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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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**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
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SHIP 04 DIV 813
Looking for other Moms who have a loved one on SHIP 04 DIV 813
Quick Look Information for DIV813 Moms with PIR date of 05/18/2012:
THURSDAY, May 17, 2012:
There will be several Mom's who will be meeting at Starbucks 3:30 PM CST the afternoon of May 17th.
- Starbucks located at 780 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085; Phone: (847) 689-4317
How can we 'recognize' each other?
- DIV813 Mom's have elected to wear navy blue nail polish one nail on each hand as a quick way to recognize one another.
Sarge's Meet and Greet or ???
- DIV813 Mom's have elected to (initially) attend Sarge's Meet and Greet from 5:30 PM-9:00 PM CST on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
- Be sure to RSVP to let Sarge know if you're coming
- Here's the link for Sarge's Meet and Greet
- Here's the address for Sarge's Meet and Greet:
Sundance Event Center (Sundance Saloon)
300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
Fountain Square
(847) 887-0858
What about ribbons?
- If you're buying them you may want to consider "Lala's Ribbons" She needs a week notice to mail them without additional shipping charges.
- Here's the link to LaLa's Ribbons/Unique Memory Makers
- If you're making them, use black ribbon with gold lettering
Other Useful Info:
What things do I need to bring to my SR for use after PIR?
Some ideas from the 'vet Moms:" Tennis shoes, cell phones/ ipods (and their chargers), boxers, socks, compression shorts and Superfeet, a couple of sets of workout clothes, one set of "civies" for Phase II liberty, sunglasses, watch, favorite "comfort" food (cookies, brownies for example)
What are "Superfeet?"
- Superfeet is a brand of insoles for boots or sneakers. They absorb some of the impact. They are very popular and cost about $30(ish).
- Here's a link for more information: Superfeet
Is there a mall close by?
- Yes, the Gurnee Mall looks to be close by.
- Here's the link that can provide you with stores and location: GURNEE MALL
Boot Camp Mom's Prayer
God bless my recruit as he meets this day
I pray that he has the strength to find his way
As reveley wakes him so loud and clear
I pray your love will lead him, and he will show no fear
If there's danger and if there's strife
Please send Angels to guard his life
Keep him safe and hold him near
Bless my recruit, I hold him dear
Until he moves on to PIR day
Bring peace to our hearts
And strength to our faith
(Many thanks to our own 'teeny' for sharing!)
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Permalink Reply by sjtina on
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NavyBlue, they do not have internet in the room, but they can get a signal by the windows in the TV room. I would be talking to my son and he would have to go because a spot opened up by the window. lol
As far as I know, only officers are allowed to have cars in GL. They are the only ones who can drive to Coronado. There has been quite a bit of discussion on how to get cars out to SD.
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Permalink Reply by myty on
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Good lord! What a schedule! Thank you sjtina for this info.
NavyBlue my son told me pretty much the same thing about two weeks off but he told me it was between per-BUDs and BUDs. I was really looking forward to having him home for a little bit.
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Chrisian's Mom let me know if you get any names of recruits who are not getting mail. I would be happy to write.
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Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on
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Christian's Mom, I love your generous heart. Can't wait to meet you! I'll join with sjtina in writing anyone you know of who needs a letter.
Knowing what to do is overwhelming it makes me feel like I have a life line in you sjtina. I'm so grateful for you and your voice on this site.
Medial leave means that your son can come back to the program when he's better......right?
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NavyBlue, my son was medically dropped. He was getting severe headaches during drownproofing in PreBuds. It had to do with the pressure of inhaling and exhaling while bobbing up in down in the pool. I think it also had something to do with a sinus infection that would not quit. He can go back and try again in 2 years from being dropped. I believe that is still his plan.
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I hope he gets another chance, if that's what he wants. I'm sure he's a great guy.
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Its nice having a others on the same timeline to follow. Its a long road and forming friendships early on does help. I think you will be joining the 5/11 PIR as a class. I am guessing this will be Class 2 9 7.
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Chris's mom I would love to join you and sjtina and navyblue in writting to the fellows who are not receiving mail. I never thought there might be some guys who never get mail. I have written to my son every single day since he left. I miss him so much it hurts!
Sjtina you live the next town over from me. What a small world. I live in Marlton. I would love to meet you someday. I can't thank you enough for all the info you have posted on this site. It has really helped.
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yayyyy a Jersey girl. I don't find many South Jersey moms son here. I would love to get together sometime. Do you belong to the Jersey Mom group. They have get togethers once in awhile, but so far not in our area. I did meet a mom from Cherry Hill at the Army Navy game 2 years ago. Small world indeed.
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Has anybody made hotel reservations?
I booked flights tonight for me, hubby and my 85 year old Mother who says she's coming if she has to crawl. lol It's funny how Grandmother didn't want him to join but now that he's in she couldn't be more proud of her sailor.
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Permalink Reply by seawatcher on
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Hi NavyBlue,
Yep, I have. Navy Lodge at Great Lakes. $66 per night. Haven't book a flight yet - waiting until later this week.
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Permalink Reply by S :) on
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Hello fellow Moms,
I also would love to write to any sailors in need of letters. I am a teacher and can have 50 letters ready to deliver in a day. :) My students would love to write. As a matter of fact, I think I'll get my students writing tomorrow. I suppose a letter to "any SR" in Ship 04 Div 813 would work. I'm on it ladies.
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