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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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November 2010 Boot Camp

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New moms providing support along the way for their son/daughter starting boot camp in Nov 2010

Members: 51
Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2011

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Comment by Lynne on November 12, 2010 at 2:00pm: Getting the box can be emotional...it was for me...I smelled my sons clothes..took out his T-shirt and let our dog sleep with it...be sure you check it well for cell phones and batteries etc. Ash...just let yourself feel...this is the place where you can let go and people will understand...you can't say anything one of hasn't felt or heard before. In a way, boot camp is kind of like pregnancy. The first trimester is the worst, with bc the first three weeks are the worst. You know so little, you feel so out of control or at least I did. You want the box to come and then you hope that maybe they found a way to write a line and stick it in a pocket or something and all you see is an address. So the waiting game begins for week two when the form letter arrives. Like a starving maniac you gaze at these four lines that they have written like water in a desert...lol!! I read them over and over again. I carried that letter everywhere I went. Then the third week...I began to anticipate the first letter or God help me a phone call. By the end of the third week sort of like the first trimester I settled into a rhythm and the next three weeks passed easier. The final two to three weeks fly by in what seems like a minute just like the last few weeks of pregnancy or at least they did for me. I hope my analogy helps. Hang in there...you will do fine..and we will be here to help!!

Comment by kjconner8048 on November 12, 2010 at 1:12pm: I got the box yesterday.

Comment by AshJewell on November 12, 2010 at 12:20pm: NS <3 JS, I am not holding up very well, but being pregnant doesnt help. My emotions are all over the place! I haven't gotten the box yet. unless it was delieverd to my in laws. Did you get the "box" ?

Comment by NS on November 12, 2010 at 12:02pm: Ash- so did my boyfriend!! Can't wait either. How have you been holding up so far? Did you get the dreaded "box" yet?

Comment by AshJewell on November 12, 2010 at 11:32am: My husband left for boot camp Nov.9th. I can't wait to recieve my form letter!

Comment by Lynne on November 11, 2010 at 9:38pm: My son is in A-school, he got there yesterday. He is in Pensacola and is loving the weather....of course we are from KY...so it is more like home. He saw the blue Angel show today and is getting settled in his room...he had purchased energy drinks and doritos and had done PT...he was so happy. He is in indoctrination which basically means he is learning the rules and has few priveleges...lol...but thanks for asking...oh and most important he has called twice today and said he would call before bed...I love my sailor!!!

Comment by JudieK on November 11, 2010 at 5:20pm: Lynne- I want you to drop in! :) Now that your son has graduated, what's next for him? Is he off to "A" school?

Comment by NS on November 11, 2010 at 2:13pm: My boyfriend (Also JudieK's son) left for boot camp Nov. 9th. Can't wait for graduation either!! anyone else same date?!

Comment by JudieK on November 11, 2010 at 2:01pm: My son Jimmy arrived at bootcamp around 11 pm on November 9. I can't wait to see him at graduation.... a completely new man!

Comment by Lynne on November 11, 2010 at 11:10am: I noticed your group...I am one of the moms that answers your questions about boot camp and PIR...although I have to say I am the newest member of the "team"...am a little confused because I see you set up a new group so am unsure if you want someone like me to drop in...

My son went to boot camp in September...it was tough to say goodbye...he PIR/d last Friday...it was awesome to say hello again...I am happy to stop by and give you a few hints about what helped my son and I make it through...