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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.
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.
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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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Hey! Just pulled up an article on www.navy.mil about wearing the camos off base. They are allowed to now...during a work day...during routine stops and at eating establishments during the workday. This was as of June 2009. Said that the sailors were proud of their uniforms and ready to show them off!
Tobianne: I can't remember which site she was on, but she did say that he had the hearing issue in MEPS but they "cleared him" there, so she is wondering why they are making an issue of it now. It is heartbreaking, as you know, but I think your faith that it is all according to God's plan may benefit this lady for sure. Because when these things happen, we can only turn to Him in trust because we don't understand. I know you will be a great help to this mom. I feel sure she will accept your friend request. When is Kyle coming home?
Aw Tobi.....was hoping for better news.....no pain meds?? Can you say barbaric? When my ex was out on a long cruise, they had to operate on a pilonidal cyst.....had to cut him open at his tail bone with nothing for pain or numbing.
Will keep up the prayers for Kayla....is she still at ship 5? She really is a trooper and more than earning her angel wings, poor kid! You are going to be a GL whiz!! Take some time for yourself and relax, mom!! I know it's easier said than done.....but a strong mom is what they will all need!
Again?? Are you crazy??? But now you are a pro at this!!! Write a couple of "dear recruit" letters and mail them to your own recruit. Ask them to hand them out to those who don't get much mail (or any mail). In your letter, introduce yourself as a pen pal, give a little bit of info about yourself and your own recruit, then ask questions like.... where are you going to A-School, what are your hobbies, etc. Offer your address so they can write back too. I always tell them that we know bc is hard and that they can use me as a sounding board. Good luck!!!
Hey, Tobianne. Hope Kayla is doing well.
The moms on the site need to start asking their recruits after a couple of weeks if they notice recruits not getting mail. The recruit can then supply their names to their moms on the site. THEN, those moms can post that they have some names to share, and if a mom wants some to write to, they need to private message that mom for the info. Names/addresses should not be posted on the board. I think it's a great thing to do! I have 2 letters sitting here from one recruit that I wrote too....she wrote me back two different times....5 page letters! She is now in A School so I have lost track of her.
Good luck!
At 1:55pm on September 28, 2010, Chris Jason said…
I read my bible 5 nights a week, I am a Decon at our Church and I play guitar in a Christian rock band called 'Days of Awe' So I know prayer works! It is the only thing keeping me going right now...I know the
Lord Jesus Christ has a plan and his ways are not our ways...You know when it is your little girl you just
want to protect them and take care of them.When she first missed the run on the PFA I threatened to call
the Secretary of the Navy and ask what kind of Navy are they running!!!! :) I calmed down from that stage!
Hehe..
At 10:57am on September 28, 2010, Chris Jason said…
Thank you for your support and help Tobianne, Nicole said she met Kayla and said she is great! You must be so proud of her!! It is so hard not knowing what is going on. All I can do is pray that the Lord will take care of her and carry her over that finish line in time!
It is strange how our children have more in them than we could have endured . My girl came home to her brother's furneal and was a rock that the family could lean on I wish the best for yours and you
HOOYAH HOOYAH HOOYAH! Way to go, KAYLA! SO SO SO happy for you! She is in the grand finale and will be a sailor tomorrow! YEAH! And good luck to your son, T.A.!
I have a feeling that they are not letting Kayla write to you. My son said that when he was having trouble with his run, they wouldn't let him write either. There was a time when I didn't hear from him for more than 3 weeks. He said that his division was doing really bad so they punished everybody. I found this out by accident because one of the recruits in my division had to call his girlfriend to get legal information. I have a feeling that that's what is going on Tobianne.
How are you doing today Tobianne? I hope you are feeling better about your daughter. I will be praying that you get a call from her this week end. Just keep writing her letters of encouragement.
Gosh, Tobianne....I just can't imagine what you are feeling. I think your son could be right on what he said. They could be restricting their calls as a division, or it could be possible that they are using that with Kayla as a motivator...saying, "No more calls home until you pass this run!" You're not getting letters either? I guess she has now been there a month past her PIR and they want her to move on as badly as she wants to. It may not be that she is not motivated because you know she is....but maybe she is SO CLOSE that she needs this extra "penalty" to push her right into her time. I think at this point, your only hope is what the recruiter can find out, and I know that they don't tell you much. This is one of those things that we just don't understand, but I know once she makes that run, she will know that she can do anything! It is within her. To have only been 7 seconds off....so close. And on the TMJ stuff....I hope that isn't causing her terrible pain. Wish I knew what else to tell you....I just don't. There is a male recruit who just got bumped back to 9/17 because he didn't make his run. His mom has been in touch with me. I know it happens more often than we think. I hope that Kayla is "blooming where she is planted" in faith. Sounds like she is! I hope you can dry your tears....and know that the Lord is watching out for your baby...
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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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Will keep up the prayers for Kayla....is she still at ship 5? She really is a trooper and more than earning her angel wings, poor kid! You are going to be a GL whiz!! Take some time for yourself and relax, mom!! I know it's easier said than done.....but a strong mom is what they will all need!
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The moms on the site need to start asking their recruits after a couple of weeks if they notice recruits not getting mail. The recruit can then supply their names to their moms on the site. THEN, those moms can post that they have some names to share, and if a mom wants some to write to, they need to private message that mom for the info. Names/addresses should not be posted on the board. I think it's a great thing to do! I have 2 letters sitting here from one recruit that I wrote too....she wrote me back two different times....5 page letters! She is now in A School so I have lost track of her.
Good luck!
Lord Jesus Christ has a plan and his ways are not our ways...You know when it is your little girl you just
want to protect them and take care of them.When she first missed the run on the PFA I threatened to call
the Secretary of the Navy and ask what kind of Navy are they running!!!! :) I calmed down from that stage!
Hehe..
Suzi
hugs,
Suzi