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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.
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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).
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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.
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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My daughter arrived at BC 2 days ago feels like an eternity
So, this is my first introductory post to this amazing support group. Thank goodness my daughter told me about you guys before she left, she knew I'd need :)
My daughter was born when I was 17 years old, we have been inseparable ever since. She is my best friend and I'm used to doing everything with her and now she's gone. I am walking around in a haze of fear, sadness, worry, concern....I keep going over in my head what she's doing if she's scared, regretful, hurting (if she got her wisdom teeth pulled out), exhausted...just filled with constant debilitating thoughts. I can't concentrate for work, I just started being able to eat a little today, I cry regularly...I hate who I am right now. I'm known for being upbeat and happy and I now feel isolated, alone and heart-broken.
I have a son who's a freshman in high school who I put on a relatively strong facade for, he's doing great with it, even though he and his sister have always been quite close. He told me I shouldn't be sad that's she gone away, because she'll be back eventually, he's very analytical...such a strong kid.
My fiance just doesn't get it and is growing inpatient with my lack of attention/emotion I have for him, even though it's been a few days. I tried to explain I just feel like I have nothing left to give right now and am trying to reassure him I'll pick myself up emotionally soon, but I feel caved in right now.
Any help and/or guidance will be so greatly appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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kathy...what a great idea
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Permalink Reply by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 on
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JessicaB - Thanks! It worked for us...I didn't want it right before he left, since it might make him emotional. He's a great kid and seems to be holding up pretty well...staying strong! I am very proud!
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Permalink Reply by CUPCAKE on
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Hi katysmom. I am in the navy. I just got back home about a month ago. I know how you feel because my ex boyfriend went to boot camp before i did. But i also know how your daughter is feeling. so if you need anything just message me :)
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hey lynn06 my son left easter sunday and by the time he actually said bye i was ok. today starts week 7 for me and i can't believe how close we are getting to PIR. I wish you the best and keep busy busy busy. I think this navy4moms is about the only place where you can find people that truly understand where we are coming from.
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Good morning! I have been reading the replies and what great advice you all have. After joining this site, I feel so much better about my behavior and reaction. Your sharing stories also helps a great deal. I type an ongoing letter to my son as well. Each day, I add something funny or a story to it. By the time he gets it, it will be a novel.
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Anneliese I just peeked at your page and see that he left on Thursday. You can call the recruiter on Monday for the address. Here is another good site to go to so you can connect with others that left about the same time as your son http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinmay
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Permalink Reply by katysmom on
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Ya, that's why this experience is unlike other parent's and is so difficult for others to understand. Know that this site is full of mom's that TOTALLY understand and it has and I hope will provide you with great comfort and support. Hang in there, much love!
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