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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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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

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**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).

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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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DAY 2

Today is day 2 that Brandon left for basic training. It is really a hard adjustment at home. We were blessed that my father in law is a comissioned retired Naval Capt. and got to do his swearing in. That was bittersweet, I lost my father 4 weeks ago.... hard sad times. I cannot wait for my hugs in OCT. for now, just a sad mom!!!

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Comment by krucker on August 17, 2012 at 10:42pm: We are a retired military family I don't think I realized how hard it was going to be. Jake left on Tuesday today I picked up the phone to call to ask him to go buy dog food:( my house is too quiet.

Comment by sandi (Ship12,DIV321) on August 19, 2012 at 4:03am: I'm sure your emotions are alll over the place at this time. I know I don't even know you but,take each day as it comes and whatever emotions you feel don't hold them back. Only us as mothers can feel all these different feelings all at once.It does ease up a bit and there are those down times .Then as much as you miss your son,that little part of him come back either in "the box " everybody talks about or a letter or call.Hang in there Brandon'sMom.:)

Comment by momof4 on August 19, 2012 at 3:32pm: I know how difficult it is. My errand runner was no more. That saying "you don't know what you have until it's gone." It will get better. You'll get the box, you'll cry. I giggled because her panties were all twisted. You'll get that form letter. And then that first letter. I got 3 that day. I read and read and reread. Be sure to write daily. You could just send cards if it's easier. I know it's hard but stay positve. He knows you've gone through a tough time but keep it positive for him right now. He'll need that. The time will go quickly. I promise. It seems like bc was so long ago but my sailor has been in 6 months and has done so much.

Prayers for you during this time. My heart goes out to you. Remember, he chose to serve with the best. I'm very proud to have him serve.

Comment by Ola on August 20, 2012 at 8:30pm: My son just left on 8/14 we live in Hawaii so he arrived on the 15th waiting fr his called seemed like it was forever but i got it around 3:30 pm Hawaii time. its been a really emotional roller coaster for me. He is my oldest and my only son. Since the day he left I've been writing and talking to his girlfriend who is also emotional wreck. We're waiting for his box I was told by another mother who lives here she got it the Monday after so that would be today. I come on here because everyone has been so supportive and understand my feelings. Thank you everyone for words of encouragement.

Comment by Brandon'sMom94(SHIP 14- DIV 334) on August 23, 2012 at 8:16pm: Each of you are SO PRECIOUS!!! Every word is in my heart. I did laugh because the clothes were just tossed. Waiting on the PIR letter!! I have my good days and bad days. Between Daddy and Brandon this is hard, but I am so blessed with each of you!!!