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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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Moms of IS (Intelligence Specialist) sailors.

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My son has found the perfect job for a teenager! When I ask him, "What are you doing?", he honestly tells me, "Sorry, Mom, I can't tell you."

Members: 194
Latest Activity: May 17, 2023

IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN MILITARY. THANK YOU.

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Comment by philipmom on August 21, 2013 at 8:33am: Hello Veteran IS moms! My son will be going to Dam Neck 9/7/13. Any advice on what his first few days/weeks will be like if A school does not start right away? I know I can meet him at the Chicago airport with his phone and computer. Is there anything else he can have or needs at that time as he transitions? Also, what type of things can he look forward to after these past grueling weeks at Boot Camp? THANKS! Pam

Comment by Anna on August 20, 2013 at 10:13pm: Kim,

My son went IS as a fleet returnee as well. What rating was your son before IS??

Comment by Kim on August 19, 2013 at 11:00pm: GregsMom- he wasn't in the barracks. He was put up in the "hotel" on base as a fleet returnee. Trust me- someone should have been doing inspections!

Comment by GregsMom on August 19, 2013 at 1:23pm: Congratultions Kim - what a wonderful accomplishment! From your comment though it sounds like they don't do inspections any more? Too bad - I got a kick out of watching my new sailor fold his socks LOL!

Comment by Kim on August 17, 2013 at 12:49pm: Surprise successful! No one told...he was shocked! I saw three classes graduate- his Ground, a strike class and an Imagry. Proud of all our sailors. I helped my son pack up his room...good grief what a mess! We got everything ready for him and two other shipmates to drive to Gulfport for CES. They are pretty excited for that.

Laura I would have loved to see your son again! Hope he is having fun in his new command!

Comment by BarbRags on August 16, 2013 at 7:19am: Kim, enjoy! Congrats to your Son.

Comment by Laura on August 16, 2013 at 12:24am: Congrats Kim for your son! Momma raised a smart boy!

Too bad my sailor isn't able to pop on over to see your son graduate. He is underway for a bit longer. Hugs to you!

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on August 15, 2013 at 6:25pm: Kim, shsssh! Hope his instructor does not read the post and tell him! Glad you are getting to go and hope you have fun after graduation. Congrats on his second specialty!

Comment by Kim on August 15, 2013 at 5:04pm: On my way to Dam Neck to see my son graduate from his second C school! Woohoo! This is a surprise visit-he doesn't know I'm going to be there... So excited:)

Comment by BarbRags on August 14, 2013 at 8:15am: BirdsOfAFeather, I watched youtube video's of others PIR because I was curious. When I was there for my son the goosebumps and tears were there. It's an amazing experience and when you finally get that hug words don't describe. They'll have a great time at Dam Neck, they'll even get some beach time in before the weather get cool. But there is also a gym and pool for them to use too. If you go on google maps you get a good idea of the base.