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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
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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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Letter writing
Hi everyone,
My son left for boot camp August 25th, and although I haven't received my form letter, I have started my letter writing as it helps me get through my day..I miss him terribly.
I know our letters are supposed to be positive and encouraging, I was wondering about sending pictures? I don't know if my 20 year old son would appreciate pictures of him and his mom? I got some crosswords and word finds to stick in the envelope..can anyone suggest anything other than " I miss you so much and can't stop crying?"..lol
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Permalink Reply by Kaitsmom on
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My daughter left the 26th. I myself am having a hard time. I haven't got her box or anything else but I have already starting writing as well. My eyes are swollen from crying too..
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Permalink Reply by julia814 on
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I'm sorry Kaitsmom, I totally understand. I thought I was prepared, but nothing would have prepared me for this feeling. I got the box Thursday and my son arrived Monday, so I would imagine yours will be there soon..today is a holiday so probably tomorrow? My son was prepared, was your daughter? I am sure she was..I think the parents, especially us Moms, have a harder time..
This site is wonderful though, it gives you lots of information and it also helps to know that others understand. I almost wish I had to work today lol. I read something on here that was very inspiring about counting the Fridays to the graduation..I have already checked one off my list, and it is encouraging.
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Permalink Reply by Dennis on
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Pre activated phonecard, encourage your future sailor, fireman or airdale, be proud.
Maybe stamps also, not sure but we had to purchase then at the NEX when I went to basic.
Throw in his favorite comic strip, or maybe some upbeat news clippings about his favorite sports team or local news about things he would know.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I had forgotten that shipmates sometimes call an Airman an Airedale.
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Dennis, check your My Page.
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Thank you so much..it's only seven days, and I am still walking in a fog, anxious to hear from him..the information and support on this site is helping me cope :)
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You are very welcome.
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