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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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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.

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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."

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RTC Graduation

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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MY SAILOR DAUGHTER'S DOG

I've been reading N4M exactly since June 6, that was the day my daughter left for boot camp. The day the air became a little thinner, and the day I had to ask my higher order for strength. Some days i feel very strong and proud but then I have my downward swing where my emotions are framed with pain and very little strength. I believe this would all be different if I could speak with my daughter as those people I've spoken with on my job and in the public try and convience me it must be pretty much the same. But no matter I've learn not to mention her too much outside of this web site. With GOD'S GRACE i will be there. She has a small Lhaso Apso which looks exactly like a Shih Tzu . I plan to take this dog with me to surprise her in the hotel that does accept small dogs. the airline was kinda of expensive, but i will pull off the expensive. I'm wondering has anyone ever travel with a small dog and what can i expect from security in the airport and on the plane. He weight about 12lbs. If any one has had an experience travel more so flying in cabin with a small dog i just want to know what to expect. If you have a SR in Ship9/Div 239. Please talk to me. I have not heard from her all this week and I've written her. My heart is hurting. Thanks so much

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Comment by proudmama ship10 div267 on July 8, 2011 at 10:52pm: I don't know about the airport but I would imagine you could call them and ask for specifics.I do know that the navy lodge allows dogs during your stay.Hope that might have helped a little.My heart hurts too!Hang in there.

Comment by proudmama ship10 div267 on July 8, 2011 at 10:54pm: P.S be careful of the pup with your daughters uniform as they can't get dirty at all!

Comment by Nautical Mom on July 9, 2011 at 12:58am: Motel 6 - Waukegan 847-336-9000

Days Inn - Libertyville 847-816-8006

2 pet friendly hotels near the base, God's Speed and Many Blessings, Cindy

Comment by KellySHIP07DIV193 on July 18, 2011 at 11:40pm: Make sure you make advance arrangements with the airline. they have very specific requirements for traveling with pets in the cabin. As an former airline employee, I've seen too many people have to scramble at the last minute trying to figure out what to do with poor little "fido". Many of the hotels are pet friendly. Just make a few calls to find out which ones.