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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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Comment by proudmominlaw on September 22, 2010 at 3:17pm: My daughter in law is at ODS in Rhode Island right now. She will graduate on October 15, 2010. Anyone else out there have a daugher at ODS?

Take care
Proudmominlaw

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on September 21, 2010 at 9:54pm: Shelia, So sorry to hear that. Pray for same travels and a blessed time considering the circumstances.

Comment by Paymaster on September 20, 2010 at 9:13pm: If you are looking for something to do for a sailor we have the following day schedule to make pillowcases in our area:

Time: October 16, 2010 from 1pm to 6pm
Location: Valley Community Church Fellowship Hall
Street: 3150 Wissemann Dr
City/Town: Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: 916-799-1948
Event Type: work, party
Organized By: Alaina {Bob's Mom}
Latest Activity: just now

..Event Description.... Moms of any sailor willing to donate time to the pillowcases project for sailors aboard the USS LIncoln. Those of us that can sew, cut and measure are sewing handmade pillowcases for EVERYONE on the ship for Christmas. To this end, we are having a work day in the Sacramento Area.

Can't sew? We are looking for donations to coverage the cost of supplies and/or mailing. Can't sew, bring a snack or beverage for those that can. Can't sew come and just lend us your support!

Details can be viewed in the 'Pillowcases for USS Abraham Lincoln Christmas Project' on N4Ms.

Go to the event tab above and RSVP this event.

Alaina is the hostess.

Comment by BunkerQB on September 18, 2010 at 12:11pm: It's primary spontaneous lung collapse. Primary because there is no explanation. He has to be near a major medical center for the rest of his life. It came from nowhere. No clue, no symptoms, nothing.

Comment by BunkerQB on September 18, 2010 at 11:21am: GOOD NEWS from LuAnn. She emailed me a few days ago but I been busy with work and just got around to reading some of my email messages yesterday.

everyone
just a quick email in case you didn't catch me text today or read your Facebook yet....

Taylor was released this afternoon from the hospital!!!! The doc called me and said the ex rays were clear, his opening cleaned out and "vacuum packed". Taylor got to take his first shower in 7 days in the hospital. I have no idea if he was sent home with pain meds but his first question to the doc was "When can I get in the ocean"? THe doc said he ordered two weeks off from work and to return in two weeks for more ex rays then next step. Taylor is recuperating at another junior officers house as his wife, Amy will take care of him. Taylor was going to go get his car in the parking lot from work and then to his house to grab necessities to stay at Jeremy and Amy's for awhile. He was sleeping when I talked to him for a second after I got off work. He is so strong physically that the recovery once it started in the last day was moving fast. We are just at the beginning of his command changing but I just want him to get the needed rest to heal further. BTW..."he has pictures of THE BEAR, THE NURSE AND HIMSELF TOGETHER"..he mentioned posting them on Facebook soon...lol... the nurses were telling me how popular his bear had become and a real "chick magnet"...

thank you again to everyone for all your love and support. I am confident we will "pay it forward"as it meant so much. let's continue to support all our men and women whom we depend on. they truly "hold up" each other as we experienced so heavily.

love
LuAnn

Comment by Paymaster on September 18, 2010 at 11:05am: My son purchased a locking shotgun case for his sworn. That way if he has to fly it meets the airline standards. He just modified it for the sworn and it works great.

Comment by kab on September 18, 2010 at 7:41am: Thanks for the info-- if he hasn't had time to order - it gives me another option after OCS in RI. How do they 'pack' the sword when they move or travel?

Comment by kab on September 17, 2010 at 8:41am: A few weeks ago, I tried to order a sword through the Uniform Shop at Newport and was told they can no longer be ordered by civilians. It must be ordered by someone with a military ID-- so my son was suppose to order one (in his free time) pay for it and I would reimburse him -- but so much for the element of surprise

Comment by Paymaster on September 16, 2010 at 1:13pm: Regarding the swords, eventho they are provide at OCS you might want to consider buying one as a gift for your new officer.

As they move into the fleet they are often in need of swords for cermonies and weddings. They do run a few dollars, but if mom and dad or the grandparents are looking for that special gift. Its just an suggestion.

I know my son has used his numerous times since being commisioned.

Comment by allybelle on September 16, 2010 at 12:03pm: Thank you ladies for the support. :) I am relieved to know that they saber's are provided for the ceremony. :)