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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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Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind.  In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships."  OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. 

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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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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 mtnmom on October 20, 2009 at 12:03am
Hi all;
This was a busy day for everyone, had to read 10 pages of posts to catch with everyone.

I am on Cloud Nine. I finally got the form letter from Bobby today. I could even read his printing. Thank You Navy, before reading his notes was almost impossible. His PIR date is 12/4.
At the bottom of his form letter he wrote, " I love you, doing great, tell everyone to write. How are the Dodgers doing?" I don't think he's ever written so much on a letter. He has always written the least amount of words possible. He asked to keep him up to date on the Dodgers and baseball playoffs.

Christie--
Thanks for the encouragement yesterday, I had a really bad day.

Wow, so many new members, Welcome to everyone, especially those who are still waiting to send their kids off. Wednesday will mark two weeks of mine being gone, can't say that its gone by fast, but December 4, will be here before I know it.
Well now we wait for the real letter and phone calls. Like most of you, I too have my cell phone on the loudest setting, and don't let it out of my sight. The house phone can be reached in 3 rings from anywhere in the house, so I'm covered there too.
Have a great evening all,
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 19, 2009 at 1:30am
Cassie--
I think your Yoda is terrific, what wonderful friends.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 19, 2009 at 12:23am
HI all;
Well I've cleaned myself silly this weekend and still cried at the drop of hat today. I talked with my sister, who told me that floods will happen at drop of hat, but they will get further apart. Boy I sure hope so, I didn't buy any stock in KIeenex. I'm sure hoping to get the form letter tomorrow....I won't get home until after 7 pdt, so I'm crossing everything I can.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 19, 2009 at 12:20am
Cassie--
The pictures are super and what a great to enjoy the holidays, you've got great parents, friends and family. I hope you really enjoyed your celebrations.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 18, 2009 at 4:04pm
Hi all;
Just got home from church, and all the comments since this morning,. Lynn, what was the name of the hotel for $50 a night. I have to figure my budget down to the penny. Will the guys PIR on 12/4??? I haven't recieved the form letter yet.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 17, 2009 at 10:31pm
Hi all;
Sammie----how wonderful, a full letter and she was so positive and upbeat, lucky, lucky you.
Went to mailbox tonight, and no letter....maybe Monday....I sure hope so.
I cleaned all day and it doesn't look like I did anything. Well I'll clean some more tommorow after church.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 17, 2009 at 11:11am
Kim ---
I was there yesterday, today, well... I don;t know, but I'm going to do major cleaning. Last weekend, I cleaned the gutters, and did my bathroom and laundry, mostly his.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 17, 2009 at 11:04am
Good morning all--
Its 8am PDT, and I just looked out the kitchen, its foggy, thats really unusal at my altitude, middle of November yes, but this is way early.
I know that keeping busy is the best thing, so I'm going to start with some major house cleaning today.
Everybody have a great day, and I'll peek in during breaks in cleaning.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 17, 2009 at 1:01am
Dennie-
You are right, its kept me sane on a few nights.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 17, 2009 at 12:59am
Lynn joe and jeoffs mom--
Thanks for checking on Monday, our guys are in same ship and division. Maybe we'll get letters this weekend. I need to clean his room, but I'm still too full of tears to do it yet.
Gen
 

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