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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.
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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).
**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.
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lol I told my husb same thing...." we are doing a drive by (aka stalking the night before) and then early im think leaving the hotel by 5am lol if he is nt ready he can take the bus BA HA HA .....Im grabbing coffee and donuts and camping out early .....hehe i want to see them march into the Drill hall lol...
Hi Lisa ....omg that was too funny with the RDC's ...I just read on the 900 div forum to ask your soon to be Sailor when she calls on tues what time they will head to Drill hall...and then be at RTC by then and we will get a chance to see them march in as a div to the drill hall. =) cant wait !!! Jaime
HI, I sent you the info for the ribbons. I am sorry I haven't done any scarves. I wish I could help you there as well. I don't remember seeing anyone on this site you makes them to sell. Good luck :-)
How's everyone else doing? Navy wife and Jamie and Candy? All set on your travel plans? Anyone receive letters and or calls? I believe our loved ones are super busy not just trying to get through boot camp but also practicing as well. Sometimes the days go by quick and sometimes they DRAAAAAAAAAAAG! Have a good evening! Rosemary.
Hi Lisa.. I just wanted to let you know that today I did receive a letter from Ashley.. let me tell you I was starting to feel sooo down so it made my day to see one there for me. i hope you get yours sooon. Ashley did mention they just got their mail on Sunday, March 6th and were able to start writing..I belieive you will get a letter in the nex day or so!! She says the first few days were H_ _ _ ..I think you know what I mean! but she says its' getting better as the days go by and she's hoping it goes by. She did mention that she was carrying one of the flags at graduation, and she says that they will be doing "other graduations" too..not just their PIR so you guys are right that they are pretty busy! Well take care and I saw you are staying at the Ramada..I got my reservations for $65.00 a night just to give you an idea of what you were quoted. Take care and write when you get your letter from your beautiful daughter!! Rosemary
So is everyone all set on their reservations to GL for the PIR April 15th?? woo hoo! I changed our reservations from Navy lodge to the Quality Inn same price per nite but we will at least breakfast and a shuttle to the graduation.Are you guys staying through the whole weekend? in hopes they will be on liberty with us? I am praying that is the case! Friday, Sat and Sunday!
OMG Lisa and Jamie!I have been feelong sooo down about not getting one letter nor a phone call from Ashley! I have not gotten anything yet either! Wow they must be pretty busy! but a phone call would be soooo great! Hang in there and keep us all posted if anyone gets a letter or phone call!l Rosemary
Hey u, just checking to see how you're doing... Im a wreck....no letter yet and no call....I heard from another mom that the mail po on our Div is still in the process of being trained.
I finally got everything booked today...Im really excited for PIR....just wish we (div 922 would just receive our letters already) i know it will just be the icing on the cake for all of us to to hear from our kids,,,,I hope you are doing well...hang in there.
Lisa, you have a LOT going on. I'd be stressed to the max. Take care of yourself, both for yourself and your daughters!! I turn here, too, for comfort.
Hi Lisa! I sent you a message on chat. Congrats on getting the formal letter! I got benefits information today :(~ I saw his hand writing and got excited....the envelope was thick...then i opened it and was like MAN! COME ON! Here's to crossing our fingers :) for a hand-written one!
Morning Lisa, Well todays the day, u will get that letter....I havent made any reservations yet...hoping to get that done this week...as far as hotels....I when i was looking around i looked at ramada and holiday express (New 1 by base 5miles) .. I dont know if my other kids are going yet (thats y im waiting) or if it will be just my husband and I.
the shuttle i know know brings you in closer than having to park...but idk how much closer. ive heard....people say drive but i hear them say take the shuttle. also...lurk around the different groups..take the info you read with a grain of salt....Ill be around today in here...have a great day! and dont worry your letter will be here!
Hey Lisa....Im so sorry ..hang in there....I promise you will get your letter...I know it is hard to wait as i was in that same situation...I am praying you receive that letter this monday.
If its any help....my dau did say that they have amazing RDc's and a good Div.
Thank you Lisa, and you as well beautiful dau. and yes my dau cut her hair (real short)
she heard word of RTC butchering the girls hair cut.. lol. Im praying for both you and I that we receive our letters today. I have about another 3hours till the mailman shows up. I wont be home... =( My husb is on mail patrol!! and he is to call me asap lol..I know what you mean about making those reservation..I just want to get it over with that way we can all move to the next step... I never thought that I would be looking forward to April 15(taxday) ..to be the best day ever ...ha ha.. Have a great day....Im in arizona ill be back in here later around 8tonight
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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
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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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lol I told my husb same thing...." we are doing a drive by (aka stalking the night before) and then early im think leaving the hotel by 5am lol if he is nt ready he can take the bus BA HA HA .....Im grabbing coffee and donuts and camping out early .....hehe i want to see them march into the Drill hall lol...
Jaime
H_ _ _ ..I think you know what I mean! but she says its' getting better as the days go by and she's hoping it goes by. She did mention that she was carrying one of the flags at graduation, and she says that they will be doing "other graduations" too..not just their PIR so you guys are right that they are pretty busy! Well take care and I saw you are staying at the Ramada..I got my reservations for $65.00 a night just to give you an idea of what you were quoted. Take care and write when you get your letter from your beautiful daughter!! Rosemary
Hey u, just checking to see how you're doing... Im a wreck....no letter yet and no call....I heard from another mom that the mail po on our Div is still in the process of being trained.
I finally got everything booked today...Im really excited for PIR....just wish we (div 922 would just receive our letters already) i know it will just be the icing on the cake for all of us to to hear from our kids,,,,I hope you are doing well...hang in there.
Jaime
woo hoo.....glad you got it,,,,,and YES they have an amazing div... as Rosemary said..."y wouldnt they our Sailors are on that division" ha ha =)
Jaime
Morning Lisa, Well todays the day, u will get that letter....I havent made any reservations yet...hoping to get that done this week...as far as hotels....I when i was looking around i looked at ramada and holiday express (New 1 by base 5miles) .. I dont know if my other kids are going yet (thats y im waiting) or if it will be just my husband and I.
the shuttle i know know brings you in closer than having to park...but idk how much closer. ive heard....people say drive but i hear them say take the shuttle. also...lurk around the different groups..take the info you read with a grain of salt....Ill be around today in here...have a great day! and dont worry your letter will be here!
Jaime
oh I forgot...about the stamps..she can get some or your can send... I would send her some..... =)
Jaime
Hey Lisa....Im so sorry ..hang in there....I promise you will get your letter...I know it is hard to wait as i was in that same situation...I am praying you receive that letter this monday.
If its any help....my dau did say that they have amazing RDc's and a good Div.
Jaime
Thank you Lisa, and you as well beautiful dau. and yes my dau cut her hair (real short)
she heard word of RTC butchering the girls hair cut.. lol. Im praying for both you and I that we receive our letters today. I have about another 3hours till the mailman shows up. I wont be home... =( My husb is on mail patrol!! and he is to call me asap lol..I know what you mean about making those reservation..I just want to get it over with that way we can all move to the next step... I never thought that I would be looking forward to April 15(taxday) ..to be the best day ever ...ha ha.. Have a great day....Im in arizona ill be back in here later around 8tonight
Jaime