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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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**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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**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.
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I didn't feel like it
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Comment by abbyblue on May 4, 2010 at 8:42pm
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come out and ask right out WHY DOES HE NOT WANT TO TALK? tell him you need someone that will talk and and be kind to you. he sounds like a mean person rude. come clean with you so you can move on and or what he wants... abby
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on May 5, 2010 at 12:22am
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Those were hurtful words and perhaps honest words. Special Ops is not an easy job but neither is sitting and waiting to hear from those that you care about. Don't know if you are a girlfriend or a wife but you deserve better that this. It's time to have a heart to heart with your sailor and determine where you fit into his future. Wishing you well.
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Comment by Addison'sBG on May 5, 2010 at 8:00am
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Thank you all for the posts.. Sherry, when do you think I should become concerned. How long is too long? I am suppose to be seeing him for the first time in over 6 months in just 22 days. There are final plans we need to discuss. I am worried I might fly accross the US for another "I don't feel like seeeing you today" type statment. Thank you all for the advise. I really hope I am not sounding whiney.
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on May 5, 2010 at 10:38am
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Ok, I'm a Mom but, believe or not (LOL!), I was your age once and I was in a relationship that if someone had sat me down and talked to me......the breakup wouldn't have been long and drawn out as it ultimately ended up. And I have thought of this when my oldest son was in relationships (he's now married, yay!). And this is going to be painfully honest. As others have said, what exactly did he mean by not feeling like it? But, you say he hadn't contacted you in some time........it wasn't as if it was ONE night he didn't call you, right? If it were just one night or even, one week....... what's the reason? But if it was a block of a length of time........do you really want to be with someone who doesn't feel like talking to you? Ouch, I agree. Only be in relationships where you get back as much as you give out......I understand you've been in the relationship almost 2 years, but you are BEAUTIFUL, you are young, and you have a lot to give. Only give it to someone who wants it as much as you do. If not, there are a lot of young men out there who want a woman just like you....trust me. I heard this a lot from my oldest. If you are to see him in 22 days, I would have a discussion on the phone before you go........if things can be worked out, then that's great but just remember, only be with the one who wants to be with you....as much as you do.
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Comment by Marty Mc on May 5, 2010 at 1:26pm
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Addison, these are all great comments that I hope encourage you to be strong and hold the line. "Honor, Duty, Commitment" aren't just words for the Navy, it must be how we conduct ALL areas of our lives. You can't make a commitment in one area void, yet brag on how well you abide by it another. As a mom, it is why I told my kids they have to abide by the laws; Dad's, Mine, the Navy's, the state (ie under-age drinking will not be tolerated!). Definitely get it ironed out before you go! Long ago I went on one of those "What was I thinking?!-trips" never again.
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Thank you all for the posts. He called today.
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Comment by Flo1983 on July 11, 2010 at 1:16am
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Dear Addison, I just wanted to tell you that I know where you are coming from. I know it is hard, and I know it is difficult not to hear from a soldier abroad. Yet I can assure you that if your future to be does not want to say much when he talks to you after a while, there probably is a good reason. Especialy if he is doing special up. Let me tell you from expirience, and that is all I can give you, is that sometimes we do see a lot we have to recuparate/diguest first. So if he does not want to talk this very minute when you hear from him, just be glade he called. That does mean a lot trust me!!!!!! Just wanted to say also, sorry for my miss spelling, but English is my second language. I hope this helped.
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