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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.
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."
**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).
**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 isno 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.
Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)
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I was just wondering..have you received any emails from NavyforMoms.com forums? I usually get about 20 a day....I have not received one email at all...and I have a few questions out there....Hummm...let me know ..thank you...:)
Nursecat....so sorry no letter....it has to have been missing something on the address and returned...at least you confirmed his address and graduation date.
I came up with an idea....I wrote my son and asked him if he knows your son and mentioned you did not get your PIR...and asked him ...if he had the time...if he could let him know you hadn't received it and the only way is for him to write a letter to you.....I know they have a lot on their plate....and thought this might work. Thanks for your thoughts on my son's birthday...it is tough but they are going through tougher. I understand they wake up and have to hold their mattress above their head and do an exercise...oh my....well hope this works. Navy Hugs right back to you!
Hi There...be sure to be very accertive. I have a facebook but it is strickly business...I am going to ask my graphic designer to see if I can set a facebook up under another name...every one knows me and we she set up the business facebook she set up my name as well Nancy Ohr...so all my clients went into my Nancy Ohr facebook because they know me as the Elk Grove Laguna Shopper...which is my business name...well then I told all my personal friends...I don't want all my clients knowing my personal business...so as soon as i set this up I will let you know...meanwhile stay positive...and I am sure you will be able to figure it out. I know my son doesn't like to write so I am not expecting any letters. I am just glad he wrote a small note on the PIR. I would call that number I gave you 847 212 0246 directly to Grand Lakes. Let me know how it goes...I am here pulling for you. I don't want to change my flights until I find out if we can meet. Keep me posted...I am praying for you and a victory tomorrow...Hugs
OMG ! Nursecat!....I was just blogging you when I received your email. My day has been insane...it is 5:40 pm here and I just ate lunch!...I was thinking about your PIR...I think you should call the recruiter. Also, another thought..do you have another address that is the same as yours in the same neighborhood but slightly different street name? My address is the same as a neighbor two streets over...only difference is he is south I am north...we are always getting each others mail..If you are sure of the address and the recruiter has varified the address then you know you have the same graduation date as my son. I would also call the post office and speak to the post master. Ask him if you have a new postal carrier...many times during this time of year...postal carries change around due to vacations. The post master can do some investigating. I am praying that is comes tomorrow and you don't have to track it down. But, if you do..hope these suggestions help. Keep me posted. I haven't decided if I am going to stay on that sunday and fly back on monday or not...My plans with Sarge are not set yet. I wanted to take a direct flight and only had one choice...coming in at 8:00pm on Thursday so will miss the Meet and Greet he has ...that starts at 5:30. Again...keep me posted...I'm here for you.
nursecat...I can't believe it...I lost membership on this site and had to re-join to get back on! Anyway, I just got off the phone with Sarge...from Sarge's Service...he is an angel! He gave me lots of information. First, graduation is at 9:00 am and lasts till 10:30am ...we will have at least 45 minutes with our sailor. If your sailor stays in GL, they leave to get set up about a mile in a half away...this process takes about 2 hours. Then we can pick them up again to celebrate and they need to be back by 10pm. The next day, again if they stay in GL, they have liberty on Saturday starting at 6:30am again need to be back by 10pm. Because this is Labor Day Weekend, they will have sunday and Monday off too. He says not to rent a car...too expensive, hard to find parking in downtown Chicago. He helps you with everything. His charge to pick up from Chicago O'Hare is only $54. it is 45 minutes away. His number is 847-212-0246. A post had the wrong number...no wonder that person had no idea what I was talking about LOL....ok check in with me tomorrow:) chin up your day is tomorrow:)
nursecat...I just checked my mail box ...and I GOT THE PIR!....so excited I was jumping up and down.....! ...Did you get yours? I am sure you would get it today or tomorrow...My son's letter was post marked July 11th...so it took....4 days to get here. He wrote a note says he is learning a lot ..he had, at that point, completed one week of training. The date is August 31st.Any suggestions on how to get from Chicago airport and hotel?....I will wait to hear from you...I am praying for you....let me know:)
Nursecat(Ship2DIV 942..I am so disappointed, I just checked the Saturday mail and nothing! URRR this is driving me crazy! Meanwhile, the prices on air is going sky rocket high...we have heard from others in our same ship and div with a promotion date of 8/31/12...maybe I will just book the flight. Also, I do have a question on the shots they are issued...what are they called and how many shots do they get? My other thought....my son arrived on July 1st...he might have had to wait around for a week or so before there was enought SR's to start a division. I read in one post, there is about 80 SR's in one division except for 800 and 900 series....what does that mean...what is different between these series our son's are in and the other series of numbers? Thanks for your support
Hello...I sent you a private message. Refresh your page and then look up in the far right column in the Status box which is under your username and "Sign out" next to "Inbox". It should have (1 new) next to it. Click it and it will take you to the message.
I hope you get all the information here you are looking for. Please stop by the Survival Guide for New Moms for some of the info to start with.
