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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).
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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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Ship 11 DIV 322
This is a group so we can get connected with others in our SR's group. I hope to meet new people who are going through this with me.
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Permalink Reply by Christa (Proud Navy Mom) on
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Hi, lawpup! Welcome back!! Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons makes the PIR ribbons. Check out her pics on her N4M profile page or her Unique Memory Makers facebook page. I don't think it's too late to order yours. You can email her at uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com for more information.
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Permalink Reply by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on
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Thanks Christa, you are right it is not too late to order the ribbons. I am still getting orders every day for your PIR group. It is a great way to recognize other moms from this site besides being a great way to show support for your Sailor and having a keepsake.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa on
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PIR ribbons have your sailors name and division on them.. I think im making my own. I also ordered shirts for the 4 of us to wear.. Hope they're ready in time!
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Permalink Reply by desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322) on
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So ladies we have 1 week and half of writing letters then we have to prep for PIR. I have been told to stop writing a week before PIR, So ladies can we decide on a time to light our blue candles for battlestation. I want to make sure we do it at the same time :)
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Sounds like a plan, Desiree. We know that they will start BattleStations in the evening - we just don't know the exact time. What if we light our candles at 6:00 pm CST?
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thats fine so that 7pm my time i est.
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Great! I am EST also. I live in NC. LOL...
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Permalink Reply by lawpupk9 on
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Its good to be back! While I love being on vacation, I love being home too! Besides, I've gotta do laundry and start thinking about packing for PIR!
You're right Desiree - you're an hour ahead of us. Do we know what date BattleStations will take place on? I'll probably stay up all night and send our SRs as much good juju as I can muster!
As far as ribbons go, I may just make some myself. I'm fairly crafty that way... And working for a florist has its advantages sometimes. What color are your ribbons?
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I made my own as well mines is navy blue and silver :)
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so does everyone agree 6 CST time is good :)
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That is great Desiree, Were you able to use one of the anchors I sent you for your candle on your mini ribbon? I thought you might be able to since you can't find anchors in the craft stores very often that will work. Happy to have helped you out. :-)
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Sounds like a great idea lawpup. I'm not a crafty lady... my ribbon is navy blue with silver writing.
I'll send you a private message with the date of BattleStations. We are not allowed to post it on N4M.
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