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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 Anti M on March 27, 2009 at 12:38pm
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I used to live in Hawaii, the only reason I didn't get beaten up in Jr. High was I knew which bathrooms were dangerous. We may have lived in Navy housing, but I went to school in Ewa Beach. Sailors and their families have always been a target. However, there's more than one city I wouldn't ride the bus alone on at night. As for the beat to death story ... I'd have to see it in print before i'd believe it. I do know sailors who go out drinking by themselves have gotten hurt and robbed. But heck, that happens near every military base. Every! Just use common sense and don't wander off in the dark alone, be aware of your surroundings and don't flash cash or cards.
We live near an AF base and they let guests in the commissary. They can't buy anything, but they can walk in with you. My SIL takes my retired dad shopping once a week. Sounds like the Navy is still sticking to the old policy. I was raised with it and now I have a retired spouse ID, so I don't think about it too often. Yes, being a GF instead of a spouse can be a major pain sometimes.
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The MWR tours would be safe because you would be in a group. Tourists are safe in Hawaii as long as they stay away from the shadier area. Tourists bring in too much money for the locals to mess with them too much. But as in any American city, there is crime. Just take the usual precautions.
But yeah, if your guy can't take leave, you will have to find things to do on your own. That's where the base facilities come in handy.
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Which coffee plantation in Kona? There's a bunch of them. Kona is on Big Island, are you going to hop a flight down there?
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Island of Oahu, right? Google the MWR for the bases there. They often have suggestions and discount tickets, and good short tours. The Polynesian Village is a great choice, and there's a luau there that's got a great show. Again, check MWR.
I haven't been to Oahu since dad was stationed there in 69, but I could tell you all about the Big Island! We went to a luau at the Hilton in Kona, but I didn't like it. Too touristy.
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Hey, ok! Too early in the morning for me!
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Get used to it? LOL!!!!!! My dad was Navy, I'm ex-Navy and hubby is retired Navy. Trust me, I'm used to it. Just trying to remind the GFs out there that there are many people in a sailor's life.
I just wanted an hour to go to lunch, or hang at the house and talk, but his GF doesn't like me. No particular reason, just that he and I have common interests she doesn't care for. She didn't want to go, so she would not let him go. What's bad is his dad, my brother, had just passed away and we needed to talk but weren't given the chance.
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Here's another perspective: I wanted to spend time with my nephew when he was home on leave for the holidays, but his GF wouldn't let him have a minute alone with family. I understand the need to be with your guy as much as possible, but do try to understand there's a lot of people who love and care for him too. Please share your sailor with his family! It doesn't mean you don't love him, it means you love him enough to let his family love him too.
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Emily, that's so sweet, you made me smile. But yeah, you'll want to know more when it is time to pay bills, LOL.
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Advancement in the beginning stages (E-1 - E-3) goes fairly fast. Some rates allow a sailor to come out of boot camp as an E-3. I did. The E-4 can vary a lot, some rates don't take the test, E-4 is part of the A school contract. The rest gets more complicated.This link will take you to a chart that shows the many factors: the exam, time in rate, awards, evals, petty officer courses, points for taking the test and not being advanced.
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/allhands/nlnavypromotio...
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I can't imagine trying to plan a wedding around Navy orders when he's not even classed up. are the families in one place? Or is there travel involved?
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