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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.
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2nd day at bootcamp
Started this discussion. Last reply by sandihas5 Sep 1, 2015. 61 Replies 7 Likes
Hello, My name is Debbie and my daughter Aolani left for bootcamp on Aug 18th. So she is 2 days into the next stage of her life and all I can think about is what she is doing every minute of the…Continue
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- A little about me:
- I am happily married with 2 adult children, 2 adult step children, and am a step grandmother. I love to camp, swim, enjoy relaxation and spending time with family.
- I am here to support my
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- Was proud and encouraged it
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
- this is my first association with the Navy when my daughter enlisted. I have read alot of information online and have learned that this is a great opportunity for young adults and there future.
- Our Navy experience so far...
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
I'm sorry I havent responded but have been very busy at work and trying to survive the day to day routine. My daughter just left for bootcamp on Aug 18th and cant stop thinking about her everyday. What is she doing right now? Did she get enough sleep? Is she emotionally ok? I'm not nervous for her or scared for her, I just pray that she is emotionally ok. I no that she is physically strong and emotionally strong however this is a life changing event in her life and I want to make sure that she is safe is every way. I guess I am a typical mom worrying about there child.
Can anyone tell me this early in the game only 2 days into bootcamp when I will find out about graduation, hotel arrangments and the required things needed for attending the graduation. Her recruiters were great however that information was never really discussed except that it would be sent to us.
Thanks for everyones support
Debbie
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Proud Mommy
Posted on August 20, 2015 at 9:05am 2 Comments 0 Likes
My daughter just left for bootcamp on Aug 18th, 2015. So proud of her. I cant stop thinking about what she is doing every minute of the day. Is she OK? My biggest fear are her emotions. She is physicall strong and emotionally strong however this is life changing event and I worry about her. I just want to make sure that she is OK?
Any advise for mommies that worry about there little girl? LOL
Thanks
Debbie
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Be sure to join the groups I left for you below. Group names in my comments are clickable links.
You may want to check out Mom's of Daughters 2 (most active of these), Mom’s of Navy Daughters, and Women in the Navy.
Join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in August, to connect with others with loved ones who arrived the same day and may have PIR together.
I also invite you to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and PIR Reference Information. Once you know your recruit’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening, but you will also want to check out the other Pages in all of the groups.
Hi, when did or will your future Sailor ship to the RTC? If you know the ship date, go to the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC. At the bottom are links for each of the months, join the one for the month that your future Sailor ships.
I also invite you to join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) there.
You may want to check out Mom's of Daughters 2, Mom’s of Navy Daughters, and Women in the Navy.
Take care and blessings to you and yours.
Welcome to NAVYForMoms!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video and this Survival Guide for NavyForMoms Newbies that was created by one of our members.
Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Tiffany