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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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Moms of Sailors headed for SWCC

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Comment by Navy_Wife3 on June 8, 2012 at 11:17pm: @NavyMom (Ship4 Div 815)

My husband had PIR on 5/11/12 (Div 812) and he has been on hold in GL since then waiting to ship out to Coronado. He was not allowed "transition time" to come home but he was allowed to put in for leave while in GL (he used leave days he had accrued up until then...). He came home for a long weekend. Others chose to stay in GL. Hope this helps?!

Comment by NavyMom SWCC candidate on May 15, 2012 at 9:22pm: My son left for BC yesterday, but he's going into the SWCC program afterwards. I was wondering if he got to come home before going to CA

Comment by sea_sick on April 2, 2012 at 4:26am: Does anyone know what to expect once the arrive at Coronado as far as communication and liberty? My bf should be there mid April and we are trying to see if there is a way for me to fly out and visit him for a weekend, maybe after he graduates basic. Does anyone know if that could be possible? I am VERY new to this and I don't know very much about the abbreviations or what to expect...

Comment by chrisinoregon on February 26, 2012 at 4:11pm: Yes he did! He has completed language school and now is doing medical training. I am trying to decide if I want to see the movie Call of Valor. Good luck to your son. I hope he is working out every day in preparation.

Comment by Paula on February 20, 2012 at 10:25pm: chrisinoregon,

Did your son make it through? My son leaves for Coronado next week, He's going to be waiting to class up sometime in April.

Comment by chrisinoregon on February 20, 2012 at 5:18pm: What an adventure he will be on! He can keep his cell phone and you will be able to talk with him throughout the training period. I know my son would call about once a week. I loved hearing from him, and then of course I dreaded getting the phone call.

Comment by Kimme on February 19, 2012 at 1:10pm: My son will be leaving for Coronado in 14 days to begin his SWCC training. How much communication will we have with him once he gets there and starts training? Can he keep his cell phone?

Comment by floridabeachgirl on February 16, 2012 at 10:55am: My son officially signed his SWCC contract last night. Hooyah! He leaves for bootcamp August 13th. I am so proud of him!!!

Comment by wellen(ship04/DIV818 PIR 9/1) on January 16, 2012 at 10:01am: Hi Okara, I know there is one, but I do not know the date...it's a big deal! Good Luck to your son!

Comment by Linda (ship04/Div. 818) on October 20, 2011 at 5:40pm: Your August 14th message about the SWCC programs could have been written by me, I am feeling this way today as they start the intense training, I usually hear from my Sailor on Tuesday and now it is Thursday and I have heard nothing. I continue to pray for their strength and stamina as they endure this challenge, that yes my son was so excited to be a part of. Thinking of our group.