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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:
Events
**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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Navy Moms sharing their faith and prayers in support of our Sailors.
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Jan 23
Discussion Forum
Prayers needed Please
Started by Rhonda8881. Last reply by 5boys Feb 25, 2013. 1 Reply 1 Like
Local Churches - Norfolk, VA
Started by Micki1465. Last reply by momoftwosons Jun 23, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
Surgery prayer needed
Started by OneluvdNukeMom. Last reply by OneluvdNukeMom Mar 9, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Melissa (Tucson) on January 8, 2009 at 12:20pm
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Wanda: If it were my son I wouldn't say anything until after PIR. He's under enough stress right now and there lives revolve around things be okay on the home front. My son's dog died in her sleep 6 months before Matt left for boot camp. Just my opinion. My heart goes out to Josh and you. You'll find the right time to tell him.
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Welcome Mary! Glad you found us. Isn't PIR just the most awesome thing you've ever witnessed? My son PIR'd in February and it seems like it was just yesterday. I wished I lived in GL and could go see that every Friday. What a blessing!
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Comment by Sylvia on October 15, 2008 at 1:30am
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Hi Jessica, Welcome to our new world. My son had his PIR with Daylene's son and I agree with her...it was amazing. The time will feel like its dragging, some weeks more than others but it does pass. I hope you'll get extra time with your son since it's Thanksgiving. Maybe you can stay in a hotel that has a kitchen:)
My son is in VA for A school, his classes just started today and he's happy to be busy again.
This is a great site...have fun reading and getting to know all the wonderful people. I will keep you and your son in my prayers. Wow 14 grandkids!! Congratulations
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It's so sad....I don't understand why people would stay...I've never been in the situation...but many times the rescue workers are put in danger because of having to rescue those that don't want to leave til its too late. The train wreck is just terrible. The death toll is now at 23 (still expected to rise) with 140 injured. The cause has been reported. Apparently the metrolink conductor failed to stop at a red light. In Ca. we are watching Ike and the train. Hang on all you folks in Ike's path...your in my prayers!
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Yes, absolutely. There is a mom from our group that is hunkered down weathering out the storm tonight. Prayers for all
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I'm in So. Cal and watching the news...there has been a terrible train wreck. So far there are 9 fatalities, and at least 70 injured and so many people still trapped. Please pray for the victims and families. I hope all of you are doing well and your sailors too.
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When I worked at my parish, I received calls/letters from personnal in other parishes inquiring as to the "Good standing" of a parishioner. Inquires usually pertained to:
All sacraments (majority of requests)
Visiting priets/permission to preside
Never had a call/letter from the military.
Some follow the letter of the law; some follow the spirit of the law. And I woud imagine a Navy chaplain would follow the letter of the law. Just a hunch.
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Julie, thank you....Phil.4:13 is one of my favorites too:)
Welcome Maria and Trish...this is a great group!!! Tell us more
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That's interesting Carolyn, and what an honor for your son to be asked. My parish is so large I wonder what they would say. Maybe look up our records and see that the family attends regularly. Melissa have you ever heard of that happening??
My son asked for more verses to be sent to him...could you all give me your favorites please :)
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Trish, thank you for reminding us, who sometimes forget, there is weather in this country that causes a huge loss to a lot of families. I will pray tonight for all those effected by Fay.
Blessings to you for bringing us together!
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