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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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I know it was so great to hear her voice. The fact that she's enjoying it must be a stress relief for you and your parents. My SR says he likes that it's so fast paced. That is hilarious to me since he's so calm and never..ever in a hurry. I think they lose track of time in there because when I spoke with him he said "It's taking forever, I've been here only like 2 weeks." lol! I assured him that they were half way through. Now, I make certain to put dates and times on the letters.
Today I also received a call from my daughter, she started to cry when i said hello, her emotions were all over the place being able to call home, she said that she will be calling again Oct 26 and I can not wait to hear her voice again, I am glad your sister called, soon the letter will be here.
Yes I got a letter on Thursday and she is loving it, she is happy and can not wait to see us, I have not received a phone call yet, Hope you will receive one soon.
Navybigsis – I have been very lucky...god knows what he's doing ...I strongly believe he knows my anxiety would've been completely out of control if I didn't hear from him ...and I must say ...I'm not a mess....anymore...lol...HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY to your sister...shes lucky to have you supporting her...hope you have a great weekend :) keep smiling :)
Yay! I got a letter from my son today! Woohoo. Ship9/Div 1. I am so freakin' excited! He seems to be holding up pretty well, taking it in stride:-) He says he wishes he would've listened to me about folding his clothes! Haha.
Hi Navybigsis! The box came two days later so I thought surely the letter would be here by now. At least I know I'm not the only one who hasn't received a letter yet. Hopefully today. I would hate to think that our SR our the only one's not receiving letters.
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
I hate this waiting game.... Im waiting for that letter to come in so we can book our flights already ....Im so scared that they jump so high I wont be able to attend :(
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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
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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I know it was so great to hear her voice. The fact that she's enjoying it must be a stress relief for you and your parents. My SR says he likes that it's so fast paced. That is hilarious to me since he's so calm and never..ever in a hurry. I think they lose track of time in there because when I spoke with him he said "It's taking forever, I've been here only like 2 weeks." lol! I assured him that they were half way through. Now, I make certain to put dates and times on the letters.
Hi Navybigsis! Yay we're almost there! How's your sister holding up?
Today I also received a call from my daughter, she started to cry when i said hello, her emotions were all over the place being able to call home, she said that she will be calling again Oct 26 and I can not wait to hear her voice again, I am glad your sister called, soon the letter will be here.
Yes I got a letter on Thursday and she is loving it, she is happy and can not wait to see us, I have not received a phone call yet, Hope you will receive one soon.
Im hoping to make it there in time for the meet and greet...Ive RSVP'd to Sarge's as "maybe" ...will you be attending any?
Navybigsis – I have been very lucky...god knows what he's doing ...I strongly believe he knows my anxiety would've been completely out of control if I didn't hear from him ...and I must say ...I'm not a mess....anymore...lol...HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY to your sister...shes lucky to have you supporting her...hope you have a great weekend :) keep smiling :)
It totally made my day! I'm still smiling :-)
Yay! I got a letter from my son today! Woohoo. Ship9/Div 1. I am so freakin' excited! He seems to be holding up pretty well, taking it in stride:-) He says he wishes he would've listened to me about folding his clothes! Haha.
we are planning on leaving the 15th of Nov and come home the 18th, I hope we get to meet, that would be great.
Yes we are for sure, would not miss it, are you planning on going?
Yay! That's awesome. What Ship/Div? Thanks so much Navybigsis :-)
Hi Navybigsis! The box came two days later so I thought surely the letter would be here by now. At least I know I'm not the only one who hasn't received a letter yet. Hopefully today. I would hate to think that our SR our the only one's not receiving letters.
My daughter Ship11 Div 006, we are from Southern Cali.
Lorie
Welcome to NAVYForMoms!
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No :( not yet :(
I hate this waiting game.... Im waiting for that letter to come in so we can book our flights already ....Im so scared that they jump so high I wont be able to attend :(
my son and your sister might be braduating at the same time.
maybe they know each other.