Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

October 1, 2021 TG-45 (429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437,439, 440, 908)

Partyofseven— hey I’m fine. Humid and off and on rain here in Florida. 90 degrees out

JenningsMom it is hot here in AZ 110 today and humid.

Phoenixmom— oh my! I don’t know how you stand it!!

Born and raised in the desert LOL! but I still cant stand the Heat! lately we have been getting a lot of Monsoons/Rain and Dirt. it cooled it down for a bit, but back up we will be getting to 112 then back down to 103 so it fluctuates. 

I am weary. My heart has sure taken a beating this summer! If all goes well my oldest son will graduate this Friday. My middle son is somewhere in the process (still waiting for the form letter), and my oldest daughter leaves for BC next Tuesday.

Last week my daughter was able to spend the week with my husband at work. Work is the National Museum of the Surface Navy at Battleship IOWA in the Port of Los Angeles. She has been a volunteer since she was 11 years old. She feels like she grew up on the ship, and wanted to volunteer one more time before she left. She got to help out on some projects that relate to her rate, which was fun for her.

I got to experience being home with just two kids for a week (we live about 500 miles from the ship). It is going to be a tough adjustment for me, but my house is going to be super clean! I took two loads of donations to the thrift store, cleaned out three kitchen drawers, and cleaned my room.

Mustangmon65– that is interesting to know. Seems like you have a great bunch of kiddos. We all wish everything goes well..

I hear 'I'm a sailor' calls are coming through. Keep those phones close!! And congrats to this weeks graduates and their families! 

Congrats on whomever receives the I'm a Sailor call! HOOYAH!

Mustangmom65, way to stay busy and keep your mind occupied. I am a empty nester and my son has been in 18 months now. It still is a struggle , he is so busy with his studies that he will silence his phone and forget to turn it back on.  A mom will be a mom and worrying about our kiddos go with the territory. Even on our busiest chaotic days somehow they manage to seep into our thoughts and we find it hard to be at peace until we hear their voice. Prayers to all you Moms going through the same things. Know that the Navy is taking good care of them. Bless your aching hearts.

Waiting on 339 now and working through my anxiety with some arts and crafts. 

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to all of our new members. We are so glad that you are here.

Another day closer to some for their PIR. This is such an exciting time.

Remember to keep those phones on you at all times and those ringers on loud.

The I'm a Sailor calls will be coming in and you don't want to miss any calls.

CamsMom- Good Morning and I love your anchor.  It is beautiful!!  I did mine like that as well. 

How is everyone doing this morning? Another extreme heat day for us here in the Phoenix area. 114 degrees!!! Ouch!!! By the time I get home I'm wiped!!!

Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions someone will answer you!!!

mustangmom65- I hear you and I have been praying for you and your loved ones. That's great thou that you have been keeping busy. I tell you it really does help us stay grounded and every night I am thankful that I made it thru another day!!!

Big Hugs to you!!!!

Jenningsmom- Good Morning and I hate our heat!! Lol August is always our worst month. Have a wonderful day!!!

Here are the links to the  August and September PIR groups:

PIR AUGUST 2021

PIR SEPTEMBER 2021

Good morning. 15 days til I leave for PIR. It is SUPER hot and humid in Houston, as usual. I'm hoping it will be nice and cool in Chicago while I am there. My SR will be staying in Chicago for A School, so I'm hoping to be able to visit him this winter. I miss the snow! 

CamsMom - Very nice! Love the Anchor!

mustangmom65 - Stay strong. Prayers to you and your family. 

A fire broke out about 10 miles from our home. So far it is burning in an easterly direction, away from us, but many others are in immediate danger and evacuations are happening. Prayers and thoughts appreciated. My little girl is very scared right now. I don't think we are in danger, at least not yet, but we are grabbing a few things just in case.

Jules-Hey,

I love the snow as well and I miss it to. Whoo hoo you are in the countdown now so the rest of the days will go by fast and slow.  :)

mustangmom65- Oh my gosh!! Please be safe out there with you and your family. I will be praying for you guys and that the fire continues past you and or stops burning. 

Keep us posted if you can. Big hugs!!!!

Be safe mustangmom65, and very smart to start preparing just in case. prayers sent your way!

Phoenixmom - There's nothing like the possibility of evacuation to make you realize just how much "stuff" you have that you don't really need.

We are still okay. The fire is still moving east, but it's growing. Currently 500 acres

mustangmom65, that sounds so scary. Prayers to you and everyone involved. All the smoke from all the fires have reached all the way to Northern Wisconsin, can't even imagine how bad it is for all of you. 

Good Evening Everyone!! 

