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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.
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It's been a while since I've been on. So I need to update. I apologize to everyone. I am an avid blogger and writer on FB. My son is now stationed in Goose Creek. He went through Power School did well and then was asked to go through ELT training (which is the chemistry training. He did that and was asked if he would teach. So now he is a JSI and stationed there for next 2 1/2 years. He is now an E5 and hopes to make E6 before going out. A little bit of good news Thomas got married. He married a little southern belle last Feb. Her name is Lauren and I just love her.
I've been in a battle too My mom got breast cancer so dealt with that and now I am on a six month watch for both breast and cervical. But I believe G-d is good and He will see me through .. Blessings and Shalom to all.
Kimber, I hope you will take this in the spirit in which it is intended, that is information. The only good thing about thyroid cancer, is that there is no chemotherapy needed. They give radioactive iodine and it destroys ALL thyroid cells without damaging any other cells in the body.
Hi Kimber, I am WAAAYY behind on keeping up with everybody. My daughter had thyroid cancer 10 years ago. She had thyroid removed and has been fine since. I understand what a worry it is with a child having medical problems though. Sounds like Thomas is doing great! Congrats on your new Petty Officer. Be sure you don't miss Power School graduation......it is awesome! Jeff found out last week that when he is finished with Prototype (late July) he will be going to Hawaii and will be on a fast attack sub. This is exactly what he wanted so he is one happy camper. My husband and I are looking forward to visiting him! Pat
I haven't been on in a while. I am dealing with my older son who has Thyroid Tumors. He just had a second Ultrasound and will be scheduled for a Biopsy. To update you with Thomas... I was down in Goose Creek over Memorial Weekend. We had such a good time. Thomas is looking good. He has dropped more weight and is down to HS weight when he played Football. He took us to Patriot's Point which was awesome. I would recommend everyone visit. The Medal of Honor museum is awesome.
I got a call from Thomas. My phone rings Anchors Aweigh ;) He graduates this coming Friday with honors from A School. He has applied to OCS and waits to hear on that. He will next begin Power school but I don't know when it will start. I would like to go down for his graduation but he said A school is not that big of deal. Thomas has a Birthday July 15th and I want to surprise him somehow.
Hi Kimber, Just wanted to say hi. I've been really busy and am catching up with friends. How's your sailor liking Goose Creek? My sailor is in Prototype and had a 4 day weekend so he came home last Thursday nite. We had a great time just hanging out with family and friends. He flew back on Mon. and I always feel a little down for a couple of days when he leaves. Hope all is good with you. Pat
Here's the BEQ where your nukes live at first. Remember this is almost 2 years old, and the reference to the books is because all the guys read them to have something to talk about with the gals when they were in town. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEQkn6gKC8k&feature=channel
Hope you get to make your road trip! It's great. I'm close to St. Louis if you need a stop over place. My ice tea is northern tea (not sweetened--lol!) YOu will love the Charelston area if you have never been there before!
Hi Kimber, PIR was pretty impressive, wasn't it? Sorry about our Chicago weather, sometimes it is just the pits. Well, Thomas should be settling into his room by now. He will really appreciate things being a little more relaxed than basic. Now he should have 1 or 2 weeks of INDOC (indoctrination) before they class up and start hitting those books!! So glad you had a good time and are home safely. Talk to you soon. Pat
While driving through Indiana on the way back Thomas called. They were dropped off at the airport at 0300 They were to the USO and slept about 4 hours. Their flight left for South Carolina at about 3:40pm I hope they made it safely. I just got home in southeast Ohio. Blessings to all of you ~
Kimber, Welcome to Chicago! You are going to have such an amazing experience tomorrow! Be sure to take a bunch of kleenex! And give your sailor a big hug from me and thank him for his service. Pat
Kimber, Sent you 2 pictures. Looks nice, doesn't it? We were at GC in Nov. for Jeff's graduation from Power School. Advice for Thomas??....don't get behind. When they have mandatory study hours (ALL studying is done in the classroom building) in the evening, there are instructors there to help. If he needs help, ASK!! Hope you like the pics!!
Good Morning Kimber, Thank you for the friend request. We live in the Chicago suburbs so you will be coming to my neck of the woods for PIR. Friday is supposed to be cloudy and 59 degrees. When your sailor gets to Goose Creek he will get assigned his room and given his INDOC (indoctrination) address. INDOC usually lasts 1-2 weeks and then they "class up" and the work begins!! I have a couple of great pictures of the barracks. Private message me your email address and I'll send them to you. If you think of questions, don't hesitate to ask. Again welcome. Pat
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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:
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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It's been a while since I've been on. So I need to update. I apologize to everyone. I am an avid blogger and writer on FB. My son is now stationed in Goose Creek. He went through Power School did well and then was asked to go through ELT training (which is the chemistry training. He did that and was asked if he would teach. So now he is a JSI and stationed there for next 2 1/2 years. He is now an E5 and hopes to make E6 before going out. A little bit of good news Thomas got married. He married a little southern belle last Feb. Her name is Lauren and I just love her.
I've been in a battle too My mom got breast cancer so dealt with that and now I am on a six month watch for both breast and cervical. But I believe G-d is good and He will see me through .. Blessings and Shalom to all.
I got a call from Thomas. My phone rings Anchors Aweigh ;) He graduates this coming Friday with honors from A School. He has applied to OCS and waits to hear on that. He will next begin Power school but I don't know when it will start. I would like to go down for his graduation but he said A school is not that big of deal. Thomas has a Birthday July 15th and I want to surprise him somehow.
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While driving through Indiana on the way back Thomas called. They were dropped off at the airport at 0300 They were to the USO and slept about 4 hours. Their flight left for South Carolina at about 3:40pm I hope they made it safely. I just got home in southeast Ohio. Blessings to all of you ~