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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 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
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USS McCampbell DDG-85
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Family and friends that have sailors on this ship
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Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2018
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Homecoming
Started by Rainesgrand. Last reply by Rainesgrand Feb 26, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My son Joseph has been on the USS McCampbell since January 2010. He is coming home tomorrow for 2 weeks leave :-) and I am so excited! It's been over a year since I've seen him face to face. Skype…Continue
How do your kids like the McCampbell? What are they doing on it?
Started by Patricia in Redondo. Last reply by Patricia in Redondo Oct 7, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
HiMy son Jon just joined the crew of the McCampbell three weeks ago. Haven't heard from him but I see by some of your comments that it's hard for them to get e mail/texts/etc. And probably to send…Continue
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Comment by Flyrasmom on September 7, 2016 at 7:30pm
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Hi Classy, how's it going?
Yes I have heard from her a few times by email and she did tell me where they were going, not sure if I can say it here or not. This being her first time out was very hard for her, and sad for me. I think it affected her a little more than she thought that it would, needless to say it was a rough day. Tyra has a big personality too, so I have a feeling that if they know each other, they are probably keeping everyone else entertained! She emailed me the other day and I was very happy to hear that she got her bearings back though, and was remembering to look at the bright side of things, which was a HUGE relief to me. I just sent a package out, but I hear that they sometimes they just hold them in Japan until they get back, do either of you know if that is true? That would kinda suck, so I hope not. Hope all is well with you ladies
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Comment by VirgoMom904 on August 29, 2016 at 10:27am
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Classycalicat: is his name Casey?
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Hello Sailor Moms!! My daughter is on the mcCampbell, I sent her out a package last Wednesday so it can arrive before they went out to sea again at the end of the month, well my daughter found out yesterday that they are now leaving early. Tomorrow!! So I'm wondering what happens to her package? Will it sit at base until they get back or will it get sent out to the ship?
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Comment by Classycalicat on July 20, 2016 at 9:58pm
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Hi Flyrasmom!!! All is well here in Cali. My son LOVES it out there. He has written me [ via Whatapp] about what its like on the ocean. he says its very beautiful. He also said that they would be coming back to base sometime around his birthday. [which is in 6 days] but he can't say for sure could be sooner or later. [to which I say Thanks alot for the sorta update on returning to regular conversations!] Hoping that when they do get back to shore, our kids can meet each other. My son is a hoot and a fun/ny kid to be around.
How are you doing? Hope to hear some good news soon. I'll keep you up -to-date! Take Care ~ Cat
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Hi Cat! How are you. I thought they were going to fly my daughter out to the ship last week, but apparently they changed their minds and she is still on base. I think she's getting bored though and ready to head out with the fleet. How's you son doing out there?
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Are any of you Mom's concerned about what is going on with our Children, Husbands,etc... in the China sea?
http://www.salon.com/2016/06/20/chinese_shadow_us_aircraft_carrier_...
Chinese shadow US aircraft carrier on South China Sea patrol
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
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Oh... my name is Cathi or Cat!
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Hi Flyrasmom!
Let's get this page off the ground! Or just chit chat with each other & keep up to date on the kids!
My son loves it there.
They will be outbound for awhile & that will give your daughter time to figure out the base & comfortable with the area.
he is a Quartermaster. What is your daughters job?
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Hi Classy!! I guess it's me and you for now!! If we (re)build it they will come I come I hope!! My daughter just got there on Thursday and she still on indoc I guess that's what it's called. She told me that the ship left a day or two before she got there and will be out for a while, so I guess she'll just be on base figuring out Japan. Does your son like it?
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Flyrasmom, My son is on the McCampbell. I follow the Navy Mom's closely to see any information regarding that ship.I also am on Facebook with the McCampbell page. It is updated more frequently now. There is even a picture of my son on the page!
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