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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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
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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Permalink Reply by DonnaCatLover on
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I so totally understand, Momof2. My son left for BC on April 20 and it was so difficult for me. It was a path that I wasn't crazy about and I kept wanting to say "Please don't do this" but I didn't. I respected his choice and tried to stay upbeat and do preparatory things to keep the emotions at bay. I do have to say that 5 weeks into his being gone, it is worse anticipating the leaving. I miss him lots but when I read his letters and get the occasional phone call, it is obvious that he is thriving in this environment. So while I miss him, I also am so happy that he is happy and I want that most of all. Falling apart is normal but my advice is to not let your son see it and stay upbeat for him. Hope this helps somewhat ...
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Permalink Reply by 10mileloop on
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Hi Donnacatlover, Excellent advice. I share your philosophy. :)
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Hi momof2, I am using every ounce of strength to keep it together. My only son and child I raised alone leaves in 10 days too. I am single and will be completely alone. I have realized that I will never be as important to him as he is to me. I was thinking back when I was his age and how my parents were not my focus in life and how I went days without seeing or thinking of them, I was never as close to them as my son is to me, but I know I must let him go, so I decided to accept that and allow him to be a man and not burden him with my own feelings. I love him more than life and will support him and be a strong solid figure that he can depend on anytime. I have been telling myself no tears, only strength, I don't want to hurt him with my tears..When I feel like crying, I go to him and just tell him how lucky HE is to have this opportunity and life ahead and just seeing his beautiful face makes me smile everytime..He was away for 4 years in college, so it shouldn't be too bad for me. The best advice I can give about his leaving, is to just look forward to the next time you see him.,,and count the days.
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Permalink Reply by hope4answers on
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Guess your son has left by now. Hope you have gotten a call that he is ok. Like you, I've done m y homework of what's to happen. My ex was a Marine, my step son is Army, my brother in law & father in law are retired Navy. The closer it gets, the less fine I am. We all need prayer!
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Permalink Reply by Momof2 on
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He has been there a week today. It was very emotional but I'm surviving. Got the box yesterday waiting on the form letter. It was as hard as I thought it would be and I'm dieting to hear from him. I think I'll be better then.
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Permalink Reply by Navy mom 1974 on
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Aww, I'm right there with you. I said my goodbyes yesterday at the recruiters. Just couldn't handle anymore.i cried all day yesterday, it's a big transition for both of us.prayers certainty sent out to ALL our childten.
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