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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.
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Hi, Pat,
The BFPO address would be a foreign address and very expensive shipping costs. However, if someone in the American unit would be willing to receive the packages for the foreign group, perhaps Molly's can help them that through our own military. If you decide to ship to the foreign address, you can still use flat rate boxes, but you're talking close to $50 for the large flat rate box and the weight can only be 20# or under. Let me know if you have further questions. If you have an address I can check on the cost.
Pat I do have some questions can you please given me a number to call you. Does the packing party happen before or after the mail date? All kinds of questions. I sent you my phone number if you get a chance give me a ring or I will call you? My church group has all kinds of thoughts I just need directions on how to make it happen. Thanks Tammy
Ok We are now friends and my phone number is 417-773-2706 that is my cell phone. I work evenings and have it on silent and quite often unable to answer then, but if you leave a message I will return your call. Thanks for the information & I hope it is ok I put my phone number on this it was from the friends request. Right now I don't have a date, but I know these ladies will love to have a packinging party so I will talk with them this week and after that I will call you for directions. Just to make sure I'm on the right track. Thanks for all your help you have helped me so much.
Pat I hope Molly was talking about you she wrote on the adoption to go to the web site and get ahold of Pat to see if we can call my Sunday school class a packing party and then the shipping could be paid for. That would be awesome as I was holding money back for shipping and limiting my class to 6 boxes. This way we could do more packages. The problem is I'm not sure what Molly was talking about by going to the web site. I'm sorry I'm computer enept and limited on how to work all this. Ok you can laugh I do all the time, but I am an ok nurse, but us older nurses are more into writing and face to face than computer stuff. Ha Ha
I just got the "Sox" bags in the mail....THANK YOU so much! I will pack those with goodies to send in May. Thanks for all your ideas. When I got off the phone with you, I contacted the Boston Red Socks to see if I could get donations for the 355 May adoptees. It's pending, so keeping my fingers crossed!!! If I get some time, next week I think I'll hit up the NY Yankees and the NY Mets....Having soooo much fun!!! Have a wonderful Easter! MJ
I tried writing you a week or two ago I bet I did something wrong. I tell you I'm just not good at all this internet stuff. But I continue to keep plugging at it. I wanted to check last fall you said something about possibly having a packing party in the spring. I just wanted to make sure I get the update on this. It really sounds like fun & I would really like to meet some of all these special ladies including you of coarse.
Sure did thanks! One question - on the custom forms, should I just list "snacks"? Or do I need to list them individually, i.e., popcorn bags, granola bars, gum packs, etc. We aren't doing any toiletries this time.
We have today and tomarrow then Alex leaves for bootcamp. My heart is pounding through my chest. I know he will do fine he is a strong young man. It is nice because he went through NJROTC. Alex has a bit of a jump start. Take care everyone. Does anyone else have a son or daughter leaving for Milwaukee Monday then going to bootcamp on March 13th?
Yes I am Kims niece, been waiting awhile lol. I didn't know if I should just start a discussion and start posting deals in there or not. I asked on the fb page.
At 2:12pm on February 26, 2012, Tiffany51908 said…
so sorry I missed the packing party :( I have actually had the flu for the last few days and have been down for the count. Please still include me in any future activities as I still would love to be a part :)
Hi Pat L...we(the MKI Parents) have a subgroup on fb that the frg created for us...we were all so excited to read that our sailors/marines were picked...this is awesome!!!!!!...does Molly have any groups in Savannah?...I am in Hinesville,Ga...home of the 3rd ID
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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.
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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).
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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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The BFPO address would be a foreign address and very expensive shipping costs. However, if someone in the American unit would be willing to receive the packages for the foreign group, perhaps Molly's can help them that through our own military. If you decide to ship to the foreign address, you can still use flat rate boxes, but you're talking close to $50 for the large flat rate box and the weight can only be 20# or under. Let me know if you have further questions. If you have an address I can check on the cost.
