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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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PIR 11/12/2010 - Alumni

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This group is for everyone who has a recruit with a PIR date of 11/12/2010. Let's get to know each other, share stories and offer support! Can't wait to meet everyone!

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Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2013

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Comment by Kgswifeforever on October 6, 2010 at 8:09pm: Glad ya'll got phone calls today and are staying strong for your recruits!!!! They will all do well i know it!!! God is good and they will get through it... I have faith in ALL of them!!! Remember this is temporary, and then they will be sailors!!! Yayyyy!!!! PIR11-12!!!!

Comment by Diana PIR 11/12/10 on October 6, 2010 at 8:01pm: Congrats to all the mom's who got calls today! Sounds like it was a mixed bag of emotions but all of you held true and strong for your recruits. What an awesome bunch of proud Navy moms!

Comment by angeleyes749 on October 6, 2010 at 7:14pm: got my phone call today from my son it was good to hear from him its a little rough he says but hes adjusting to it

Comment by Tobianne on October 6, 2010 at 6:23pm: ladypinkhatter- I know what a terrible feeling that is "trust me" although Kay never said I want to come home or she hated it. She was just home sick, remind her that in a few short days (do not make mention of weeks they know this already) she can have a phone and call you when ever she wants.

Today mine called (daughter) and was mad that I did not answer since I was at work. She had text me at 6 this morn, I spoke to her at 8 and now she gets mad. lol They really have a hard time the first few weeks. We feel it way more than the pappa's. Well my husband has now said if Kyle calls and is crying again, he can not talk to him, this is too hard on him. Kay worked him over and I saw an emotionless man break. Ahh I thank her for that! He is now a much better dad. She called him and yelled at him about my being at work lol.
(she has dry socket and is on Percoset so not making a lot of sense right now)

Momma you have it in you to be her biggest support, you will do it and she will se that she is so much stronger than she ever thought. Your heart is gonna break many times in the next few years, deployment, marriage, and births. This is just a beginning to what we all know is "our babies growing up", they are still lost and need to find a way in this world.

Good for you on the encouragement. I am a proud momma and I am proud of everyone of my sisters who are on this ride. We will be the greatest moms in the end you watch and see.

Comment by Sharon ~ K's Mom on October 6, 2010 at 5:05pm: ladypink, I am sorry that your recruit is having a tough time of things. It is hard to be away from home and mom. WIll keep her in prayers, good for you to keep strong nad encouraging. She will get through it, they all do. It is good to hear their voices!!

Comment by ladypinkhatter on October 6, 2010 at 4:41pm: I got a phone call from my recruit just now! It was so good to hear her voice. She was crying, said she didn't like it there and emotions going up and down but I stayed strong and encouraging just like you ladies said I should.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on October 6, 2010 at 3:17pm: Glad you found them Sharon- the only email I have from you is from yesterday when you asked how to order the ribbons. So if you sent one after that I didn't get it. Send it again please :)

Everyone please remember when you send your payment for the ribbons please include your screen name, Sailors name and PIR date with the payment. It helps me find your order and mark it paid must faster :-) Thanks

Comment by Diana PIR 11/12/10 on October 6, 2010 at 3:00pm: @Sharon - Go to Page 9 of this thread and you'll see them.

Comment by Sharon ~ K's Mom on October 6, 2010 at 3:00pm: @Lala, Nevermind, I searched through page by page and found them. :)

Comment by Sharon ~ K's Mom on October 6, 2010 at 2:35pm: @Lala, where did you post the photos of the ribbons the other day. I am trying to find them and can't. I want our son's girlfriend to see them. Also, did you receive my E-mail that I sent earlier. Something happened when I sent it and I am not sure that it went through to you. Thanks!