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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.
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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).
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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Hey Heidi! I got my call around 3 too! I was so excited to hear from him, but he sounded so exhausted it sort of made me sad. Joey mentioned maybe more call time tomorrow too - I hope so because I have a bunch of things I forgot to ask / tell him, heh oops. But I got what I need to bring to the airport out of him, so thats good. When I mentioned bringing some of his own underwear he got REALLY happy, it's totally the little things.
I'm planning on going to the M&G, I just got my sash done :)
soooooooooooooo jealous you got a call! but also very very happy for you!! i'm keeping my fingers crossed still, i know it's late but you never know. i'm keep my phone glued to me for the rest of the night & well the next few days.
I think you left me a comment that I was going to respond to later, but now I can't find it! I'm still figuring out how to negotiate this site well. My son is going to be a Nuke, and was a Grad & Go (ship 13, div 244), with PIR set for 7/23, but he had his appendix out Saturday, and won't be discharged from the hospital until Thursday (maybe). We're still waiting to see what happens next.
Heidi, I'm so glad you got a letter!! I'm not sure what day the PI is either, but 4 hours of liberty = awesomeeeee && plenty of opportunities to make calls :)
BS21 = 7/18...atleast thats what other moms have told me. So I think that means we should get the "I'M A SAILOR" call on the 19th ?? I'm not sure about that one. When he does call you should ask for the information on his calling card...you might be able to add minutes to it for future calls. I sent Joey off with a huge phone card, then my parents and a bunch of church friends gave him some. I think he ended up leaving with like 6. haha.
Some of Joey's letters have alot of information, and then others have like absolutely none. No letters today...I guess that means monday I'll be back to staking out the mailbox :)
I pretty much staked out the mailbox all afternoon. These were the first letters I've gotten in awhile. It sounds like mail was getting backed up before the holiday. Just keep writing & I'm sure you'll hear from him soon! I'm sure he's not the only doing poorly...from what Joey's recruiters told me boot camp tests are pretty easy for anyone who managed to score high enough to be a nuke.
I've written about 3 letters asking for BS dates, but I'm guessing he hasn't gotten them to write back yet. I'm kinda freaked about this gas chamber...I didn't even know that was part of this.
Keep your head up, we're only 2 weeks away now!! :)
I got a phone call today! I hope you did too!! Joey said he knows your son, at first he thought it was kinda odd that I was talking to other guys moms....but once I explained how it helped and kept us all in the loop he thought it was pretty awesome. He said they all did significantly better on their second test (well as a division) so thats good news & that they were probably going to march under the fireworks tonight. I'm glad they can enjoy the traditional 4th of July moments.
I recieved a letter monday, tuesday and yesterday! I don't know how I got so lucky. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a phone call soon! It's been about 2 weeks since I got one -- he had about 8 minutes. My husband is 20, he'll be 21 in November. I have no idea what is job will be, he hasn't told me yet. I'll have to ask him about that one. I'm pretty sure he's a grad and go as well since he told me he will be leaving on saturday for Charleston. He said he'll have 2 weeks before A school...but I have a feeling thats because he has to come up and move me -- but he only gets 2 days to do that. I'm defiently going to PIR. I can't wait! I've been counting down the days since he left - 5/19.
I hope the RDCs did have a "special" birthday treat in mind for you son...extra IT or something. Someone told me recruits get an extra phone call for their birthday but I never figured out if that was true or not.
thanks halfpint....the only problem i have is i don;t know how to access e-mails from you unless they always go to my e-mail address....anyway....my son is the medical yeoman thomas rio maybe your son knows him...its probably bout time for these young men to have thier days lighten up a bit....we have passed the 4 week mark, no? late for work....what is your sons name.........? lynn
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I know what you mean!! I'm hoping I get another letter on Tuesday!! Hey, What is your son's name? So I can ask mine son if they know each other!! My son is Manny!!
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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
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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:
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**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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I'm planning on going to the M&G, I just got my sash done :)
BS21 = 7/18...atleast thats what other moms have told me. So I think that means we should get the "I'M A SAILOR" call on the 19th ?? I'm not sure about that one. When he does call you should ask for the information on his calling card...you might be able to add minutes to it for future calls. I sent Joey off with a huge phone card, then my parents and a bunch of church friends gave him some. I think he ended up leaving with like 6. haha.
Some of Joey's letters have alot of information, and then others have like absolutely none. No letters today...I guess that means monday I'll be back to staking out the mailbox :)
I've written about 3 letters asking for BS dates, but I'm guessing he hasn't gotten them to write back yet. I'm kinda freaked about this gas chamber...I didn't even know that was part of this.
Keep your head up, we're only 2 weeks away now!! :)
I recieved a letter monday, tuesday and yesterday! I don't know how I got so lucky. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a phone call soon! It's been about 2 weeks since I got one -- he had about 8 minutes. My husband is 20, he'll be 21 in November. I have no idea what is job will be, he hasn't told me yet. I'll have to ask him about that one. I'm pretty sure he's a grad and go as well since he told me he will be leaving on saturday for Charleston. He said he'll have 2 weeks before A school...but I have a feeling thats because he has to come up and move me -- but he only gets 2 days to do that. I'm defiently going to PIR. I can't wait! I've been counting down the days since he left - 5/19.
I hope the RDCs did have a "special" birthday treat in mind for you son...extra IT or something. Someone told me recruits get an extra phone call for their birthday but I never figured out if that was true or not.
Julie
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