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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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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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.
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AECF - FCs and ETs
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For families that have a loved one serving the Navy as an FC or an ET. This is the place to share and learn more about their jobs and schools. For subs - look for the SECF group.
Members: 836
Latest Activity: Aug 6, 2024
Discussion Forum
Anybody out there?
Started by Jules. Last reply by Bandmom Aug 24, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Current A school at GL for AECF?
Started by BessLynn423. Last reply by ANOsMom Nov 11, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anyone graduating A school on 10/26/18
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on July 2, 2008 at 9:25am
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Morning ladies, got a great call from our son last night. He said his A school has ETs, FCs, ICs and GMs in the class but with it being self paced, they have sailors coming and going every day.
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I just knew our 27th member would be showing up this week! Welcome Karen, we are glad you are here.
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CCR, you are always cracking me up!
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Comment by CCR on June 30, 2008 at 9:17pm
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Duty. I called Patrick back on Saturday while we were on the boat at Moody Gardens. Watcha doin? I says. "Playing video games." Oh, you have off this week-end? No, he says, "I'm on duty". OK, at least he's making good use of those 4 suitcases of luggage before the rates on baggage went up....
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If John has duty while you are there, will it just be a matter of working around his watch or will you not be able to see him at all that day? Nick had watch at 4 am on Thursday, then off to class.
I used to go to the base on my husband's duty days and have dinner together so I was still able to see him, he just couldn't leave.
Perhaps it's possible that he can trade duty while you are there (?) Our son is pulling duty Tues, Thurs and Sat. this week as he traded duty last weekend so he could have a full liberty weekend.
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Burnt cookies may still be appreciated as long as momma made them!
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Although I'm not going to be in GL to have fun with you ladies, our son said they are only doing a 1/2 day of school on Thursday and then will have liberty until Sunday at 9 pm. Of course, they have to work around their duty days.
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Jackie - I have heard the same thing that Nancy is sharing. They usually won't approve leave while they are in school. Perhaps with John being so far ahead in the class that might help (nice job John!) but please keep us posted.
Would love to see any photos that you can share - I would just be happy to see our son's room...clean and everything in it's spot!!!
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Welcome Blair - we are happy to have you here!
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Welcome Chrystal to the group, we look forward to hearing about your son. Do you know what rate he will be after boot camp is completed?
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