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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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July 2010 Blog Posts (97)

The Journey has Started

We dropped my brother off in Minneapolis, MN at MEPS on 07-08-10. That was the single most difficult day of my entire life. (at least one of them anyways) I watched him do his final swear in, as tears rolled down my face. Saying good-bye and walking away was hard. I did feel selfish just standing there crying and hugging him. I thought to myself, "stop crying, this is good for him.. he's doing a good thing for himself and for this country.." But I'm only human, a human that…

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Added by Navy_Sister14 (Ship04 Div292) on July 13, 2010 at 9:16pm — 7 Comments

Please help!! I would like some thoughts on my situation.

I am a wife and mother of two beautiful little boys 2 and 3. I have currently finished school for medical billing and coding and realized that the school made it seem like there were tons of jobs in this field, and they are but of course you need years of experience. And, I have been thinking abou the military for awhile but I never had the gusts to join. Well, I have been making a mental pro and con list of joining and feel as though it will be the best thing to do for me in my current job… Continue

Added by wannabenavy on July 13, 2010 at 4:05pm — 3 Comments

Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone who responded to my boot camp question. I also watched the videos too, so now I know what they do at least. I think my daughter will do fine with PT. She's in good shape and plans to train. She is in the DEP. supposed to go in May or June to BC. Now, I have another question: Is there more than one sight for bootcamp?? I've been seeing Chicago as one, but is there others?? Thank you ev everyone!

Added by MySarahgrl on July 13, 2010 at 1:48pm — 3 Comments

3 STAR MOTHER

CONTACT THE AMERICAN LEGION AND REQUEST A BBBLUE STAR BANNER ( 15" X 8 ") FOR EACH CHILD WHO IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY, THEN HANG IT IN YOUR FRONT WINDOW. THE BLUE STAR BANNER STARTED IN WWII; IF THE FLAG HAD A GOLD STAR IT MET THEIR SON/ DAUGHTER HAD BEEN KILLED IN ACTION. HANG YOUR BLUE STAR BANNER WITH PRIDE, AND LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU ARE PROUD OF YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN. AND WHEN YOU SEE A BLUE STAR BANNER YOU WILL KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO THAT MOTHER. GOD BLESS OUR SAILORS AND TROOPS !!

Added by 3 BLUE STAR MOM on July 13, 2010 at 1:08pm — 3 Comments

Any future Cardinal Company Moms, Wives, or Others Out there

For two months I have been checking the boot camp mom's site eagerly awaiting for other family members of sailor recruits headed to Great Lakesat the end of August or early September to check in. No one else seems to have a child or loved one going in with the Cardinal group. I just can't fathom no one else is out there yet. So here I am calling all those families of Cardinal Company recruits going to St. Louis at the end of August and being sworn in in early September at the Cardinal's game.… Continue

Added by Lynne on July 13, 2010 at 5:25am — 2 Comments

So Very Proud of My 2 Sons

1st son is about to graduate A-school in 6 weeks in Pensacola. 2nd son is a senior in high school this year and has just returned from St Louis to take his ASVAB. He scored high enough to be offered a job of OS. He'll be leaving me a year from today. So many mixed emotions! So very proud but at the same time my "baby" is leaving me to follow his older brother on a Navy journey. 1st DEP meeting next week. Here I go again about to take a 2nd trip down that road of letting go.

Added by 2 navy boys on July 13, 2010 at 12:42am — 1 Comment

Communication....

I received my first letter from Victor. He likes what he's in for and sounds enthusiastic, even in writing....He wrote LOL after most everything he shared with me. He told me after two days of no sleep he had no strength to peel a banana so he tried to over power it and splashed his juice all over a guy sitting in front of him, the poor guy was also suffering from no sleep and just wiped his face real fast and continued eating. Victor felt bad but he claimed because his emotions were also shot,… Continue

Added by Sanman on July 12, 2010 at 10:22pm — 4 Comments

Graduation Gift Ideas

Hi, I'm looking for some gift ideas for my sons PIR..

Added by NH MOM on July 12, 2010 at 2:13pm — 9 Comments

Proud mom!!!!

Well my son graduated bootcamp,and is back in Texas for now doing his A school,im so proud,the graduation was so neat and a very proud,and something i will never forget. Thank you to all our troops who are already in and to those who are going in,we appreciate you very much!!!!

Added by Victoria Horstdaniel on July 12, 2010 at 6:01am — No Comments

pir 8/6/10

Driving from las vegas to ramada great lakes.

