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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!
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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Hi dcookie 27, so sorry your feeling ill. I was sick the first two weeks of January and it was horrible. One thing after another. Hope your feeling better soon! Saying a prayer for your daughters sugary and hoping it goes fine. With this storm he may get stuck at the hospital. Does not look - can't believe how much snow we are going to get. No letter from my son today, was hoping he might write but he told me since he called he may not and take the time to rest. He is not a writer...I was so hoping though! Sending my Valentines Day card tomorrow and think he will get it by the 14th. So wish I could order him chocolates or something and have them delivered, wouldn't that be awesome. He would be so embarrassed! Well, hang in there, prayers to your family!
@dcookie27 - how are you holding up? I am fine. I keep writing letters about every other day. Trying to keep busy! So wish I could hear my sons voice again. He is not a writer so I am hoping he writes home. Feel like now that we are into the 3rd week, we are feeling more comfortable and more knowledgeable about this boot camp adventure. I feel like I have learned so much from this website. Counting down the days until PIR. How is your daughter? Hope your well, Tammy
Just click on the underlined link and click +JOIN when the group's page opens up. Good luck to your recruit. My son finished his commitment in March. He is now a civilian. You'll meet some fantastic people on this site. I am blessed with some many new found friends. Please thank you recruit for us. Good luck.
I have not flown into Chicago, so I know nothing of the airports there. I know that some have found Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport to be cheaper and easier to navigate. Here is the website for that http://www.mitchellairport.com/. I notice you asked about shuttles. I would call Sarge and ask him how close you will be dropped off because if you are dropped off at the gate, that is about 100 yards from the gate to the Visitors Center. If you drive, you can park in the handicapped parking and there are wheelchairs available. Sarge can help with answers on that. His cell number is 847-212-0246.
Finally received my form letter. My daughter graduates on 29-Mar. So excited to hear from her. Just sent her a letter. Will send another one by the end of the week.
No I haven't received my form letter yet, just her belongings. My cousin told me that I should be receiving it sometime this week. I am looking forward to it.
Hi again, looking at flights.....I think I will fly out 3/21 early in morning and back on Sunday. When do you come home? What flights did you book? Hoping the plan is still for my son, Nick, age 19, to stay at GL for A school and I can see him all weekend. If not, at least I could try to switch my plane ticket and fly home Sat. night without a fee. So hard to plan this way!
MMM, can't say I remember you but think my focus was on my son and the emotions. I was standing in front of the flags on left side of the podium, facing the recruits! If you ever want to meet up and grab a coffee, let me know. We are so close! I find it so much more comforting now that I have an address and can plan PIR!
hi dcookie27, your welcome regarding the websites, they are ver helpful! We are neighbors. Does your daughter have blond hair? If so think she took our pics! Looking at flights from Boston now due to the fees charged with United, $150 to change each ticket if you need to change it. Jet blue flies direct Boston - ohare! Did you book hotel yet?
Hi dcookie27, too funny. My son was in the black sweater, front row next to the girl. I was there alone. Wonder why they told my son he was the only one in the Navy and would be flying alone. What is your sons first name? Will write mine and ask if he knows him? I checked out flights, to Milwaukee is a lot more money, like $100 a ticket so not worth it to me. United has non-stop flights for about $250 roundtrip either 6:15am or like 5:30pm. Think I will book the 6:15am - rather drive in the daylight then in the dark and want to attend the meet and greet. I did book reservations at the Navy Lodge today. You should join 2 more groups: PIR 3/22/13 and Ship03/Div. 123/124 - its all moms of kids graduating on 3/22/13. Lots of great information too!
HI, dcookie27 , we live one town over, I live near Bryant! Funny hugh? Were you at the Enlistment Ceremony in Boston the morning of 1/23? I was there....my son was told he was the only Navy recruit leaving from Boston that day, everyone else was Army. Did your son leave on the 5:55 pm flight? Would be great to get together to chat? Interested? Looking at flights on 3/21 also...United has non-stop flights. Looking at flights to Milwaukee too, some moms said it was easier than O'Hare.
Hello, i am very much new myself. My daughter just left on yesterday. I miss her so much. My cousin referred me to the site. Haven't had the chance to mess around with it yet. However, it did give me some very informative information and I know what to expect these next couple of weeks
Yes, although the recruiter may be able to give you an address, which may or may not be correct, it is best to wait on the form letter to write because your SR cannot receive mail until he is in his permanent ship and a Recrut Mail Petty Officer (RMPO) has been trained. The form letter is mailed when he gets assigned to his permanent ship and then it takes a few days to train the RMPO, so even if you mailed letters to him now he would not receive them much faster, if at all, than if you waited on the form letter. There is more on that in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), I suggest that you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and check out all of the Pages (found under the pictures of the members); you can start at the top and read a few each day (you can skip the second one) and then go back to them as you need to. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening.
If there is ever anything I can help with, don't hesitate to ask. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
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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)
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.
