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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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Of course I will let your son know the situation. I just pray that you are going to be there. My cell number is 330-221-2367. We will keep tabs on each other. I know it is very slushy and snowy in Ohio. We are starting out early in the morning. If we can't make the meet and greet, then we call each other on the phone. I know you must be very upset, just try to be calm. It will be ok............. :)
I know the weather is looking worse everyday. Here is the number for the lockers. I didn't call there I just thought we would take care of it once we got there. 847-578-0161. If you call can you let me know the hours of this place. Thanks so much. I am anxious to meet you face to face on Thursday. I get teary eyed everytime I think about this exciting weekend.
I see Debbie left you info about the lockers. Let me know if you need anything else. I am so excited to meet you on Thursday. It is hard to concentrate at work today. I am so anxious for the weekend.
Hi Leigh Ann...did you ever get the info on the storage units near the base? Their web address is thelockandgo.com and they are located right by the base. Not a bad deal, $5 per day, my son will be checking into school on Wednesady the 19th so we will put his things into storage on the 16th before we leave and he can pick it up a few days later. Have a safe trip and we will meet you soon!
Leigh Ann, I am going to bring all his stuff because we can rent those lockers that are walking distance from A school. I would rather do that then ship all his electronics. We are getting so close
I was wondering if they get Monday off for the holiday. That makes me sad too. I want to stay on Monday but my daughter has to be back home by Sunday night to be at work on Monday. :(
My son is also going to A school across the street. He told me that he was a Grad and Go like your son, but the other mother who's son joined with my son on the buddy system says no. I guess, I'll know when I get there, but I really wanted him overnight. :( I'll pack his bag, we could always rent a locker for him to store it in. Just in case he has to go back to boot camp....
Also, my son never said when he was doing BS21. From what I can figure, I think it will be on Monday (?). Did anyone ever get back to you about what civilian clothes to pack? I am just going to pack a few outfits and I guess he can decide what he wants to take. I thought he was Grad and Go, but another mom said he isn't. So who knows????
I know, Leigh Ann, this is so exciting. I am so proud of these boys/girls. I am packing my stuff over the weekend. I have a list ready to check off. I am praying about the weather too since we are driving. My son sounds very good in his letters. He was hoping for a promotion too. I saw pictures of him at Chrstmas time and he looked amazing and happy. I can't wait to see all the ladies at Meet and Greet. I hope I will be there in time. :)
PIR 1/14 Meet & Greet
January 13, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm – The Ramada Inn
Meet & Greet The Ramada Inn Looking forward to finally meeting parents and friends of PIR 1/14. Please rsvp so that we all know who will be coming thanks Bubba's Mom
Organized by Bubba's Mom | Type: meet, &, greet, for, pir, 1/14
I just copy and pasted the info I found. I had a horrible wisdom tooth experience too.
I have been so worried about Nick getting his wisdom teeth pulled. I only rec'd one letter, so who knows if he has had them removed by now. I know how nervous he will be. He is just like me (terrified) about the dentist. I pretty sure that Nick will be a grad n go but he has not confirmed. Do you think you will go to the Ramada on Thursday for the meet n greet? My Nick sounds lonely. I can't wait to hear his voice. Maybe this weekend
How are you holding up? Have you got your first letter? Where are you staying during graduation? We are staying at America's Best Value Inn and Suites. It is 3 miles from base. We are arriving on the 14th and staying until the 15th. I am so excited.
My son, Justin, turned 18 in July...I can not believe that they will be leaving in less than 5 weeks. When Justin enlisted last March he was unhappy that he was not shipping out for 8 months. I had told him then that time would fly by and now here it is 1 month to go.
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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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I'm so glad you got to see your son's photo. He looks so handsome!
Here's wishing you safe travels without any delays and/or complications. I'll see you on Thursday at the meet 'n greet.
Leigh Ann,
I see Debbie left you info about the lockers. Let me know if you need anything else. I am so excited to meet you on Thursday. It is hard to concentrate at work today. I am so anxious for the weekend.
My son is also going to A school across the street. He told me that he was a Grad and Go like your son, but the other mother who's son joined with my son on the buddy system says no. I guess, I'll know when I get there, but I really wanted him overnight. :( I'll pack his bag, we could always rent a locker for him to store it in. Just in case he has to go back to boot camp....
January 13, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm – The Ramada Inn
Meet & Greet The Ramada Inn Looking forward to finally meeting parents and friends of PIR 1/14. Please rsvp so that we all know who will be coming thanks Bubba's Mom
Organized by Bubba's Mom | Type: meet, &, greet, for, pir, 1/14
I just copy and pasted the info I found. I had a horrible wisdom tooth experience too.
How are you holding up? Have you got your first letter? Where are you staying during graduation? We are staying at America's Best Value Inn and Suites. It is 3 miles from base. We are arriving on the 14th and staying until the 15th. I am so excited.
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-Colleen