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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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tlb.....r, I see you have changed your Username so that it no longer contains your last name; you also need to change the URL to this page. Make change 2 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) to take care of that. (If you are using a Smart phone, you will need to switch to Desktop View to make this change.)
Also make change 3 while you are there so that this page is no longer open to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web.
There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.
Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP Code to one that is not easily associated with you or your Sailor.
Aloha GMA; My Sailor seems to know he has to go to the office to get the CD, but he has been detailing out at Coronado and hasn't been around to get it. He is notorious for not following through on this stuff. Thanks for your help! I've got one serving in the AF who recently trsfrd to Korea and my baby has flown the coop. Life is rough for a stalker mom, but at least they know I care. :-) Jill
Oh how exciting for him ..... My son would LOVE that.... no news on the ships move to hawaii... he's heading out to sea on monday for training.... Have fun with the Navy Moms!!!! HOOYAH
Hi Terry - checking in to see how you are doing? Were you able to order the dvd from PIR? I'm so sorry that you weren't able to make it :( We had a nice time in Chicago - it was cold but we survived! It was nice having our Sailor home for Christmas, but boy the time flew by fast! He flew out this morning for Charleston - he'll be there for his nuke school for about a year and a half......keep in touch and hopefully when we have the next Inland Empire gathering you can make it! Hooyah!
At 12:31pm on November 29, 2012, momand4more said…
Hi! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. :)
Hi Terry - everything is going to be good! Glad your party went well. Brett just called me and he is finishing up a few things and getting ready to head to the recruiters with his girlfriend. I'm gonna work part of the day and hopefully hubby will get off early so we can head down to San Diego.....(Gotta admit I teared up a bit talking to him just now - specially when I told him to give the dog an extra hug! LOL). Remember YGT! Hugs to you!!
Hi Terry - sounds like you have a busy day today! Enjoy your dinner with your grandson. Boy this weekend has gone by way too fast! Son and girlfriend are getting ready to head to Long Beach for their nice dinner. We've finished getting all his stuff together. He just needs to make a couple of phone calls to some family members (and his little brother!) I've got my camera all charged up so I can get lots of pictures at the swearing in. I even spent time yesterday with Brett making sure I know how to email them. I shouldn't have any problem getting pictures to you! Make sure you let him know that I will be taking pictures so he doesn't think I'm some crazy stalker lady! It's all good -remember YGT! I'll be in touch after Tuesday! Hugs to you! Debbie
Another thing - I saw your question about the calling cards and I see Lemonelephant gave you the info for calls for recruits. If you do go out and buy a calling card (Target,Walmart,CVS) just make sure that it is for "payphones" not for cell phones! I got some calling cards from the calls for recruits but I am also going to buy another card just to be safe!
Our son is also being dropped off on the 22nd at the recruiters - his girlfriend is doing that. Then that night she, my hubby and I are going to San Diego to spend the night. Our son is fine with us going. We will be able to take him out to dinner and then on Tuesday we will go to MEPS for the swearing in. Our plan after that is to go the airport and wait with him there until he flies out. Our youngest son is not going - he is at college and can't get away. Maybe if you talk to your grandson again he might change his mind. Let me know his name (first name only unless you send me a private message!) and I will try to take a couple of pictures of him swearing in just in case you don't go. Hopefully it will work out and you can go - let's stay in touch.
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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.
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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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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tlb.....r, I see you have changed your Username so that it no longer contains your last name; you also need to change the URL to this page. Make change 2 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) to take care of that. (If you are using a Smart phone, you will need to switch to Desktop View to make this change.)
Also make change 3 while you are there so that this page is no longer open to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web.
There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.
Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP Code to one that is not easily associated with you or your Sailor.
Where is your Sailor stationed (what vessel, if one)?
Hi Terry - wow - can you believe it's been 2 years today since our boys left?! Hope all is well with you ;-)
You may want to check out Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends.
Aloha GMA; My Sailor seems to know he has to go to the office to get the CD, but he has been detailing out at Coronado and hasn't been around to get it. He is notorious for not following through on this stuff. Thanks for your help! I've got one serving in the AF who recently trsfrd to Korea and my baby has flown the coop. Life is rough for a stalker mom, but at least they know I care. :-) Jill
Oh how exciting for him ..... My son would LOVE that.... no news on the ships move to hawaii... he's heading out to sea on monday for training.... Have fun with the Navy Moms!!!! HOOYAH
Hi Terry - checking in to see how you are doing? Were you able to order the dvd from PIR? I'm so sorry that you weren't able to make it :( We had a nice time in Chicago - it was cold but we survived! It was nice having our Sailor home for Christmas, but boy the time flew by fast! He flew out this morning for Charleston - he'll be there for his nuke school for about a year and a half......keep in touch and hopefully when we have the next Inland Empire gathering you can make it! Hooyah!
Hi! I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. :)
My son is out of Georgia and left for Chicago on 10/23.
Hi Terry - I just emailed you pics of your grandson at MEPS. Hope you enjoy them. Hugs to you! Debbie
Hi Terry - everything is going to be good! Glad your party went well. Brett just called me and he is finishing up a few things and getting ready to head to the recruiters with his girlfriend. I'm gonna work part of the day and hopefully hubby will get off early so we can head down to San Diego.....(Gotta admit I teared up a bit talking to him just now - specially when I told him to give the dog an extra hug! LOL). Remember YGT! Hugs to you!!
Hi Terry - sounds like you have a busy day today! Enjoy your dinner with your grandson. Boy this weekend has gone by way too fast! Son and girlfriend are getting ready to head to Long Beach for their nice dinner. We've finished getting all his stuff together. He just needs to make a couple of phone calls to some family members (and his little brother!) I've got my camera all charged up so I can get lots of pictures at the swearing in. I even spent time yesterday with Brett making sure I know how to email them. I shouldn't have any problem getting pictures to you! Make sure you let him know that I will be taking pictures so he doesn't think I'm some crazy stalker lady! It's all good -remember YGT! I'll be in touch after Tuesday! Hugs to you! Debbie
Hi - I just sent you a private message - look at the top right under your "inbox". Click on the message and you will see what I wrote.
I am pretty sure I sent you the cards today...let me know if you didn't get them..:)
Another thing - I saw your question about the calling cards and I see Lemonelephant gave you the info for calls for recruits. If you do go out and buy a calling card (Target,Walmart,CVS) just make sure that it is for "payphones" not for cell phones! I got some calling cards from the calls for recruits but I am also going to buy another card just to be safe!
Our son is also being dropped off on the 22nd at the recruiters - his girlfriend is doing that. Then that night she, my hubby and I are going to San Diego to spend the night. Our son is fine with us going. We will be able to take him out to dinner and then on Tuesday we will go to MEPS for the swearing in. Our plan after that is to go the airport and wait with him there until he flies out. Our youngest son is not going - he is at college and can't get away. Maybe if you talk to your grandson again he might change his mind. Let me know his name (first name only unless you send me a private message!) and I will try to take a couple of pictures of him swearing in just in case you don't go. Hopefully it will work out and you can go - let's stay in touch.
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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