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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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Hello my name is Keisha and i am the creator of this group. Thanks for joining and i hope that all the advice this group gives is helpful
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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 Cp7 on April 2, 2010 at 4:23pm
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ccswifey....i grew up catholic but drifted from the church for years. My husband left for haiti in jan and i started going to church right away. I prayed for strength as well and things around me started to calm down. I finally can say i believe in god again and found my faith
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Comment by SNMoesWifey - STG on April 2, 2010 at 4:03pm
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And CCsWifey... your story just brought tears to my eyes. Being a military wife/fiance/girlfriend is one of the most emotionally draining, yet proud positions to have. I will keeping an eye to see if you have any updates. I hope he really is doing better than "fine." He will stay stong, he's a Navy man =)
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Congratulations on the marriage navywife<3! Hopefully I will be in the same boat not too long from now.
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Comment by navywife<3 on April 2, 2010 at 2:51pm
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Hope everyone is doing well and staying strong!! My sailor just left yesterday to go back to his ship after getting to spend a week with him :( But the good new is is that we are finally married!!!
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Comment by NavyWife10 on April 2, 2010 at 2:45pm
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Thanks. It means a lot... ( not just saying that either ) From the bottom of my heart... Seeing people are praying, and especially for a new military wife, that has a very homesick SEAL candidate, means a ton to me! Hooyah :0)
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NavyGirlfriend<3 That feels good knowing it's not happening to just me. Of course, I know this is not the first time anything like this has happened, but seeing my husband like that, worried the crap out of me.. He's such a strong strong person!
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So, the lady from Public Affairs just called me back and said that his RDC said he is "fine" now and hasn't said anything else about dropping. They said it could have been shock from the initial commotion, and new things. And said that he could write me starting this Sunday. I thanked that woman on the other end of the line with everything I had in heart. And you know what.. If I can be completely honest with everyone-and not offend any of you.. Me and my husband have never been what you would call "religious"( we believe in God, just to clarify that ) and it wasn't until he left for BC that I started praying. I've never prayed so hard in all my life, I guess you could say that I just put everything in God's hand.. Thats what everyone has always said.. And I'm sticking to those words.. In my last letter to my husband, I said, you know, I know it sounds weird coming from me, of all people, but just pray to God for strength and the will to push on.. .. I'm still awaiting a letter with a response. I told him I've done it everynight since he's left, and I feel at ease with things. I really want to thank each and everyone of you that have been there to offer encouraging words, and prayers.. And like I said, keep praying. I, as well as my family need it. Thank you so so so much.
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Comment by Stephanie( Mrs. Davis) on April 2, 2010 at 1:39pm
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CCsWife- My boyfriend did the same when I talked to him. he said being away from was horrible. I had pancreatic cancer this year and had surgery and in recovery. He's worried something is going to happen to me and he won't be here. I just talk him through everything and let him know Im okay and how much I love him. He said their chiefs are giving him hell and telling him that I am not going to be here waiting on him. Just reassure him, thats what I did. Good luck with everything and just stay positive. I hope everything works out:)
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Courty- I hope he is o.k. I called the public affairs office and told them what was going on, and shes going to check in for me and told me to call her back in an hour and a half. I hope I just get an answer and not a run around. I'm so worried, I can't sleep or eat. I was 106lbs when he left, and I've dropped to 95 just from not being able to eat. I can't handle this, and especially with the new situation.. I wish there were more communication!!
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Comment by Courty311 on April 2, 2010 at 12:30pm
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CCsWifey, hang in there! Hopefully this was just a temporary glitch and things will come around to work out. I'm sure the RDCs are giving him hell about being married. I'm sure they are doing it to my husband too. He sounded so relieved when I was happy to hear his voice the other day... I'm sure the mind games they play are starting to take a toll on them and with you have a child it may be hitting him harder than the guys who don't. You said he is going in as a SEAL? I'm sure that alone is sooo very hard on him then with RDCs always saying "your wife is cheating on you. she's f*cking john smith right now. blah blah blah" it is probably ever harder. I think he will be ecstatic when he gets your letter though and once he calms down and puts his thoughts back in order, I'm sure he'll make the best decision for you and your family, no matter what that decision is. I really do feel for you. It has to be hell to get a call like that then not know anything that happens afterwards. Stay strong hun!! We're here to help you through this!
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Courty. I did, I sent him a 10 page letter this morning. Telling him everything you just described. My heart literally aches for him right now. I just want to know how he is doing. I hope it was just a break down. I think I'm worse now than I was when he first left for BC. This is his dream, I'm completely shocked. I told him in my letter, and well, for that fact, every letter I've written him that he's been the best thing to happen to me, and I would never throw away the last 8 years of my life. I told him just how much he means to me, and that this is almost over.. But if he wanted out, I'm 100% supportive of his decision. I just wish they would let him to call me to let me know what's going on. I hate not knowing, but I'm sure I'm not the first that this has happened to. My heart goes out to him... I can't imagine what he's going through. And that's what I was thinking. it;s his RDC's that giving the married men hell, saying crap about their wives leaving, and I guess it did get to him... I would give anything in this world to talk to him right now.. I'm so confused
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