Im going through green river utah, denver colorado, lincoln nebraska, des moines iowa to great lakes anyone familiar with places on route can help recommend a place to stay, and if there is any places i should not go through i understand parts of route will be endless and nothing to see any tips whats the local police like do they pick on out of towners plates like they do in…

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Added by cheffiona on July 12, 2010 at 1:46am — 2 Comments

graduation

Wow.... it was amazing, it was goose pimpling, is was a time to cry with all that pride swelling up in my throat. We left Texas and drove straight to Libertyville,IL. Went to the graduation the next morning,7-1-10, and it was fantastic. The pomp and circumstance was very impressive and then I saw my baby girl standing there looking so beautiful in her uniform. The best part is now that she is out of bootcamp and at school in FL, she has her phone and we can talk, visit, and catch up every… Continue

Added by ProudMadre,of2sailors on July 10, 2010 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

I would like to know is there a lot of parents that do not go to graduation mainly because of finances! I am looking at many different ways to get from Nevada to Great Lakes but everyway is expensive…

I would like to know is there a lot of parents that do not go to graduation mainly because of finances! I am looking at many different ways to get from Nevada to Great Lakes but everyway is expensive and i have narrowed it down to two one is driving 1900 miles or going by greyhound bus which is by far the cheapest and within our budget but is it a safe way? It will be myself and 15 year old son, driving would be ok a lot of miles but again going through all those states… Continue

Added by cheffiona on July 9, 2010 at 8:19pm — No Comments

i have a ?

i have a question but i dont know if i can ask it

Added by jessi on July 9, 2010 at 8:02pm — 7 Comments

feeling sad.,,,

My son left for great lakes on tuesday.I am still very sad .Had one phone call....waiting for the next one.Hard to beleive he grew up so fast....,

Added by Charlie's Desertmom on July 9, 2010 at 1:39pm — 5 Comments

PIR 8/6/10 SHIP 14 DIV 270

Daughter Bridgette just sent 2 letters and she said that it was so good to get so much mail it is very important and i have read this many times on this site but she also said that a lot of the other girls "are bummed" because they are not getting many letters I write everyday at least once sometimes 2 times and all her friends and our family are also writing!

And she also said that "Boot Camp is becoming a little fun - well somethings" wow…

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Added by cheffiona on July 8, 2010 at 7:12pm — 2 Comments

Ship 14 Div 276 graduating August 13th, 2010

Just found out my son is Ship 14, Div 276, graduating August 13th, 2010. Anyone else?????

Plus, haven't received my sons box of stuff or the form letter yet.

I thought the program was 9 weeks and he will be there just about 8 weeks.

Added by Melissa (Ship14/Div276/PIR8-13) on July 8, 2010 at 6:30pm — 8 Comments

NICE LETTER HOME

Alex sent us a really nice letter this week, it was two pages front and back. I was so excited I couldn't hardly stand myself. She is doing really good and learning lots of stuff. At the knowledge bee they did she made it down to the last two out of 80 so she was really proud of herself. She said her and the other girl both missed their last question so it was all good.

Her and her bunk mate are not doing so good at working as a team but I'm sure with enough hits they'll get it…

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Added by Alex's mom Joann on July 8, 2010 at 10:17am — No Comments

Son in Boo Camp Ship 12 DUV 261

Hello Everyone My name is Kathy. New here to this site. Looking to talk with anymoms that may have a son or daughter on Ship 12 DIV 261 Wondering what you have heard? Have gotten one phone call thus far is all about six minutes long. Son says he is doing well. Food is great. Workouts are tough. Says he is busy from morning too night. Said he made section leader. Thought that was neat. So proud of him. Josh is our youngest of four Twenty years old. He has just been the best kid to raise. I worry… Continue

Added by Kathymac on July 8, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Gearing up for graduation!

I am so excited!! We leave for Jerrod's graduation tomorrow and get to see him on Friday. I am so proud of him.

Added by jrodmom on July 7, 2010 at 3:37pm — 2 Comments

Son Leaves Pensacola & Reports to San Diego - What to do with his truck?

Anyone have advice on moving his truck from Pensacola to San Diego? I doubt it would make the trip if he drove it - not to mention that he really doesn't have enough time to drive it cross country. Who do you call to do this? Any ideas as to what it "might" cost? Thanks!

Added by TexasMomof2 on July 7, 2010 at 12:54pm — No Comments

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