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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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Hi Ampi.. I just introduced Nic's irlfriend to the site and thought I would say hello... I can't belive it has been this long THANK GOD we all have made it through... looking through our old messages it was a wonder how we ALL became this strong ! :) amen !
Hi, Just wanted to see how you are doing. I had an idea too for all of our PIR moms and others. A batiked logo that your brother created for those who are interested. I am becoming involved in some projects for sailors and would like to talk to you about using his logo there too. We could add his name and a email address to the logo should anyone want to talk to him about other ideas. He is very talented and this is an awesome graphic. Let me know what you think.
Hello Ampi, It's been awhile. I just wanted to check in with you to see how your daughter is doing? Where is she now? My son is still in SD, doing really well. He moved up to an E-4 and is working on E-5, he will take that test in March. We are going to go visit him in Nov. when he comes back from deployment. My hubby and I are getting tired of the cold weather here and was seriously thinking of moving to SD. I love the sun! How far are you from that naval base?
Comment by Karla~ (S 12 D 042 - PIR 1/14) 2 hours ago
NSGL posted a link to this newspaper article on facebook. It made me feel a little better. Here's the main part of the article:
While hundreds of sailors will be Thanksgiving Day dinner guests off the Navy base, Great Lakes will serve more than 2,000 service members from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday.
More than 50 USO of Illinois volunteers will serve a buffet-style feast of turkey and stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, beverages and holiday pies and cakes, and with the help of the Great Lakes Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, give them a sense of being “home away from home.”
“When the sailors arrive at the USO/MWR Thanksgiving Dinner, they’re served far more than excellent food,” said Ross Docksey, USO of Illinois chairman and CEO. “Each sailor is personally welcomed by a USO volunteer who thanks the sailor for his or her service. Dinner is served by smiling volunteers, all of whom are dedicated to ensuring that the sailors have a wonderful Thanksgiving.”
No, I havent made reservations yet. We're driving so I need to check on hotel rates soon. I'm so happy that she is doing fine too!!! Well, hang in there. Take care.
Hi! Just wanted to see how you were doing and if you received a letter yet? I received my first letter yesterday. I may have received mine faster since I live in KY.
Anyway, just checking in on you. Hope all is well. Take care.
Hi yes a local mom!! My son went through San Diego though. Got my form today and missed his call yesterday :( Just can't explain that feeling of missing it...been crying ever since! Hope you get to hear from your daughter soon!
i saw you on the jan 7th PIR but your daughter left on the third so my son may not leave till the week after? since he left on the 11-7? but the 7th would be his 8th week ? so have u heard from your sailor? OMGsh dosn't that sound so WOW !!! sailor !!! makes my heart litterally jump!!!!
Hi there I am glad that My son has a wonderful girl like your daughter on his team. I have not recvd form letter yet but now that I know that our ship and division are graduating on 7th I am very happy. It will be too bad that they have to spend both holidays there, actually 3 but I am sure they will make the best of it. Keep us up to date with what you are hearing from your daughter. God Bless she is in my prayers too.
Hi there, Wow we are in the same boat. That is great. God Bless you and your lucky 3 daughters you soudn like a very strong woman! I think that 3 digits are to allow for bigger numbers. That is why the two zeros. It si just how I was told the addresses were. Have you recieved the form letter with a PIR date?
My son arrived on November 3rd. He is on ship 12 div 034. I have yet to receive his box. Thanks for adding me as a friend. I'm still learning how to navigate through this as well. Take care and blessings to all.
My son got there Tuesday but im pretty sure that he didnt start anything till Wednesday. Do you know what ship of division your daughter is in? WOW, I just saw her photos! She looks so beautiful! How are you doing these days? we are getting closer and closer!! :)
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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
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.
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.
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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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.
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Hi Ampi.. I just introduced Nic's irlfriend to the site and thought I would say hello... I can't belive it has been this long THANK GOD we all have made it through... looking through our old messages it was a wonder how we ALL became this strong ! :) amen !
Hi, Just wanted to see how you are doing. I had an idea too for all of our PIR moms and others. A batiked logo that your brother created for those who are interested. I am becoming involved in some projects for sailors and would like to talk to you about using his logo there too. We could add his name and a email address to the logo should anyone want to talk to him about other ideas. He is very talented and this is an awesome graphic. Let me know what you think.
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NSGL posted a link to this newspaper article on facebook. It made me feel a little better. Here's the main part of the article:
While hundreds of sailors will be Thanksgiving Day dinner guests off the Navy base, Great Lakes will serve more than 2,000 service members from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday.
More than 50 USO of Illinois volunteers will serve a buffet-style feast of turkey and stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, beverages and holiday pies and cakes, and with the help of the Great Lakes Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, give them a sense of being “home away from home.”
“When the sailors arrive at the USO/MWR Thanksgiving Dinner, they’re served far more than excellent food,” said Ross Docksey, USO of Illinois chairman and CEO. “Each sailor is personally welcomed by a USO volunteer who thanks the sailor for his or her service. Dinner is served by smiling volunteers, all of whom are dedicated to ensuring that the sailors have a wonderful Thanksgiving.”
Anyway, just checking in on you. Hope all is well. Take care.