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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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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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Arrived at bootcamp December 4th
December 4th. I received the I arrived at camp safely call so far and she said I would get another call in about two weeks. I'm new to this site and am still trying to navigate and get as much information as possible and missing her terribly. I can't wait to get a letter so I can write. Just hoping to connect with someone espically with the holidays coming and her birthday as well, not being able to share that with her is so much harder then I ever anticipated.
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Permalink Reply by bobbij1026 on
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Big hugs to you too... And I'm going to work on the FB group right now, considering we are ALL going thou the same thing it will be nice not feeling guilty about venting or bringing others down because of my own grief.. I call it grief because it's the only emotion that comes close to what I'm feeling right now...
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Permalink Reply by Jen_Riley's_Mom on
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My son also arrived on the 4th. He left from Colorado. I saw your post and ran down to the mailbox. Ahh, nothing yet but maybe tomorrow since your much closer to GL. Ive set up writing schedules for his siblings and myself so he should receive a letter every day. One mom even posted that her son who arrived the same day, was assigned to a division with a PIR date of 01-31. I'm hoping there will be plenty of tickets so we can all attend. The recruiter said this is the smallest group of the year and he went through at this time of the year also and had ten family members there. Cant wait to hear from him but Im forced to be patient, which is not my strong point!
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Permalink Reply by Christina on
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bobbij1026, which airport out of michigan? My son left from michigan on the 4th also.
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Detroit metro, yours?
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Okay moms ( and dads if there are any) my FB name is Bobbi Jo Bohr-kenny, please ad me, I have created a group w/ my FB page for only us navy moms so others aren't able to see what we are discussing. I would love any any all requests, plus this site is great but it's a bit confusing. FB is a little easier ( at least for me) . Anyone agree?
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Permalink Reply by Christie_Okie on
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Facebook would be easier since I am on there ALL the time. I know it is sad. LOL
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Yep, me too... Best internet network ever!
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My son must have arrived with her. He said there were about 50 who showed up at O'Hare and came up together. I think the holidays will be tough since he was out of state with his dad for Thanksgiving. He got back the day after Thanksgiving and left the next Tuesday am for MEPS. I'm hoping that as time goes on and with writing with him, it will be easier.
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Saw this on another conversation... So fitting.. Comment by A's_momma_Erin S02-D911 PIR 1/24 yesterday
To all the mommas and papas who are still waiting...
Let it Glow
Oh the missing my child is frightful
But the Pride I feel's delightful
And I think I've lost all control,
Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow
The tears for me aren't stopping
And I've got tissues for sobbing
My blue can`dle flame does glow
Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow!
When I finally get my call
How I'll never ever leave my phone
And I'm trying hard not to bawl
Now I don't feel sooo alone
My tears are finally drying
And my cheeks hurt from my smiling
But no matter how far you go
Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow! -
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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For those who don't know about blue candles, check out Blue Candles.
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Permalink Reply by jessiesmom2013 on
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love this
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