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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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Help needed!!
Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! My name is Nia, I’m new here. I just have a question that have been giving me anxiety lately. So my boyfriend has been emailing me every morning and sometimes night overseas, and then suddenly the flow has stopped out of no where. I’ve…Continue
advice!
Started by Mykenzie Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi ladies!I just would love some advice on this current topic my significant other and i are having currently. without saying too much he’s enlisted in the navy and i am currently a university student. his work peers really value his work and his…Continue
Graduation coming up
Started by Kelly Jan 9, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,Im new here and I am glad that I found a group that share my confusion during new path of couple life. My boyfriend is due to graduate on the 28th and I am so sad I can't make it to see him. Mainly cause he only had two invites and family comes…Continue
Hubby shipping off to BC June 24!
Started by TARA. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and would like to say how thankful I am for finding a community of Navy wives, fiancés and girlfriends who can lend support to each other. A short background of our Navy journey - my guy wanted to sign up as EM…Continue
New here!
Started by Linda Jane. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I just joined last night. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m linda. My boyfriend is in Great Lakes now for basic training ship 02 Div 950. Then after graduation he immediately ships off to A school in SC. This is all extremely new to me and his…Continue
Fiancé Advice
Started by Lauren C. Last reply by astc Sep 26, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance just joined the Navy and was sent off to bootcamp this week. We've been together for almost six years and we plan to get married after bootcamp is over.> I was hoping you could tell me if waiting until bootcamp is over was the smart…Continue
Good neighborhoods around Great Lakes IL??
Started by Artfulmind. Last reply by WCK110658 Jul 9, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Hubs, baby, and I will be stationed in Great Lakes soon was wondering if anyone new of some good safe family friendly neighborhoods to rent a place? We don't mind being a half hour or so away from base. Heard the surrounding…Continue
Hello Everyone!
Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
Happy Hump day to all!! I am new here and I am so glad that I have found this group! I am hoping it helps in my journey with my boyfriend and understanding his Navy Life a little better. Continue
POA to get a military i.d.
Started by Hafaadai. Last reply by Ib_vv_N Feb 23, 2019. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Hi! My SR left for BC on 28th of Nov. I received THE BOX on Dec. 6th. Still waiting on his form letter, personal letter and DEERS. He did not leave me a POA before he left because the recruiter said we won’t really need it until he gets out of BC.…Continue
sending photos
Started by lifesimplified Feb 20, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My boyfriend shipped out on 2/11/19. I just received his box but no form letter yet. As soon as I get his address, I will be writing him daily and sending many photos. I read somewhere on this forum that the recruits must show all photos to the…Continue
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Comment by his girl on May 18, 2010 at 10:22pm
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paxtons girl-yay! I just got back yesterda from visiting mine in Pcola after 5 months of not seeing each other it was soooo nice have a great time =]
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Comment by ChucksChick (He's a Sailor!!) on May 18, 2010 at 8:47pm
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Congrats you guys! I can't wait till I get to make my trip to great lakes :D
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Comment by ariel042109 on May 18, 2010 at 7:21pm
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Linsey, you should tell your sailor to get with his chain of command so that he can get you on the Ombudsman's social roster. Once that happens you can contact his Ombudsman about the details that you are asking. Nothing is ever official until they are on the plane home. Deployments can easily get extended and changed and the very last second. Every answer that you will get here will vary.
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Got a phone call from Chuck today :D They're feeding him good (steak sandwiches and roast beef he said lol). It felt so good hearing his voice.. I know that those of you with SOs who just started bootcamp are really going through it right now, cause that's where I was when he first left.. But i promise you, once you get those letters and that call and he tells you everything is okay, you'll feel so much better. And it'll come quicker than you think. And remember, watched phones don't ring! lol and watched mailmen don't deliver letters from recruits lol. Just chill out as much as you can and focus on other things and you'll get through this.
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Comment by AF Airman on May 17, 2010 at 8:38pm
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Tiffany: My bf is also in great lakes. When school starts is different for everybody your bf should know when he starts. My bf is already phase 2 it took him less than a week i think to phase up. Something about he did all his watches or something. I know for memorial weekend my bf gets a 4 day weekend idk if it has anything to do with their phase im guessing they will all have it off since its a holiday. You can send packages i have only sent him clothes but i kno my bfs mom sent him food. Like brownies and candy that he likes. Me and my bf are waiting to get married i would say dont rush into anything just for benefits be sure thats what you want. I know if you are married before orders are issued the whole living together will be easier but even if you get married later on after they are issued you can still live with him only thing is they dont pay for you to move or something like that.
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Comment by Stephanie( Mrs. Davis) on May 17, 2010 at 6:05pm
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Tiffany: I stayed at the Navy lodge and it was right next to the base and it was pretty reasonable as far as prices go. PIR weekend we went to Chicago, Sears/Willis tower, Aquarium, Navy Pier, 6 flags, Gurnee Mall as alot and there is also medievil time. My fiance is in Pensacola and I send him packages, with food and stuff like that but, since yours is in great lakes I don't know if that changes things. It takes two weeks for mine to phase up but, it also depends on how long they are there is what I have been told. Me and my now fiance were going to wait to get married but, it is easier in many ways to get married. You can't live together unless you are, you can't sign him off base, and just a lot of things that kind of drive me crazy..lol. These are no reasons why to get married but, if you love him and want to be with him time shouldn't matter. I hope I helped
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Comment by Jess on May 17, 2010 at 5:55pm
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thanks i guess ill just find out when i get there
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Tiffany what time did he have to be back at night?
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Comment by JENN 226 on May 17, 2010 at 4:24pm
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Ok so I m heading home to check the mail wish me luck! I really hope one day I will be so surprised and somethign will be in there!
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Comment by SumiK0125 (wife of a Nuke MM) on May 17, 2010 at 12:17pm
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my two year old son just about broke my heart all the way in half last night....
he was carying a book around and his blanket asking for his dad for a good 3 hours, knocking on the batroom door checking under the bed, the whole bit.... i tried to comfort him but he just kept pushing me away... he's little and doesnt understand that daddy wil be home soon, but i gotta feel for the little guy..he sure misses his dad...we both do
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