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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.
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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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I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. I posted this on the Leaving in March Group, but in case you didn't see it, here is the group for recruits who are being separated:
Hi Angela, I got "the box" on Friday and cheered because that is one step closer to my SR completing BC. She never called home much when she was in college, so not getting phone calls from her is not unusual. I'm anticipating her next call though. Her PIR date is 5/13/2011. Hope your gets in touch soon!
Hi Angela, I did go to the swearing in and I'm so glad I did. It gave me a chance to be with her and I was very proud of her. I started to write a journal and will mail to her on Monday...thanks, Marisa
Hi Angerla, I was very suprised to get the box too. That was fast. I hope you get your daughters address. I had letters written starting the day Austin left. It was kind of sad getting the box.. I was depressed. But, After I got the box I remembered Austin asked me to pick up some pictures from walmart he had put in 2 days before he left. I figured it would be picutes of his friends and of the going away party. When I went in to get them I asked the guy for the pictures and he handed them to me. I couldn't wait to see who was in them. It was pictures of 3 of his best friends blown up to 8x10..The last pictures was Me kissing him on cheek at the party. He had it blown up to a 8x10 too. I started crying right there in walmart. The guy looked at me and said "is everything ok?"I just smiled and said yes. I know people were looking at me but, what can I say. It got me through a tough day. And I always thought he hated me kissing him. So, I hung the picture in my living room so I can see all the time..
And I would call your recruit again tomorrow or go by there. Surely they know how important the address is to us.
You should be getting your box too.I didn't get a note or anything just papers he already had. I was told the little note will come next week. I cant wait to see what he has to say..
I hope you get your address tomorrow. Let me know...
Hi Angela, I am just glad we were there. I dont know if anyone else was paying attention with all the excitement.When I contacted his sister I ask for his address when she gets it so I can write him. He was very sweet.
And my printer is out of ink too. How funny. But, we do have a staples right down the road. So thats a great idea. I cant wait to write him, wellI I started today. It's already 3 pages..
Hi Marisa, My son just left Monday and it was very hard to hold the tears back. But, somehow all the excitement kept me thinking of how he was doing.I had a couple but I just wiped them away and hung in there. Now, when I'm alone, thats a different story all together. It is hard , but if your daughter is anything like my son, she is living her dream ..
How many people can say they lived out their dream. If you ever want to talk or anything contact me..Everyone on here is so nice and understanding, it makes it so much better.
Hi Angela, Thanks for contacting me. My stomache is constantly in knots and I'm trying very strong for her. I don't want Monday to come to quickly when she gets picked by the recruiter.
I will not go to the swearing in since I won't be able to deal with it, my husband and sons will go Tuesday am. She seems prepared and I am happy for her. Tonight we are having a sending off party with family and friends and hopefully I won't get too emotional.
Hey Angela - If your daughters recruitment office has a SEAL liason tell her to go and try to do the work outs with them. Harsh but Def. worth it. My SR is Athletic Petty Officer of his division now which is a pay grade already!
My son is halfway through BC and said tell anyone - get in SHAPE! Run, swim and do more than just PT. Get in better shape than you have ever been and that is one less thing to think about. Best to you your daughter!
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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:
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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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Hi Angela,
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. I posted this on the Leaving in March Group, but in case you didn't see it, here is the group for recruits who are being separated:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship17moms
Hi Angerla, I was very suprised to get the box too. That was fast. I hope you get your daughters address. I had letters written starting the day Austin left. It was kind of sad getting the box.. I was depressed. But, After I got the box I remembered Austin asked me to pick up some pictures from walmart he had put in 2 days before he left. I figured it would be picutes of his friends and of the going away party. When I went in to get them I asked the guy for the pictures and he handed them to me. I couldn't wait to see who was in them. It was pictures of 3 of his best friends blown up to 8x10..The last pictures was Me kissing him on cheek at the party. He had it blown up to a 8x10 too. I started crying right there in walmart. The guy looked at me and said "is everything ok?"I just smiled and said yes. I know people were looking at me but, what can I say. It got me through a tough day. And I always thought he hated me kissing him. So, I hung the picture in my living room so I can see all the time..
And I would call your recruit again tomorrow or go by there. Surely they know how important the address is to us.
You should be getting your box too.I didn't get a note or anything just papers he already had. I was told the little note will come next week. I cant wait to see what he has to say..
I hope you get your address tomorrow. Let me know...
Have a great day!
Kelly
Hi Angela, I am just glad we were there. I dont know if anyone else was paying attention with all the excitement.When I contacted his sister I ask for his address when she gets it so I can write him. He was very sweet.
And my printer is out of ink too. How funny. But, we do have a staples right down the road. So thats a great idea. I cant wait to write him, wellI I started today. It's already 3 pages..
Thanks for the info on the pics..
Have a wonderful day!
Kelly
Hi Marisa, My son just left Monday and it was very hard to hold the tears back. But, somehow all the excitement kept me thinking of how he was doing.I had a couple but I just wiped them away and hung in there. Now, when I'm alone, thats a different story all together. It is hard , but if your daughter is anything like my son, she is living her dream ..
How many people can say they lived out their dream. If you ever want to talk or anything contact me..Everyone on here is so nice and understanding, it makes it so much better.
Hang in there, you'll be fine.
Have a wonderful day with your daughter...
Kelly
Hi Angela, Thanks for contacting me. My stomache is constantly in knots and I'm trying very strong for her. I don't want Monday to come to quickly when she gets picked by the recruiter.
I will not go to the swearing in since I won't be able to deal with it, my husband and sons will go Tuesday am. She seems prepared and I am happy for her. Tonight we are having a sending off party with family and friends and hopefully I won't get too emotional.
Let's stay in touch....Marisa
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