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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)
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November Boot Camp Family
Information
This group was formed to support the families of recruits that shipped to bootcamp in November of 2009.
Members: 30
Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2020
Discussion Forum
Nuke A-School - Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)
Started by NF Mom Nov 20, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQclick the Above LinkContinue
Got my daughters address! Shes in Ship 11 Div 54..Anyone else have recruits in this div?
Started by AlishaNicole SHP11DIV54. Last reply by Navy Aunt (AF Wife) Nov 29, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Woohoo!!Continue
New here. My daughter left for boot camp Nov. 23rd!!!
Started by AlishaNicole SHP11DIV54. Last reply by Navy Aunt (AF Wife) Nov 28, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm waiting to receive her PIR date and my "kid in a box"!
PIR January 29, 2010
Started by I'm Laurie the Sailor's Mom!. Last reply by Katieliz Cody the Sailor Man Jan 16, 2010. 48 Replies 0 Likes
Most of us have been posting discussions segregated by ship and division, but maybe we can get to know each other based on our PIR date--we will all be in Great Lakes on the same weekend.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Cindy D on December 12, 2009 at 6:22pm
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Lori, I am really bummed that I won't be able to meet you and have that drink at the Ramada. I really hope and pray that your son has a good recovery. I feel like he should take his time and rush the healing process or it may cause problems down the road. I am sure that he will be fine! I wonder if he is still there on Jan 15 if we would be able to stop by and see him, a vistor - even if it is a stranger might brighten his day.
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Comment by mother always on December 12, 2009 at 8:11am
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Lori,I'm not to good with words,but from the bottom of my heart I write this to you;that I wish and pray for the VERY BEST for you,your son and his fast recovery...and that God grants him his heart wishes!
God bless you and Happy Holydays;no matter what!!
Remember God is in control!!
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If a recruit is "grad and go";Do they know this already?
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I received a letter and phone call!!!!!!!!!! Ship 13 div 062
I'M SO HAPPY!!!
He said he is doing his best to be in PIR because he wants to see his brother and me there!
HOOYAAA!!!!
Nice day all!
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I'm really very sorry for you Donna your family and of course your mother.Praying to God for mercy,fortitude,peace and a miracle.
Greenlo,I'm verry sorry about your son, hope and pray that he get well very soon after surgery and that everything works out for him for the best.
I was not using the compu for some time because on thursday I received a letter and phone call from my son, I WAS SO HAPPY,still!!!!!!!!!!
He sounded calm,happy,likes the food very much...he said he is trying to do his best because he wants his brother and I to be at PIR and that he can participate in it.
Until now everything is good thanks to God!!!
Have a nice day!
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Comment by Lisa A on December 11, 2009 at 10:07pm
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Hi Lori. My husband had a total knee replacement Nov.23rd 1 week after our son Marshall left for bootcamp, and I'm proud to say he is walking now with a little help of a cane, next week he will be jogging!! well not yet.Eric is young and will heal alot quicker than us 50'ish and will continue his path. I am so sorry that this happened to him at this junction of his young life. He will do Great!!
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And Greenlo, Lori, take heart in knowing that the military-trained doctors are very good at orthopedic work--they see a lot--I would say Eric is in good hands. . . .if only you could be there too...let us know when you know.
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Greenlo - I am so sorry to hear about your son. I will light a blue candle for him and keep him in our prayers. Please keep us posted. We are here for you:)
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Comment by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors on December 10, 2009 at 5:30pm
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Greenlo, I am so sorry to hear about your son! This confirms the saying: "No news is good news" I know we all wait for phone calls, but I would rather wait for a letter!
Speaking of which, I didn't get one yesterday! Maybe today I will have a nice long letter in my mail box!
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This is the 1st time my son see and feel a freezing cold because we are from PR and here is like summer all year long...
I hope he is dealing with that well;he knew about the area,I looked for it in the compu and what I have seen in CNN news....
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