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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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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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RTC Graduation

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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PIR 3-11-11

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Comment by momof4(Ship12Div97) on March 3, 2011 at 11:43pm: My two older brothers joined the Navy 30+ years ago. Don't remember her going through the crazies I'm going through. I was only 12 when the first went through. Oblivious due to age probably. Bet she would have loved having this kind of connection. I'm going nuts waiting for that final phone call. Maybe they did things different then. Won't get our call till Monday and am just waiting for it. Congratulations to all of you that have gotten the "I'm a Sailor" call. I know you are all as proud of your loved one as I will be.

Comment by Nellz15 on March 3, 2011 at 11:30pm: that suckz majorly, my SR's RDC just told them they would have overnight liberty too so he was all excited about it....o well at least we get days together

Comment by KatieZ on March 3, 2011 at 11:18pm: my heart sank into my stomach when I read that :( along with others who have loved ones G&G to GL I'm sure :( I hope it's not true, it;s not fair

Comment by TxLadyJane(ET Nuke Mom) on March 3, 2011 at 11:03pm: Wow a huge policy change for them

Comment by KatieZ on March 3, 2011 at 10:53pm: Jessica, that comment from Angie about a policy being changed for A-school in the GL that all sailors must return every night...how accurate is this?

Because I have read a lot of posts saying if you're sailor is grad and go to the Great Lakes then he'll be allowed liberty all weekend and wont need to return till sunday evening.

Can anyone fill me in? Will he be getting over nights?

Comment by Hunters_Mom_12/092_MAA on March 3, 2011 at 10:28pm: diannep - Is there an approved mop for use?

I did so good today, did not cry during his call (he does not know of my phone fiasco) until he said he had to go, then it started, first the hurried flood of "proud of you, see you, miss and love you" holding, holding - nope, broke out crying... then laughing as he told me sternly, No crying allowed in his funny way.

Thank you all for letting me know I shall not be alone in my lil puddle ~ These are tears of joy and pride in our service people and country ~ HooYah!

Message from his cousin who was going to attend and now deployed tomorrow:

Congratulations Hunter. You should be proud of yourself. And know that the rest of us are. You are not only joining the military, you are continuing our family tradition of serving our country and communities. I was trying everything I could to be at your graduation. I'm sorry I'm gonna miss it. Know though that I am proud to be your cousin.

Comment by soliz53 on March 3, 2011 at 10:28pm: my brother told me he will be in phase 2 as soon as he gets there. i didnt understand wat that meant at first but now i do thank you. so that means ill be able to go out with him on sat after i go with him to check into his school. thats cool cant wait. he told me to take my navy working uniform so i can go with him to check in to his school lol.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on March 3, 2011 at 10:19pm: I didn't wear any makeup to PIR, for that very reason and did not sleep a wink the night before. Boy, was I a sight to see. lol

Comment by diannep on March 3, 2011 at 10:00pm: Ok, I confess....I was one they needed to mop after at PIR...I cried the entire time I was in there...which was about 4 hours! Because I started to cry as soon as I entered the hall...just couldn't help it. So lots of kleenex, waterproof makeup, and a big smile for all of you!

Comment by diannep on March 3, 2011 at 9:58pm: Ok, so I'm going with 93, 94, 95, and 96 going through BattleStations tonight. Hope that is correct! Lots of calls tomorrow....HOOYAH!