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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.
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.
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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."
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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Hoping it gets easier!
I have not been able to post on this site until today as didn't want to face the reality that the day was getting closer. But, reality set in and we said goodbye to my son yesterday. Have been crying for weeks so yesterday was full of more tears but also the very proud feelings that come with being a Military Mom. It helps that he was so excited and so very happy in his decision but is tearing at my heartstrings every time I see something of his in the house. I'm hoping the rawness eases a bit with time but it will not be an easy 10 weeks! Thank you for all of yours tips, encouraging words, etc - I will now be a daily visitor to this site!
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Permalink Reply by Chipmunk on
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Glad to hear your son's GF at least got to here from your son.
We have a discussion on the Blue Candles in the BC Mom group. Blue Candles - Navy For Moms (ning.com)
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Permalink Reply by DsMom2020 on
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Funny... I told my son NOT to join navy too and encouraged college (I have one child and felt it was too great a sacrifice). He went to college but ultimately dropped out halfway through. I gave permission to join Navy and he loves it!!! He is in nuke program now. Tries hard to excel and just loves the challenge. He even loved boot camp in spite of all the yelling and hard work. For some people, it is a perfect fit. I pray for you that it is everything your son has been wanting for these past several years. Although you will miss him, know he is happy will fill your heart.
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