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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.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
Events
**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).
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**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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February, 2018 Adoption - Army Group in Iraq
Our February group is Army deployed to Iraq consisting of 44 males and 3 females. They are in a very remote area and frequently are on patrol. They do have microwave access. They live in metal containers and concrete structures. Some are limited on shower days due to lack of clean water.
Pillowcases are a GO!
Wish List:
Cookies
Granola bars
Nuts
Coffee (no K-cups)
Ramen noodles
Macaroni & cheese cups
Drink sticks
Sunflower seeds
Shampoo
Body wash
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Razors
Shave gel
Blankets
Small pillows
Shipping will be February 21 to 24.
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Permalink Reply by Sarabi2013 on
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Blankets! Are there any requirements? Size, color, fabric? I have fleece...
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Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on
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Fleece would be great! As a matter of fact I was given 6 fleece blankets that I am going to send. It has gotten cold in Iraq and the concrete structures they live in have no heat and holes in the ceiling. Anything that will help them keep warm would be great! Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by LauraJ on
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I have 12 to send. They are the 50 x 60 size fleece blankets, already rolled. They were on clearance at my local Wal-Mart for $5. My co-worker brought some fun color ones to add to my basic colors. Should brighten things up a bit. Going to send a bunch of goodies as well.
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THANK YOU!!!!!
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Spreading the message as best as we can. I will call you soon so that we can catch up on life. ((hugs))
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Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on
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For the blankets, twin, full/queen? I found some fleece ones on amazon that are only $1 more for the full/queen size. I don’t want to send something too big.
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Since they sleep on cots, maybe twin size would be best?????
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That’s true! It would be thicker to double up but also more bulk to pack up. I’ll get some ordered today!!
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Six more blankets headed their way! It hurts my heart to think of them being cold! I wish I could send heaters!
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Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on
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I'm running late. Mailing on 2/18 Fingers are crossed. Carol
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