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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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RTC Graduation

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October Boot Camp Family

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This group is for Moms and families with loved ones leaving for Boot Camp in October any year. It was started with a group leaving in Oct. 2009.

Members: 137
Latest Activity: Jan 30, 2019

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Comment by JackFlash on October 3, 2012 at 5:35pm: Our party was supposed to be the 14th too Nuke-- we found out how quickly things can change!

Trisha--- what is Ricky Heaven???

My son will be put up for adoption for Thanksgiving??? My wife's gonna melt.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on October 3, 2012 at 1:25pm: Hi JackFlash - how are you holding up? Glad the party was nice - we are having my sons party on the 14th. Run2befree - my son also leaves on the 23rd!

Comment by michie on October 3, 2012 at 12:34pm: Joining you on the journey. Just left meps- wasn't sure how long he would want me to stay but (as you all are mentioning) there was a look in his eyes that said he was ready to take the next step. I can't wait for all of the next stages- I can predict my phone will never leave my side :)

Comment by run2befree on October 2, 2012 at 9:20pm: My son's ship date got moved up 6 days to October 23rd. I must admit that I did not see that one coming. 3 weeks from today ..... so much to do and say... I'm going to be a mess I'm afraid.

Comment by JackFlash on October 2, 2012 at 10:20am: Had the big party last night. I admit I got choked up seeing all his friends, family, neighbors and even some former teachers show up to see him off. Plenty of hugs that will last him through these next months.... It's his hugs we will all be missing most.

Comment by Diz1lizardGabesMa on October 1, 2012 at 8:42pm: Spent majority of morning at SD MEPS. Son scheduled to leave today, Oct 1, but now first thing in morning. Very bittersweet experience seeing my son swear in. We've had some hard times the past year and always worried but finally had to let go. I love him and am proud that he now has goals. He is truly excited as is his family.

Comment by dottye on October 1, 2012 at 6:02pm: Well today was our ship day! My daughter, Tiffany, was so excited. Of course I am so proud of her. I was so amazed that she had no fear or worries in her eyes. She flew out of Memphis and just arrived in Chicago with no problems. Next stop....Great Lakes. This is going to be tough without her!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on October 1, 2012 at 12:39pm: Good Morning all! Well this is our month now! October seemed so far away when my son signed his contract on January 26th, but wow - it's really here. I'll be thinking of everyone as our kids start shipping out each day - mine leaves on 10/23. Stay strong and stay proud. Hooyah and hugs to everyone!

Comment by sailormom on October 1, 2012 at 10:46am: He left our home at 3:30 this morning, headed for MEPS in St. Louis. He has passed MEPS and is leavinng some time today by bus for Great Lakes. We miss him already!

Comment by aprilcat92 on September 29, 2012 at 8:40pm: So I cut my hair off today everyone. It has finally hit me that I only have 2/3 days till I leave.. Yikes.