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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:

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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June 2011 Blog Posts (105)

my grandson is coming home the 18th for the weekend i cant wait

my grandson is coming home the 18th for the weekend i cant wait

Added by countygirl on June 14, 2011 at 4:34pm — No Comments

what should i wear to his home coming ? help

i herd you cant wear open toe shoes or skirts to home coming ? i need ideas .. please help ....

Added by Alexandrea on June 14, 2011 at 2:31pm — 3 Comments

~*~June 21 and beyond~*~

6 days till he goes with them...7 till he flys out.....

After our picnic on Sunday we came home and had a nice peaceful evening at home. It was so nice to see my son witnessing all the supportive people he has in his life show up and send him off right.…

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Added by momma'o~32020 on June 14, 2011 at 1:21pm — 2 Comments

Waiting for my son to leave for boot camp

My son just graduated high school on Friday and now he is waiting to leave for boot camp. It will be a while before he gets to go and he wantsto go now. I am trying to spend as much time with him before he leaves. Him and I have a close relationship and it is difficult for me to have him leaving. When he went to Rhode Island last summer for a two week leadership academy, I was going crazy. I do not know how I am going to handle sending him off to Great Lakes and not having contact with him. I… Continue

Added by Maria on June 14, 2011 at 12:04pm — 1 Comment

Got the box !!!

I received my daughters box FED EX yesterday with her clothes and her cell and shoes in it. Also all of her paperwork for the trip from MEPS to Bootcamp. I still have not received a letter yet with her address on it. Hopefully in the next few days. I sure do miss her. And the first letter from her in her writing will be even more exciting to get.  

Added by bekka2u2 on June 14, 2011 at 11:49am — 2 Comments

Doubts

I just talked to my son how is suppose to go to boot camp in August .  He is have serious doubts  and not sure if he wants to go now.  I dont know what to do or tell him .  Can he quit now ?  Do they have a program or something where he can go to visit a boot camp maybe stay a few days.  I know he can do it but he is really having doubts he is not sleeping or eating right I am really worried should I encourage him I dont want him to feel like I am pushing him plus I dont want him to do… Continue

Added by Zachsmom on June 14, 2011 at 9:32am — 2 Comments

Received the form letter today!!

I received the letter today and it did make me feel alittle better just reading his small comment!! He said he is doing good so far and that he loved us with a smile face. I know that may seem small but to me it meant the world!!

Added by pammyjs39 on June 13, 2011 at 9:15pm — 7 Comments

June 13th

Took my son to leave for Meps today! HE leaves for boot camp in the morning! My heart is proud, my mind is a blurr, I cant stop crying, will it go away?

Added by deedees473 on June 13, 2011 at 4:34pm — 9 Comments

the choice to serve

Thinking about the courageous choice to serve~

 http://sonandsea.blogspot.com/2011/06/service.html

Added by SonandSea on June 13, 2011 at 11:45am — No Comments

June 10 PIR

I was so emotional all day yesterday. All three of my kids (sailor plus his 17-yr-old brother and 11-yr-old sister) kept trying to "comfort" me. I finally had to explain that my tears were not tears of sadness.

I think it was the anticipation of the sailors entrance with the percussion building that first started my heart pounding.  My tears started just after the sailors came marching in by division through that big door, at first sight of OUR sailor in rank.  He never saw us because…

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Added by girlsyk01 on June 12, 2011 at 11:54pm — 5 Comments

How do I send a calling card? HELP

Does anyone know if I need to write "Do NOT scan" "Electronic card' on the envelope? My boyfriends dad... who is a Cop, said I need to write that but I dont want anyone to steal it because it says that.  Has anyone had trouble sending these? Do they receive it with nothing written and do they work? HELP.  Thanks,

 Mary

Added by Mare1012 on June 12, 2011 at 8:36pm — 7 Comments

Boot Camp PIR....PRICELESS!

 

Yesterday I watched my son graduate from Navy Boot Camp. It was beautiful. I cannot describe the anticipation that filled us all and no amount of cold weather, long lines, or rain while waiting in those lines could steal our joy. When that door lifted, exposing those sailors in their dress whites, lined up and ready to graduate I felt the tears start to flow and my heart filled with so much pride and gratitude to all these young men and women who are sacrificing so much to stand up…

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Added by KimT on June 12, 2011 at 9:51am — 8 Comments

What is a tiger cruise?

What is a tiger cruise?

Added by Isaac'smom on June 11, 2011 at 9:40pm — 2 Comments

PIR letter question

we received the form letter with our 2 names on it....but the other 2 spots were blank,  are they given more than 1 form letter?  The other two names that were ORIGINALLY supposed to be on it were not.  Anyway, my question is are they supposed to put all 4 names on one sheet or could he have sent out 2 letters??  He doesnt know the other two family members addresses so.....???

Added by gypsy on June 10, 2011 at 2:03pm — 3 Comments

No letter

My son left on May 23rd and I have still not gotten a letter!  Anyone else receiving letters?

Added by Anjelina68 on June 10, 2011 at 1:39pm — 2 Comments

“BLOG OPS” PIR 05/26/2011 Mission 5: PIR!! Convoy...

Well, where was I?

We had just finished the M&G.

Plus, the silliness in between...don't worry...there WILL be more!

PIR.

I tried to get some sleep.

Really...I did.

For those of you that have been through it, y'all (I'm not…

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Added by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on June 10, 2011 at 3:01am — No Comments

I have a son in ship 12, Div 212. He is glad to be there but can't wait for graduation. I can't wait to see him. Counting the days.

I have a son in ship 12, Div 212. He is glad to be there but can't wait for graduation. I can't wait to see him. Counting the days.

Added by KY BARB on June 10, 2011 at 12:54am — 1 Comment

BootCamp Monday June 6,2011

My daughter left for bootcamp on Monday June 6, and I feel as though someone has knocked the wind from me.  I never expected any of these emotions. Trust me when I say I've had some hard time alone the way of raising 2 ladies. I'm trying very hard to harness my emotions and get a grip.  None of my family or co-worker seem to understand or care. they say it would be the same had she gone off to college.  But this feels different. I JUST WANT TO HEAR FROM HER.

Added by doebabe on June 9, 2011 at 8:57pm — 10 Comments

letter

I got a letter today  thank God and everyone.

He said he was sick for a while everyone in his division got sick.

And he can't wait to see us...

 

Thank you everyone!!! And God bless you all

 

Chris

Added by Sean's mom 09/206 on June 8, 2011 at 9:48pm — 4 Comments

My son left for boot camp on Monday June 6th!!

My only son left for boot camp this past Monday and I know I will see him in a couple of months, and I am very proud of what he has chosen to do but I can't seem to stop crying!! I feel like a crybaby and my husband keeps telling me it will get better. Does anyone know when it will get better?

Added by pammyjs39 on June 8, 2011 at 9:08pm — 8 Comments

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