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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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Alumni PIR 12/17/10 & 12/22/10

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This group is for the wonderful family members and friends of the sailors who graduated from boot camp on Dec. 17 & Dec. 22, 2010. We have been through so much together and we welcome all who would like to follow the paths of our sailors.

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Comment by Nancy on May 18, 2011 at 9:20am: Elizabeth- I like IB's tattoo also, well….for a tattoo. I was not excited about him getting one, but it did make me feel better for his brother to design it. M showed it to me before sending it off to IB, not for approval or anything, but just to let me know it was OK.

The meanings come from a book that IB and his sister have read. Essentially that you can learn from life and where you have been determines where you will end up. The symbols come from the book too, so essentially they are "fiction."

I can't draw anything either. My mom and my sister were art majors in college and I am "crafty." That's nice=speak for people who can't draw. LOL

Our boys are splitting up now. :-( as they head into A school. It's amazing how this entire process unfolds. I am beginning to dread the whole sub deployment thing. But IB could end up closer to home, so that would be nice.

Hopefully he makes it home this weekend, last I heard he didn't know about his leave yet…talk about the last minute for Prom!! If he heads to CA I am going to drive to see him!! Cross your fingers!!

Comment by Terry_T_Tuckersmom on May 18, 2011 at 6:38am: Betsy-i was just thinking the same thing this morning!!!Cant beklieve it has been that long already.But I am noticing that mom really isnt in there daily life anymore.My son called me last night and "hold on mom I have another call,wait for a little bit,then he gets back on and says ,well I gotta go get my laundry."

Feeling a little left out but I know he is busy.I text him everyday just to let him know I am thinking bout him and tell him I love him!!Sorry going overboard with my blabbing.

Glad to hear everyone is doing good.Let me know bout the facebook thing.I am on there everyday at some point.

Comment by Nancy on May 17, 2011 at 8:14am: Hi Anita,

I read early on that it is a good idea for the kids to have one. The reason being that if they are traveling Navy they don't need one, BUT if they want to come home and aren't traveling on Navy transport they WILL need one. I hope that makes sense, and I think it is true.

A good place to double check is back in the Boot Camp area. Also, there is a mom in one of my other groups, I will check with her. Her son has been in a while.

Comment by Anita MA Mom on May 16, 2011 at 11:24pm: Hey everyone,

Its been too long since I have been on here, hope all is well for you all. I have a question about Pass Ports. Do they get them before they go out of the country? N is to go to Spain and doesn't have one? HELP please ????

Comment by Nancy on May 16, 2011 at 8:26pm: So, is he headed to Boot Camp?

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on May 16, 2011 at 8:25pm: Drew is an SIT in the United States Army - shipped today - still traveling to reach Fort Jackson SC.

Comment by CJ's Mom on May 16, 2011 at 7:05pm: I won't be home until after 7:30 pm CST - so I will check in and see if you all are on. I so wanna catch up!!!

Comment by ElizabethC on May 16, 2011 at 12:54pm: Hi everyone...feel like I haven't been on N4Ms in forever, sounds like everyone is doing well. I have been on FB more so then N4Ms...wonder if there is a way to set up a member only FB page, I would love to stay in touch with everyone, you all have such a special place in my heart, you all were my biggest cheerleaders and source of strength when I needed it the most. I would love to keep sharing our Sailor's journey's, speaking of Sailor's can you believe that they have been in the Navy almost 6 months, when I really think about it it just Wow's me.

Nancy - I looked at the picture of IB's tatoo wow, I would love to know the meaning of all the symbols...how long did it take him to have that done? I always like when there is a special meaning behind a tattoo and how awesome that IB's brother designed it, I admire people that can draw it is such an awesome talent...me the best I can do is stick figures..haha

Has anyone heard from Priscilla? I wonder how her and the baby are doing, I'm sure she is loving every minute of being a mom.

Comment by Nancy on May 15, 2011 at 11:56am: Thank you Lori, I think so too.

IB says that it is about dealing with emotions, and how where we come from makes us who we are and leads us to where we'll go.

I don't know what language the symbols are from. I can PM you with my other son's contact info if Drew would like him to do something for him. I know that IB sent him a rough image and M fine tuned it. M has finals (which means LOTS of drawing) through this week, and graduation next week, but then he should be free…other than looking for a job.

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on May 15, 2011 at 8:09am: Nancy - IB's brother is very talented! I can't read the writing - what is the jest of the message on the tattoo? I'll have to show Drew before he ships - he is definitely planning on getting a tattoo and wants to do something very meaningful and respectful.