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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:
Events
**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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**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.
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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- Graduation Info
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- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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This group is for moms as well as others with a loved one aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard.
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Latest Activity: Dec 18, 2019
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Hello From a Newbie
Started by lieu2010. Last reply by Harly Sep 7, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello All - I'm new to this page and to this group and thought I should tell you all a bit about myself. I have 3 kids. My oldest son, a Marine. My middle child (another boy) is my Sailor. He's an…Continue
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Comment by TrueBlue on December 30, 2012 at 11:46am
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WoW, had the best Christmas ever! The fun started at the airport, with friends and family we had 13 people there at 6:30 A.M. I was so excited w anticipation, that I don't think I had an hr of sleep...
My son, has really grown into a man. Cathy I took your advise and tried my best to "Stay in the Moment", (sometimes easier said than done) b/c once I got my hands on him, I didn't want to let go...I must have hugged and kissed him a million times<3
He spent most of his time at home. It was really fun, we'd wake up to 10+ kids scattered around the house every morning. He spent several days riding dirt bike w the boys and chillin around bonfires at night.
The only time I had him all to myself was when we went to Sam's to shop for his party. That was fine w me. Just having him here and waking up to his voice every morning was priceless.
We had a big party to celebrate his homecoming and 21st birthday. I was a bit worried b/c I did not get many RSVP's....good thing I planned like I did..Throughout the night we must of had a 100 guest! It was so cool - had a live band, bonfires, tons of food and yes alcohol! Good Lord, I haven't drank like that in 20 yrs...I was partying like a "Rock Star", good thing I hired a photographer from the high school to take pics...
They entire visit amazing and long overdue....The farewells, were difficult. Especially for his sisters - I promised myself to man-up this time b/c I needed to be strong for the girls. I did pretty good, although after the airport I came home and hibernated in my bedroom. That was the hardest day...felt much relief when he called to let us know he was back at his apartment with his mates.
Seeing how he's matured and knowing he has good friends, made everything easier.
I would love to get together w some of the N4M's and plan a mom's trip to Japan. Maybe is 6 mos or so....just a thought.
I was going to add some pics, but it's taking too long! If you're interested, look me up on FB Michelle Rainaldi Gawler
Thank you all for being so supportive <3 It was/is a big help.
Happy New Year!
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Comment by Mary n Jesse on December 29, 2012 at 12:02pm
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Very excited for you, Sharon! Hi Dana! And hello to all Navy Mom friends.
Jesse seems so much better this year than he did last year returning after leave, hope it stays that way. He seemed focused on getting things repaired on the ship, and was really happy to be reunited with his shipmates. Finally, I think our Jesse is growing up!
Have a great weekend everyone, it's another snowy but pretty day here in Cleveland
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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 29, 2012 at 11:47am
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Sharon....so glad Steven will be visiting!
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Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 28, 2012 at 9:43am
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Excited for you Sharon!!! ENJOY!
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Feelin the same Mary!
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Another bittersweet Christmas, but we packed in a lot over the past 12 days so I feel ok (than not ok, then ok again). Now another countdown begins...365, 364, 363... LOL Merry Christmas friends!
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Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year to all
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Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 23, 2012 at 9:25pm
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sharon-love the pics! all so beautilful! thanks for sharing.
we had my side fam CHRISTmas today. hunter got to see some family that he wanted to before he goes back. going to be a busy next couple days, then there is wednesday. :( you guys were right, the time sure does fly.
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Comment by danagagirl on December 23, 2012 at 10:59am
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It has been a while since I have been on.. it's just been so busy.. I hope everyone that has their sailors home have a wonderful visit for the holidays. My sub son is home but the one on this ship is not :( .. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Stay safe!
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Love your family photos Sharon!
Enjoying every minute of Josh being Home!
But feeling my heavy heart today as my close friend's daughter leaves for Afghanistan today to work at the military hospital. She is a Navy Officer and has been stationed at the Walter Reed Med Ctr as a PT.
Mele Kalikimaka from my family to all of yours!
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