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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)
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Discussion Forum
The Path of a Rescue Swimmer
Started by Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours). Last reply by Swimmermom May 28, 2019. 53 Replies 33 Likes
My Rescue Swimmer is at RTC...PIR 11/9/18
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Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on August 14, 2013 at 11:06am
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Great research NancyNature. They are nice looking. I really like the bc one.
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Comment by nancynature on August 14, 2013 at 11:05am
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Jaxietwo - you are welcome! I thought the coin for the 'ship' they are on is really nice. It is as nice as all the other ones my son has been given by fellow sailors.I am sure you will be happy with it.
Check out this story about the challenge coins. I was trying to find the article/video that actually said how you pass it off but could only find this one.
http://blogs.reuters.com/photographers-blog/2012/06/11/the-secret-h...
I think it would be cool when those sailors that make it through the pipeline and are out doing their jobs as RS design their own coins specific to their stations/division names.(this is my non-military description :0) Who knows, maybe they do!
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Hey ladies! I also found these specific coins for once our boys graduate RSS, they look like cool coins to pass on:
http://www.sealteamstore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=coin-29...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004HCG9OI/ref=mw_dp_img_z?is=l (this one looks cool!)
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Thanks, proudmama. Yes, he is happy to stay a Bravo. I am also amazed at how much he and the others in his group have accomplished.
How are you holding up with your son gone? I checked the links that NancyNature put up for the challenge coins. They were really nice looking. I'll have to check into getting some for my two sailors.
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Comment by proudmama on August 14, 2013 at 9:23am
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Jodi- Best wishes to your son as he begins FRS! (I'm going to have to look that up again!). Is glad that he stayed with Bravo? If I remember correctly, the Navy places people where they see fit but that each person has their own preference. Congrats to your son! It is amazing what he has accomplished during the past year or so... I know not many make it - so I'm thrilled for him!
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SoupMom, what a clever idea. It's cool she still sleeps with it. What a testiment to the love the two of them shared!
My son classed up for FRS on Monday. He did stay a Bravo after all. He facetimed us Monday so we got to see the new puppy (or at least his butt because my son was on the floor facing his ipad and the puppy was chewing on his hand which put his butt towards the camera lol).
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Comment by jaxietwo on August 14, 2013 at 9:01am
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NancyN thanks for the link to the ribbons! I've ordered the coin - what a cool idea! I'll give it to him at PIR. I'm going to order ribbons for the four guests that he has invited - love that idea!
Congrats to SoupMo and Oneproudmomca on your boys sucess - can't wait for that for my boy!
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NancyN- thanks for providing the links to the ribbons! I really had no clue as to what people were talking about when they referred to ribbons... and as far as coins.. I didn't realize that civilians could give them out! Hmmm I learn new things everyday on this site! Thank you!!! You mentioned that your son is on hold... how is that going? Any news about when he is to class up?
Soupmom- wow! Good luck to your son in FRS:)
Proudmomca- congrats on your son's graduation from RSS! I do hope there is someone who can take his picture! What a major milestone! I bet you are PROUD!
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SoupMom what a touching idea, it made me tear up. What a beautiful idea.
Oneproudmomca - Congratulations!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you and your son. Wish I was there to take pictures for you! Maybe with your son's class graduating another will start up and my son and those waiting will no longer be on hold. Let's hope!
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Comment by SoupMom on August 13, 2013 at 4:36pm
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My son landed in Great Lakes exactly One year ago today to begin his journey as a Rescue Swimmer. It is amazing what he has accomplished in one year. He is currently in FRS.
Here is another Pillow idea for the Moms beginning the Journey.
Our young daughter was having a difficult time adjusting to our son leaving so we took one of his favorite shirts (with his permission) and made a pillow out of it for her. It gave her a lot of comfort. She still sleeps with it everynight.
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