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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

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.

Members: 71
Latest Activity: Feb 12, 2013

Discussion Forum

Groton, CT Submarine School

Started by Nancy. Last reply by Nancy Jun 4, 2011. 225 Replies

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

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

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

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 Anita MA Mom on February 6, 2011 at 7:30pm

Hey Ladies,

Beautiful Sunday in ALA. It was in the 50's today and actually saw some sun shine.... :) I talked with N about his pay also but he said his looked ok, nothing out of the ordinary for him , but I told him to keep a close watch on it. Getting ready to send him out another package. He asked for some of his Movies and X box games and some Hot Fudge Pop Tarts, can't find any in San Antonio. We are waiting patiently for his orders hopefully end of this week. He said the other day 20 days and I will have my BADGE. Whew  kinda scary for a Mom (lol). I am very proud of him, he has made really great on all of his test and I think that he is in the top ten of his class.

 

Cindy: I soo agree I think that the Keel could have been MUCH BETTER. I really think that they could take group shot every time it wouldn't be that difficult to print, they could just add that new page every time. But I guess they didn't ask us huh?? LOL>

 

Priscilla: Good luck with the Baby , that is the department that I work in. Is this your first baby? If so messege me and I will discuss some tips for you Privately , some girl things lol.. Be sure to take the Babies Bag in with you and include a cute out fit for the Hospital pics, and a cute blanket that matches if you have one . We do some really different things for Pics now. If I can help you let me know.

 

Hope you all had a BLESSED SUNDAY and will have a WONDERFUL WEEK!!

ANITA~~~~

Comment by Terry_T_Tuckersmom on February 6, 2011 at 4:49pm
I was on skype with my son and told him about hte issues with all your sons pay and told hime to watch it so he doesnt get shorted.He is planning on buying a car and that is the last thing he needs.His birthday is coming up and I'm not sure what to send him.We made our reservations for Myrtle Beach.Got the same place that we had last year and I am soooo excited!!!
Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 6, 2011 at 3:13pm
Elizabeth, yes, they were deducting things that they shouldn't have deducted from him.  I just got my son's information for his payroll this weekend and I'm going to keep an eye on it from not on.  According to my daughter's bf, the paychecks are wrong a lot.
Comment by ElizabethC on February 6, 2011 at 2:58pm
Hi Nancy I've been thinking about you wondering how you are doing...I was thinking of last month when the boys were on there way to CT and we were texting each other like mad, of course with me being a nervous nelly the entire time :0)

Betsy are you saying that the last pay checks had reductions that were correct and some that were not? I don't see T's payslips so I really don't know much of anything at this point I keep telling him he needs to get info so he can access them and he says I know mom I have to go to the blah blah blah no sure what or where that is...ugh
Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 6, 2011 at 1:17pm

Hi Nancy, We missed you.  ((hugs)).  

 

Ladies, make sure that you tell your sailors to keep a close eye on their paychecks.  Many paychecks have been wrong.  My son's paycheck this past week was ridiculously low.  Thank goodness, my daughter's bf (Navy) looked at my son's pay stub and told my son which things were appropriate and which of them weren't.  He also told him where to go to get is all straightened out.  

Comment by Nancy on February 6, 2011 at 12:56pm

OK, you guys are just WAY too busy and I haven't had a chance to get on here much. Taking off in a couple of seconds but wanted to check in. I will need to come back with notepaper so that I can keep my responses straight! LOL

Lots of changes in so many lives right now...keeping you all in my prayers. 

Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on February 6, 2011 at 10:34am
((Hugs)) to you Mochi - I sent you a friend request; our boys will leave for BC, although different services, near the same time.  Maybe we can support one another from afar!  Congratulations to your son and thank him for me for choosing to serve his country! 
Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 6, 2011 at 2:40am
Oh my goodness, Moura.  ((hugs))  Congratulations on your new sailor to be.  :)
Comment by mochi1 on February 5, 2011 at 11:28pm

Hi all....It's taken awhile to catch up...........oh my gosh it must be in the air.....@Lori I can totally relate..... my son E just signed up on Wednesday for the Navy. He goes to Great Lakes in May for boot camp. I guess we can plan another trip to PIR in July!!  We just told K this morning. He is pretty excited about his brother going in. E will be headed for Pensacola for A school.@Betsy I'm sure I will have lots of questions for you about Pensacola.  Same place his dad had A school......but nearly 30 years ago.....can't believe I said that. Wow long time.  Well there is only one kid left who could possible join and he's the oldest, and he's thinking about it!!!   Have a great weekend everyone.  Moura

 

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 5, 2011 at 8:42pm
Penny, that is a lot to handle.  ((hugs))  What an exciting time for you.
 

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