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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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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

Make your own Countdown Clocks

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 Jophers(Jo- Cameron's mom) on August 2, 2010 at 11:38pm: So Cameron definatly didn't get paid. I have written to him but say it takes 10 days for him to get a letter he will miss next pay day too if the error is not corrected. I went to the Navy recruiter office 3 times today and it was closed all day. I am at a loss for how to get him to sort this out, or will the Navy catch it on their end. Anny thoughts anybody.

Comment by Jophers(Jo- Cameron's mom) on August 2, 2010 at 11:26pm: I have just sent a letter to Cameron asking him when BS21 is for them, he is in 941 same as Eryn and Trush's son so it should be Monday 23rd. Can you guys believe only 21 days away. So excited for them. I of course will not leave the house on the 24th.

Comment by TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941) on August 2, 2010 at 11:05pm: Cathy I am right there with you---still tear up at the playing of the National Anthem

Comment by KJ's MOM, Ken's Proud Mom, Cathy on August 2, 2010 at 10:52pm: So a blue candle when recruits are doing BS21. For how long? And what is the story behind this tradition? I have tried to google, but nothing really coming up.

Comment by Sylvia*Cali-mom on August 2, 2010 at 10:39pm: A blue candle, huh? WATCH OUT COSTCO.....HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!

Comment by KJ's MOM, Ken's Proud Mom, Cathy on August 2, 2010 at 10:32pm: I hope everybody's evening has went well. Could someone please explain all about the Battlestation candle?

Comment by m'smom on August 2, 2010 at 9:50pm: TxNavyMom-Thank you so much for that story. I have always tried to teach my son and daughter that you never know when something you say or do may have a profound influence on someone, and maybe not even the person you thought it would. Thanks.

Comment by TxNavyMomWifeCPO(Ship6Div941) on August 2, 2010 at 8:33pm: I was teaching middle school four years ago when my son was going through boot camp. I let my principal know the situation(I had a very wonderful lady-thanks Debi), but I also let my students know. I talked to them all the time about my son and boot camp. So, despite the rules, all my classes made an agreed to make an exception for me during that week that I was expecting my son's call. Everyday all the 8th graders were so giddy with excitement waiting with me for "The Call" came during my 5th period American History class--the kids were absolutely as excited as I--after receiving the call the phone was turned off and put in my purse. Soon the whole school knew--Cathy, I taught at Keller Middle School(Great school). Because of that "teachable" moment I had two of my eight graders join the military(one Navy, one Army). I still remember the day that one of the young men came back to the school(I was on duty in the cafeteria) I felt this tap on my shoulder, turned around and saw this very handsome young man in uniform! This was an at risk kid that I had once heard another teacher say would amount to nothing :-{. However, I had standing before me a very confident, and proud young man. Do you know what he said to me? "Mrs. M I wanted to come back and thank you for your inspiration." How does one respond to that? I felt that I was just doing my patriotic duty as a teacher and sailor to instill such values in my students.

I know longer teach since my husband retirement from the Navy. We opened a small wood fired pizza restaurant that is by reservation only--I have alot of flexibility since we are opened only three days a week and are filled to capacity on those days. Do I miss teaching yes...do I miss grading and lesson planning....no! But I think about my students such as Micheal all the time.

Comment by trisha on August 2, 2010 at 7:54pm: CathyJ- just make sure it's NOT on vibrate. That could make for some very interesting dancing in front of the class!

Comment by tnpromised Div 285 PIR 08/27/10 on August 2, 2010 at 7:21pm: Group PIR 08/06/10 are getting the calls home after BS. So excited for them! Soon this will be us!!