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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 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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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Looking for moms/families whose sailors are on the USS De Wert
Members: 30
Latest Activity: Dec 21, 2013
Discussion Forum
Hello fellow USS De Wert moms
Started by Fawno. Last reply by mrcounts Sep 10, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Debbie D on October 1, 2011 at 10:01pm
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Hi everyone....It is hard to believe it is already October...in some ways time has flown by and other times it just drags. I was able to Skype with my son on their last port stop. It was so good to see him, I was so shocked to see him...we kept losing connection but I would wait for him to come back on...it was so worth it...He had his laptop and it was priceless. I you want to get your sons something for Christmas and if he doesn't have one, I would definitely suggest to get him his own laptop....Can't wait to see him in person!!!!
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Thanks Carolyn for the info. I have heard from my son a couple of times by email. My husband has also got a few e-mails. I don't know if it is because he has his laptop with him or not. He says he is very busy and has little time to write...needs to sleep and eat between working... We keep him informed of what is happening on the home front..especially sporting scores and events...I am sending him a package this week. I haven't heard from him for about two days now, so I think he is just too busy...I understand that...but I do miss him and I will...what do mothers do best...worry about their children!!! I know in my heart he is going to be just fine. He is a proud Sailor I can tell he is proud of himself...as I am of him.
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I got my son's email address yesterday from him. He did say he hasn't gotten seasick yet which is really good. He said he works, sleeps and eats, no time for TV although he wants us to keep in informed about football season...Oh and yes he did ask for some goodies to be sent, which I plan on doing this week. As time goes on I miss him so much but I know he will see some beautiful countries that he would not have had the opportunity to ever see. I am so proud of him and his shipmates. God Bless them all and may the always be safe.
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Comment by jenmack on August 14, 2011 at 8:34am
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Hi CherBear. What is your sons rate? Mine is an OS. I miss my son so much too. I sure hope it does get better. The spouses have told me it does get better just keep busy and time will pass quickly. I have heard from my son twice since deployment and he sounds tired. He gave me his email address before leaving. I do like to have some contact. Hang in there everybody we can make it together!
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Hi, I am a proud new Navy mom with so many questions, I don't know where to begin. I don't want to ask a bunch of questions here unless it is safe to do so. I don't want to say or write anything that might not be appropriate. Mostly I am interesting in the communication...email addresses, sending letters, packages and the such.
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Hi carolyn K. My son just reported to the DeWert a couple of weeks ago. He was so nervous before going there but everybody has made him feel comfortable. I am very thankful for that. I am lucky that we get to talk often and dread when we wont be able to talk as much.
I would be interested in hearing about everybody else on the DeWert.
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Comment by mrs.bondjamesbond on March 22, 2010 at 10:14am
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Hi Shirley,
The best advice I can give is to call Geico. Seriously. Because they have an entire division devoted to the military. They understand our particular needs. For instance... long term storage of your vehicle and things like that. I dont want to sound like a commercial... but i really did save money on our auto insurance, plus they always thank us for our service... which is a nice touch.
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Comment by TiffanyM on March 20, 2010 at 11:59pm
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Sorry I didnt get to meet anyone while at the homecoming. As soon as Brandon came off the ship he also wanted to leave. Im so happy to have him home. I know all of you are so happy to have them back also.
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There a new holiday inn espress on mayport rd about 1 mile from the base.
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Comment by piano4fun on February 28, 2010 at 9:02pm
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As a 'newby' mom, what is the Mirror please? I would like to read the article but not sure how to find it. thanks! Rae Ann
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