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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.
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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).
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Son leaves Dec 12th, 2016
Looks like this December Basic Training group isn't very active, but in the event someone else sees this and wants to connect, my son is leaving for Great Lakes on December 12th :)
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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NiksMomma, I left info for you on your My Page.
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The Page, What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology), will help you with many of the new terms you will come across.
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Permalink Reply by KoaNani on
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It's a strange feeling. Like I have no idea why I am crying so much. I completely did not expect to feel this way. How are you doing today?
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Permalink Reply by Pootsmom on
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My son left on the 5th and I called all week, I'm finally getting it under control but seeing the little things that you don't think of still make me cry. I got his box on Thursday, his FORM letter yesterday and he was able to actually call and talk today. I know exactly what you're going through, it's the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.
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It really helped me to watch that first day video too. It's nice to visualize where they are. Today was good for me as well. First two days were brutal. I'm excited to receive the form letter and start making plans for PIR :)
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Terri, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by mixedemotionsMOMofanewSailor on
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My son left on December 12th also. I received a call late that evening. Whatever you do don't put your phone down because you will more than likely miss the call. Waiting patiently on the box.
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My son shipped out Dec 5. I got my form letter Monday and actually got a phone call from him yesterday. It was so wonderful answering the phone to hear " Hey momma". I only teared up twice on the phone which made it difficult for him cause it made him tear up too. So I know for future calls to keep conversation up beat. So glad to see all you moms on here and knowing I'm not alone in this truly helps
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Permalink Reply by mattymom on
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My Daughter just left also...got my last call at midnight last night. I feel like I can't breathe!!! Hopefully the box will come quickly and address soon after :) I pretty much cry at everything!
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I was crying randomly for the first two days. Day three was so much better. Now I am focused on letter writing. This site is so helpful at guiding us :)
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I did a few of the fun letters to have something to do last night....rather than pace :)
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mattymom, I left info for you on your My Page.
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