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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 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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USS Bonhomme Richard(LHD6)
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This group is for moms as well as others with a loved one aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Members: 84
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 hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on July 30, 2012 at 9:19am
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oh-our anniversary surprise was very nice. some family came and brought finger food, and we had cake. had a nice time visiting and eating, of course. it was special!
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sasebo is where the ship is in home port. i am still learning, too. :)
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Comment by menchord on July 28, 2012 at 4:47pm
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special thanks to "huntersmom kyann", "marianneKY'som", & "danagagirl" for welcoming me to this group. Are they just in Sasebo or I shouldn't be asking that? Sorry, I'm still new to this :)
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Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on July 27, 2012 at 1:33pm
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Sharon, sounds like Steven is having a wonderful time! They really do pack it all in within a short period of time! I have seen subtle changes too and I totally get what you mean!!!
KimTN, happy to hear that Hans is doing so well!
And welcome menchord! Yes, this is a wonderful group and you'll love visiting with us! My son is a damage controlman. He arrived in Sasebo in May 2011. Not sure he is crazy about navy life. I get so many mixed messages from him! Some times he talks about re-enlisting and others not. Time will tell. I do know that he has made some great friends and after being in port for an extended period of time he looks forward to going out to sea!
Take care all!
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Comment by danagagirl on July 27, 2012 at 4:53am
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welcome Menchord.. my son should be out there in about a month and a half.. we can learn together :)
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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on July 26, 2012 at 7:40pm
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Sharon, maybe it is the GF influence with the dishes, etc. Sounds like he is having a great time. I've heard that some change in the bathrrom of the plane before landing so the arrive in uniform (of course, that would be when it isn't a surprise).
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Welcom menchord! My daughter Katie has left the Essex/BHR after 3 years, but I still keep in touch. My daughter was a DC, what rate is your son?
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welcome, menchord. this is a wonderful group! my son, hunter has been in sasebo since labor day, 2011. miss him lots! however, we are able to keep in touch better, now with technology. :) glad you came here to share with all of us.
have a great day, all! preparing for storms here in ohio! ugh
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Hi, lovely navy moms. My son flew to Sasebo 2nd week of July, 2012 & is now w/ d USS Bonhomme Richard. I haven't heard from him since & I know this site & group will provide the solace, comfort & info I would need while my son is there. Thanks in advance to everyone :)
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kyann, hope your turn to have Hunter home will be soon!
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