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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
...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:
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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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Comment by Denise on January 11, 2011 at 2:24pm
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Sandy...I too will be connecting in Charlotte...I'd assume everything will be back to normal for us going out week after next (27th), but not so sure about Tamme leaving this week. I would assume things would be back to some sort of normal by Thursday though. I guess the best bet is to check with the actual airport (not airline) in Charlotte.
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Comment by Tamme on January 11, 2011 at 1:26pm
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Sandy, we are going from Myrtle through Charlotte as well this Thursday. Is your PIR 1/14?
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Comment by SANDY ship07div056 on January 11, 2011 at 1:01pm
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Denise, I'm worried now about the snow in Charlotte. We go there from Myrtle Beach for a connecting flight. I've been worried about snow in Chicago but from the looks of it I should be more concerned with the mess closer to home. Yuck!!
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Thanks Tamme...please update with info regarding the driving when you are back. And...congrats! Our PIR is the 28th and I just can't wait. I'll be anxiously awaiting news of your PIR and any info you can provide about anything...still a lot of unknown territory here for me!
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Denise, you will be much happier with the rental car. The base is in the rural area, things are spread out and the driving isn't bad at all. You are right about the cost and you would have to use the train or taxis if the shuttle wasn't available. If you are going into O-Hare, that is right on the interstate and the base is right off the interstate. We go up this Friday for PIR. Pray for good weather.
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Need advise from SC mom's who have been to PIR at Great Lakes. I've got my flight and hotel reservations. Trying to figure out transportation while there. Being from SC, I'm not very comfortable with the thought of renting a car and driving while there, but the shuttle to and from the airport alone will be the same price as a car rental, plus we still have to get around while there. Can anyone give me info regarding what the driving conditions really are up there?
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Comment by JDMK-NavyMom on January 10, 2011 at 4:52pm
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Only got about an inch of snow in the lower part of the state over night/early this morning, it has not been above freezing all day and the ice started about 9:30 am. Hoping we don’t lose power tonight got gas for the generator just in case.
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Comment by Terri,Bobster's Mom (AWF FTS) on January 10, 2011 at 12:11pm
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I am loving this snow here in the upstate!!!!
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Comment by Sue(Daniel's Mom) on January 10, 2011 at 11:45am
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Good Morning, hope your day will be a good one. If you can, stay inside and stay warm. It's snowing here in Florence and it looks as though we have about 3 to 4 inches so far. I am praying that the ice won't be so bad. I'm spoiled and I hate it when we have no electricity. We do have gas logs so we can at least stay warm. Talked with Daniel last night and he said it was really cold in Norfolk and I'm sure it's probably snowing there now. Susan so glad you were able to talk with your son. It's amazing how wonderful it is to hear their voice and to hear from them directly that they are doing ok. And yes, it is ok to get emotional anytime. I still do and my son is still in the states.
Denise, great news about your son's nomination. I know you are so proud and thankful for such a fine young man. I will be thinking of you and your son during Battlestations and I know he will do well.
Take care all and God Bless. GO NAVY !!!!!
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Global warming huh? The snow is pretty but it is going to make for a nasty day!
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