Hi Pat, Did your son get home yet? Did you find anything more about the tumor? I hope everything is going well with you and your family.
Thanks Pat, Not sure what happened, but I couldn't find the address at first.
All set!!
Pat I do have some questions can you please given me a number to call you. Does the packing party happen before or after the mail date? All kinds of questions. I sent you my phone number if you get a chance give me a ring or I will call you? My church group has all kinds of thoughts I just need directions on how to make it happen. Thanks Tammy
Ok We are now friends and my phone number is 417-773-2706 that is my cell phone. I work evenings and have it on silent and quite often unable to answer then, but if you leave a message I will return your call. Thanks for the information & I hope it is ok I put my phone number on this it was from the friends request. Right now I don't have a date, but I know these ladies will love to have a packinging party so I will talk with them this week and after that I will call you for directions. Just to make sure I'm on the right track. Thanks for all your help you have helped me so much.
Thanks!
Tammy
Pat I hope Molly was talking about you she wrote on the adoption to go to the web site and get ahold of Pat to see if we can call my Sunday school class a packing party and then the shipping could be paid for. That would be awesome as I was holding money back for shipping and limiting my class to 6 boxes. This way we could do more packages. The problem is I'm not sure what Molly was talking about by going to the web site. I'm sorry I'm computer enept and limited on how to work all this. Ok you can laugh I do all the time, but I am an ok nurse, but us older nurses are more into writing and face to face than computer stuff. Ha Ha
Tammy
Hi Pat,
I just got the "Sox" bags in the mail....THANK YOU so much! I will pack those with goodies to send in May. Thanks for all your ideas. When I got off the phone with you, I contacted the Boston Red Socks to see if I could get donations for the 355 May adoptees. It's pending, so keeping my fingers crossed!!! If I get some time, next week I think I'll hit up the NY Yankees and the NY Mets....Having soooo much fun!!! Have a wonderful Easter! MJ
Hi Pat,
I thought you meant a friend request on facebook, then I saw your request here...I'm losing it!!! I did leave you a message on fb with my address.
Thanks you Rock!
Tammy
I tried writing you a week or two ago I bet I did something wrong. I tell you I'm just not good at all this internet stuff. But I continue to keep plugging at it. I wanted to check last fall you said something about possibly having a packing party in the spring. I just wanted to make sure I get the update on this. It really sounds like fun & I would really like to meet some of all these special ladies including you of coarse.
Tammy (Chow)
Sure did thanks! One question - on the custom forms, should I just list "snacks"? Or do I need to list them individually, i.e., popcorn bags, granola bars, gum packs, etc. We aren't doing any toiletries this time.
Hi Pat,
So that was YOU who put the Molly label on Jordan's card....what a great idea that was!!!
I am so happy that Jordan was flooded with cards from so many people. It's just so great !
Will be keeping him in my prayers.
It is really close to spring now so if your planning a packing party please count me in.
We have today and tomarrow then Alex leaves for bootcamp. My heart is pounding through my chest. I know he will do fine he is a strong young man. It is nice because he went through NJROTC. Alex has a bit of a jump start. Take care everyone. Does anyone else have a son or daughter leaving for Milwaukee Monday then going to bootcamp on March 13th?
Yes I am Kims niece, been waiting awhile lol. I didn't know if I should just start a discussion and start posting deals in there or not. I asked on the fb page.
Thank you!! =D
so sorry I missed the packing party :( I have actually had the flu for the last few days and have been down for the count. Please still include me in any future activities as I still would love to be a part :)
Thanks so much Pat...you ARE my go to girl! Can't wait to start sending packages and love!!
Hi Pat L...we(the MKI Parents) have a subgroup on fb that the frg created for us...we were all so excited to read that our sailors/marines were picked...this is awesome!!!!!!...does Molly have any groups in Savannah?...I am in Hinesville,Ga...home of the 3rd ID