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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

...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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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:

RTC Graduation

**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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I am a mom who loves her son and daughter very much. I am a receptionist at an Intermediate school. I wish I had joined the Navy when I was younger.
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Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was proud and encouraged it

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Blizzard

Posted on December 13, 2010 at 6:34am 2 Comments

My son survived his first blizzard at Great Lakes.

I am back from Graduation!

Posted on December 6, 2010 at 11:13pm 16 Comments

OMG! so much to tell everyone. First, if you are going to spend some time in Chicago, don't drive. Chicago has NO parking at all. If you do drive, make sure you set a side parking money. It is expensive and make sure you read the parking signs.

Graduation was awesome. All the sailors did a great job. We got to spend 21/2 days with my son. The weather got bad so we didn't go to far. Gurnee is a great city to find good eats. Lots of shopping and spending time together. My sailor, moved…

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Happy Birthday

Posted on November 27, 2010 at 11:51am 5 Comments

Happy Birthday to my son. He is 19 today. I love you.

Awesome Surprise

Posted on November 26, 2010 at 2:17pm 3 Comments

I was looking at my facebook, checking out all the pictures from the recruits Thanksgiving. Finally, I found a picture of him and some friends. He looks hansome in his uniform and most of all HAPPY. Thank you to all volunteers that gave up their Thanksgiving to make sure that the recruits had a hot meal and a Happy Thanksgiving. Most of all Thanks for the Picture.

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At 1:22am on January 17, 2011, proudmomofj said…
Hi Kathy.  We are just finishing up a great weekend here.  Jordan's graduation was on the 14th.  It was awesome.  My in-laws and daughter from college were able to join my husband, son and myself for the events.  It has been a great family time of playing games, watching movies and just enjoying each others company.  We ended up staying at the Candlewood Suites in Libertyville.  We ate out some and ate in our room alot too.  We just bought groceries and prepared meals.  Jordan brought 2 of his buddies to spend time with us too as their families weren't able to be here.  1 of them spent yesterday with his and the day of graduation.  They are sweet guys.  We are fortunate that tomorrow (Monday) is a holiday and he gets tomorrow off as well and will move on Tuesday to his A school.  We will fly out tomorrow evening.  He will be in GL for his A school.  I will have to tell him to look for your son.  What is his name?  We leave Thursday for Africa.  We wont be back until August, but will get to talk alot on the phone to him which will be nice.  I am so glad that he will have more freedom then.  Look forward to staying in touch with you.  Blessings. ~ Beverly
At 2:12pm on January 3, 2011, proudmomofj said…

Hi..sorry I haven't written in a while.  You were really the only one that I was in contact with on here, and when I wrote you a couple of times and didn't hear back, I thought you must not be on anymore.   Jordan is doing good.  Letters are much better and best of all, my husband got to go and get him and another recruit out for Christmas day.  It was a very different Christmas, but good.  We Skyped alot and it was great to see and hear him.  He still was not liking boot, but was alot more accepting and just ready to get on with his A school.  I think that this week is the Battle Stations week.  I haven't heard from him since Christmas day.  I'm hoping the gas thing went ok last week for him.  Ugh.  I can't imagine.  How is everything with your son?  Look forward to hearing from you. 

Beverly

At 7:47pm on October 6, 2010, ElizabethC said…
That is great that you got his address...how did you get it so fast? I just found a post on N4M it was Fun Questionaires to send to your recruit in Boot Camp (I wasn't sure how to send it to you) but it was really cute and funny, it made me laugh I think if you do a search it you will find it. It will put a smile on your face, I will definetly print it and send it to my son once he is in BC, if anything he will get a laugh at how crazy his mom really is.

I sometimes read the posts on Leaving for BC the week of Oct 4 and my heart breaks I feel the emotions all of you are going through because I know it we be me in shortly. All of the Oct mom's are in my heart and thoughts constantly....HUGS to you...Elizabeth
At 4:13pm on October 6, 2010, ElizabethC said…
I have been thinking about you over the last couple of days....how are you? Have you heard from your son? I am sure that he has not been able to tell you much everyone says that the call is only about 15 seconds long. I belong to the group "Leaving for Boot Camp the week of October 25" I read a post this morning from a girl who is leaving that week for BC and the conversation she had with her mom it was very similar to what your son said to you at MEPS, needless to say its been weepy day for me. My son turned 18 over the summer, its hard to not think of him as my little boy. Take care and I look forward to hearing from you. ((HUGS))
Elizabeth
P.S. - if you can't, are unable or don't want to respond I completely understand
At 6:27pm on October 4, 2010, ElizabethC said…
Oh my goodness it was today?!? Wow, I am so happy to hear your story and what your son said to you, it sounds like he was ready, good for him. We have 23 days till my son's ship date, he woke up this morning and reminded me, ugh, like I haven't seen a calendar, hahaha.
After they swear in at MEPS, can you give them a hug? do they walk out the back door get in the van/bus and leave? Please keep me updated on your son's progress...I'm cheering him on here in FL :o)
At 5:47pm on October 4, 2010, Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) said…
ProudMom: Glad today went so well for you....also glad you were able to pay it forward to another Navy Mom...you will be surprised at your young man when you see him again in about 8 weeks...wow what a change...enjoy the ride!
At 5:55pm on September 29, 2010, missheparin(ship11/div370) said…
Good luck to you!! I will be thinking of you in the coming days. :)
At 8:18pm on September 28, 2010, ElizabethC said…
I read your post titled "7 days" like you I am very conflicted as to whether to take my son to the hotel, go to MEPS the morning he ships out or stay home. I am a very emotional person especially when it comes to my boy's and I'm afraid that I will be a big mess. My son leaves for BC 10/27, I want you to know you are not alone with your feelings, my heart is with you as you make your decision....Good Luck to your son
At 12:03am on September 26, 2010, firemansmom(S7/DIV357) said…
Welcome Proud Mom...those last few days before shipping are tough on mommas...and kids! It was almost a relief for me when the goodbyes were done and he was on his way..then the call he was there safe. You can start the countdown then! Good luck to your SR and to you! This is a great place to find support and info...others who GET how you are feeling..
At 10:50pm on September 25, 2010, Lynne said…
Please look for me in the main chat tab if you are on this weekend!!
 
 
 

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