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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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Box is in the mail along with a copy of the directions and some extra tags in case you haven't printed that stuff out yet. I was confused also when I wrote to you about theo ship #. I didn't realize DMcKee and Dana were both you.
I bought some fabric this morning and hope to get it mailed this afternoon. I'm finishing up one without a border and it's taken me hours. Now I have to attack two that I sewed but want to attempt borders. Since you're experienced, you'll probably be able to do these without all the challenges they've been to me. (But they'll definitely be made with love, and perseverance.)
While I'm typing, I see your pix going by. Is the snow in your area of California? What does your son do one the ship?
Dana, I would love to send some fabric to you. I haven't sewed nice high school and thought " how hard can pillow cases be?" It's taken me several hours just to cut out the shapes and I haven't even turned the sewing machine on. I'm thinking my machine doesn't zigzag and I'll have to use some seam tape. Trying it out is on today's to-do list. I'm not clear as to how much fabric to buy so I bought 11/2 yards to allow for shrinkage. It seems to be plenty. What is your address? Kathy
Sorry, I guess I asked the wrong person. I'm confused since I thought the b-day list was for the Nimitz. Then the address came up with a different ship #. The five-digit zip was the same as Nimitz but the plus four was different. I guess I'll wait and see if McKee updates it. I think the name came from her.
Hey Dana
Thanks for everything. Taylor my daughter is my only child and this is very difficult as it was she and only as she grew up. I thought when she went 8 hours away for college I thought that was hard but this is more isolation. I do get a daily email got now sometimes two do very happy. My daughter will be 21 on August 22 this year. Her address
An Endress,Taylor McGee Endress
Dept. air/DivV5
USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
FPO AP, 96620-2820
Gregory (my son) is going to be a medic. His A-school is 6 months also. Is it Okay if we visit him during his schooling time. I know he goes to school everyday all day long, but I do believe he gets some weekends off. Suzanne
He was scheduled to stay in Chicago for his A-school but a couple days ago they changed his A-school to Texas. I booked my flight to leave on Monday thinking we would have the whole weekend with him. I'm hoping his flight doesn't leave to early so we can spend some of Saturday with him. I miss him so much, it was so good to hear his voice yesterday, even though it was to tell me the bad news. I know he is ready to start his new journey and I'm so proud of him. Suzanne
Hi- I haven't been on here in forever but just got on and was scrolling down the page and came across you and another mom talking about Chico. That is where my husband and I are from!!!!!!!! We live here in Goose Creek now, he is in Power School. What part of school is your son in? Is he married? It would be great to meet some people out here from home :)
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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.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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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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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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.
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I bought some fabric this morning and hope to get it mailed this afternoon. I'm finishing up one without a border and it's taken me hours. Now I have to attack two that I sewed but want to attempt borders. Since you're experienced, you'll probably be able to do these without all the challenges they've been to me. (But they'll definitely be made with love, and perseverance.)
While I'm typing, I see your pix going by. Is the snow in your area of California? What does your son do one the ship?
Hi Dana,
Welcome to Heads at Ease! We are happy that you have joined us! As you know, we are currently sending pcs to the Nimitz.
You have a handsome sailor! I also have a 28 year old son. He is now a Navy vet are serving for 5 years.
Please pm me your personal email address. I have a fabric deal for you.
Again God Bless our children and keep them safe
Thanks for everything. Taylor my daughter is my only child and this is very difficult as it was she and only as she grew up. I thought when she went 8 hours away for college I thought that was hard but this is more isolation. I do get a daily email got now sometimes two do very happy. My daughter will be 21 on August 22 this year. Her address
An Endress,Taylor McGee Endress
Dept. air/DivV5
USS NIMITZ (CVN 68)
FPO AP, 96620-2820