/chow) but she is able to facebook and text now -- I love the contact!! She is staying in Great Lakes for about 3 months and then ships off to San Diego... Yeah!
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 8, 2010 at 6:44pm
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Hi everyone, I received a money order today for $12.00 from Garden City GA. The first name of the person who sent it starts with a Z. I cannot figure out who this payment is for. If this is you please send me a message. Thanks
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Comment by sdcalram on November 7, 2010 at 9:44pm
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I was not saying this site needed to promote the lock and go more I am saying the owners of the Lock and Go need to promote it more.
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I know, I jsut ran across it as we were driving around on Saturday. They definately need to promote it more.
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Comment by Carol in fla on November 7, 2010 at 10:42am
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I would have liked to have known about that--would have saved some money we spent shipping packages after we got back home!
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I sent my kid's phone Fed Ex overnight . it was delivered and signed for on Thursday morning at Great Lakes (the "real" base) . . the place where they deliver UPS and Fed ex is only open M-F 7-3:30... she will TRY to get it at lunch on Monday . . .She said to send everything via regular mail ... at least she can pick it up after hours.... that was a HUGE waste of money... if I had only known
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I know it is way too late but some of you may be in contact with families having PIR after ours. There is a LOCK & GO right past the commisary on the right hand side of the street that is owned by a military family that is available for keeping items they might need later like phone computers,clothes etc. WE found it by accident, they have been open only 2 months. the kids can ride the free suttle to commisary and walk one block and ride free shuttle back. They are very friendly and it is safe and clean.. I know it is too late for our kids but would be nice for other groups later on. oh it is 7 dollars a day or 40 a week! Pass the information on if you know anyone graduating at a latter date. Thanks!
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Comment by ProudMomS of a SAILOR! 10/29/10 on November 7, 2010 at 10:05am
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AirCrewMom, Facebook seems to be out mode of communication now also. I FedExed his phone and computer and it cost me $70. He better talk to him mommy alot once he gets his toys!
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