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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.
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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Kimberly, I'd like to take his laptop also. Did you put your stepdaughter's in any other type of case or just the laptop case? (Example: backpack? seems like I read something about solid black backpacks being allowed). I'm so glad you've been through this before!!!!
We're planning on going to the airport but I don't know how long we'll stay - Andy thought they would be leaving at 2 am for S. Carolina - I like my sleep and I don't sleep well in hotels so I can see us staying until midnight or so....
Hi Kimberly, The latest letter from Andy said that he knows and likes Zach - HOORAY friends at GC. I can't wait until next week. I'll be glad to email pictures from PIR to you if you'd like. Will you be going to the airport in the evening before they leave?
Thank you sooo much kimberly, I had no idea there schedule of tests this week, I usually receive my letters on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but my son is of very few words on paper! Lol, I hope to get something today in the mail! Wow there week is sure busy, I will have my cell phone by my side at all times just in case I step out, so I can get the Sailor call, I can't believe it 10 more days! Thank you for updating me with everything that sure helps, hope we chat again, but if not, have fun having your Son home for the day, and enjoy cooking all that good food he requested he sure deserves it, I would do the same. Take care, Gina
Hi Kimberly, we are in orange county area, in the city of La Habra, thank you for the info. Do you think I should get my son a gift, not sure what I can get him, or should I?what do other parents do? I did order a couple of ribbons from Lora, do you know of a good steak place? Or should I ask the hotel for suggestions. Good luck to our sons this week I wish them all the very best. Ttyl, Gina
Thank you Kimberly, just thinking about it and reading your experience, brings a tear to my eyes, good I will bring his phone, I will just have to give it to him at the airport. Do you think whoever yelled f..... You will be in trouble, or maybe will not be able to graduate? You sure will be a busy bee getting everything ready for your son, I would do the same too, my son already told me, when he gets to come home, he wants me to cook, and I gladly will for him. What time should we be there to try to get as close as possible? The dress, I thought comfort but nice, what do you think? Is it getting cold over there? Thank you, Gina
Once again, thanks for all the info. I'm definitely checking our the Nukes site. We will be at the airport in the evening or whenever waiting for him to leave for GC. Hope to see you then! We are getting soooo close!! Looking back, the time has flown! Thank goodness...
Hi Kimberley not sure how much time after graduation I will have with him, he might fly out Saturday, so we just might be able to go to the airport with him too, and spend whatever time we have together there. But I will not know till he let's me know, so I am just waiting. That is sooo great! Your son can come home for graduation! My son would be giving me his list of food he wants, in a letter he wrote to me, he said "mom I miss your home cooking". Will you be at the meet & greet? If so how is it, hope to see you there. Can we take pictures at the graduation? Anything I should know let me know. Gina, have a good night!
Thanks so much for the info, Kimberly. This is our first experience with the military. Things you forget to ask - I fall in that category. I will be looking for more info from you as time passes - thanks for the good word about time off in Jan. We were wondering if he'd be home for Christmas....my vacation time from work is being exhausted with the graduation. So I was hoping for time off after the first of the new year!!!!
K
At 11:38am on September 23, 2011, karent0801 said…
My son is Andrew. Last we knew, he had asked for MM but I don't know if it was approved...???? You are so lucky to live close - we are in Michigan and I'm glad we're only 5 1/2 hours away - I'd love to be able to have a graduation party!!! I'm excited for you!!!
Hi Kimberly, thank you for the friend request, my son is in ship 09 div 331, looking forward to PIR and seeing my son, I am from California and just have the one son, his training will be in Florida as Aviation Tech. And hoping all goes well in Battle Stations next week for all our recruits. Take care, hope to talk to you soon. Gina
We are happy to have you on the Navy for Moms site. You are invited to join either the Illinois or Missouri family page as listed below. It is a great way to find families in your area and even help plan meet and greets. We also have some packing parties for our troops overseas getting together.
Looking forward to hearing from you in one of our groups!
Be sure and let me know if you have any questions!
PS. Feel free to cruise my page and see if there are any other groups that interest you. One of my passions is supporting our deployed troops. Check out http://www.navyformoms.com/group/mollysadoptasailorproject and see if it is a group you may like to join.
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
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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 Kimberly, The latest letter from Andy said that he knows and likes Zach - HOORAY friends at GC. I can't wait until next week. I'll be glad to email pictures from PIR to you if you'd like. Will you be going to the airport in the evening before they leave?
Karen
Once again, thanks for all the info. I'm definitely checking our the Nukes site. We will be at the airport in the evening or whenever waiting for him to leave for GC. Hope to see you then! We are getting soooo close!! Looking back, the time has flown! Thank goodness...
Have a good weekend!
K
Thanks so much for the info, Kimberly. This is our first experience with the military. Things you forget to ask - I fall in that category. I will be looking for more info from you as time passes - thanks for the good word about time off in Jan. We were wondering if he'd be home for Christmas....my vacation time from work is being exhausted with the graduation. So I was hoping for time off after the first of the new year!!!!
K
My son is Andrew. Last we knew, he had asked for MM but I don't know if it was approved...???? You are so lucky to live close - we are in Michigan and I'm glad we're only 5 1/2 hours away - I'd love to be able to have a graduation party!!! I'm excited for you!!!
Karen
Hi Kimberly,
Thanks for the friend request. My son is also going to the Nuke program. Looking forward to meeting you at PIR!!!
Karen
Hi and Welcome.
We are happy to have you on the Navy for Moms site. You are invited to join either the Illinois or Missouri family page as listed below. It is a great way to find families in your area and even help plan meet and greets. We also have some packing parties for our troops overseas getting together.
Looking forward to hearing from you in one of our groups!
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/illinoisn4m
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/missourinavymoms
Be sure and let me know if you have any questions!
PS. Feel free to cruise my page and see if there are any other groups that interest you. One of my passions is supporting our deployed troops. Check out http://www.navyformoms.com/group/mollysadoptasailorproject and see if it is a group you may like to join.
Carol
Welcome to Navy For Moms!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video.
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