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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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My son left today for boot camp. I'm a wreck, I'm so proud of him which is hard to tell through all the tears. How long does this crying thing last??
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Hi Stephy - can't say how long the crying will last. I mean once our kids leave home do we ever really get over it?
I left the link to the boot camp group in the welcome message on your page. Be sure to join that group - you'll find lots of useful info there. And once you receive the official form letter (anywhere from 9-14 days) you'll know his PIR date and you can join that group too. Be sure to keep your phone handy (and the volume on high) at all times as you never know when a call might come in - answer all calls! You'll get a 30 second scripted call later today/tonight letting you know he arrived safely. Count Fridays rather than individual days - it helps the time go by faster. Hang in there......there's plenty of mom's here that have been where you are now.
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Permalink Reply by Momma Bear on
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Hey Stephy,
My son has been gone 3 weeks today and I understand completely. I have gone from crying daily to every couple of days. This website is very encouraging and supportive. Stay connected.
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Momma Bear - have you received your official letter yet with his PIR date?
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PIR - Pass in Review (graduation).
Here's a link to some Navy terms and acronyms (brush up on them so you can surprise your sailor with your Navy knowledge!):
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Permalink Reply by Navy Mom Sheree on
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My son also left today for bootcamp! I am located in Houston Texas and the is my second time dealing with this. I am anxious because this son is the quiet one so I am more protective over him. It’s going to be a long 8 weeks but graduation will be awesome. I will pray for all of the future sailors.
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Hi Sheree - be sure to join the boot camp group - I left the link in the Welcome message on your page ;-D
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Thank You!
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