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Comment by Judicita on October 24, 2014 at 9:12am

Good morning mom's :)

I printed out some papers asking for words (verbs, nouns, adjective, ect.) for a MadLib I found (those are the stories where you have to fill in the lines with a certain kind of word). I sent them to my son and asked to hand them out and return to me with their names on it. Once I receive them I'm going to print the story out with their own words then give them back I graduation. Thought it was a cute idea. This is the story. ..

Last (day of the week) I had my (event) from Recruit Training Center. I just finished the most (Adjective) 8 weeks of my life. I spent the rest of the day (verb) with my family. At (time) I was on a (noun) on my way to the (Noun for Place) to catch a (noun) and (verb) to my new home. 
Upon arrival to the (Adjective) (noun) I was assigned to my (noun) with my new roommate. 
All this (amount of time) we have INDOC to learn the (noun) of the base. I learn when I have (verb) I also have to learn how to (Adverb) handle the (noun) for Colors. The food here is (adjective) compared to (place). I can't wait till I (verb). and then Phase (direction) then I can (verb) off base and (adverb) (verb). I will go to school at (time) until (time). I understand that it will be (adjective) but I feel (adverb) that I can do this. My roommate (name) has been (place)( amount of time) and has lots to (verb) me. (name) has a (noun) and has offered me (verb) in his (color)(noun). PT doesn't seem so bad, we (verb), (adverb)(verb) and we (Verb). I had watch yesterday at the (place) from (military time) to (military time) now I have to (verb) for (noun) at the Galley.My fellow sailors pulled pranks when you first got (pronoun) and I was (verb) to as a "booter" for example, in ( a State) new arrivals were told to do things like get our seabags checked for (a function) integrity and to have our mattresses(verb)for use at the (place on base). some were even reminded to be sure to (military action)"LT Squirrel" , a legendary squirrel the (branch of service) are said to have (verb) and (verb) with a LT collar device.

Comment by diannep on October 24, 2014 at 8:33am

HygienistMom:  Also, some enjoy shopping with their sailor after PIR for a new phone or something else he/she may need---as a graduation gift.  They can't take these back to RTC with them, but you can meet them at the airport and hand them off to them.  For those staying in GL for A School, they can return to that base with the gifts.

Good Morning!

Comment by CryptoDad on October 24, 2014 at 8:30am

Adding on to Catmoms comments on coins....

Another idea is to give your new Sailor a coin for his/her rate. These coins have a large blank area on the back that can be engraved with name and date, making them more personal. Every time your Sailor advances you can commemorate the event with the next coin in the series. The only catch is that you have to know your Sailors rate (E-1, E-2 or E-3) and the right color of the stripes on his/her sleeve: white for Seaman (Administration, Deck, Medical, Technical, and Weapons) green for Airman (Aviation), red for Fireman (Engineering and Hull) and Constructionman (Seabees). Remember that the rate of Seaman Recruit is just a temporary default rate during boot camp for many Sailors

If you need help figuring out the correct color, this website covers it well. Click on the specialty groups and all the ratings within that group will be displayed. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/nav_legacy.asp?id=261

Comment by CatMom509 on October 24, 2014 at 3:31am

For those of you looking for a special gift for your SR-soon-to-be-Sailor, I got a couple of these Challenge Coins for my Sailor daughter when she graduated PIR last year, please check out www.pirgifts.com. Challenge Coins are a military tradition.  Craig, who is one of the veterans on Navy for Moms, designed the ones that are connected to the ships at RTC.  The name of your SR's ship is right next to the ship number in the Discussion Forum.  When you click on one of the coins, you will be taken to a page where there is a video about Challenge Coins.  This would be a special gift especially connected to their Boot Camp days!  Another really sharp coin is the Core Value one--it has cut outs and a diamond cut beveled edge.  These coins are no longer given out by the Navy to the Sailors, so it is up to friends and famiily. My Sailor daughter thought her USS Hopper (Ship 03) coin was "cool."

Comment by Hygienistmama on October 23, 2014 at 10:41pm

Since I've never had a sailor graduate from BC, anyone have any suggestions for graduation gifts?

Comment by CatMom509 on October 23, 2014 at 2:17pm

amity109,

Sounds like your SR has recovered from the removal of his wisdom teeth and has moved onto the rest of his training~~

Yep, the Navy just had their 239th birthday on October 13th!!

Comment by CatMom509 on October 23, 2014 at 2:13pm

Good Day!

     "The counsel of the Lord stands forever,

      the plans of His heart to all generations."

                                              Psalm 33:11

Comment by amity109 on October 23, 2014 at 2:10pm

wow 8 letters from my son. I'm so happy. He got his wisdom teeth pulled out and had to spend 3 days in bed. He says he is fine. All I can do is pray that nothing goes wrong with that. On a happier note he says they had lobster, stake, cake and ice-cream On October 13th for the Navy's birthday. All I can think of is PIR and giving him a huge bear hug.

Comment by christanurse on October 23, 2014 at 9:55am

I can't wait too see him :)

Comment by diannep on October 23, 2014 at 9:51am

Good Morning, All!  Getting closer for you all to hug your soon-to-be SAILORS! 

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