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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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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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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Groton, CT Submarine School
Started by Nancy. Last reply by Nancy Jun 4, 2011. 225 Replies 0 Likes
Let's pool the information that we have.Continue
Give us your care package ideas!
Started by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor. Last reply by ISH-MOM Mar 7, 2011. 30 Replies 0 Likes
Since we are now able to send packages, wouldn't it be great if we shared our creative ideas of what we intend to send to our sailors?
Pensacola, FL A School Discussion
Started by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor. Last reply by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor Feb 17, 2011. 48 Replies 0 Likes
Many of us have recruits going to Pensacola, FL for A school. This discussion forum is for those who want to discuss things concerning PensacolaContinue
New to the area
Started by Brenda-Marie's Mom Feb 4, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter is newly stationed at Goose Creek. I'm glad I found this site. My navigating skills around this area are rough. Any suggestions about how to communicate more efficiently?
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Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on March 6, 2011 at 2:12am
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This is so touching. It makes me laugh and cry at the same time.Length: 3:35
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Comment by Terry_T_Tuckersmom on March 5, 2011 at 9:14pm
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WOW so many updates!!Havent been on in a while.Good to hear all sailors are doing good !My A just bought his first car yesterday,I told him I was proud of him.A little over a month and I will be seeing him(can't wait).Going on vacation(a much needed one).
Prayers to all on everything you are dealing with!!!
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Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on March 5, 2011 at 9:07am
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Happy Birthday to YOU Phoebe!
Penny Groton - you enjoy that boy! Hopefully A doesn't have Duty they next time D and N head home!
I got a pink Navy sweatshirt for which I'm grateful but A doesn't call nor text frequently. I typically am texting or calling him :-) I'm always happy if he answers! I do know he is a very busy Sailor and while he is happy (for which I'm grateful) he does miss us; he is just really enjoy coming into his own and paving the path to his future. I can't wait until Drew and I head to Groton in April and I'm really happy Ashley is going to see him next week and will be there for his BESS graduation!
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Comment by Rose7..Norfolk on March 5, 2011 at 12:47am
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Groton Penny...... I told you he will be going home frequently! I'm so happy for you! Have a awesome weekend! Can't wait to meet you too.......God first Friday!!! Yay!!!
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Comment by phoebe stg2 on March 4, 2011 at 11:55pm
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Yes my birthday was on Wed. I just wanted to let ElizabethC know that I have one of those too. You know the son that is mindless about his mom... LOL
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A sailor showed up on my doorstep again this weekend!!!! YAY!!!!! :)
What a surprise!!!
Guess I'll be cooking and baking again this weekend!
Happy Birthday Phoebe!
You guys are too funny with your comments!
Have a wonderful weekend! I'm getting sooooo excited for BESS Graduation! Can't wait to meet some awesome ladies too! :)
Groton Penny
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Comment by nanny2 on March 4, 2011 at 11:06pm
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Phoebe today is your birthday? If so then Happy Birthday!!! Its a guy thing. D finally this week bought a new phone but has he called mom, nope. I am still getting text msgs from him.
Elizabeth, that's funny!
Thanks Lori I will check that site out.
Betsy did you see the site I found for the 11x14 frames? I decided to order it, shipping is what gets you, I will let you know what it looks like.
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ElizabethC, I had to text my son to remind him to call his mom (me) to wish her a happy birthday... It always makes me laugh! And I'm still laughing. Such a guy thing. At least my guy/son.
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Comment by ElizabethC on March 4, 2011 at 7:22pm
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Dang so Penny Groton and Lori both have raised thoughtful and awesome Sailor's...that is so wonderful...my son wants to get a tattoo on his "back side" in the shape of a heart that says "mom" across it...I " think" I feel honored?!?!
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Ditto the other's advice Penny - your CJ is a great young man; keep the faith.
Elizabeth - Penny Groton got the flowers; I did get a pink hoody though. It doesn't say Navy Mom just navy. I will have to get Drew to take a pic so I can post.
Wow - new care - new stereo; life is good!
Navy Wear On Line - lots! Cafe Press is one option. http://shop.cafepress.com/navy-mom Happy Shopping!
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