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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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For those who have graduated from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI or who are currently attending there.
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Comment by M's mom on June 6, 2015 at 8:46am
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Galleymom: Thanks for the info. Didn't realize there was a Japan Moms group here, but will definitely join that one too! There is nothing like the voice of experience, and I had so many of my questions answered on this site when my son was in OCS 3 years ago, so I try to pay it forward. Will definitely have some questions of my own for the Japan Moms who have travelled there to see their LO's.
Is your son headed to flight school?
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Comment by Tiggermanic on June 5, 2015 at 10:43pm
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Yeah it sounds like nice weather. My son said to visit the naval warfare museum while we can so if we have time we will. I can't wait, just hoping we get the letter on Monday that says we are good to go!
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Tiggermanic and Quilter: Have a great time in Newport at graduation. You will be bursting with pride! If you have some spare time in Newport, take a tour of some of those "summer cottages" of the early 1900's rich folk. (What folks like me would call "mansions," not summer cottages!)
Quilter: So glad to hear that your son has done well, and will be commissioned soon! I know you & he were both disheartened when he was rolled back, but now you can be the voice of experience and encourage other Moms whose candidates get rolled to H class. I'm glad he hung in there. It's all about not quitting, no matter what! Is your son headed to Pensacola next?
Yes, we are so glad DS is back in the US after 10 mos at sea! His wife is especially glad he's home; they just celebrated their second anniversary and he's been gone for 10 mos of it! Talked to them both on the phone tonight and DS sounded tired, but glad to be back at Whidbey Island NAS, near Seattle, where he is stationed. He will take several weeks leave in August, so they will come here to Indiana to visit us. Then, they head to Japan in January. Join the Navy and see the world!
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Comment by Quilter on June 5, 2015 at 8:49pm
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Thank you Tiggemanic!! I can do the 70's, LOL
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I looked at the weather forecast and it looks like nice weather...mid 70s and very little chance for rain on friday! Lets just keep our fingers crossed that it stays that way.
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Tiggermanic, we are looking forward to the trip!! I hope the weather holds out for a Outside Graduation!! And I agree, they look so good in their Dress Whites!!
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M's Mom, Happy Homecoming for you DS!! I was just reading your comment!! I know you must be so proud!! :)
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M's Mom!! HI!! I'm sorry I don't know how to work this site very good!! Yes our son just got his NAMI letter this morning!!! All is good!! He has done such a great job over the last weeks since we last talked!! He is the Guidon Bearer for the class!! That flag is by his side at all times!! LOL We are so proud of him and All the other Candidates!!
Thank you so much for checking up on him!! I wish I knew how to work this site better... I hope I haven't missed any other comments LOL
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Thanks, they are thinking the rest should be monday. Im just keeping my fingers crossed! I cant wait to see them in their whites! The are an impressive bunch. My LO says that Newport is a nice town so I guess we will do some exploring when we get there. They have off base liberty this weekend and are pretty excited about it.
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Tiggermanic, I'm saying a prayer for all that are still waiting for the Medical to come in!! Our LO got his letter today and it was such a relief. I pray everyone hears something soon!! 5 more days until we see our LO and just 7 days until our LO become Officers of the US NAVY!! :)
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