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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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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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PIR 4/23/2010

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Members: 102
Latest Activity: Mar 13, 2013

PIR 4/23/2010 Spreadsheet

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PIR&Meet&Greet.pdf

Here are the final color's for the scarves for your recruits division for everyone.

163 - blue
164 - red
165 - white
166 - green
167 - yellow
168 - pink
810 - orange
923 - purple

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Comment by maussie64 on May 7, 2010 at 3:00pm: AnnD, the Residence Inn was nice. They provide a decent breakfast, have free internet, a community dining area, occasional free dinners......
I noticed several sailors eating breakfast with their families. It has a very homey atmosphere. Our only complaint is that the beds were a bit soft.

Comment by AnnD [Ship 7, Div 198] on May 7, 2010 at 12:46pm: Thanks for the added input! We'll avoid the Day's Inn, and look into La Quinta.

Comment by Oneofalot on May 7, 2010 at 12:27pm: DOn't stay at the Days Inn. It is about a one mile from base but it was really bad. It was noisy at night and There breakfast was just cereal and fruit. It was cheap that is why we stayed. It was about 40 a night.

Comment by AnnD [Ship 7, Div 198] on May 7, 2010 at 11:07am: lj1422 (Josh's mom) and Jean: Thanks you for your replies! It's good to know that everyone should be able to get into the PIR. We're lucky because it's a holiday weekend, and we'll have Thurs. after graduation, Fri., Sat., and Sun. to spend together! I'm trying to figure out relaxing and fun things to do with him. Thanks for the tips!

Comment by Oneofalot on May 7, 2010 at 9:56am: AnnD, We had extra people also and they came in after all was sitted. But before the graduation started. There is a lot to see. The pier is fantastic from what I heard. My daughter only wanted Starbucks and sleep and a shower by herself. Congradulations on you Recruit. Get ready for Battlestations 21 it is really a rollercoaster for the Moms as well as the Recruit.

Comment by lj1422 (Josh's mom) on May 7, 2010 at 9:32am: AnnD- We are always willing to help...I only had 3 of us at my sons PIR but we had a Mom who had 12 and they all got in. They will have to wait until all the assigned people are in and it depends on how big you PIR is we had 8 div. graduating. I did not stay at the Ramada but I did not hear any complaints of the ones that I knew that did. We let our Sailor pick what he wanted to do for liberty...he had to be back on base each night so we stayed close by and did not go to Chicago, they also usually have to do some sort of duty that weekend. My sons was Sunday morning and we did not get to pick him up until about 11 am. They all wanted to go to the mall there so that is one place my son just wanted to eat food out.....Congratulations to you and your Recruit.

Comment by AnnD [Ship 7, Div 198] on May 7, 2010 at 9:20am: Hello! My son's PIR is set for 5/27, and I have some questions for those who just attended a PIR. Would someone be willing to help?
1. Our immediate family will be using the 4 allotted tickets, but have other relatives coming, too. Is there a lot of extra seating available, or will they run the risk of not getting in to the graduation?
2. We're booked at the Ramada--anyone dissatisfied with the accommodations there?
3. Any suggestions for what to do with him for his liberty time?
I REALLY appreciate any feedback or hints that you can share!

Comment by Margaret(captivemom)Sh10 DIV 167 on May 6, 2010 at 6:49am: Deanna, thank you so much for that link. I joined the group as soon as I found it.lol. Wow. After all this, I'll NEVER be off my computer lmao! Thanks again! Looking forward to sharing experiences w/you & the others :)

Comment by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin on May 4, 2010 at 6:55pm: Margaret, Yes there is a Groton site. I was just going to leave group when I noticed you message. Welcome my son is also in Groton, CT. I put link below. Come join the group. So much to learn I love them.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/grotonctsubschoolaschoolmoms

maussie, Thank you dear.

Comment by Margaret(captivemom)Sh10 DIV 167 on May 4, 2010 at 5:48pm: Hi everyone. Haven't been on in a while. Glad to see everyone's doing so well. Brian is in Groton now for 7 weeks of sub training. Question for anyone...is there a site like this for Groton? Went up to see him Sat. 2 1/2 hrs away is sooo much better than 15 hrs! And to finally be in CONTACT with him is great. Of course I had to bring him his cell phone, I-pod, chargers, you-name-it. He bought himself a new laptop as soon as he got there. Why am I not surprised? lol Not sure yet if his A School will be there also, but it looks promising :)