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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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Tobianne: The only time I contacted them was for an new password since my son was asmoed and the new one wasn't sent. They asked me for the old one and the old PIR group, which I gave them, along with his new PIR group and new password. That is my only dealing with them. BUT....I have seen some moms post that they have called there to confirm that their son is in a certain PIR group (in other words, the moms give them a specific group to check). I'm wondering if you call up there and say: could you confirm that she is in the 9/17 group, here is her origianl PIR group and password, because I will need a new password....seems that they will at least tell you if she is or is not in that one. I know you are completely frustrated with the lack of communication....ugh! But it is their way! Can her recruiter help at all?
Tobianne. oh boy. I think of you and Kayla often and pray for you two. Perseverance is being taught for sure! BStations were run on Wed night this week, none last night (PIR day for 9/2) and none today. I think the next ones go on Monday, the 6th. Gosh, I so wish you knew SOMETHING!
YES! My son did graduate from Timken. He graduated in June and Left July 13th! It sure has been a emotional summer! only 16 days until he graduates from basic! I am not sure if you are familar with Taggerts in Canton, ICE CREAM! :) He worked there since he was 14, I also have a daughter that is going into 8th grade at Lehman. Waiting to turn 14 to take her brothers spot. All my son's life he has said he was going to be a military man. I think I blinked and he is a man. A MILITARY MAN! 16 days cant come any sooner! So nice to find such a nice MOM to talk to! I have only been on this site for less than 1 week still learning. I so wish I would have found it before he went in. That does not matter, I am here now. Talk SOON! :)
Tobianne: I so admire how strong you have stayed in this, wishing others well when I know you are thinking of your daughter. Only God knows why she is having to go through all of this, but having your eyes on Him is so perfect! You have been an example to others through your posts. Hang in there....when it finally happens for Kayla, there will be celebration here and in heaven!
Goodnight!
Dianne
Hang in there, Tobianne. I know that it will be sad not being there with all of these ladies that you have come to know and love, and to see K. But don't worry...God has a plan and hers is a bit challenging right now...but He is her biggest supporter and running right along side her! This time next week....a whole different story for both of you! I hope you get on the 8/20 site and get to know some of those ladies. I have been on there some and they are a wonderful group. Half the size of 8/13, but just as feisty! HA! Praying for all of you!
Hey, Tobianne, I know what you mean about finding it a challenge to go to church. For 7 years I had to work Night Shift at my job. My schedule was: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I finally got to a place where I decided to just say stop worrying about money and trust the Lord. I went back to school and slowly cut down my hours, until I was able to take a leap of faith and quit all together. At first my husband was not too happy with my decision, but then he saw how much more relaxed I was. We started going back to church and spending more family time together. No mater what, we just have to make time for our families and church. It is hard not to let life get in the way. There are times even now that I don't go to church when I should.
I know your daughter will be ok. AS long as your daughter doesn't give up on herself, the Navy won't give up on her. When my son was going through his challenging time. I prayed a lot and wrote very encouraging letters to him. I told him not to give up.
After my son's PIR, I asked him about what he did to pass his run. He told me that every night after lights out, he would get out of his bunk and work out for an hour or more. He said that where he worked out (at the end of his bunk by the wall, was the Chiefs office). He told me that Chief never stopped him. When my son told me this, I cried.
I think that boot camp is difficult but it is character building. This experience will make Kayla into a stronger and an even better person.
Tobianne, I will be praying for Kayla. I know what you are going through. My son came very very close to being Asmoed. The running was always a challenge, but he had been put on Limited Light Duty, the week before his 2nd PFA test. (he had terrible blisters on his feet). He failed his 2nd PFA test. His Chief stood over him as he made the phone call to us. His chief said that he might have to be set back several weeks if he did not pass his Final PFA. I was so upset and worried. I am so grateful to Dianne for all of her advice and support. I also thankful for the moms , girlfriends and wives of Sailors in my division. We all prayed together for my son and he passed his 3rd PFA. I know your daughter will be ok and she will make it through this hard time.
God Bless
Sandy.
Tobianne. If the adress changes, she will call and give it to you. But we are not thinking that way! She is going to MAKE IT! And we suggest that letters not be mailed to the recruits less than 10 days before PIR because they most likely wont get them...and they are usually not forwarded. Don't worry...I'm sure she knows you have not forgotten about her! We're praying!
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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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Goodnight!
Dianne
I know your daughter will be ok. AS long as your daughter doesn't give up on herself, the Navy won't give up on her. When my son was going through his challenging time. I prayed a lot and wrote very encouraging letters to him. I told him not to give up.
After my son's PIR, I asked him about what he did to pass his run. He told me that every night after lights out, he would get out of his bunk and work out for an hour or more. He said that where he worked out (at the end of his bunk by the wall, was the Chiefs office). He told me that Chief never stopped him. When my son told me this, I cried.
I think that boot camp is difficult but it is character building. This experience will make Kayla into a stronger and an even better person.
Sandy :)
God Bless
Sandy.
Suzi