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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.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind.  In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships."  OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. 

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.  

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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:

RTC Graduation

**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 son left on 6/4/13--anyone else arrive at Great Lakes that evening?

Started this discussion. Last reply by QC Mom Jul 17, 2013. 23 Replies

I seemed to have searched the board, but can't find anyone who left for GL on the 4th of June. Just trying to connect with other moms. June 5th was awful; this is our youngest and we are pretty much…Continue

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A little about me:
My son has been in the Navy Reserves for about 5 years and will be deployed. Even though he is in his 20's,he is my youngest child and I will miss him dearly (not to mention worry about him). I'm looking for other mothers who are going through or have gone through a Navy Reservist Deployment.
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At 3:23pm on August 7, 2013, lemonelephant said…

Thanks for the Friend request; I hope we can be around for some time to support each other. If there is ever anything I can help you with, don't hesitate to ask. Take care and blessings to you and yours.

At 5:42pm on August 4, 2013, Sandra (MA Mom) said…
Hi GiaMarie,

Tell your son not to stress...just to take it one step at a time. When my son did the pepper spray he said he it burns like crazy, but he was so excited he did it. I gave him all the tip (yogurt or baby shampoo to help with the burning) but he said he was fine. As far as testing, just tell him to take notes and study. A lot of the boys usually form study groups. My son said that he and his roommate used to test each other all through the day. It worked well and he did good. He really enjoyed A School and made some great friendships. I hope it goes well for your son too.
At 9:46am on July 25, 2013, Beachmom (Ship 13, Div 281) said…

Try going to PIR 08-12-13 TG#38, 12 divisions and see if the FB page pops up.  If not, send me your email and I'll send you an invite to join.  Lots of good info on this FB page as well.  It's almost time to pack!  Are you going to the Meet and Greet on Thursday night?

At 9:35am on July 25, 2013, Beachmom (Ship 13, Div 281) said…

Sorry, I just re-read your comments and saw it was for Facebook!  

At 9:33am on July 25, 2013, Beachmom (Ship 13, Div 281) said…

Good Morning!  Are you looking for the Facebook page PIR 08/12?  If you are on Facebook, send me your email and I'll send you an invite to join the group.  Someone sent me an invite, that is the only way I found it!  If you aren't on Facebook, there is another PIR 8/2 Graduation Day page on the Navy4Moms website.  Is your PIR 8/2 also?

At 12:54pm on July 16, 2013, cleokitty93 said…

At 10:30pm on July 6, 2013, lemonelephant said…

Hi, I see you have joined San Antonio MA's and MAA Moms; MA is a rating very dear to my heart since my Sailor is an MA. The discussion, Break down week by week, witin San Antonio MA's will let you know what happens at NTTC Lackland (San Antonio). Other groups to check out are New MAA Mom's (it has not been very active) and Security Sailors (it is not as active and includes loved ones of Sailors from other ratings as well). The Rating Information Card for MA can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ma.pdf. Take care and blessings to you and yours.

At 7:48am on June 18, 2013, storekeeperE5 said…

my daughter arrived 6/4/2013 that eveniing , she called Saturday june 15 and was able to talk to her father .  I would have cried and he calmed her down,  she has never been a folder of clothes , so she says its  hard, boy do i remember folding clothes when i was in boot camp. We told to remember why she went and make friends. I was real sad that i was not able to talk to her , maybe next time.

ship 12   div 280

At 10:12pm on June 10, 2013, CHC said…

No I didn't know there was a facebook! Can you send me the link?

At 11:01pm on June 2, 2013, Recruit Man - Ronny said…

Welcome to NavyforMoms.com. My name is Ronny and my son has been in the Navy since February of 2012. He is currently stationed in San Diego with a Helicopter Squadron. He is an Aviation Structural Mechanic. I hope you find all the info you are looking for here, and if you have any questions feel free to ask. My son is 3rd Generation Navy, so I do know a little about the Navy..:)

If you have a new Sailor who is in Boot Camp, or leaving soon, visit CallsforRecruits.org and I will send you FREE Pre-Paid Phone cards for your SR to use while they are in boot camp. I started that program when my son left for Boot Camp :)

Be sure and check out the Survival Guide for Newbies…It has some valuable info you would like to know :) It can be found here: http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/survival-guide-for-navy-for-moms-newbie

Welcome Aboard and I wish your Sailor Fair Winds and Following Seas.

 
 
 

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