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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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.
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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The Box
Well the box arrived yesterday. I hesitated with opening it, but managed. I laughed because all his stuff was just tossed in - typical of him not to fold his clothes or pack neatly! As I searched for his cell phone, I came across his watch. This immediately brought tears to my eyes. They say the recruits are allowed a watch while at Basic Training. The only watch my son had, was a bit too fancy for that environment so I went out and bought him a modest watch, which was also waterproof for 50 meters, so he would have no worries about it getting ruined. Knowing he would not be home for Christmas, this was a perfect gift! We spoke about it and he was happy to have something to take from home, that he could keep with him. Now he doesn't have it, and well it hit me pretty hard.
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Comment by Life is Peachy on December 15, 2010 at 11:47am
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I'm sure it is hectic and confusing - especially after being up 24+ hours at that point. If they made him send it back, it will be better than if he accidentally sent it back (for him anyway) as I know he was very happy to have a little piece of home with him. Oh well. In a few short weeks I can hand it back to him and see his beautiful smile!
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Comment by AJVNavyMom on December 15, 2010 at 9:31pm
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My eyes are full of tears. The best to your new recruit. Our son leaves January 4th. I'm dreading the "box" Happy Holidays.
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Yes, his pant legs were still rolled up as well. It wasn't about him knowing what time it was, the watch was sentimental. It's ok, like I said, I'll see him soon enough and be able to give him his watch back.
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Comment by Sheryl M. on December 17, 2010 at 12:34am
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I would probably have cried too. My son left Dec.14 and we have not received the box yet. I too bought a $25 watch to send with him and he was happy to wear it there. We will see what comes home. Its only been a couple days but I miss him tons!
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I have officially made it through a week! Still no form letter, but I did get the address from the recruiter, so that is something. I'm anxious to get a letter and Christmas card to him before Christmas. Christmas will be tough. Being with family and all their children... enough said!
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