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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

...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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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.  

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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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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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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.

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All Blog Posts Tagged 'boot' (45)

Form letter received

Happy, happy, Joy, joy! I have looked at her letter, address and the information contained herein more times than what would be considered normal. I have a sense of peace now that the letter arrived. I just got back from the post office where I mailed 8 envelopes, containing 13 total letters. I told her I would number them so she would know the order written in. I am fine if she does not write back since I know that sleep is a premium and her free time, exceedingly limited.

While I…

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Added by NavyMomJoy on September 12, 2015 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Who else has sons/daughters that arrived to boot camp 7/29/15?

Hi there! My name is Tracey and our son arrived to boot camp also 7/29! We just received his box of items 8/4 in CA. but there was no letter and no ship/division number. Have any of you received this info for this group yet? Our daughter did this two yrs back so we've got some prior experience But I thought her box had the address.

Trying to hunt down his ship/division info so we can start sending mail to him....they rejoice when they receive mail!

Added by Traceykj on August 5, 2015 at 10:00pm — 16 Comments

Got my first real phone call - 16 days into Boot Camp

I just got a call from my son!! So he said he only has 15 minutes and he would like to call his Dad also, then asked if I could be mindful of the time for him. His sister was with me at the time, so on to speaker phone he went...



He sounded a little bit like he was getting a cold, or recovering from a cold. He was very calm, and steady paced in his talking. He already sounds more mature. I immediately felt proud!

I remembered that they get loaded up with so many…

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Added by RefuseToSink on March 21, 2015 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Day 5

Well it's been 5 days I will soon be able to send Jace a letter letting him know I have kept my promise , NO eating out and exercising regularly.  I have been watching videos on You Tube of the first week and what their going through. You know, it helped. I think it is true, It doesn't get easier You get stronger as a Navy Mom. Just as our kids are getting stronger. Stay strong Mom's <3

Thanks for…

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Added by Jlin SHIP03 DIV190 on April 13, 2014 at 11:13am — 1 Comment

Boot camp for him, no eating out for me. :-/

Day 2 of boot camp for Jace and no eating out plus exercise daily for me.  We all know Boot camp is not easy or we assume it isn't.  Well not eating out is not easy for this Mom. I would eat out twice a day at least 3 times a week and once a day almost every day. Good lord, now that I say it, it sounds absurd. 

So I told my son I will not go out to eat for the next 8 weeks and I will exercise…

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Added by Jlin SHIP03 DIV190 on April 11, 2014 at 12:18am — 3 Comments

It's Letter Writing Week!

This week is Letter Writing Week. Show support for your Recruit and express yourself with a hand-written gesture.
Click this link for some great tips and information for letter-writing here:…
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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on January 9, 2014 at 3:30pm — 7 Comments

Do Not Remove Permanent Retainer

Our recruiter, who also checked with his  Chief, told us to have our sons permanent retainer removed (you know the one they get after braces).  He saw the Navy Dentist at boot camp and come to find out, he did not have to have it removed.  I looked this question up before we had it removed and I could not find anything.  OH well, once he gets to A school he can have one put back in- provided my son remembrs to do just that (and finds the time).  How can we spread…

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Added by cberg3 on August 4, 2013 at 9:29am — 7 Comments

Boot Camp/Graduation Experience

My Boot camp/Graduation experience as a mom.



My son left June 14th 2012 for Great Lakes, he classed up right away, and maybe 3 or 4 Processing days and was put in a division to graduate on August 10th. (so 8 weeks and 1 day there)

I got the “I’m here call” about 10pm eastern time on the 14th.   Got the box the following Tuesday, and the first mail didn’t come till July 6th.   It was 17 days until his division could write, so…

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Added by purplegiraffe69 on September 8, 2012 at 6:04pm — 3 Comments

SHIP 11, Division 231, PIR 8/3/12

Just wondering if there are anyone mom's out there that have a son/daughter in this division. My son will be graduating on 8/3/12. One month left. I don't know where the best places to get a motel up there or anything. My son told me he has liberty that weekend, so i am happy for that. Just need some information on what will work out the best for our trip out there and stay. 

