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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
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hi Bryanna :) its ok, I haven't really been on either. I'm happy you got to see your sailor! Finally!!! I bet you were so happy! What did you do while you were over there? Aw I wish I can see Alan for Spring break, it just depends if I have money by that time or not. Cherish your time with him! I'm sure you have two have learned to appreciate each other the way you should. As for me, i've been good. I miss Alan, but what doesn't kill me only makes me stronger. :)
Aww too bad u can't cuddle w ur parents there lol that's awkward. No that's not true. I only couldn't hold alans hand in the building where PIR takes place and on base. You can't kiss in the building but u can once you're outside. Yeah ice skating would be fun, but your bf might be in uniform so you would have to make sure they don't get ruined.
Aww he's leaving the next day right after graduation? Well there is so much to do over there, but all I wanted to do was cuddle w Alan lol. We went to the Gurnee mall which is amazing, we also went bowling and went out to eat a lot :P Just take advantage of each others company and take hecka pictures! You will have fun even if you stay at a hotel w him doing nothing I promise! hah its just the best and I feel excited for you. :)
Thank you so much. Yeah im trying to appreciate every second, and I know it will be easier now that we can call and skype :) Our new years was pretty great. How was yours? Ill deff let Alan know that. OMG you must be so excited!! Lol im excited for you! I hecka know what you mean about being a little nervous, but trust me there is no better feeling than reuniting w your sailor. I hope you enjoy PIR as much as I did!!
Its good to know his mom was able to spend christmas w him and that you were able to talk to him. I know its hard and there will be plenty of sad moments, but you have to remember you're not in this alone. your sailor is going through it and worse, but I know he's strong and I know you are too. Im pretty sure he was understanding when you cried. I hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless you, your family and your beloved sailor! <3
Yeah I don't think that people who aren't truly in love and committed make it through all this. A year is a long time, but the good thing is that they get to leave for the holidays. Alan isnt leaving till the second. He's all mine right now :D lol
Yeah it sucks but oh well. We deal w it cuz of love ha. We don't know yet. He prob will be there for a
Year, because he's doing aircrew school and A school.
Aww well a letter is better than nothing. Wow that's good for him! You must be proud lol. Omg guess what!?? Alan surprised me and he's here with me! I'm so excited sorry ha. Hes an aircrewman.
Aww yeah it's hard not to get emotional. Don't you feel even more in love w him than before? lol. I think Alan cried too but
Not too much. Do u know where your
Bf is going after bc?
Congrats!!! how exciting. did you cry?? I remember I hecka cried when I talked to Alan for the first time. How have you been? I hope you're doing good and you feel more at peace now that you heard from Zack.
Thank you! I am so happy! And im happy that you heard from your sailor! I remember how I couldn't stop reading my first letter. Its a great feeling. Do you feel a little better now that you heard from him?? Hows he liking boot lol
He said you're welcome. Yeah you should send him some just in case but tell him he can go to the store and buy them. I can only imagine what you're going through, but don't let it get you down. Nothing good comes out if being sad, I'm sure zack and your cousin would like it if you were happy and strong. It is hard, but god wouldn't throw these challenges at us, if he didn't think we can overcome them. Even though I don't know you, I believe in you and I
Know you can make it through this. Ill be here for whatever you need. Don't give up!!! <3
I'm sorry :/ try to stay around your family this thanksgiving. It isn't easy, but our
Sailors left us with no choice, but to toughen our selves up as well! Stay strong for your relationship. I hope you have a great thanksgiving! How long has it been that zack has been at bootcamp? That's weird about the stamps, cuz Alan always had stamps. I never sent
Him any, he was actually the one to send me some lol. If you think you should send some, then do it. Idk why they wouldn't provide him w any.
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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:
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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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hi Bryanna :) its ok, I haven't really been on either. I'm happy you got to see your sailor! Finally!!! I bet you were so happy! What did you do while you were over there? Aw I wish I can see Alan for Spring break, it just depends if I have money by that time or not. Cherish your time with him! I'm sure you have two have learned to appreciate each other the way you should. As for me, i've been good. I miss Alan, but what doesn't kill me only makes me stronger. :)
Aww he's leaving the next day right after graduation? Well there is so much to do over there, but all I wanted to do was cuddle w Alan lol. We went to the Gurnee mall which is amazing, we also went bowling and went out to eat a lot :P Just take advantage of each others company and take hecka pictures! You will have fun even if you stay at a hotel w him doing nothing I promise! hah its just the best and I feel excited for you. :)
Thank you so much. Yeah im trying to appreciate every second, and I know it will be easier now that we can call and skype :) Our new years was pretty great. How was yours? Ill deff let Alan know that. OMG you must be so excited!! Lol im excited for you! I hecka know what you mean about being a little nervous, but trust me there is no better feeling than reuniting w your sailor. I hope you enjoy PIR as much as I did!!
:) its good to know i can help you out. you're welcome. you can talk to me about whatever whenever. thank you so much! He leaves tomorrow morning.
Its good to know his mom was able to spend christmas w him and that you were able to talk to him. I know its hard and there will be plenty of sad moments, but you have to remember you're not in this alone. your sailor is going through it and worse, but I know he's strong and I know you are too. Im pretty sure he was understanding when you cried. I hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless you, your family and your beloved sailor! <3
i am sorry it toook me soo long to get back to you. beeen crazy aruond here. how are you. are you doing ok, day by day?
Year, because he's doing aircrew school and A school.
Navy??
Not too much. Do u know where your
Bf is going after bc?
Congrats!!! how exciting. did you cry?? I remember I hecka cried when I talked to Alan for the first time. How have you been? I hope you're doing good and you feel more at peace now that you heard from Zack.
Know you can make it through this. Ill be here for whatever you need. Don't give up!!! <3
Sailors left us with no choice, but to toughen our selves up as well! Stay strong for your relationship. I hope you have a great thanksgiving! How long has it been that zack has been at bootcamp? That's weird about the stamps, cuz Alan always had stamps. I never sent
Him any, he was actually the one to send me some lol. If you think you should send some, then do it. Idk why they wouldn't provide him w any.