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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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Can you lead me in the direction about a Christmas package. Is he allowed to get one?What I can send and what I shouldn't send. Can you also help me about when I should mail a calling card and when can he use it. Our son just started his 3rd wk BC. Thanks so much.
We got our box last week. It was very strange not having a postcard or letter with it. We got our form letter on Wed, Nov. 28. We mailed our first letter to him on the 29th. I went to the facebook page looking for pictures of recruits that arrived on the 19th, but could not find it. There were pictures of graduations. The facility looks amazing. We are very excited for our son. He has been out of H.S. for two years, attending the community college but not having any real direction.
So far I am only seeing info for shuttles TO the Airporsts when they go on Leave...but not anything about shuttles to TSC GL when they return. They just might have a few that would arrive at certain times for the Sailors...then those that can't do that would have to provide thier own transport. If that were the case, I bet Sarge would coordinate several fares at one time so they could split the cost. He may be preparing for that or/and we could also let him know to be prepared!
I would ask on the TSC GL FB page. They do seem to answer questions there.
I received the box today...I did shed a few tears, as my five year old daughter told me that sweatshirt smelled like her brother. I have sent a few letters, I am anxiously awaiting any info regarding the PIR Graduation !
Thank you for the information, that was the correct address that I was given. I have been so fortunate to have a wonderful Recruiter that my son had, he has called or texted almost everyday since Austin left.
Hi Zman's mom! My son's name is Austin (goes by AJ), however now that the "kid in the box" came home he probably will go by Austin. I've been reading your posts.....can you privately email me?
Hi Zman's mom! I was told by my recruiter that my son is on Ship 03/Div039) but I haven't received the PIR letter. He was sent out early on 10/25 to graduate 12/21 - but I guess was bumped to 12/28 as I was told by his recruiter.......When I saw your post I was sooooooooo happy to hear that somebody got a letter!!!!! Where do you live?
So glad you got your box! I still have not gotten mine and he also left the 25th and we live in Indiana..only 5 hrs away!! Not sure what the hold up is! Keeping fingers crossed for today!
Thanks for your comment on my sons wedding pic! His father and I are very proud! Are son may have left yesterday, but we have a wonderful daughter in law to keep by our side!
PIR for those getting the call today is 11/2/12! soooo can't wait to see my Sailor. He sounded soooo exhausted but like he was trying to loose that southern accent he has! His letters sound so much more mature than when he started BC.
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!
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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).
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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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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Can you lead me in the direction about a Christmas package. Is he allowed to get one?What I can send and what I shouldn't send. Can you also help me about when I should mail a calling card and when can he use it. Our son just started his 3rd wk BC. Thanks so much.
We got our box last week. It was very strange not having a postcard or letter with it. We got our form letter on Wed, Nov. 28. We mailed our first letter to him on the 29th. I went to the facebook page looking for pictures of recruits that arrived on the 19th, but could not find it. There were pictures of graduations. The facility looks amazing. We are very excited for our son. He has been out of H.S. for two years, attending the community college but not having any real direction.
We live near 67th Ave & Thunderbird. I'm trying to find my way around this website.
So far I am only seeing info for shuttles TO the Airporsts when they go on Leave...but not anything about shuttles to TSC GL when they return. They just might have a few that would arrive at certain times for the Sailors...then those that can't do that would have to provide thier own transport. If that were the case, I bet Sarge would coordinate several fares at one time so they could split the cost. He may be preparing for that or/and we could also let him know to be prepared!
I would ask on the TSC GL FB page. They do seem to answer questions there.
Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/TrainingSupportCenterGreatLakes
Also, Captain Lintner the CO from TSC GLhas been posting on here (what a great guy!) on the GL Group:
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/stand-down-at-christmas?groupUrl=askthesdc&groupId=1971797%3AGroup%3A1761210&id=1971797%3ATopic%3A7280607&page=7#comments
Hope that helps!
what airline did you book that you can change flight?
I received the box today...I did shed a few tears, as my five year old daughter told me that sweatshirt smelled like her brother. I have sent a few letters, I am anxiously awaiting any info regarding the PIR Graduation !
Hi Zman's mom! My son's name is Austin (goes by AJ), however now that the "kid in the box" came home he probably will go by Austin. I've been reading your posts.....can you privately email me?
Hi Zman's mom! I was told by my recruiter that my son is on Ship 03/Div039) but I haven't received the PIR letter. He was sent out early on 10/25 to graduate 12/21 - but I guess was bumped to 12/28 as I was told by his recruiter.......When I saw your post I was sooooooooo happy to hear that somebody got a letter!!!!! Where do you live?
So glad you got your box! I still have not gotten mine and he also left the 25th and we live in Indiana..only 5 hrs away!! Not sure what the hold up is! Keeping fingers crossed for today!
Thanks for your comment on my sons wedding pic! His father and I are very proud! Are son may have left yesterday, but we have a wonderful daughter in law to keep by our side!
PIR for those getting the call today is 11/2/12! soooo can't wait to see my Sailor. He sounded soooo exhausted but like he was trying to loose that southern accent he has! His letters sound so much more mature than when he started BC.
Welcome to NAVYForMoms!
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!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our
Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video and this Survival Guide for NavyForMoms Newbies that was created by one of our members.
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