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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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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 February 19, 2011 at 8:50am
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we are looking to rent for the week through vrbo.com. We are also planning on a week trip and figured a house or condo is cheaper than so many rooms for the week. Had nice long chat last night and he sounded upbeat but tired. We need to strart chattomg together more and praying together!
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Comment by CherylB on February 19, 2011 at 8:07am
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Yes please keep those prayers coming !! Talked to D this week and he also said it was the hardest thing they have done so far. I asked if I should go ahead and book my trip and he said oh sure...just get insurance! LOL
I am planning on booking my trip within the next couple of weeks. We want to go for the whole week and make a vacation out of it. Man are places expensive there. I think we want to stay near Mission Beach so my daughter and her boyfriend will be close to all the major attractions. Any advice from any of you would be appreciated. I have already looked through VRBO and a ton of other vacation rental places...think I found a place but is pricey.....for us.
Hope to see more on here soon. Guess when all is good and quiet with them all is quiet here.
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Okay.. I am feeling a little alone out here... Where is everyone? I had a txt from my son Wednesday night and he said: "Cold and Rainy" "Good day though". We had a good conversation Tueday night. I didn't realize how stressful this phase of training is to them. My prayers are going up for all the guys to have calm minds, clear thinking and calm nerves during every activity. Let's keep the prayers going up Moms and others!
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Comment by go-navy4 on January 7, 2011 at 10:32pm
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Happy New Year to everyone! Congratulations Cherylb!!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2 8 3 !! May you all be safe and warm and full of love and joy this season!
Oh my Sailor got engaged on Christmas Eve!!
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Amen also! I just can't quit hugging on my son! I have both children home and that makes for a great Christmas... need no other presents... just smiling faces! Thank you God for the special love between a mother and child. During this Holiday Season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the love of Mary for her Son, I thank you for the special bond with my child. Thank you for the swaddling warm blankets of your love and support during the past difficult months, for the angels who protected them on those dark cold nights. . Thank you for the love and support of all these Navy Moms (and Dads) who have prayed with me and supported me. Thank you for giving me a son who chose this path to protect us all. Thank you for the gift of Your Son and the Gift of Your Love. Amen
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Amen San! What a wonderful start it is!!
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I have been thinking of you all all week and praying with you. God Bless Your Boys.... I was feeling guilty because mine was able to leave earlier.... Merry Christmas to All!!!!!
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Talked to Sailor last night and his roomy is still there he said there is about 49 left.
Sure hope that weather is nice to them so they can all be home for Christmas!!!
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Sure hope your guys get back safe and sound soon so you get to have them with you!!!
Just thought I would throw my 2 cents in here about the waterproof cameras. I had found the GoPros and thought they looked great however my son does not have a regular camera and the waterproof cameras do not zoom so this wouldn't be as good for non water pictures and it has a higher mp.... so we have done a lot of looking and we decided to go with the Canon Powershot SD 1300 for 109.00..I have the SD1100 and LOVE IT!!! Plus we can get the waterproof case that goes to 130' for 173.00 Just thought I would let you that are thinking of going this route that there is another option.
Thanks for all the Gift ideas...they have really helped!!!
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