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Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.
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:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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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Reality Setting In
Last Thursday, Nathan (my son), went up to Columbus, OH to take his ASVABs, Physical, etc. Came home Friday wearing a Navy Ball Cap. When he walked in, he yelled out to me "Mom, I am a Sailor!" Of course, I cried and hugged him. I was so proud (and still am!). He seemed different. He walked a little taller and seemed more sure of himself. Everyone I saw the next couple of days, the first thing I said to them is "my son joined the Navy!!"
On Tuesday, we all had to meet with his Recruiter, Petty Officer Thomas, for the 72 Hour follow-up. We talked about him going to Boot Camp - what to expect, what to bring (basically nothing), what happens after Boot Camp, etc. Seemed like Nathan had to sign hundreds of papers. Then reality set in. It hit me like a ton of bricks - THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING. He is joining the Navy. He is going away in July. I am still excited for him and oh so proud. BUT the Mom in me is showing and here comes those tears again. This is going to be a lot rougher than I thought!
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on February 3, 2011 at 2:44pm
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Congratulations to him on his decision to join. We understand your pride and even your apprehension but it can be a great future for him!
P.S. July WILL be here sooner than you think!
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Comment by AJVNavyMom on February 3, 2011 at 5:19pm
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Congratulations! Take time to savor every moment with your son....July is only a blink away. Our son signed in July and left in January. I thought I had a lot of time with him.....clearly not. It will be an emotional roller coaster, allow yourself to feel the emotions be it excited, worried, sad, or proud. Keep us posted as you go!
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Comment by BunkerQB on February 3, 2011 at 8:34pm
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YOU RAISED A GOOD ONE!
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Comment by mamamama on February 16, 2011 at 6:00pm
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Our son leaves in March for Boot Camp. His recruiters have been a great help to him. We have no idea what to expect, so we are counting on those moms who have gone before us, thanks for all your information on this super-highway.
He is studying the handbook, and working on memorizing the essentials. He hasn't done much swimming here in NE Ohio, much is still frozen, but he is beginning to run. Any other suggestions?
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