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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

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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 ProudMaMa-USS Triton 305 on August 16, 2012 at 10:40pm: How awesome, congrats to him. Ryansgirl did u get the message I sent? I had some questions, regarding travel. Does anyone know after they graduated bc, did they fly to IS school in the am or pm, and which of the 3 airports did they fly from. I want to be at the same one so I can give him some of his personal belongings. Thanks for any insight, want to book tickets, but want to wait til I know the correct airport.

Comment by Ryansgirl12/148 on August 10, 2012 at 2:48pm: Do you remember what time the graduation was over? I haven't heard from him today

Comment by gabrielsmomma on August 10, 2012 at 2:45pm: Congratulations to you & your Sailor! I remember that day like it was yesterday - 13 months ago now. ;p

Comment by Ryansgirl12/148 on August 10, 2012 at 1:52pm: My sailor graduated IS school today!

Comment by Laura on July 30, 2012 at 3:17am: Canned items are fine. Just make sure they have the easy open tops and don't need a can opener. Smaller individual size cans are best. No place to store leftovers. Some areas have small fridges, most don't.

Rule #1 - Don't mix food items & personal items(soap, etc) in the same box. If your sailor is in a warm spot, the food will smell like soap.

Rule #2 - Get rid of as much outer packaging as possible, especially if he/she is on a ship.

Rule #3 - If the container is squishy, like fruit cups or individual applesauce, put it in a zip lock bag.

I hope this helps.

Comment by gabrielsmomma on July 27, 2012 at 10:33am: Does anyone know anything about "rules" is one wanted to send their deployed sailor "canned" food items? I've seen several notations on the Internet that these types of things are a good idea for getting delicious things to our sailors. I've seen the Cakes in a Jar infor but what about other "canned" food items?

Can anyone help with this question?

Thank you!

Gabrielsmomma

Comment by Laura on July 27, 2012 at 2:12am: purplegiraffe69 - Almost there! And yes, the beach is very nice. Just remember, when you visit, no photos. Actually, you can take a photo with the ocean in the background. No looking down the beach shots and no random people in your photos. You can't take photos anywhere else on the base. They are very strict and you don't want your sailor to get in trouble. It will be a fun ride!

Comment by gabrielsmomma on July 26, 2012 at 2:19pm: CONGRATULATIONS IS Mom!!!! I can feel your pride & excitement...the ride is just beginning. :)

Comment by purplegiraffe69 on July 26, 2012 at 1:33pm: My son graduates in 2 weeks from bootcamp and then Dam Neck, here he comes!! I am excited! I heard there is a nice beach right on the base!

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on July 15, 2012 at 1:51pm: Janet,

Look at the discussion for Now Your Sailor is at Dam Neck above. It should put you in the right direction. Although some things may have changed a bit the basic information should still be the same. No one has informed us differently. Hope that helps.