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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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 CherylB on May 19, 2010 at 11:39pm
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Have a great weekend Crazy mom. I have talked to D more the past couple of weeks than I did before. He calls to let me what they are doing and how he did at it. So far so good for him. He has passed everything and read for the rest of the week With the holiday next week they have to fit more in than usual and it will be a hard week with 2 very long days....basically one really long day!! He is a little sad that his closest buddies have been med rolled but he is still in really good spirits. Ok I think everything I put in here is ok. No names no dates nothing specific. Have a great night....and day..
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landlocked all I can say is DITTO. Sounds to me you have one great and smart son! Good luck to him and your whole family.
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Comment by Loblolly on May 13, 2010 at 1:47pm
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Thanks for the warm welcome, ladies. Yes, R has a cell phone and I call and leave messages, but he doesn't call back very often. He's more responsive when my husband calls. Must be a guy thing. I'm just starting to read "Warrior Elite". Great book! Wish I had more time to devote to reading and digesting the whole process involved with the training. Hooyah!
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Greetings to all. Took while to find this site. We were getting desperate for information on what was going on. Our son is also in 283. I got a call on Mother's Day and was glad to hear his voice after so many weeks of not calling. He used to call once a week when he was in GL (851), but that tapered off when he was in prep training following graduation from RTC. He told us not to expect any news for long periods of time, so we are prepared for that. Hooyah!
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Comment by tinkerbell on May 5, 2010 at 10:05pm
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Thanks Illinois mom! I have had a busy day and am just checking back in! Happy Birthday to your daughter!
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Good book, NMMD! I could not put it down! I was reading it and I kept saying, "How does he get out of this?" I had to keep reminding myself, "You know he does because he wrote the book!" LOL I was looking at some youtubes of Marcus when he did some motivational speeches this morning. He's a funny guy!
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Comment by ProudMomof4 on May 4, 2010 at 9:15pm
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My son was in 282, and went through indoc once already. He is now part of 283. Said the 1st 3 weeks (indoc) weren't too bad. I have my fingers crossed for all of them!
I am a teacher in Northern CA and the school year is winding down, thank goodness. I have three other kids at home who miss their big brother! We all went to San Diego the weekend after Easter, and had a short but sweet visit.
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HI everyone. I am reading Warrior Elite. Have been for awhile and never have time to read. Figured now is the best time or D will be through it before I know what is going on. LOL
Punko loved your stories! What a family you have! Sounds like a lot of fun.....and stress. haha
Have a great day everyone.
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Hooyah class 283! Let the "fun" begin!!
Dawni, hurry up with those finals!! I am ready for a "road trip"
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Illi, let me know when you would like to get together for a bite to eat! I can meet you in St. Louis.
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