Welcome to our new members!!

mustangmom65 - prayers for your family!

Jules - So excited for you!!

Camsmom - Hugs!! Not much longer!!

We got the call yesterday.  We have a Sailor! 

CamsMom - whooHoo Congratulations! So happy for you! And to all the moms that got the I’m a Sailor call!! 

Mustangmom65 - praying for you and your family, be safe 

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to all of our new members. 

We are glad that you are here!!! I hope that calls and letters will be coming today. My mail day was always on Thursdays. I so looked forward to Thursday's.    :)

Camsmom- Whoo Hoo We have a Sailor in the house!!!! Congratulations!!!! That is awesome!!! Congratulations on a job well done!!!! Hooyah!!!!

Keep those phones on you at all times and those ringers on loud!!! May more calls come in.

Another hot day here today. Counting down the days until it gets cooler again here. 

mustangmom65- Prays that you guys made it thru the night safely and the fire starts to slow down.

How are we doing today ladies? 

God Bless and have a great day!!!!

Good Morning To all Navy moms and Admins, Hope this Morning started out well for you all, seems like I woke up every hour last night but it's ok I am here and ready to go!

Congrats to all that received the I'm a Sailor Call, HOOYAH!

Another scorcher here in AZ 112, UGH this heat sure gets to one after a while. but that's life here in the big AZ.

Hope everyone has a great day!

PIR AUGUST 2021

PIR SEPTEMBER 2021

October 1, 2021 TG-45 (429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437,439, 440, 908)

Happy Thursday!

mustangmom65 - are you near Greenville?  They are saying the town has been devastated by the Dixie fire - it's so sad.

We made it through the (somewhat sleepless) night, and it looks like the wind will continue to blow the fire away from us. Unfortunately, that means others are in the path. The estimates are now 2,400 acres burned and 50 structures lost. Turns out the fire started only 4 miles from us. It could easily have turned out differently if the wind had changed. The air attack crews flew for an hour past when they were supposed to stop last night, using every bit of daylight they had to keep making drops. So grateful for them. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our family.

B'sNukeMoM - No, we are south of there, between Auburn and Colfax along I-80.

So far we have not received a call from Son #1. Normally no news is good news, but waiting for that "I'm a sailor" call has been almost as stressful as the fire. Still no letter from Son #2

Glad you are doing okay mustangmom65. 

I was wondering if the chances of them shutting down PIR for in person are increasing and how fast. We made a cancelable hotel room but have held off on flight. I guess they are keeping an eye on everything going on, miss my son but don't want to risk him or anyone else there.

Hoping for another call soon.. we have been flooding his address with letters. August can't go fast enough lol.

YAY! My daughter in law just came by to say she got the call! We have a sailor! He told her that BS was a blast, so apparently he is in really good spirits :-)

CONGRATULATIONS! We have a Sailor in the house!!!!!!

Bravo zulu! HOOYAH! Woooooo Hoooooo!

Trey, as of right Now I dont believe there has been any word yet if PIR will shut down as soon as One of Our Admins hear I am sure they will post!

Congratulations to the six award winners from this week's graduating recruits!
The following is a description of the six awards:
• NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military appearance and behavior, self-discipline and teamwork. This is the highest award a recruit may earn.
• NAVY LEAGUE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude, and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
• MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated exceptional professionalism, maturity, integrity and leadership.
• MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT: Presented to the graduating recruit whose meritorious performance in recruit training demonstrated motivation and dedication to duty.
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit who maintained the highest academic and assessment standards throughout all phases of training.
• UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD: Presented to the graduating recruit whose enthusiasm, supportive attitude and willingness to help others during their training period exceeded Navy training standards.
Remember to follow us on Instagram Rtc GreatLakes

mustangmom65- Whoo Hoo We have a Sailor in the house!!! That is awesome!!! Congratulations to your loved one on a job well done!!! Hooyah!!!!

Trey- Hey and it is good to see you post on here. Remember No news is good news and so far things are still a go for the open PIR's. If and when they change they will for sure let us know. 

Glad to hear about all the letters going to your loved one. They love getting mail while they are there.   :)

Good Afternoon everyone!! 

I want to welcome our new members - GsMom21 & alecsmom

Congratulations to our members with new sailors - Camsmom & mustangmom65

I just want to remind and invite anyone with a new sailor to please consider joining us in the Beyond BC    group. This is a great group to continue to stay connected after BC, ask questions and just have some camaraderie. Be sure to click on the link and then join the group. If you have any thing you need help with please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us that have most likely posted on your profile pages. 

My thoughts and prayers are with those who are dealing with the forest fires and the effects of it. 

