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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 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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Calling all moms of "children" starting bootcamp 7/8/15

I am so very thankful to have found the NAVYForMoms website and Facebook page. Without it, I would probably be curled up in a ball with three or four empty tissue boxes strewn around me! I am so very proud of my son...this is all just so unfamiliar!

I would really like to get to know other moms with sons or daughters who started boot camp on 7/8/15...as a single mom, I could certainly use the support, reassurance, and guidance! 

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Permalink Reply by Colton'sMom on July 10, 2015 at 11:28am

Kim,

Did you get Adam's address from his recruiter? I was afraid to use one from the recruiting station, as several sites have said that they get incorrect information much of the time.  I am anxiously waiting the form letter!!  I read a neat tip to store all of his letters and memorabilia in the "kid in the box" that should arrive soon.  Are you going to PIR? I would like to book my rooms, but am afraid that something might happen to set off the date and I'd be stuck with the bill.

Permalink Reply by BexMoon on July 10, 2015 at 2:12pm

Kim my son arrived on the same day? How did you get his address already?

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 10, 2015 at 2:14pm

She got the address and PIR date from the recruiter. Remember that the RTC asks that loved ones wait on The Form Letter before sending mail.

Permalink Reply by Smiley on July 10, 2015 at 2:55am

Hi, my son also started BC on 7/8/15.  It was the hardest thing I have ever gone through saying goodbye.  It was a terrible ride home with all of us crying.  Then to make matters worse being that he had never flown before and was heading off on this new journey he sent me a text to tell me he had passed out at the airport in Chicago.  Then I didn't hear from him for a couple of hours.  Another text telling me he was fine.  By that time I was ready to jump in my car and drive to Chicago from Buffalo to take care of my baby.  Got my phone call about an hour later and I was able to toss in two questions to him as he was reading his script and then that was it.  I felt awful actually not being able to help since we are moms and that's what we do is take care of them when they need us.  I had to realize that he is a big boy now and I have to let go.  So emotionally draining.

Permalink Reply by Steph Proud AG Mom on July 10, 2015 at 9:01am

My Son shipped to BC on 7/8.  I'ts been rough

Permalink Reply by Colton'sMom on July 10, 2015 at 11:41am

Liz's Mom,

How are you holding up today?  When my boys were babies I LOVED folding their little clothes, but as they grew the laundry became a huge chore.  After Colton left and I did his laundry, I actually ENJOYED it again!!!! Being a mom is such a weird experience. :)

Permalink Reply by Colton'sMom on July 10, 2015 at 11:31am

Smiley,

HUGS to you!!! What a helpless feeling to know he had passed out and be so far away.  Being a mom is tough!!!  Why didn't they tell us THAT during birthing classes???? I really try to let my boys be the men that they are...at least to their faces.  That is why this site and the Navy For Moms FB page is so helpful.  I can actually worry openly!!!! :)

Permalink Reply by BexMoon on July 10, 2015 at 2:02pm

My son arrived by bus. I got to communicate with him on & off throughout the 4 hour bus ride

Permalink Reply by Colton'sMom on July 13, 2015 at 4:11pm

The no communication thing is the hardest adjustment in the day and age when we usually have so much access!! :(

Permalink Reply by Colton'sMom on July 13, 2015 at 4:16pm

I know what you mean, Natters!  This has been one the most heart wrenching moments as a parent!!!

Permalink Reply by BexMoon on July 10, 2015 at 1:34pm

Hi There Colton's Mom. My name is Rebecca.  My son Chayce arrived on July 8th as well. It was his 19th birthday. I'm so pleased to connect with you as I'm feeling the same level of anxiety LOL. That scripted phone call was strange right? I was happy & disturbed at the same time.

Chayce is in Advanced Electronics / Computers. How about your son.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 10, 2015 at 1:45pm

Bex, I left info for you on your My Page.

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