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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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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Discussion Forum
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 joey B on April 7, 2010 at 9:21pm
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Im in kinda the same boat. My fancie left me and my mom and my mother in law to do all the planing. Its going good so far just want to get a date so we can reserve a place but we got till september till we really need to have a date. I hope i get a call this weekend its going on 4 weeks. When do they usally get to call out like on sunday???
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Comment by his girl on April 7, 2010 at 8:13pm
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yeah I'm hoping they change their minds but idk like Ive saved up money so its not even that they don't wanna pay for it..yeah that was really messed up if that's how she feels whatever though and thanks guys :]
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Comment by sschick02_new navy wife on April 7, 2010 at 7:15pm
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My bf is originally from VA beach and we are hoping that he gets stationed in VA; we will see. He has always told me how beautiful it is out there and sounds like a nice change of pace being near the ocean. I have lived in the mid-west my entire life. Keeping my fingers crossed. He started his schooling this week in Meridian and it sounds like he will be home for a visit around the beginning of May when he finishes up and gets his orders. I am playing the role of Bridezilla trying to plan a simple but special ceremony for when he gets back for our wedding. Things are coming together great - just need the little detail of the date.
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Sorry I need to vent! Well I planned on seeing my boyfriend in May for our one year because the only other time I will be able to see him ithis year is at Christmas. But...seeing that I'm only 17 and don't turn 18 until right before I want to go to visit my boyfriend, my parents are deciding I'm probably not going to see him, and then asked why I was upset...urgh Along with that I just lost my best friend of 14 years because she refused to listen or try to understand what Ive been going through with 3 family members dying along with this situation and said she didn't need me as a friend anymore...
Ahh I love this site...Sorry it's so long I just needed to vent :] I feel better
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Comment by NavyWife10 on April 7, 2010 at 6:59pm
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ok, that makes me feel a tad bit better.. so I can hope for tomorrow. Dear God, please hurry up and send me this letter.. I won't feel at ease until I see that he's ok..... Oh my goodness, this bootcamp crap is torture for me.. And they say the phone call comes in the third week.. I wonder when he will call.. I'm about to drive myself CRAZY!!!!!
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Hey everyone... So it's Wed, and the start of the third week for my hubby in bootcamp. This Sunday was the first time he's been able to write home, but no letter, or no phone call.. Am I just over-reacting? I'm worried about him :( Someone help!!! How long does it generally take to get mail from Chicago to Alabama ?
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Comment by MrsOryD*Ship12~Div183* on April 7, 2010 at 5:55pm
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Does anyone know of a link to view all of the different Corpsman jobs. My husband is a Corpsman and I want to know what all of his options are! Thanks!
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Comment by Anti M on April 7, 2010 at 8:44am
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NIck's Wife, we lived just a block or two over from Juvie Hall! On Hummingbird Lane. I loved Birdland, if nothing else than for the wonderful street names.
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Eric;s wife, he will get BAH for her based on her zip code and his paygrade.
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/perdiem/bahfaq.html#20
Q1: Who is eligible for BAH?
A member assigned to permanent duty within the 50 United States, who is not furnished government housing, is eligible for a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), based on the member's dependency status at the permanent duty station ZIP Code. A member stationed overseas (except in Hawai’i and Alaska), including U.S. territories and possessions, who is not furnished government housing, is eligible for an Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) based on the member's dependency status. If a member (except for a member paying child support) is serving an UNACCOMPANIED overseas tour, the member is eligible for BAH at the ‘with-dependent’ rate, based on the dependent's U.S. residence ZIP Code, plus FSH at the OCONUS PDS, if the member is not furnished government housing overseas.
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Comment by Amanduh on April 6, 2010 at 11:46pm
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QUESTION:
My sister is getting married to an E2 in the Navy. He is currently stationed in Japan. The military will not move her there for approximately 1 year. She is wondering if they will get BAH during the next year while she is here. She is currently living with my parents, but will be relocating to attend a University for the next year. Will they get BAH while she is living with them? And, will they get it while she is away at college?
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