Welcome to the New Comers, so glad to have you along!

If you are attending PIR, please remember to bring your proof of COVID vaccine card. You will not be allowed in if you don't have it.

Linda— It’s funny you ask that question I actually called the base earlier today and asked the same question but they said keep checking the website for updated information on what the liberty is going to be due to the changing and Covid rules are changing so they couldn’t give me an answer

Linda and JenningsMom- 
Hi, I have been wondering the same. Your loved one is going to be the best one to get information from. Also, their really is never a plan the Navy will change their plans, change again amd then change the plans again. I know it’s hard. 
Be prepared for anything that may happen. You might have an whole afternoon and evening or you might have more. It’s hard to say right now. 
Your loved ones will be the best bet and keep checking the website as well. 
Prayers for all of you with PIR’s coming up as we go thru the different changes that is happening.

Big hugs to all of you!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!

What Partyofseven said is so true. My own experience with my sailor and his PIR liberty was nothing like the "normal" that I found posted on this site. And I knew nothing about N4M all through BC. I was Google searching for PIR information and found this site. As great a job as others have done posting pages and giving information - Needs of the Navy and specifically the needs of your sailor and any special circumstances is always the bottom line. - Plan for the weekend, plan for time with your sailor but make sure you have contingency plans in place, be prepared to change reservations, we thankfully had not booked an expensive motel with a breakfast because we left our motel at 1 AM in the morning the day after PIR to meet our sailor at the airport. That isn't even happening now. So, flexibility is the key and accepting that you are not the one making the decisions and sometimes you just have to sit and wait for 5 hours while all the other sailors are visiting with family and yours is just trying to get their orders squared away with medical so they can actually fly out the next day instead of being sent to THU!!  (Temporary Holding Unit  - not really a lot of fun for a sailor in limbo waiting to go to A school.) 

If you don't have it - here is the link for the RTC - BC website

Recruit Training Command Home Page (navy.mil)

This was just posted by RTC on their FACEBOOK PAGE. 

REGARDING LIBERTY FOLLOWING PIR

Beginning Aug. 13, graduating Sailors are authorized liberty following the Pass-In-Review (PIR) ceremony. Liberty comes with rules and regulations Sailors must follow.

While on liberty, RTC Sailors will not consume alcohol (regardless of age), use tobacco products or drugs, visit tattoo or piercing parlors, hitchhike, or drive a motor vehicle. Sailors must remain in the complete uniform of the day at all times.

For all Recruit Training Command (RTC) Sailors NOT transferring to Training Support Center (TSC) Great Lakes, liberty expiration is at 2100 (9 p.m.). If “A” school is at TSC Great Lakes, Sailors will immediately return to their compartment after PIR to transfer and they will get liberty upon arrival to their new command once checked in and completed with any administrative actions. For Sailors not immediately detaching RTC, Saturday and Sunday liberty hours are from 0800-2100.

The expiration of liberty is in the division compartment, NOT at the front gate and late Sailors will be subject to disciplinary actions that could impact subsequent liberty. Sailors are NOT permitted to ride in private vehicles to their barracks from the main gate, so be sure to return your Sailor to the main gate with enough time for them to walk back to their barracks.

Upon return from liberty, all bags will be inspected for contraband. Contraband includes, but is not limited to: drugs, alcohol, tobacco products or associated paraphernalia, medication unless prescribed by a military doctor, food, magazines or papers, and portable electronic devices (cell phone, ear pods, etc.).

Thank you for helping us complete the mission of liberty while keeping the Navy’s newest Sailors safe.

Good Morning Everyone,

Thank you Shanny and Chipmunk.

Chipmunk- I know right? We will have to wait and see what happens as well. 

What the RTC has posted is what we had to do back then as well. We had to drop them off the gate well before 9 pm and we could not drive them either.

The gate was packed and you would see all of them getting out of their cars and walking to the gate. You have to remember that their ships are not very close to the gate so they have to have time to get back to their ship.

Be flexible and most of all enjoy that special time with your loved ones!!!

  CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR BRAND NEW SAILORS!!!! MAY GOD PROTECT YOU TODAY AND EVERY DAY AS YOU BEGIN YOUR NEW JOURNEY!!!

HOOYAH!!!

ON FRIDAY'S WE WEAR RED TO REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED!!! 

DEAR GOD PLEASE KEEP ALL OF OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN SAFE AS THEY ARE OUT TO SEA AND ON LAND. PLACE A HEDGE OF PROTECTION OVER ALL OF THEM.

IN JESUS'S NAME WE PRAY.

AMEN!!!!