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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
Discussion Forum
Welcome to boot camp - FAQ
Started by Arwen. Last reply by Barn Godess Feb 22, 2011. 4 Replies 14 Likes
Welcome to boot camp. Here's a few things that may help you out in the first few weeks.How will I know that my recruit has arrived safely?You will get a very short (5-10 second) call from your…Continue
DIV 045
Started by sammilynn|DEP|BC 20101116|. Last reply by Tamme Dec 14, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
So I was just medically discharged from the navy and I was wanting to see what all moms here has sons and daughters in div 045. Also if you have any questions about the division I will try to answer…Continue
Adopt a Sailor for Christmas
Started by GarettsMom. Last reply by NS Dec 11, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My son just called and asked if I received his letter for the Adopt a Sailor day? I have yet to receive it and I was wondering if anyone knew the line or could email me the application to send in.…Continue
What is an AO actually do?
Started by Cat(Mom of an AO). Last reply by Proud AO Mom Dec 10, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Aviation ordnancemen are aircraft armament (weapons) specialists in charge of storing, servicing, inspecting and handling of all types of weapons and ammunition carried on Navy aircraft. These…Continue
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Comment by Mousie on December 6, 2010 at 4:40pm
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Just got a letter from my daughter today. She's doing ok. Her division (910) performs at graduations!! That's great for her. She was in chorus all through middle school and loves singing. I know that being able to sing will help with the stress of boot camp.
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Comment by Kimbv(S007Div055) on December 6, 2010 at 12:29pm
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Hi Ladies! Got our letter Saturday Ship 07, Div 055 PIR 1/28/11. I too am signing out of this group and you can find me in PIR 1/28/2011! My Best to all of you & perhaps we will see some of you at PIR!
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Comment by luvthemsomuch.shp4div19shp7div55 on December 5, 2010 at 11:48pm
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Bonnie- I got my form letter on Friday and my son didnt mention anything about his wisdom teeth so I don't know maybe they didnt take them out...but then again after what Lynne was saying it may be a good thing if he does...lol
I live on the coast of NC so we will be flying to Chicago 2 times in 2 months. Yes it is going to be a little much on the budget. my mom, husband , daughter and I.
But they are so worth it.I miss my boys soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Lynne on December 5, 2010 at 5:05am
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luvthemsomuch....be sure to have your one son ask if he go to the other sons PIR since he is there anyway...sometimes they allow that dependent on far along they are...and listen having their teeth removed is the highlight of boot camp...they view it as a vacation...pain meds...bed...two days...someone waits on them...they get to sleep...everyone else is going going going...its all good...lol...just hang in there
Well folks...I am signing out fo this group...I see you now in your PIR groups...
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Comment by Alysia-Redsmom (VQ-4/ATO) on December 4, 2010 at 10:58pm
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6' of snow today @ NAVSTA ~ 40 days and counting..... :-)
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Already sent one letter and I'm planning on sending another as soon as I can write it. I know how important letters from home are so the letters from here and friends and family are gonna start going out.
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Comment by peanutsmom/Ship07, DIV 051 on December 4, 2010 at 12:52am
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Hi Cat no I havent recieved any letters yet!! Cant wait tho!!!
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As soon as you can send letters!! My son says the letters make boot camp so much more bearable :-)
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Just found here thanks to Pooky. Got the form letter today and saw her comments. She seems to be doing good if the normal speech was any judge.
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41 days & county till PIR.....got my 2nd phone call this afternoon at work. It was short but sweet he wanted time to call his Dad as well. Seems to be doing well a little frustrated that his DIV still needs to come together. RDC have been giving them extra PT after showers right before bed; then tehy go to bed sweaty - Yuck! Please say a prayer for unity & strength for his whole DIV ~ Thanks :-)
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