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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.

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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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

Events

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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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 daughter is on the BHR and I have heard about Tiger cruises and even watched one on this ship on Youtube..I would like to have ANY info on these..I really would like an opprtunity to see what my Daughter is doing to serve our country and to give me a sense of security to know that she is well taken care of.<3

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Comment by Josie *Kayla's Mom* on September 30, 2012 at 10:33am
Thank you Judy for the info..she is newly deployed been out from Guam for just a couple days..hopefully I can discuss this more with her when she gets back to port or back to her base in Sasebo.
Comment by Josie *Kayla's Mom* on September 30, 2012 at 11:49am
Thank you Kathy :) I was just wanting info early so I could start saving..I know that flying is crazy expensive..enjoy the cruise with your Sailor! That first sight and hug will be amazing!
Comment by eljac913 (Ship 12 Div 053) on September 30, 2012 at 12:21pm

My husband actually did one this year with our son.  He joined the cruise in NY as they were there for Fleet Week and ended in Virginia.  Our son told us about it two weeks prior to learning that his Dad could join him.  It was very last minute but we got everything together and pulled it off.  It was the best experience my husband has ever had he told me. I hope you have the opportunity.  It is an amazing adventure.     

Comment by Josie *Kayla's Mom* on September 30, 2012 at 12:29pm
I hope I get to as well, they look to be ALOT of fun but I really just want to give my Sailor a great big hug! Glad your husband was able to go i'm sure it made your Sailor's day :)
Comment by calliecl on September 30, 2012 at 11:50pm
My husband just got back from a tiger cruise 2 weeks ago. He travelled from Honolulu to San Diego. He said it was an amazing experience and so glad he was able to go. We got the info about 2 months before the end of an 8th month deployment. Had to fill out an application and medical form. He had to make his own travel arrangements to the ship. It was well worth it!
Comment by Josie *Kayla's Mom* on October 1, 2012 at 12:04am
These opportunities sound amazing! I still have awhile to go as far as when it would be a option, she has only been on her ship for 3 days :( she was delayed at base because of Typhoons...does anyone know if those "ship to shore" calling cards really work? I don't believe her Japanese or US phones work while they are at sea..

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