Added by Ship11_Trevors Mom on July 4, 2012 at 5:30am — 2 Comments

“I’m gonna be a NUKE!!!!”

Was the voice mail message left to me from my step son on Tuesday, January 11th. Oh how I hated that I missed that call, but the voice mail he left me made my heart smile. “Ms. Paulie, I passed my test! I’m gonna be a NUKE” my step son excitingly yells into my voice mail. “Call me back, I might miss your call I’m going to be helping my grandparents. I love you Ms. Paulie! THANK YOU for everything you’ve done for me!” (A voice mail message I will not delete from my…

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Added by IndianaBounsMom on January 16, 2012 at 10:30am — 11 Comments

One Mother's Pride

My SR is currently at RTC.  I'm so proud of her decision to join the Navy, it's hard to put into words.  What's even more difficult to express is the shock when I found out she was even interested.  My SR is the middle of three children.  She has a big sister and a little brother.  She always felt as if her siblings were loved more than she was, even though that couldn't be further from the truth.  When she was a toddler, her peditrician actually diagnosed her with "Middle Child Syndrome." …

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Added by wvnavymom on October 22, 2011 at 5:36pm — No Comments

HAPPY DAY!

My son's division won Trivia Tuesday on the RTC FB page so we got a division photo!!! So great to see their smiles! 10 days to go!!! My SR is top upper right... always did like to climb!

Added by SonandSea on September 20, 2011 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

I ♥ the mail carrier!

new post on my blog ~ about the joy of receiving mail from boot camp! 

click here to read ->  http://sonandsea.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-mail-carrier.html

 

 

Added by SonandSea on August 29, 2011 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

signed, sealed and delivered...

http://sonandsea.blogspot.com/

No, I was not as sad as I look in this photo, I promise!!

Yesterday was the big day. My son did his final swearing-inand boarded the plane to Great Lakes. 
He was able to text me and even called from the airport .And then at 12:32 I got "the 3 second" call.
He sounded strong, wide-awake (I'll bet!) and the teeniest bit nervous. I said a few encouraging…
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Added by SonandSea on August 9, 2011 at 1:30pm — 9 Comments

3 days

Look at  that smile! That's my sailor-to-be at the helm
of a cruise ship way back in the day. 
Actually, wasn't that yesterday?
He leaves for his recruiter's office Sunday afternoon
then on to Great Lakes for boot camp.
He is 18.
I tell you, there is no way  to explain this letting…
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Added by SonandSea on August 5, 2011 at 12:00am — 4 Comments

19 days until boot camp...

I'm not sure how we got here, but my son leaves
 for boot camp in 19 days.
It seems like yesterday that we were counting months
and now it is just over 2 weeks! .
I am staying busy, trying not to obsess, but it is tough-
and he's still here! 
My son is getting ready. Yesterday he went through
a…
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Added by SonandSea on July 20, 2011 at 6:10pm — 4 Comments

28 days..



I live a blessed life. I have a a husband who is actually Superman
 (shhh! that's top secret), four children that amaze me every day, 
wonderful friends, a pretty home and the privilege
of time and space to pursue my artistic dreams. 
My heart sings a constant hymn of gratitude.
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Added by SonandSea on July 11, 2011 at 1:33pm — No Comments

reality check

Early last November there was excitement at my house.
Our middle son, a high school senior, had gotten an impressive
ASVAB  score, one that opened the door to a world
of opportunity for a very bright kid who is a bit of a, shall we…
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Added by SonandSea on June 21, 2011 at 10:24pm — No Comments

ready or not!!!

 

My son's departure is getting closer! 77 days!!! Blogged here... 

http://sonandsea.blogspot.com/

 

Added by SonandSea on May 23, 2011 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

I have a SAILOR!

ONLY ONE DAY LEFT TO GO!





My heart will soon be whole again! I finally got my “I’m a Sailor” call!! I am so VERY proud of my husband for the amazing job hes…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on February 9, 2011 at 7:00pm — 8 Comments

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