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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
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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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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Going through A School at San Antonio?
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Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2022
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Break down week by week
Started by lemonelephant. Last reply by lemonelephant Jul 25, 2018. 196 Replies 36 Likes
Flights from Bootcamp to San Antonio for MA School
Started by julie. Last reply by lemonelephant Jan 19, 2017. 7 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by jane on August 16, 2010 at 4:01pm
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Hi all, I am new here to this group. I joined N4Ms when my son left for BC and it was a lifeline. Hello to any Oreo Queens out there (PIR 7/23) My son will arrive later this week in San Antonio. Thanks for all the info. The week by week breakdown was really good. I look forward to getting to know everyone.
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Comment by PEPECOLA on August 15, 2010 at 12:38pm
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Carolinagirl- They might be in the same class, is your son graduating Sept 3rd? My son also told me that a few of his room mates are also going to San Diego. Washington State is beautiful! He had that option too. SusanA, it helps if your son studies and score well on his test and does what he told as this helps him increase his chances of getting his choice of San Diego. They use that plus where the demand and need might be at the time of his orders. Good luck!
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Comment by Carolinagirl125 on August 11, 2010 at 10:11pm
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My son's got his first orders and is going to Washington State. He said that he knows 3 others who are at A school with him going to Washington also. Are there any other moms in this group who have sailors going there? We live in Florida so this is a big move. pepecola...my son also had the option of choosing San Diego. wonder if they are in the same class? .. good luck to all of you.
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Just got the called my son's first assigned duty station will be in San Diego for 2 yrs. I am so happy for him. I guess I am the one mother who is excited that he is on the other side of the country all for good reasons. I always encourage him to travel and see the world. I will go out to see him whenever and wherever. LOL
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Comment by Proud Mom of a Sailor on August 11, 2010 at 3:40pm
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ok I have a quandary in reagards to transferring service of my son's cell phone over to him. Per AT&T he has to have a email address and a foundation number in order for him to get that line. Could someone help me with this, bcuz I feel like that they are making him jump through more hoops than someone just trying to get service........please help!!!
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Thanks everyone who posted about my issue. I am being hopeful just feel so bad for my son. He was so excited and I am hoping this doesn't drag him down or distracts him. I will never mail anything to him via priority next time I will use UPS. Thanks
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Comment by momkoz on August 9, 2010 at 9:06pm
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Hi all, My daughter started classes today. She seems very excited. It's great to have an internet site to go to. Thank you all.
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Comment by Linda-Mom to Brian on August 9, 2010 at 8:14pm
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I used USPS Priority Mail last Monday and he received it on Friday 8/6. It had some electronics like his Kindle in it but no laptop.
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pepecola - I have not had any problems but I have used UPS ground. I have sent a laptop, cellphone and camera with no problems at all. Hope your box is found.
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Eric's Wife~My son will be heading to a AFB in Northern Cali. He will be graduating from A school this Friday, but not sure if when he will be there. You can add me as a friend & I will do the same. You can also inbox me so at least we have another navy person to chat with.
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