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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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**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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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 teeny on
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(_l_) (_/_) (_l_) (_\_) just in cse you guys are wondering that is my HAPPY Dance I got a letter today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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Hello my husband is on ship 04 DIV 813. I received a 3 page letter on Wednesday and was over the moon! I will see you all at PIR! 5/18 can't come soon enough! What hotels are you all staying at?
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Permalink Reply by whitney on
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Oh wow, my son is ship 4 div 813. However, I have heard very little. Is there anything you can share about the unit and how things are going, either on here or in a private message. I am currently registered to stay at La quinta hotel about 8 miles away, but am trying to change it to something closer. Where are you staying? When do you arrive? We arrive Thurs evening around 9. So I think we will miss the gatherings that are going on, but I would love to meet up with people if anyone is meeting up after those anywhere.
Its nice to connect with someone from same division. Take Care.
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Permalink Reply by ElizabethAnne(SHIP-04 DIV-813) on
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My fiancé is on SHIP 4 DIV 813 and I received two letters from him on Wednesday.
It made me the happiest I've been so far :)
Other mom's/wives with SR's with the same PIR date have gotten their phone calls
so I hope that means we will be getting ours sometime soon! (though it is given by privilage,
there is still hope that it could be sometime soon! :) )
But regardless, I'm excited that we can be looking forward to letters every week. It makes it all so much easier! -
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Permalink Reply by Recruit Man - Ronny on
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Hi All...I just wanted you all to know about an Amazing thing. Calls for Recruits.org is giving away FREE Pre-paid Calling cards for Recruits in Boot camp. Visit the site, and send an email requesting Phone Cards and send them off to your Recruits! Have a great day!!
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Permalink Reply by NavyBlue on
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A Miracle for Easter.....I flew into Norfolk Friday morning and meet my hubby for lunch. Looking up at the TV in the corner I saw flames on the screen. The news ribbon made my heart stop...F-18 pilot crashes while leaving Oceana airfield. Unfortunately, the area around Oceana/Damn Neck Naval bases has become very populated. New pilots and pilots waiting for their next assignments train at Oceana.
Here's the miracle. 12:05 PM EST the pilots ejected and the aircraft crashed into an apartment building with mostly senior citizens. No one was critically injured! The pilots landed in backyards near by and most of the apartment residents had left for lunch. The first thing the young pilot said to the neighbor who came out to help him "I'm sorry I crashed into your house". That's when I lost it. The young pilot wasn't concerned for himself sitting in an ejection seat but apologizing for an aircraft that had malfunctioned. This young sailor's attitude and concern for others is a testament to the caliber of people our sons are joining.
The Virginia Pilot has more details if you're interested.
Easter does bring blessings and this year a miracle too! Thank you everyone who lifts up our sons, continue to pray for their strength and resolve as they grow into men of distinction.
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Permalink Reply by S :) on
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NavyBlue
My son's address was still Ohio street also.
I have also been hoping for a phone call. I've been keeping my phone near me 24/7 (just like a teenager).I was trying to remember the disturbing 11:30 pm phone call I received when my son arrived at RTC. Didn't they say a phone call in 3 weeks?? I' m ready to hear his voice!!!!!
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Praise God no one was hurt to badly in that crash!
Navyblue..... My sons letter came from Ohio street same as what the form letter said. ????????
I know it's a little after midnight on sunday but I pray you all had a Blessed Easter
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Permalink Reply by sjtina on
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Wow took me awhile to catch up. You have been extremely chatty lol
Just got back from Vegas, so I have been MIA for a bit. Glad everyone is getting letters, they should get more upbeat. I think the first couples of weeks are tougher since they are still trying to get it together as a team.
My son is stationed in Oceana and he text me the news of the jet crash. I caught it on the news later on, it really was an miracle.
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