If you have a new Recruit and need phone cards for them please check out Calls for Recruits.org and get them for FREE. I feel that the Family, Loved Ones, nor the Men and Women of our Armed Forces should have to pay for phone calls from Boot Camp. The link above will take you to the website to send the email for the FREE phone cards if you need them. Please spread the word if you know of anyone who can use this great service!!!
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FIRST TIME HERE?
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:
Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!
Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
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)
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...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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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 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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
RTC Graduation
**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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Hello Nursecat.....hope you had a good day1
I was just wondering..have you received any emails from NavyforMoms.com forums? I usually get about 20 a day....I have not received one email at all...and I have a few questions out there....Hummm...let me know ..thank you...:)
Nursecat....how was your day off? Did you get all your questions answered from Sarge?
Have a great day:)
Nursecat....so sorry no letter....it has to have been missing something on the address and returned...at least you confirmed his address and graduation date.
I came up with an idea....I wrote my son and asked him if he knows your son and mentioned you did not get your PIR...and asked him ...if he had the time...if he could let him know you hadn't received it and the only way is for him to write a letter to you.....I know they have a lot on their plate....and thought this might work. Thanks for your thoughts on my son's birthday...it is tough but they are going through tougher. I understand they wake up and have to hold their mattress above their head and do an exercise...oh my....well hope this works. Navy Hugs right back to you!
Hi There...be sure to be very accertive. I have a facebook but it is strickly business...I am going to ask my graphic designer to see if I can set a facebook up under another name...every one knows me and we she set up the business facebook she set up my name as well Nancy Ohr...so all my clients went into my Nancy Ohr facebook because they know me as the Elk Grove Laguna Shopper...which is my business name...well then I told all my personal friends...I don't want all my clients knowing my personal business...so as soon as i set this up I will let you know...meanwhile stay positive...and I am sure you will be able to figure it out. I know my son doesn't like to write so I am not expecting any letters. I am just glad he wrote a small note on the PIR. I would call that number I gave you 847 212 0246 directly to Grand Lakes. Let me know how it goes...I am here pulling for you. I don't want to change my flights until I find out if we can meet. Keep me posted...I am praying for you and a victory tomorrow...Hugs
OMG ! Nursecat!....I was just blogging you when I received your email. My day has been insane...it is 5:40 pm here and I just ate lunch!...I was thinking about your PIR...I think you should call the recruiter. Also, another thought..do you have another address that is the same as yours in the same neighborhood but slightly different street name? My address is the same as a neighbor two streets over...only difference is he is south I am north...we are always getting each others mail..If you are sure of the address and the recruiter has varified the address then you know you have the same graduation date as my son. I would also call the post office and speak to the post master. Ask him if you have a new postal carrier...many times during this time of year...postal carries change around due to vacations. The post master can do some investigating. I am praying that is comes tomorrow and you don't have to track it down. But, if you do..hope these suggestions help. Keep me posted. I haven't decided if I am going to stay on that sunday and fly back on monday or not...My plans with Sarge are not set yet. I wanted to take a direct flight and only had one choice...coming in at 8:00pm on Thursday so will miss the Meet and Greet he has ...that starts at 5:30. Again...keep me posted...I'm here for you.
nursecat...I can't believe it...I lost membership on this site and had to re-join to get back on! Anyway, I just got off the phone with Sarge...from Sarge's Service...he is an angel! He gave me lots of information. First, graduation is at 9:00 am and lasts till 10:30am ...we will have at least 45 minutes with our sailor. If your sailor stays in GL, they leave to get set up about a mile in a half away...this process takes about 2 hours. Then we can pick them up again to celebrate and they need to be back by 10pm. The next day, again if they stay in GL, they have liberty on Saturday starting at 6:30am again need to be back by 10pm. Because this is Labor Day Weekend, they will have sunday and Monday off too. He says not to rent a car...too expensive, hard to find parking in downtown Chicago. He helps you with everything. His charge to pick up from Chicago O'Hare is only $54. it is 45 minutes away. His number is 847-212-0246. A post had the wrong number...no wonder that person had no idea what I was talking about LOL....ok check in with me tomorrow:) chin up your day is tomorrow:)
nursecat...I just checked my mail box ...and I GOT THE PIR!....so excited I was jumping up and down.....! ...Did you get yours? I am sure you would get it today or tomorrow...My son's letter was post marked July 11th...so it took....4 days to get here. He wrote a note says he is learning a lot ..he had, at that point, completed one week of training. The date is August 31st.Any suggestions on how to get from Chicago airport and hotel?....I will wait to hear from you...I am praying for you....let me know:)
Nursecat(Ship2DIV 942..I am so disappointed, I just checked the Saturday mail and nothing! URRR this is driving me crazy! Meanwhile, the prices on air is going sky rocket high...we have heard from others in our same ship and div with a promotion date of 8/31/12...maybe I will just book the flight. Also, I do have a question on the shots they are issued...what are they called and how many shots do they get? My other thought....my son arrived on July 1st...he might have had to wait around for a week or so before there was enought SR's to start a division. I read in one post, there is about 80 SR's in one division except for 800 and 900 series....what does that mean...what is different between these series our son's are in and the other series of numbers? Thanks for your support
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