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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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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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BUDS 283

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A group for mutual support while our sailors are working their way through BUDS.

Members: 17
Latest Activity: Mar 15, 2017

Discussion Forum

Tissue holder, anyone?

Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox Jun 20, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes

I LOVE reading everyone's stories about graduation! At this point in "our" training, my eyes tear up just even thinking about the possibility of graduation! (Please, Lord!) I also love my embroidery…Continue

Polo (shirt), anyone?

Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Rachel (SO Mom) May 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Along the same line as the tissue holder, I made this for myself and then thought perhaps another Mom might like one! Sometimes I sew for the Dominican Nuns so I have a whole bunch of shirts ready to…Continue

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Comment by ProudFamily on March 29, 2011 at 8:18am: We have booked the hotel, and making flight plans this weekend, all refundable... Talked to our son a lot (a lot meaning, more than usual) this weekend. He sounded very tired. He is loving what they are doing, just ready to get "home" and relax a little. He did send a great picture of himself via text and how that made my day! I have it as a screensaver on everything so he is constantly smiling at me! I keep trying to pin him down on who he wants at graduation, everyone wants to come but I know we need to keep the numbers down. Having a large close family is such a blessing and all the cousins are great friends however 10 first cousins, 6 aunt and uncles and the girlfriend make for a very large group. Think we may draw straws! Haha What a message of love it sends when they all want to fly across country for this wonderful graduation! I still hate to type the word graduation because I know there are still two more months ahead of us and "anything" can happen! I am in need of some humor, encouragement, and daily support for the next two months so everyone wake up and chat some more!

Comment by CherylB on March 29, 2011 at 7:56am: I look exactly like my picture! Study it, remember it, got it? Now you will know me! LOL and if you heard a very loud laugh that would be me!! Love to laugh!

Well I might have my ugly but happy cry on that day too.

I have my plane tickets, rented the car and ready to mail back the duplex contract. If any injury happens....I am still going on vacation!!

Ken I can't wait to meet you and all the ladies here! I am terrible with names so I might only remember yours Ken!

Comment by ProudFamily on March 15, 2011 at 10:58pm: http://www.nswfoundation.org/events.htm

Great organization we need to all support. Events all around the country.

Comment by CherylB on March 8, 2011 at 9:01am: Thanks for your help I found my answer. First from a mom in 282 that asked a mom in 281! I love this site!

Then my son called and they have admin. the week of graduation....that is GOOD news!! More time with our Sailors!!!

Comment by CherylB on March 6, 2011 at 10:06pm: I posted ? in 282.

Comment by ProudFamily on March 6, 2011 at 9:52pm: go to 281 or 282 and ask. I'd like to know also.

Comment by CherylB on March 6, 2011 at 8:21pm: Hi I need some help. Do any of you know if they have SERE the week OF graduation or the week BEFORE graduation? I don't want to be there the whole week and him not even be there. I need to let the lady know that I am getting the duplex from. I figure why spend that much money to be there when they aren't....I am getting more confused as the days go on!! LOL Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Comment by CherylB on March 4, 2011 at 3:32pm: Opheila I have been thinking about you and your son. I hope he is well.

I am sorry to hear about your husband. Please tell him that the Navy Moms are pulling for him....and hey we know that means A LOT!!! LOL

I am concerned about our Duplex rental. It is not refundable. I am not sure what I am going to do yet. I have all the faith in the world that D will make it. Only positive thoughts!!!

Comment by ProudFamily on March 4, 2011 at 12:04pm: I am going to watch for specials, hotel and air, and only book with specials that have no cancellation penalty or change fee.... I know someone who was injured 3 weeks before graduation so I am booking with the understanding that plans can change. I just want to get a decent hotel rate.