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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.
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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:
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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).
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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Holiday Sadness - Reaching Out
It's been awhile since I've logged on. Much has happened since then, including the long illness and subsequent loss of my father in June. My son went on to A-school, and then C-school for preventative medicine, both in San Antonio. Now he's in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor, and a mother couldn't be more happy for her boy!
However, now I'm facing a Christmas utterly alone. With dad gone, Dylan so far away, and no family to speak of nearby, the solitude really hit me today. I've lost so much in the past couple years, and today is when it all came crashing in. I'm just reaching out for some support during this challenging holiday season.
Also, if anyone has a sailor in Hawaii, could you tell me what non-perishable food items I should ship in a holiday care package? My son says that Oreos are outrageous there, so I'm sending him a few packages of them, but are there any other suggestions? Any assistance will be appreciated.
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Comment by lemonelephant on December 4, 2012 at 12:39am
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(((((CarolW))))) That's a cyber hug from one Navy Mom to another. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father.
It's funny how our kids want Oreos. I have sent many care packages to both of mine with Oreos. Send anything your Sailor loves. Even if it is something he can get, he will love getting it from you.
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Comment by CaroleW (Dylan's Mom) S:11 D:275 on December 4, 2012 at 12:44am
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Thank you, honey...I needed that!
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:o) Anytime.
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Comment by BunkerQB on December 4, 2012 at 11:05am
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There are 5-6 Costcos in Hawaii. Each one has wonderful selection of prepared food, along with all the typical stuff. The best thing to do if you have a membership at Costco is to add his name and get him a card ($50 per year). We were there in July for my son's wedding. For an information gathering, we purchased chicken salad, greek salad, Hawaiian bread, chips, salsa, wine, beer, soda, water, fresh fruit, chicken wings and tri-tip for BBQing. It was all wonderful. He'll be able to buy Oreos and more at Costco.
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That is an excellent idea! The card can be part of his care package. I heard that Cosco prices in Hawaii are comparable to the mainland. Is this what you found when you visited?
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Comment by eljac913 (Ship 12 Div 053) on December 4, 2012 at 10:16pm
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So sorry for your loss CaroleW...with this site you are never alone. We Navy Moms stick together and support one another. Hugs to you.
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Thank you so much...it really helps to know that others are willing to reach out.
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Prices are the same. They may be higher but I didn't noticed. There are Panda Expresses too. But one or two main courses, then add more rice at home or more stir fry vegetables. We did the Costco thing for our impromptu party (for 45) because eating at restaurants can catering is very, very expensive. Everything worked out just great. We spent $600 including all the alcohol. We had lots of tri tip left - so plenty to nibble on the next two days for lunch. It would be great if he and his roommates sort of plan out their menus for the week - so they can get stuff all at one time. Each one contributing to "main courses" with each person budgeting for his own snack items.
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That is excellent advice, BunkerQB...thank you! I will share your suggestions with him. I already texted him about the Costcos nearby, and he's going to check them out. Thanks for all your help :)
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Comment by Anti M on December 5, 2012 at 9:13am
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When we visit Big Island, we always gas up our rental car at Costco. And yes, we get a place with a kitchen so we can buy Costco food to feed ourselves meals such as breakfast. Saves a ton of money. He should get a Safeway card too, they aren't as cheap, but their specials can be really good when he just needs a few things.
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