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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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.
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.
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Permalink Reply by ForeverSailorGirl on
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i know but I dont know how to handle it, one day we're perfectly fine, next he's breaking down, then he doesnt want to even speak to me. Ive done my best to be understanding of his schedule, and whats going on with him there but every thing i say is a trigger to setting him off. Do I just let him cool off and leave him alone for a few days or just let it go
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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Sorry to say you will never understand what he is going through...don't tell someone that you do, lots of people it just upsets more. Watch how you word things when you talk to him
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They are under alot of pressure in A school to succeed in their chosen field, to study and meet a certain grade (below certain grades are failing), and to maintain their physical conditioning. Even though they have more freedom, they are still closely managed. Try to be patient and understanding and if he doesnt want to talk, then let him be. He will, eventually, notice that you are there for him and supporting him. Just continue to let him know that you love him and support him. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by meagan5220 on
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Take a breath and talk to him calmly! For my husband the sadder I got and more upset the worse it was for him to deal with. Also there are quite a few discussions that cover this topic that have been posted prior to this. Some of those ladies may not be here anymore or see it but go through and read those as well!
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Permalink Reply by hanan.r33d on
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I TOTALLY understand! My husband was the same way. I would cry and ask what was I doing wrong & he would just say he is frustrated with things he needs to accomplish, paper work just to let me & our child come visit, school... Trying to keep up the grades (he is an FC school for a yr) trying to make the money stretch, bills... It's a lot and it took me time just to get that out of him. He misses you, his family & friends. When he wants to get off the phone just say I love you and miss you and hang up. Kill him with kindness. Everything will be okay :-)
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Permalink Reply by tori&tyler on
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The same thing is happening to me! I am really upset and don't know what is going on. =( I hope things get better soon...
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Permalink Reply by Katie26 on
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Im going thru the same thing right now...just he is not in A school he is deployed. IT IS VERY HARD but do not lose YOUR focus. He is learning new things, having to deal with the pressure of his new military life and balance it with his old civilian life. YOU need to be the strong one holding up your relationship. Its not fair and its tiring on you, but it doesnt last forever and soon your sailor will get everything straight again. I should probably take my own advice.
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