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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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Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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Moms of Aviation Rescue Swimmers

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Members: 317
Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

This group is for family members and friends of Aviation Rescue Swimmers, or sailors in training to be Aviation Rescue Swimmers

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Comment by Travelsalot on December 13, 2013 at 12:32pm: Thanks Proudmama.. The candle will keep them warm, Thank You!!! If they are a good team, they will keep each other warm.

Heartstrings, My son has had quite the journey..He started May 16, 2012.. I know he will be fine .. Uncomfortable and cold, but he will be fine..I wonder if our boys are on the same team...Cant say too much about it ...

Comment by proudmama on December 13, 2013 at 8:57am: Anthony's Mom and Ridgegirl- my son is fairly early on in the pipeline. He began bc in August, graduated Aircrew school about a month or so ago and is currently in P'cola waiting to begin Starboard D. training. Have you ever head that Patience is a virtue??? Well, for the AIRR program- I think it is a requirement! You are in the right place! These Ladies are phenomenal!!!!!!! I don't know what I would have done without their guidance and reassurance!

Travelsalot- I will keep your boy in my prayers.... and you and your family too!! What a tough school....for the student and mama! I think about how far your son has come on his journey to become a Navy Air Rescue Swimmer! He will have stories for sure. I will light my Navy Candle for you!

Comment by Tiffany on December 13, 2013 at 8:27am: Melissa- thank you!

New Moms welcome. It's a bumpy ride but you are in the right place.

Travelsalot - OMG! I have been having those same thoughts and feelings. I know that God has them in the palm of his hand. I cried my entire drive into work this morning. Todat is One year that he left for B/C.
If you have tried to text me this week; my cell phone crashed Monday and I just got my replacement late yesterday. (I haven't been ignoring you).
I will check in with you this weekend.

Have a great weekend ladies. Love y'all :)

Comment by Travelsalot on December 13, 2013 at 2:00am: Thanks everyone... I feel guilty in my bed all comfy warm and cozy while my son and several others are out there in single digit weather... I think surviving the cold is the better alternative.. if you know what I mean.. (heartstrings_)

Comment by Melissa on December 13, 2013 at 1:17am: Welcome to Anthony's Mom and Ridgegirl - you have embarked on an exciting journey with your sons; there are great things in the works for them and for you.

Tiffany - good luck to your son with SERE; I am sure he will come through with flying colors, but it is a tough time for us Moms as we know what they will be going through and we want to protect them like they are still our little boys. My thoughts are with you through this week and always. Please let us know when he is finished.

Ten days (and counting!) til my boy is home!!

Comment by Ridgegirl on December 12, 2013 at 11:29am: Thank you for the welcome. I do realize that he will be busy and I tol him that I was ok not receiving letters. Id prefer he send those to his girlfriend as she is the one who is primarily waiting for him. These groups have been very helpful and have helped to put my mind at ease. Thank you for sharing.

Comment by A's Mom on December 12, 2013 at 10:41am: Thank you Jodi for the warm welcome and information.

Comment by sweetpea4 on December 12, 2013 at 10:40am: To all the new Moms, girl friends a word of advise. Remain flexible this is a tough journey. Be as supportive as possible your sailor will need it. RSS is a beat down and extremely difficult. Be strong and ask questions to relieve any anxiety that you may have. I developed shingles when my Son went through SERE's! The stress got to me. This is a great support group and will be a Hugh help through the process. Please remember loose lips sinks ships! !

Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on December 12, 2013 at 10:21am: Shirley and Ridgegirl, Welcome. We are all here to support you.It's hard not being able to talk to them but you will get through it. If you haven't already, join Bootcamp Moms and then join the 800 division group when you get your PIR date. Just a reminder that the 800 division works extra hard at bc and sometimes can't write as often as the other groups with your PIR date. I can remember not getting a letter when everyone else was saying they were. I was worried until I checked with other moms on the 800 division and they weren't getting any letters either. You will be amazed at the young men you meet at graduation. Make plans to go if at all possible. It is not something you want to miss. Good luck!!