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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.  

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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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:

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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April 2010 Blog Posts (77)

Missing my Son

All I can do is wonder what my son is doing at this moment..What must be going on in his head..I miss him so much. Every time someone mentions his name I get choked up. I cried all night after that first phone call..I'm so proud..

Added by clara333 on April 7, 2010 at 9:12pm — 7 Comments

photos

i was wondering? is there a website where we are able to view our future graduates pictures? my understanding is that our recruits took their photos already and i would like to see them.

Added by sunshinesmom on April 7, 2010 at 5:25pm — 3 Comments

The 2 week mark

Perry has been away at boot camp 2 weeks today! The past two weeks have definitely been trying. I'm not used to being without him and I'm definitely not used to not hearing from him for so long. Prior to this we never went over 24 hours without at least a phone call. I miss him terribly but its funny how the little things now mean so much more.

Before boot camp, if Perry left me a little note, I would think it was sweet and I'd smile. Now, getting that form letter with four lines, just… Continue

Added by Traci (Perry's wife Nuke EM) on April 7, 2010 at 11:52am — No Comments

Questions - Nuclear Sub School

Can anyone shed some light on a situation for me? My son was in Nuclear Sub school and didn't pass a couple of his test, so they have him on restriction. He says they are moving him out of Nuclear Subs to something else, but he is not sure. Has anyone else gone through this with their child or themselves? Will he be out of Subs totally and sent to fleet? Help.

Added by Erica8369 on April 6, 2010 at 8:37pm — 4 Comments

Bootcamp

I went to miami today and witnessed the proudest moment, my son was sworn in. He called me when the plane landed and sounded good...I can't say it enough I'm soooo proud of him...I love him so much.

Added by clara333 on April 6, 2010 at 8:33pm — 3 Comments

Proud

Hello! I'm so proud of my son just received letters 7 and 8 . I only got one phone call,but he offered no complaints on the phone or in a letter.That makes me so proud of him. He could say lots of bad stuff I guess but he said mom it's only 8 weeks and it's not that bad as long as you don't talk. I was expecting at least one complaint. But all is well and he is doing well. What more could I ask for.Now waiting for BS test can't wait for the I'm A SAILOR call.I pray everyone does well on there… Continue

Added by murphy on April 6, 2010 at 5:48pm — No Comments

at the April 2nd Graduation...

Wow, that was a bonafide patriotic and prideful ceremony befitting a young recruit and their families and friends! I enjoyed the entire weekend mingling with my own family as well as other recruits' families.

It was also a walk down memory lane being at Great Lakes again. It' been 43 years since brother and husband graduated from the NRTC.

Congratulations to all 500+ sailors who graduated last Friday! You all have made your families and friends proud.

Added by Catherine on April 5, 2010 at 4:24pm — No Comments

On Becoming an Adult

When I think about my oldest son and what he is facing each day as boot camp transitions him…

Continue

Added by DCM_Mom(Ship12Div179) on April 5, 2010 at 11:11am — 1 Comment

My son is leaving April 7th, is any body else going on the this day?

Time has gone so fast that i can beleave we only have 2 more days with him, i printed some family pictures for him and attached them to his address book, wrote a little note in the back of it, hoping he will read it when he gets there, my husband and i are very proud of him, i'm hoping i can find some more parents to talk about our kids that are departuring on Wednesday April 7th from LAX so we can find suport on eachother.

Added by Blanca (Ship 07 Div 202) on April 4, 2010 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

From Boot Camp to School

I am extremely proud of my son. Boot Camp has really made a change in him from spoiled dependant to an independent young man. It left me speehless and observing the new growth and development in him. All I can say is THANK YOU to all who are helping develope the minds and character of our young men and women. Now he's off to school. I would have preferred he come home first. But, things are no longer Mothers way. LOL... Besides, I'm loving the new him

Added by tacj1987 on April 4, 2010 at 8:13pm — No Comments

The Biggest Gift

Words seem inadequate at times like this. How many times or in how many ways can you say, "I love you, Son," or "I'm so proud of you, Babe" and feel that you've said it enough? To ask it is to answer it; because you know that it's never enough.



But what about the words, "Thank you?" Two words that everyone appreciates hearing. Yet I have to ask myself, "Will the one receiving my appreciative words truly know just how blessed they have made my… Continue

Added by Cynthia=Proud Nuke Mommy on April 3, 2010 at 12:22am — 1 Comment

My Son.....

Hi, I'm new to N4M and my son will be leaving for boot camp the end of April,and i wanted to vent about his Employer,Chuck E. Cheese......

first let me tell you my son has worked @ CEC since he was 16yo he is now 19 and has had several awards from the company,so here's what makes me angry.......

my son gave his notice over a month ago letting them know he had enlisted in the US Navy and his last day of work would be April 18,2010 he is scheduled to work all weekend and all day Easter… Continue

Added by mamabear5 (CVN65) on April 2, 2010 at 11:00pm — 6 Comments

Navy Wedding Vows very Comical

True Vows

Dear family and friends, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and the Department of the Navy, to witness this exchange of vows, and see the love that these two dedicated, loving people have for one another.



"Wilt thou, __________, take ___________ as your dependent, to dwell together in so far as the Department of the Navy will permit? Wilt thou love her, comfort her via the postal service, E-mail, or over the phone, make sure she knows where the…

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Added by lovejmz (Mrs. Z) on April 2, 2010 at 8:50pm — 4 Comments

A Hole In Our House

That's the only way to explain it... a hole in our house... a vacuum... a black hole where Erik's being was. It's difficult to wrap your heart around it really.



I find myself seeking... seeking... seeking... watching, looking, probing for something that will jump out at me and say, "Erik is here; feel his presence." But it doesn't come. I "see" him around town, I "hear" his 4Runner drive up our street nightly. I hear his footfalls on the steps… Continue

Added by Cynthia=Proud Nuke Mommy on April 1, 2010 at 10:31pm — 4 Comments

IKE

I have both my son and daughter in Navy and any time I hear something went wrong I get a big ball of nerves in my stomach. My daughter is on the IKE and I wondered why I have not heard from her. My prayers and condolences for airman and family.

Added by navymomdouble on April 1, 2010 at 9:55pm — No Comments

USS Eisenhower - plane crash - missing pilot

My daughter is on the USS Eisenhower - I haven't received any communication from her since the plane crash. Does anyone know what is going on?

Thanks,

Suzanne

Added by Suzanne on April 1, 2010 at 9:28pm — 4 Comments

Graduation Stress

My daughter is set to grad. bc and I cant get on the site from her letter to see if it is still going to be the same date since she didnt start on time because she was waiting for the rest of her group. Its not until the end of the month. I dont know if I should just go ahead and make my hotel reservations. Also does anybody know if its ok to have 6 people instead of 4 when you check in at the graduation ceremony. Im stressing big time because both sets of grandparents want to be there.

Added by Theresa on April 1, 2010 at 10:04am — 3 Comments

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