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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)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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ALUMNI OF PIR 12/12/2014 TG 05 - 11 Divisions (039-046, 803 and 905-906)

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This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on December 12, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 77
Latest Activity: Dec 7, 2015

WELCOME to PIR 12/12/2014! 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

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Comment by Amy L. on December 8, 2014 at 10:56pm: Thank you all so much for all the adviceand help you have given. Even though I will not be attending the PIR; I have been able to let my daughter and her boyfriends parents (SR parents) know and what to expect. I am praying for safe travels for each of you and hug your Sailors tight!

Comment by CatMom509 on December 8, 2014 at 7:49pm: You gals are so sweet!! You're all welcome!!

Comment by CatMom509 on December 8, 2014 at 7:47pm: Good Day!

     "Blessed is the King who comes in the

      name of the Lord! Peace in Heaven and

      glory to the highest!"

                                                    Luke 19:38

Comment by qckkmom on December 8, 2014 at 7:02pm: I haven't posted much, but I certainly have received some great information, ideas, and support over the past few weeks. THANKS to all of the 'veteran mom's for what you offer; this is a great site! I look forward to the next phase in the journey - but not quite as much as I look forward to seeing my young man on Friday. Very excited and nervous as we are still awaiting our 'sailor call'.

Comment by Mamma Pinkie Pie on December 8, 2014 at 6:55pm: I am so thankful for everyone here. It is so helpful for all of us newbies. :) I am really looking forward to this whole experience. I can hardly wait to see my boy. I really appreciate all of the information about PIR and what to expect. Thanks again!!!

Comment by diannep on December 8, 2014 at 12:26pm: ...and....you are very welcome! We all love helping on these groups!

Comment by diannep on December 8, 2014 at 12:25pm: SoCalNukeMom: I just sent you some info in a friend request. Don't hit ACCEPT or the info goes away! :-)

Comment by CatMom509 on December 8, 2014 at 4:06am: navygirlfriend11,

Your SR boyfriend won't find out where his first duty station will be until approximately 3 weeks before his A school will be finished. It comes as a verbal first, as diannep said, then will become hardcopy orders closer to graduation. Here's the A school group in Pensacola that will provide you with lots of help!

http://navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 8, 2014 at 3:11am: Photo-ops:

You may start taking Pictures as soon as you enter the Visitors Center. There are museum like displays along the way to the Security Checkpoint.

Then you may also take pictures inside of Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall. Take a few practice shots before the Ceremony as they can come out dark. I think it's all that grey paint LOL.

These are the only two places that you may take pictures while onboard RTC. It is not permitted anywhere else.

**Side-bar :There is also no smoking while onboard RTC.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 8, 2014 at 3:02am: A few little tips for PIR:

The metal benches are cold. I brought a shawl to cover up with or sit on. I sat on it because that cold just seeps into your body!

Don't set anything down on the bench that is thin like a camera, cell phone, 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.

I used carabiners on my purse to attach things too. Don't forget binos if you have them! Wal-Mart sells them.

Oh and they sell the Sailors hat (mens style), aka lid, aka "dixie cup" in a kiddie size for $5. They'll want to wear mommy's or daddy's hat and this is not allowed.