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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
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PLEASE RSVP FOR THE MEET N GREET
Started by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor. Last reply by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor Sep 8, 2010. 78 Replies 0 Likes
HELLO ALL I AM IN CHARGE OF LETTING THE RAMADA INN KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AT OUR MEET N GREET ON THURSDAY , SEPT 9TH , 2010.MAJORITY RULED TO KEEP THE MEET N GREET AT THE RAMADA SO THATS WHERE…Continue
Link to Ship 09 Div 302
Started by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor. Last reply by D's mom Aug 31, 2010. 17 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship09div302pir91010 here is a link specifically for Ship 09 but division 302Continue
WHAT SHOULD I PUT IN LETTERS?! I FEEL LIKE THE ENVELOPE IS SO EMPTY.
Started by nicole~a sailors girl(:. Last reply by nicole~a sailors girl(: Aug 16, 2010. 14 Replies 0 Likes
has anyone been putting in anything along with letters?i have been putting in mainly just letters, on occasions i putin a few extra pieces of paper..i put in a photo collage in one of them..and…Continue
Traveling alone to PIR, looking for others who are too!
Started by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy. Last reply by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur Sep 7, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
We don't like to see people alone, so if you would like to find a roommate or maybe catch a ride from the airport, please post here! I set this up for this group, hope it helps even a few of you!Continue
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Comment by AJ on September 8, 2010 at 11:12am
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GM Storm Mom -- your post was so moving and wonderful to read. How doubly proud you must be of your daughter.
I did the same thing in my last card and letter to my son -- saying that I wanted to be the first to congratulate him for being a Sailor in the United States Navy. I hoped that it might still get delivered today or tomorrow.
All the best to your daughter tonight.
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Comment by gabriela47Ship9Div304 on September 8, 2010 at 11:05am
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Went through memory lane yesterday reading my oldest son BC letters dated Sept 15, 2005. WOW tears in my eyes and again to see my middle son KJ! PRICELESS! Thanks be to GOD! Amen
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Comment by djloch (Zac's Mom) on September 8, 2010 at 10:39am
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Im SOOOOOOOO excited for you all!!! It seems like just yesterday I was driving to work with my blue candle lit (yes I said driving..LOL) and waiting on my call.
This call will get to be a long one so enjoy! Congratulations to them all and wish you all a safe journey!!!
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Comment by GM MSRON mom on September 8, 2010 at 10:30am
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I have stayed home for days on end, so not to lose a signal. After the first few weeks, I began writing and mailing everyday, I kept a pad and paper with ongoing notes and conversations 24/7. I was getting frequent letters back, more than I expected, but none for the last week and a half.
The funny thing is, I know this routine, I have been there. Some things have changed in 25 years, like seeing it from the side of a parent (thank God for this group!), I have been on a journey I can't even express in words, but let me tell you, there are NO WORDS to express what its like for a mother and daughter to share the journey of the United States Navy. I have always been proud of my service, although reserve, but when this mom gets to "pass" her cover, WOW! What an honor! I am so blessed to be able to share this journey with each and everyone of you. I know that BS will go well tonight, I hope I don't have to wait too long for that call tomorrow- but late enough I'm not landing when it comes, and I can't wait to meet you all and see my girl. The last letter I sent her, she should just be getting, I told her I wanted to be the first to welcome her to the United States Navy. Well done sailor, well done.
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Comment by brittyand breanna2010 on September 8, 2010 at 10:24am
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getting very excited for graduation friday.so excited to see my daughter and spend time with her.very nervous of what happens after graduation.
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Comment by iris - Wahiawa, Hawaii on September 8, 2010 at 10:23am
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Maureen - Thank you, but those aren't helping me be calmer. Lol.... Tears in my eye's in anticipation.
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Good Morning Ladies - WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!! HOOYAH! Congrats on all the calls.
Wouldn't it be awesome if ALL the Divisions had EVERY recruit make it through BS? Be sure to ask your Sailor when they call and post it. I'm thinking it's going to happen. =) Good luck to 307, 308 & 819 tonight. Finish her off recruits with style. =)
Okay, now to spazz out. 47 HOURS! I think my cheeks are gonna hurt by the time this is all done. Can't stop smiling. I'm even making airplane wings and flying around the kitchen. My family is convinced I've lost it. LOL....
Safe travel to all of you and please, if you see me at graduation, give a shout out. I'm probably going to be very distracted, I get that way in crowds. I want to give you all a hug in person and a thanks for the support you've given me. This Navy family ROCKS!!!! (((HUG)))
So I don't know how much time I'll have today to chat, but I'll stop back in as much as I can.
Can't wait to hear about all the New Sailor calls! Patience is critical, so hang in there. LOL... I know, impossible.
Have a great day!!!
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Comment by hurleyl8dyShip6Div943PIR9/10/10 on September 8, 2010 at 10:10am
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Mary, you are too much. You will never mow the yard again!
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M got to stay on the phone about 30 minutes. They are very tired so if he doesn't sound so excited it is understandable, they've been up since 6am yesterday and can't sleep until tonight.
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Hey Maureen, have a safe trip. See you at Spring Hills tomorrow! We leave for airport at 3:30am, early flight.
M&G Ramada! Hooyah!
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