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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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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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.
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Latest Activity: Jul 9, 2017
Discussion Forum
Does anyone know how to contact the Omsbudman?
Started by Rebecca K. (SHIP13DIV247). Last reply by wsrluv2teach Sep 28, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by janlee on October 7, 2013 at 8:47pm
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Kayn..what an AWESOME pic!!...congrats to your son! You must be so proud..:)) How cute is your grandson!!!. And i dont blame you for not putting a tree up. I wouldnt either if no one was there. its depressing enough to not have your family there, then to do all that work involved with the tree...ughhhh.:) I hope everyone that has a Sailor moving to NH has good news that they survived the move??...i cant wait to go up for a visit. ..probably around or after Xmas. Weather permitting..:) Glad to have them on land for a while.
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Comment by Karyn on October 5, 2013 at 8:29pm
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Hi All - was trying to post the below picture with my note but, FAILED! LOL
As you can see, my son made Chief. I was able to fly from California to Connecticut for the ceremony. It was very emotional. This advancement was a long time coming. It was held at the Sub Museum and after we went to the Master Chief's home for a outdoor gathering. I enjoyed every minute.
I was there for 10 days. I don't think I wore out my welcome. LOL So enjoyed spending time with them and our Grandson William. DIL is pregnant and due in January. They are having a girl. So we will have one of each. That is the latest on my sailor.
Holidays are always hard when our sailors are not able to be with us. I too did not put up a tree a couple years back when no one was here. This year I don't believe I will either. My step-son and his wife (NAVY) were just transferred to Hawaii and won't be here. My son and his wife won't make it here either. So, heck, why put up the tree. Hopefully my husband and I can go somewhere for the holiday. Will have to be close as I see a trip to Hawaii next year! LOL
Just wanted to share my picture as I am very proud of my son (as I know all of you are of your sailors). Take care everyone.
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I would love to have all of you for the Thanksgiving. Just bring a stuffed, cooked turkey and it will all be good!...lol..and i hear ya on the x-mas tree...every year i say im not doing it anymore but every year i do!..Good for you Holly and actually going thru with it. Im going to show your post to my hubby and maybe he will go for it this year...hehe..:) Our boys are coming home soon!!!!!! cant wait to hear from mine..:)
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I'd be one happy mamma cooking on Thanksgiving if i knew our son was coming. I just emailed him last week and told him i have a huge Thanksgiving dinner with his name on it if he is able to get leave..:) Heres to wishful thinking. Havent had a holiday with him in 3 years.:/
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Comment by MaineGrammy on September 15, 2013 at 5:02pm
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:) Holly's was more recent than mine (near 30 years ago now, if not more) but it is always fun to remember memories!
As for the holidays....so sad probably none of our boys will be making it home. We are just to far away for them all. When the Groton crew moves to Portsmouth, they will be about 5 hours from us, and with baby on the way that is to far to expect a trip for holidays. We may just have to go down ourselves. Our other 2 boys and families are in MO and SC. Oh well.
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Holly and Mainemom----that is so COOL! Fantastic. This really made me smile..:)) !!!
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Holly that is so awesome! I love stories like that and to be part of them is even more fun.
I did something like that when my younger brother graduated from HS. I was stationed in Spain and my family was in OH. I came back for graduation, but my brother did not know this. When my mom and step dad picked me up and took me to the graduation, my brother thought that he was going to help his grandfather out of the car. He was totally shocked that it was me. It was fun.
I am sure your DIL to be will remember that for a lifetime, and it will be hard to top for sure!
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Good luck to our boys who are taking the E5 exams...i hear its a tough one and i hope they get the news they are working so hard for.!!!!...Good luck guys...we are rooting for you! ..(as if they can hear me...lol..but you ladies understand.) I told my son i love him no matter what...but i know hes nervous..:)..God Bless our Sailors. I miss my son so much and pray for a quick return.
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Comment by Rebecca K. (SHIP13DIV247) on September 8, 2013 at 3:23am
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I love reading all ghe comments you ladies have posted. I get a chuckle, or some reassurance from some of the stories, I appreciate all of you. You all have definitely got me through some rough times. I so glad to be a part of this group. I looking forward to sharing each other's stories. *Thank you to all. =)
-Holly- Just wanted to let you know I did reply to your letter. Take care.
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