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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.

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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 8/27/2010 Proud Navy Moms/Wives !!!

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Getting ready for PIR 8/27, pull up a chair, stay connected and make lasting memories

Members: 44
Latest Activity: Feb 9, 2014

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Battle Stations
Aug 23 Div 941
Aug 24 Div 285, 286, 287, 288

"I'm a Sailor " calls start around 2:30 or 3 pm EST the next day.

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Comment by KJ's MOM, Ken's Proud Mom, Cathy on August 7, 2010 at 8:50pm: Thx Cathy J - Yes, I've been reading all the comments and my phone is with me always. There have been a few times I forgot bring with me and I freaked, found it, and went on with my business. It's just unlike him. Do they have to do Marlin Spike over?

Comment by KJ's MOM, Ken's Proud Mom, Cathy on August 7, 2010 at 7:28pm: Did any other 285 family get letters the latter part of this week? Just wondering b/c I have gotten letter every week since they could write and didn't get anything. Ken sends to me and I distribute to everyone else. His letters have come either Thur., Fri., or Sat. each week. Starting the worry bug.

Comment by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy on August 7, 2010 at 5:01pm: I meant 11:30 AM in my post below - my bad!

Comment by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy on August 7, 2010 at 4:58pm: Hi everyone, I'm going to lay low this weekend, but will pop in occasionally. Just wanted to share some info from N4M moms who are at PIR this weekend. Quite a few stayed at the Ramada (where I stayed) and they said it was awesome, no smells and they felt very safe and comfortable there. Also, they have a "normal" shuttle bus that holds quite a few people. You need to be out front by 6:45 and it leaves at 7am. Picks you (and your sailor) up at 11:30pm - which is just under an hour after PIR is over - that's a good thing too, because it gives them time to run back to their barracks to get their pictures and grab Navy swimwear (for hotel). I still preferred driving because I got there earlier and got an excellent seat too - and I got my sailor to myself instead of sharing him with everyone on the bus! He was a Grad & Go, so wanted every minute to count!

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 7, 2010 at 4:26pm: I wish my mailman was consistant each day. One day it is at 2 other days it is 4. Different mailman every other day. If it was around a certain hour I can know so i wouldnt have to walk the three flights of stairs 30 times. Just felt like expressing that. LOL SOrry

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 7, 2010 at 4:12pm: That means battles station for him is on the 24 so is the div. 285. They are brother divisions. Thank you.
Kristina

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 7, 2010 at 4:06pm: only a *

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 7, 2010 at 4:06pm: They mail letters Mondays before. But now I believe they are writing Tues and Thursday and Sundays. I am happy to hear he got a position that he would kinda like to do. He can always change later on. Thats good that he is doing good now. Onlya couple more days and you get to see him. Nah its all good. You got to stand up for your man and his division. I would do the same for mine.
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Comment by Sam0618 on August 7, 2010 at 3:19pm: i just got a letter!!! what?? he wrote it on tues and i got it today!! i thought they were only allowed to send on sundays? he said he got my questionaire and filled it out immediately, so hopefully i will get that soon. battlestations is the 24th for his div. his new job is LS which is logistics specialist. he is happy he stayed but doesnt think he wants to be a lifer cuz he cant stand shaving everyday. lol hell week is this week and next, they get up at 4 am every morning!! live fire was aug 6, marlinspike was aug 3. they had 25 mins to moore a fake ship and cast it off. their div did it with 1 min and 24 sec left and their brother div 285 took over 30 mins and had 10 safety violations, they only had 5. so they win the competition. i know most of you are div 285 so dont beat me up! lol

Comment by Charlie's Desertmom on August 7, 2010 at 2:40pm: I finally made travel plans! Now I need to find a way to control all the crying...I am so excited!