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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:
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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Hi dcookie 27, so sorry your feeling ill. I was sick the first two weeks of January and it was horrible. One thing after another. Hope your feeling better soon! Saying a prayer for your daughters sugary and hoping it goes fine. With this storm he may get stuck at the hospital. Does not look - can't believe how much snow we are going to get. No letter from my son today, was hoping he might write but he told me since he called he may not and take the time to rest. He is not a writer...I was so hoping though! Sending my Valentines Day card tomorrow and think he will get it by the 14th. So wish I could order him chocolates or something and have them delivered, wouldn't that be awesome. He would be so embarrassed! Well, hang in there, prayers to your family!
@dcookie27 - how are you holding up? I am fine. I keep writing letters about every other day. Trying to keep busy! So wish I could hear my sons voice again. He is not a writer so I am hoping he writes home. Feel like now that we are into the 3rd week, we are feeling more comfortable and more knowledgeable about this boot camp adventure. I feel like I have learned so much from this website. Counting down the days until PIR. How is your daughter? Hope your well, Tammy
Hey dcookie27,
Join this group composed of members with loved ones graduating on Mar 22.
PIR: 3/22/2013 TG 19 - 11 Divisions (121-130 and 919)
Just click on the underlined link and click +JOIN when the group's page opens up. Good luck to your recruit. My son finished his commitment in March. He is now a civilian. You'll meet some fantastic people on this site. I am blessed with some many new found friends. Please thank you recruit for us. Good luck.
Fair winds and following seas.
I have not flown into Chicago, so I know nothing of the airports there. I know that some have found Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport to be cheaper and easier to navigate. Here is the website for that http://www.mitchellairport.com/. I notice you asked about shuttles. I would call Sarge and ask him how close you will be dropped off because if you are dropped off at the gate, that is about 100 yards from the gate to the Visitors Center. If you drive, you can park in the handicapped parking and there are wheelchairs available. Sarge can help with answers on that. His cell number is 847-212-0246.
Finally received my form letter. My daughter graduates on 29-Mar. So excited to hear from her. Just sent her a letter. Will send another one by the end of the week.
OH by the way, Bella is adorable! I love that she is sitting in the sink!
Hi again, looking at flights.....I think I will fly out 3/21 early in morning and back on Sunday. When do you come home? What flights did you book? Hoping the plan is still for my son, Nick, age 19, to stay at GL for A school and I can see him all weekend. If not, at least I could try to switch my plane ticket and fly home Sat. night without a fee. So hard to plan this way!
MMM, can't say I remember you but think my focus was on my son and the emotions. I was standing in front of the flags on left side of the podium, facing the recruits! If you ever want to meet up and grab a coffee, let me know. We are so close! I find it so much more comforting now that I have an address and can plan PIR!
Hi dcookie27, too funny. My son was in the black sweater, front row next to the girl. I was there alone. Wonder why they told my son he was the only one in the Navy and would be flying alone. What is your sons first name? Will write mine and ask if he knows him? I checked out flights, to Milwaukee is a lot more money, like $100 a ticket so not worth it to me. United has non-stop flights for about $250 roundtrip either 6:15am or like 5:30pm. Think I will book the 6:15am - rather drive in the daylight then in the dark and want to attend the meet and greet. I did book reservations at the Navy Lodge today. You should join 2 more groups: PIR 3/22/13 and Ship03/Div. 123/124 - its all moms of kids graduating on 3/22/13. Lots of great information too!
HI, dcookie27 , we live one town over, I live near Bryant! Funny hugh? Were you at the Enlistment Ceremony in Boston the morning of 1/23? I was there....my son was told he was the only Navy recruit leaving from Boston that day, everyone else was Army. Did your son leave on the 5:55 pm flight? Would be great to get together to chat? Interested? Looking at flights on 3/21 also...United has non-stop flights. Looking at flights to Milwaukee too, some moms said it was easier than O'Hare.
Hi dcookie27, got the box, did you? PIR date is 3/22, he is on Ship 03 and Div. 123. If you have the same PIR, join the PIR 3/22/13 group!
Hello, i am very much new myself. My daughter just left on yesterday. I miss her so much. My cousin referred me to the site. Haven't had the chance to mess around with it yet. However, it did give me some very informative information and I know what to expect these next couple of weeks
Yes, although the recruiter may be able to give you an address, which may or may not be correct, it is best to wait on the form letter to write because your SR cannot receive mail until he is in his permanent ship and a Recrut Mail Petty Officer (RMPO) has been trained. The form letter is mailed when he gets assigned to his permanent ship and then it takes a few days to train the RMPO, so even if you mailed letters to him now he would not receive them much faster, if at all, than if you waited on the form letter. There is more on that in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), I suggest that you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and check out all of the Pages (found under the pictures of the members); you can start at the top and read a few each day (you can skip the second one) and then go back to them as you need to. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening.
I also suggest that you join the group, DEP-Leavin' for Boot Camp in January, to connect with others with loved ones who left this week and may have PIR together. You may want to join, or at least check out, PIR Reference Information and New Members Stop Here. Once you know your SR’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups.
If there is ever anything I can help with, don't hesitate to ask. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
(Group names and Page names within this comment are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and after the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)