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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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**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

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GROTON, CT. SUBSCHOOL & "A" SCHOOL MOMS

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hi My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.

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Comment by alexh_sailor on August 29, 2011 at 4:32pm: Thanks for sharing everyone. I had not heard from my Sailor since before the storm hit.

Comment by MM89Beth on August 28, 2011 at 8:38pm: Heard from my son this evening.
He said Everyone is safe at Groton sub school!
Mostly just a "Windy Storm" went through :)

Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on August 28, 2011 at 8:44am: I am going to try to post the link to the newscenter in CT that my friend Kristen is a newscaster for. I keep this up and running so I can keep track of what is going on. They are saying that by 11 they should be getting the worst of the storm. It looks like it posted...I know power was in and out and I haven't seen any more fb posts from the sailors I know in a while. Will keep in touch!

Good Morning Connecticut - WTNH News Channel 8 Coverage continues as Hurricane Irene batters Connecticut. 300,000 without power right now. If you can, join us on TV or online: : http://www.wtnh.com/subindex/video/live_events_2

Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on August 27, 2011 at 8:52pm: Yay Twin Falls Mom! So glad your sailor is home!!!!!!!

I talked to my son too and they can't leave Groton. He was staying tonight with a buddy in off-base military housing...not sure how I feel about that because since I've been on base I know that the barracks are up on a hill and not sure where this other sailor lives...ugh! All any of us can do is pray and turn them over to the Good Lord!

Penny

Comment by Twin Falls Navy Mom (S13 D330) on August 27, 2011 at 7:24pm: My son was able to leave base this morning to start his leave. He made it to Idaho this afternoon. I heard the lockdown starts Sunday. I'm so happy to have him home. Missed him so much. BTW, went to Red Robin for lunch and they surprised us with half off our meal ticket as a thank you for his service to our country. :) Airport also allowed him through the "fast" lane in security because he was running late. How cool is that? Of course, I have to say....some things never change. lol

Comment by my favorite Martian (Groton) on August 27, 2011 at 5:25pm: Hey...Groton moms... I finally heard from my sailor. I was getting worried! Sounds like they're not expecting the storm to hit until later tonight. They're supposed to go to Jay Leno's show tonight, but will possibly be on lock-down...status currently unknown. He said all the sand-bag chucking was far worse than any PT at boot camp. :-)

Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on August 26, 2011 at 10:58pm: Twin falls...it sounds like he had to put in for Leave...maybe that is different than those who are just on Liberty...I'm sure if you haven't heard any differently then his plans haven't changed! Prayers that you get your visit!!!!!!

Comment by Twin Falls Navy Mom (S13 D330) on August 26, 2011 at 9:47pm: My son is supposed to be getting on an airplane tomorrow morning to come home for a much, overdue visit. He didn't say anything earlier about a lockdown? I'm NEVER going to sleep tonight.

Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on August 26, 2011 at 9:39pm: I talked to my son today...he was supposed to drive home tomorrow ( we only live a few hours away) but he said they are basically in lock down. No one is allowed to leave the base. They will not have classes on Monday because they are anticipating the need to have everyone help with the local clean up efforts. Right now it seems that the storm is not gaining intensity...yay! Praying that it will weaken even more as it comes up the coast! Praying for all our boys out there!

Comment by Jeffsmom1380 on August 25, 2011 at 9:41pm: My son is leaving base tomorrow to go to above Albany, NY for his brother's wedding! He is suppose to be on base Sunday night. He has phone numbers to call the base just in case!