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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.
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.
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HI How are you doing? How is your son liking the Navy? Kelly likes it quite well.. She was home in Aug. to visit us. Then she went back to Gulfport and is learning to shoot a gun and a rifle and doing well at that. Next she goes to Little Creek in Virginia. We are in Carbondale, so not that far from you. Have a good night. Hope to hear from you. Marsha
How is your son doing? Kelly gets to come home and visit us on the 12th of August and stay for 2 weeks. Then she goes back to Gulfport for a month and then to VA. Her sis got into the nursing program at John A. Logan so we are hoping that works out for her. Our son is a grad student at SIU.
Hi Glad you wrote back. Kelly seems to like it in Gulfport but I think she would like some cooler weather. She is going to be a Seabee, she is going to learn to build and repair things.
My husband and I are planning to go see her this month sometime. She has phased up and can go places now.
My younger daughter might join the Navy too if she doesn't get into the nursing or a medical program at John A. Logan.
My boyfriend's PIR was on May 6th, 2011. (6 days ago!) Unfortunately, I couldnt go. Hes in Mississippi right now for A-School, but I havent received any calls from him or anything yet. Is this normal? (His parents didnt give him a cell phone at his PIR or anything.)
How long did it take for your sailor to contact you after arriving at A-school? :( Please let me know!!
I have talked to JC either by text or voice just about every day and he seems to be doing well, I am little worried about them today because of the bad weather I talked to him earlier and the tornadoe alarms were going off, I told him to keep me posted. We are planning on heading to see JC on May 19th we live in Charleston SC so we are a good 10 hours away. Hopefully those plans won't change and we can see him because he informed me the other day that he doesn't get to come home after a school that he goes straight to Conn so it woiuld be late July before he gets to come home on leave. I am glad that JC and Doug are able to get to know each other and become friends. Well take care and I will talk with you later. Pray for the weather to clear up.
Just wanted to let you know that JC my son and Doug are roomies in Missi. I talked to JC yesterday he and Doug were eating pizza and watching tv. Sounds like a little R&R was well earned.
Hey, Kim...thanks for friending me. I'm feeling pretty sorry for myself right now. And James Dean, of course. I don't know if I am coming or going!!!! I'm an older mom, too...53, 54 in October. Many of my friends have grandkids!!! Dianne told me your son was going through something similar...then I was thinking he did it!!! I hope that's the case. We'll keep each other posted I hope.
I just read your post about Doug....I am sorry to hear this news. If I remember correctly he and JC were heading to Mississippi together for A-School. Prayers for you and your son.
kim: Hang in there. He will get it. He has the rest of this week and next week to try again. He can try this even on the day before PIR...and if he passes, he will go through Battlestations that night with the next PIR group, and be a sailor at PIR the next day...albeit in the balcony because he has been up all night and is too tired to march! Hang in there....this happens alot and most of them make it before PIR!
Hi Kim, the ribbons are shipped Priority 2-3 day flat rate small box. They were shipped yesterday and you should have them by tomorrow or Friday. Please let me know when they arrive. I know you must be getting very excited :-)
I rush to the mail box everyday. I know that they are very busy but I miss him so much and I write him everyday or send a card and I hope he is getting all that I send. I am so looking forward to PIR... we made our car rental yesterday, hotel and flight done. Now just wait to get that phone call saying mom I made it, tearing up just thinking about it.
Well have a great day and looking forward to meeting you and your family.
I hope he is better by now. He needs to shave 27 seconds off his 1.5 mile run next time. He says they run A LOT! My poor daughter calls me every day and says "It's just me mom." I'm trying to sound positive, but I sure wish they'd let our sons call soon!
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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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How is your son doing? Kelly gets to come home and visit us on the 12th of August and stay for 2 weeks. Then she goes back to Gulfport for a month and then to VA. Her sis got into the nursing program at John A. Logan so we are hoping that works out for her. Our son is a grad student at SIU.
Hope to hear from you,
Marsha
Hi Glad you wrote back. Kelly seems to like it in Gulfport but I think she would like some cooler weather. She is going to be a Seabee, she is going to learn to build and repair things.
My husband and I are planning to go see her this month sometime. She has phased up and can go places now.
My younger daughter might join the Navy too if she doesn't get into the nursing or a medical program at John A. Logan.
Have a good night. Marsha
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How long did it take for your sailor to contact you after arriving at A-school? :( Please let me know!!
Hey Kim,
I have talked to JC either by text or voice just about every day and he seems to be doing well, I am little worried about them today because of the bad weather I talked to him earlier and the tornadoe alarms were going off, I told him to keep me posted. We are planning on heading to see JC on May 19th we live in Charleston SC so we are a good 10 hours away. Hopefully those plans won't change and we can see him because he informed me the other day that he doesn't get to come home after a school that he goes straight to Conn so it woiuld be late July before he gets to come home on leave. I am glad that JC and Doug are able to get to know each other and become friends. Well take care and I will talk with you later. Pray for the weather to clear up.
Hi Kim,
I miss you!
Glad to hear Doug is liking Mississippi.
Zac likes CT too. His room-mates are both in different stages of Sub School and have been giving him good advise!
I don't know many Sub moms yet :( But I have talked to a mom from Colorado who seems nice!
Keep in touch.
Beth :)
Hey Kim,
Just wanted to let you know that JC my son and Doug are roomies in Missi. I talked to JC yesterday he and Doug were eating pizza and watching tv. Sounds like a little R&R was well earned.
My prayers are with him.
Hey Kim,
I just read your post about Doug....I am sorry to hear this news. If I remember correctly he and JC were heading to Mississippi together for A-School. Prayers for you and your son.
I rush to the mail box everyday. I know that they are very busy but I miss him so much and I write him everyday or send a card and I hope he is getting all that I send. I am so looking forward to PIR... we made our car rental yesterday, hotel and flight done. Now just wait to get that phone call saying mom I made it, tearing up just thinking about it.
Well have a great day and looking forward to meeting you and your family.
JC's MOM.
Teresa
My hubby doesn't want to go either and we're meeting my daughter and her fiance at the airport. So much to do, and not enough time.
Sounds like Zac flies out to Sub School on Saturday!
Kim,
My Joe is in Aviation, he is going to Pensicola for A school.
Have a blessed week!
Hi Kim,
So glad you got a call. Sorry Doug had all his wisdom teeth removed :(
Zac didn't pass the 1.5 mile run either. He hates running! He wrote, not to worry; it was their first try. They'll make it!
No call yet. I hope I didn't miss it :( Adriana said that when she talked to her son, Zac was standing right next to him.
He was sick last week, so maybe that means he feels better now :)
I'm glad he's friends with Eddie. I asked him in a letter if he knows Doug. Haven't heard back yet.
Have a great weekend!
Beth :)
Mine is sick & on LLD :(
I hope he is better by now. He needs to shave 27 seconds off his 1.5 mile run next time. He says they run A LOT! My poor daughter calls me every day and says "It's just me mom." I'm trying to sound positive, but I sure wish they'd let our sons call soon!