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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
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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:
**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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A bit of raw-emotion philosophy
Okay - so I might just be going through one of those "okay, he's in BC now and the journey is really just beginning so I better get a grip" Acceptance phases but felt the need to share all the same..........so, having taken a deeeeeeeep breath I offer the following for you to ponder on:
Sadness is only an emotion
An emotion is merely a thought
A thought is a controllable action
.....an action, that when leading to sadness, must be dismissed
and replaced by an action that leads not to tears but rather to joy!
Our sons & daughters have made brave choices - choices to challenge themselves and to fufill their dreams. As difficult as it may be for us all, our tears can be turned into tears of joy - celebrating their passion, tears of happiness - that we've raised strong-willed and independent young men/women, and tears of pride - for the bravery and selflessness our sons & daughters are each willing to put before the world on our behalf!
God Bless, protect, and guide them all !!
.....and that, my friends, is from the heart.
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Comment by Maile_N5 on August 14, 2012 at 1:51am
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Amen! Ain't gonna lie, our first week w/o my son, my boys' big brother was a tough one. I couldn't believe I was so broken up. Finally, I had to remind myself that he didn't die, he had simply chosen to take charge of his life; which is what we want for all of our children. He chose to do what many others fear, step out of the comfort zone of being around family and friends... live the unknown... and unknowingly, be selfless... he is serving not only himself but his country. And that, my friend, makes me very proud. It makes his absence easier to take. We are going on our 2nd week. We received "the box"... yesterday we received the information letter... *sigh* and now a call will do me fine. LOL! I agree with you... GOD BLESS to all of those young men and women! And, THANK YOU!
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Comment by Leisa Ship13 Div309 Grad 9-28 on August 14, 2012 at 7:42am
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Very well put ladies. I so enjoy reading all comments but yours was very nice. Thanks for sharing!
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Comment by Worried Mama Ship14/Div300 on August 14, 2012 at 7:58am
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That was a beautiful message...from the heart! A sentiment shared by all us moms, thank you for putting the feelings into words. I think a big part of this process is the emptiness we feel, the unknown - but when you have something to hold onto...words for the emptiness, it takes that emotion that sadness and makes it easier to dismiss and redirect. Your words ring so true, and on the days I struggle with the sadness, I will remember these words (after I let out a good hefty cry!). Thank you!
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Thanks so much SEAttlemom That is beautiful!
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