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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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October Boot Camp Family

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October Boot Camp Family

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


Discussion Forum

Ship 06 Div 039

Started by Tulip. Last reply by Tulip Nov 22, 2015. 2 Replies

Momma with heavy heart

Started by Linda-Bubs momma. Last reply by Cameronsmom Oct 28, 2015. 4 Replies

Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Division 028

Started by RTCsmominnyc. Last reply by Cameronsmom Oct 25, 2015. 14 Replies

Ship 09 DIV 015

Started by Proud Florida Mom. Last reply by Proudmama Oct 12, 2015. 16 Replies

Ship 12 Division 41 anyone else??

Started by Qrtkneesmom. Last reply by Qrtkneesmom Oct 28, 2014. 3 Replies

My Daughter shipped today!!!

Started by Qrtkneesmom. Last reply by Mamaof6 Oct 17, 2014. 1 Reply

Ship 14 Div 039

Started by Joniana (Helen). Last reply by mynse2013 Nov 12, 2013. 7 Replies

Ship 13 Div 38

Started by Linda-Bubs momma. Last reply by wendy.from.oregon Oct 24, 2013. 3 Replies

My son left for boot camp Oct 16, 2013.. anyone else?

Started by Linda-Bubs momma. Last reply by wendy.from.oregon Oct 23, 2013. 13 Replies

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 1, 2011 at 7:48pm

Hello!

We will be looking for the mom/wife/GF etc. who will be interested in creating the 11/23/2011 PIR group. Note: This PIR group will be on Wednesday because of Thanksgiving.

Probably someone who's recruit is arriving between 09/29 – 10/04 to RTC to be on the safe side. So ladies if it is something you think you'd be interested in...Friend me and send me a message.

Please remember that when I post dates of when your SR may PIR...it is not exact. I am basing it on the earliest reports and making an "educated" guess on the cutoff date for a TG. BC can be anywhere from 7.5 to 9 weeks. Your recruiter may have your recruit’s ship/division as early as 72 hours after arriving at BC.

However, we like to try to get the PIR groups going so if you DO know the date (got your form letter already, some of you get it real early...lucky dogs!) I really hope you consider starting the next one!

Thank You!

We will hold off until Monday of next week, (possibly Tuesday unless we get an actual confirmation of your recruits PIR date early on!) but you may friend and PM me in the meantime to ask questions and get details before you commit.

Just planting seeds ladies!

Comment by Pentwater98 on September 28, 2011 at 3:53pm

My son Wyatt leaves for Boot Camp on October 3rd. I was having a really hard time with this until the other day. When I found Navy for Moms and ever since then I have been handling him leaving alot better. Thanks to all the moms and their stories on here...

Comment by hollyP(03/025) on September 25, 2011 at 11:03pm

Hello moms!  My son leaves for boot camp on  OCT 26 2011.....

 

Comment by Arwen on September 10, 2011 at 1:41pm

For everyone who has, or someday will have a sailor at sea - this is your theme song. For those of you who don't know the movie - she is the lighthouse keeper's daughter - her fiancée, a sailor, has been out to sea for 2 years, his ship is missing, and she continues to hold out hope that he will return.

In her case, her lighthouse is her blue candle - and the blue candle symbolizes the lighthouse - a light to guide your sailor home.

 

 

Comment by My2Sailors on July 26, 2011 at 10:51pm
@leslie40..Hi, I am new to this group also.  My daughter leaves for bc on 10/6.  This is my 2nd go round on the bc roller coaster, my son graduated bc last August 13 so if you have any questions feel free to ask.  I am just as worried & scared for my daughter, if not more.  I have been tearing up thinking about the day she leaves since she signed her contract in January.  Where are ya'll from? We are in Louisiana.
Comment by Adam's Mom (Ship 07 Div 11) on July 26, 2011 at 6:31pm
Hello Ladies!! I am new to your group! my son leaves for boot camp on Oct 4th! Its coming up so fast. It really hasnt hit me yet but I know it will because I am getting nervous and when i think about it, I start to tear up. I know I will need your support!
Comment by mtnmom on July 23, 2011 at 1:38am

Hi all;

Lynn- I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, it will get better.

Dennie--The 2nd of July is a wonderful anniverisary date.  Bob (Bobby's dad)and I got married on Juy 2, 1989 and were married until he passed away in 2000.  May your son and new DIL have many, many more years than Bob and I had.  Congratulations on a wonderful day and a new daughter to add to the family.

Kendrasue - How is Drew liking Washington?

UPdate on Bobby - he's still in port in Virginia, has become a Certified Rescue Swimmer for his ship.  They are very right now, haven't heard from him since Sunday, but he called when he can.

For those of you east of Rockies, please stay out of heat and drink plenty of fluids.

Christine-- A big N4M Hug for you ((((((hug)))))) for you.

 

Gen

Comment by FishGirl on July 1, 2011 at 4:13pm

Hey kendrasue!

 

Thank you so much for the information and support! I will keep an eye out for new groups, and double check for one for October 2011.  

 

Rena...  :)

Comment by FishGirl on June 28, 2011 at 7:40pm

Hi All,

 

My Daughter Sydney has officially enlisted into the Navy. She is leaving for boot camp October 26th. I've really enjoyed reading through your comments, sharing lives with a common thread. I have to say I'm still a little dazed and confused even through this day has been coming for a while now. Two weeks ago she was graduating from High School, a week later we were at New Student/Parent orientation at Cal State Fullerton, and this week, she enlisted. I guess I knew in my heart, college wouldn't be "exciting" enough.

 

Thanks for listening,

Rena...  :) 

Comment by mtnmom on June 18, 2011 at 4:49pm

Kendra-

You really are lucky, I've missed 2 of Bobby's birthdays, one Christmas, but hopefully he will be home for Christmas this year.

 

I'm so happy for your good news.

Gen

 

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