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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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SHIP 04 DIV 813
Looking for other Moms who have a loved one on SHIP 04 DIV 813
Quick Look Information for DIV813 Moms with PIR date of 05/18/2012:
THURSDAY, May 17, 2012:
There will be several Mom's who will be meeting at Starbucks 3:30 PM CST the afternoon of May 17th.
- Starbucks located at 780 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085; Phone: (847) 689-4317
How can we 'recognize' each other?
- DIV813 Mom's have elected to wear navy blue nail polish one nail on each hand as a quick way to recognize one another.
Sarge's Meet and Greet or ???
- DIV813 Mom's have elected to (initially) attend Sarge's Meet and Greet from 5:30 PM-9:00 PM CST on Thursday, May 17th, 2012
- Be sure to RSVP to let Sarge know if you're coming
- Here's the link for Sarge's Meet and Greet
- Here's the address for Sarge's Meet and Greet:
Sundance Event Center (Sundance Saloon)
300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
Fountain Square
(847) 887-0858
What about ribbons?
- If you're buying them you may want to consider "Lala's Ribbons" She needs a week notice to mail them without additional shipping charges.
- Here's the link to LaLa's Ribbons/Unique Memory Makers
- If you're making them, use black ribbon with gold lettering
Other Useful Info:
What things do I need to bring to my SR for use after PIR?
Some ideas from the 'vet Moms:" Tennis shoes, cell phones/ ipods (and their chargers), boxers, socks, compression shorts and Superfeet, a couple of sets of workout clothes, one set of "civies" for Phase II liberty, sunglasses, watch, favorite "comfort" food (cookies, brownies for example)
What are "Superfeet?"
- Superfeet is a brand of insoles for boots or sneakers. They absorb some of the impact. They are very popular and cost about $30(ish).
- Here's a link for more information: Superfeet
Is there a mall close by?
- Yes, the Gurnee Mall looks to be close by.
- Here's the link that can provide you with stores and location: GURNEE MALL
Boot Camp Mom's Prayer
God bless my recruit as he meets this day
I pray that he has the strength to find his way
As reveley wakes him so loud and clear
I pray your love will lead him, and he will show no fear
If there's danger and if there's strife
Please send Angels to guard his life
Keep him safe and hold him near
Bless my recruit, I hold him dear
Until he moves on to PIR day
Bring peace to our hearts
And strength to our faith
(Many thanks to our own 'teeny' for sharing!)
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Permalink Reply by myty on
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Good morning ladies!
Happy birthday to my terrific SR! Never in a million years when I held my precious 4lb baby boy in my arms for the first time did I ever dream his life path would be to train for the most elite fighting force in the world. He is truly an amazing young man as I know all your SRs are as well. And I PRAISE GOD for allowing him to be in my life!
I praise God also for the beautiful women he has lead to this site and into my life! Phase one of a very long journey is almost over and a new adventure is about to begin for them and us. I am truly thankful you all will be sharing this journey with me!
It won't be long now! Gods Blessings to ALL
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Permalink Reply by whitney on
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myty, I was thinking the very same thing yesterday. my SR's bday is the 16th, next Wednesday. My SR was about a pound bigger (5 lb). It is truly amazing, and I praise God for the wonderful tiny bundle he gave me (almost) 22 years ago too. What a path they have chosen.
Counting down the hours almost!
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Permalink Reply by SWCC'Em on
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I went back in the discussion thread and found teeny's happy dance-- seems particularly (and potentially appropriate) for today:
(_l_) (_/_) (_l_) (_\_) happy dance ladies! ....7 days and a wake up...
I know I'm slightly holding my breath in a hurry up and wait mode since last night and today; I've had all of our SR's on my mind and I'm hoping and praying that they are doing well, individually and collectively as a team. I have a feeling most of you are feeling the same way. ;DNo doubt 'this' has been a journey for our SR's but in more ways than I knew at the time, this has also been a journey for me- as I imagine it has for each of you. 7 weeks or so ago I did not truly expect that I would find such a phenomenal and supportive group of women. I simply feel blessed. At some point or another we've each (publically or 'privately') reached out to one another and prayed, cheer-leaded, "hand-held," cried, laughed and worried-- not only about our own SR's but one another's. I feel fortunate and grateful that not only will we get to meet in a week but that, we as a group of "NavyMom's," will continue on this journey with our sons-- together. Thank you each for simply being who you are.
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Permalink Reply by teeny on
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OK ladies WOW I am crying now. Everyone said it very well. Our journey has probably been just as tough as our SR's. Mentally anyway. I know that I could not physically do what they are doing. Yes, even though we have not met face to face we have held each others hands in this journey. I am looking forward to taking the next step with all of you and can not wait to meet you and yes invade everyones PERSONAL space!!!!!! Me I am looking forward to that!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to each and everyone of you for just being you and letting me share my joys and my insecurities with me and boosting me up when I really needed it. THANK YOU...... May God be with all of our SRS today and with us as well. I am like SWWC"em I did not expect to find each and every one of you and to hopefully make lifelong friends with each of you
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I GOT A SAILOR!!!!!
30 whole minutes to talk to my boy!!! I am so relieved and incredibly PROUD!!
HOORAH!!!
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Permalink Reply by mamastacy on
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Got my Sailor call from my son .....I couldn't be prouder for him and all of Div 813....he said they are a true team!!!! Haven't been online at all with all of you amazing ladies.....but I can assure you that have been following every post you all write!!! Such helpful information, I never could have gotten through some of the dark days!!!
7 more days...it's really hard to believe how fast it actually went...Luv to all
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I'm the proud mom of a sailor! Does anyone know if we need to attend meetings prior to PIR. Another mom was asking and I hadn't heard this before and won't be in Chicago until Thurs evening. CONGRATS to all the new sailor moms!!!!! Looking forward to meeting you next week!!!!!
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