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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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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 Feb. 11, 2011
Members: 172
Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2015
Discussion Forum
Ribbons - PIR 2-11-11
Started by aprul(ship11,div63). Last reply by J-04/128 Feb 26, 2014. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hey PIR 2-11-11,I am making ribbons for anyone who wants them. Some of you have requested information from me and I have tried to email or message each of you personally. You can send supplies or some of the ladies are sending money orders. The…Continue
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by SailingHi Ship 9 Div 071 Feb 25, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
who has a Sailor staying in great lakes for A-school???
Started by Mrs Eubank. Last reply by Mrs Eubank Feb 19, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
my sailor is staying in great lakes for AECF and his rate is ET. anyone out there with that or just in great lakes????????
*******BattleStations********
Started by diannep. Last reply by vydeoynkhorne Feb 16, 2011. 150 Replies 0 Likes
This is the final test for your recruits. When they pass this, they are sailors and trade in their recruit cap for their sailor cap in a capping ceremony afterwards. The ship they do this on was designed by Disney, so it is very realistic. During…Continue
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Comment by SailorsWife'10 on December 30, 2010 at 3:52pm
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Hello ladies, I RECEIVED MY FIRST LETTER TODAY! Sorry, just a little overly excited. My husband is doing well, he said that they gave them some called "Holiday Routine" where they had 6 hours to do what they want in their barracks and he finally had time to write me! He has to get his wisdom teeth out, and he's not too happy lol. He also said they gave everyone a shot in the "ass" and nobody could walk well for like 2 days. He also said the food is AWESOME, is how he put it lol. He's mastering folding his clothes correctly, and making his bed in 8 mins. The day the letter was written he said he was able to take a shower for longer than 2 minutes and that was amazing. Their all starting to come together as a division but he said there are some "dumb motherfuckers" (sorry for the curses). He said there were 74 there to start and now their down to 68 because people just don't pay attention. Otherwise, just the normal stuff of no privacy and personal space that he's trying to get used too. But everyone already knows that part lol.. Just wanted to give everyone an update of how their ladies and gentlemen are doing! He's really excited for Graduation and to see me and the other family. He said it's going to be an awesome show.
Hope everyone else receives letters soon. :) Keep smiling!
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Comment by Cin (SHIP 11 DIV 064) on December 30, 2010 at 2:30pm
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Frazcom21 - I also received the DEERS packet like a week ago! I contacted his recruiter but I guess they're on "vacation" til after new years. I believe they're supposed to walk you through it & help you get your military id card. Well that's what they told me before my husband left.
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Comment by ame7 on December 30, 2010 at 2:23pm
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I just got second letter....see Lexsmom....I got the mail pattern down pretty good :) She said that everything is moving right along. She passed the swim test, but was worried about personal inspection coming up. She said they had a nice dinner on Christmas and an entire 20 minutes to eat! LOL! She said she loves church and says she finds herself saying "Thank you Lord" all the time. She seems pretty upbeat and interjects smiley faces and "LOL", so she must still have a sense of humor. She sais the worst thing is still the blisters on her feet.....send lots of band-aids.
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I love reading all the posts....most are upbeat and very positive. That being said, we're all human and so are the SRs, so they are bound to slip up once and awhile. What I love about this site and all the comments, everything is from the heart...it is what it is....and everybody is so supportive, no matter what. N4M is the best therapy ever!
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Comment by Momofahousefull on December 30, 2010 at 2:01pm
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Hi All - I've just gotten on board; my SR is 04/804 with PIR 2/11/11. I've only received one real letter so far, but I know he's doing what he has dreamed of most of his life! Following in footsteps left by many on dad's side of the family; carrying on the Navy tradition. ~ Deborah
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Comment by diannep on December 30, 2010 at 1:43pm
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doulak: Your letters most likely "crossed" in the mail...and he received them by the time you received his!
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Comment by Lynne on December 30, 2010 at 12:11pm
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Sneaking out of boot camp....lol I am pretty sure that is like trying to sneak gold out of Fort Knox...not going to happen...lol On the other hand this recruit must be very desperate to leave and that is sad as well.
I am back and healthy finally...sorry I abruptly left you all...please bear with me as I get caught up...I have 100 messages...holy smoly...but I will be around...looking forward to getting caught up to speed with everyone...
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Cindy...great news to hear from your son! It is calming, isn't it? Thanks for sharing his thoughts....makes me feel better when I hear positive things from our SRs.
DorriO...I was curious about the "sneak out" thing too....my SR wrote in her letter that most shipmates are working together, but added "Some just don't get it".....unfortunately, its a lesson for all when they don't. (But I know its another one of those important lessons that have to be taught.) You probably will get a letter soon....I'm on east coast and I seem to get mine a day later than those in mid-region.
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Comment by aprul(ship11,div63) on December 30, 2010 at 11:45am
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Frazcom21 - I received my DEERS papers last week but he left on December 7, 2010. I didnt receive them till last Thursday. Then i got my first letter this Monday. If you need anymore information please let me know. Thanks,
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Comment by StaceyinTX on December 30, 2010 at 10:44am
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Thanks for sharing Cindy, can't believe a SR would try to sneak out, that's sad for the rest of the div
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