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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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Hi Katherine. I'm Rebecca. My hubby is on the USS Virginia. My Mother in Law Let me know that you were on the site. I was just wanting to say hello and if you have any questions feel free to send me a message. Can't wait to meet you!
YAY! I got mine and one of our friend text me to say he did too! Overall he pretty much sounded like he was just starting to get used to things and I am sure is just now getting over being homesick.
I am sorry wrong person! Geesh...its been a long day! Yes, I got my letter today. Yours should be there tomorrow. It was wonderful! Great feeling getting that letter and reading the note left at the bottom of the page.
I got my letter to! What a wonderful feeling it was. I loved the little note at the end. I really didn't think he could be romantic at all, but the little note was so sweet!
Are you going to be able to make it to PIR?? That is your due date?
Absolutley! I will let you know as soon as I get the letter. The same goes for you, just in case you get it first:) The address that you gave yesterday was the one that is on the RTC website, but we will see.
No, you don't have to sign for it. They just drop it off at your door. My FedEx guy rang the door bell to let me know that a package had arrived. You will get it soon. Just hang in there:)
You should be getting the box really soon. I received mine yesterday. He was definately emtional. The box is still sitting on my bedroom floor. I haven't washed his clothes or anything yet. I just folded them neatly and put them back in there. I really don't know what to do with it! I suppose in time I will. I am sure you will be getting yours soon. You live in Vermont correct? I live in PA, so I am a bit closer to Great Lakes than you are, perhaps that is why. But, I will definately keep you updated on everything. I am going to go now and rest and put up my pregnant feet. They are swollen:(
Take care and if you ever need anything or need to talk, I am always willing to listen!
Good luck at RN School. I work at a nursing home and it takes a special kind of person to be a nurse. I admire what they do! Definately something I would never be able to do!
Honestly, I love being married, but waiting is such a good idea. We were together 5 1/2 years before we married. We married because he decided to join the Navy and in order for him to be active duty, we had to because we have a daughter. Of course, we married because we loved each other as well, but if two people are truly commited to one another, it doesn't matter how long you wait. Really, nothing changed after we got married. We were pretty much married before, just not legally. If he hadn't decided to join, I don't know if we would be married right now, or not. It is a big decision and I think people rush into to fast now-a-days. Especially when they have a child out of wedlock.
I am so happy I have met someone in the same Division as well. We can keep each other up-to-date. I love my husband to death, but he tends to leave out the details or important facts sometimes! One of the flaws that I can't stand, but have gotten use to over the years:) When are you two getting married?
My husband will be attending A School at Great Lakes when he is finished.
I really feel like that after this morning, this will be okay. It was so a breath of fresh air, so to speak, to be able to know that he is doing okay. I was almost scared when the call came through because I thought maybe he was set back or something. I didn't expect it to be a regular call home.
I am hoping that they have a good division and that is why. It was really uplifting hearing from him. I was still asleep when he called. I rolled over to answer the cell phone and realized it was an 847 area code and got so excited! My husband said that they sent the form letters already and they should be here soon. I really hope so because I want to send out some letters.
I didn't get his grad. date either, but from what I have been told on here it will be 10/15. So, when I get the form letter I am really hoping that will be it. That is awesome that they are in the same Division! Did he say why they got to call this soon? My husband just said they got a phone call and pretty much that he loved us and missed us! He didn't sound bad at all except for a little tired.
Did you get a phone call this morning as well? My husband was only able to tell me that he was in Division 347 and from waht you said, I am guessing it is ship 12? Do you have an address yet?
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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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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he is ship 12 div 344. I am DYING for a call or letter. I have probably sent around 15...lol
Are you going to be able to make it to PIR?? That is your due date?
Take care and if you ever need anything or need to talk, I am always willing to listen!
Megan
Honestly, I love being married, but waiting is such a good idea. We were together 5 1/2 years before we married. We married because he decided to join the Navy and in order for him to be active duty, we had to because we have a daughter. Of course, we married because we loved each other as well, but if two people are truly commited to one another, it doesn't matter how long you wait. Really, nothing changed after we got married. We were pretty much married before, just not legally. If he hadn't decided to join, I don't know if we would be married right now, or not. It is a big decision and I think people rush into to fast now-a-days. Especially when they have a child out of wedlock.
My husband will be attending A School at Great Lakes when he is finished.
I really feel like that after this morning, this will be okay. It was so a breath of fresh air, so to speak, to be able to know that he is doing okay. I was almost scared when the call came through because I thought maybe he was set back or something. I didn't expect it to be a regular call home.
Will you be going to PIR?
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 OPSEC Internet Safety Video
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