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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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Divisions: 019 - 024, 904 and 905. This is a place to share information and support family and friends who have Recruits graduating from Boot Camp on Friday, 12/17/10. *****PLEASE NOTE: GROUP LEADER IS NOW****** BETSY, Almost There! ***
Members: 85
Latest Activity: Feb 17, 2012
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Discussion Forum
Battlestations
Started by jeanne. Last reply by diannep Dec 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know when battlestations for ship 02 Div 905 will be? Continue
REMINDER...WEAR READ for PIR 12/17/10
Started by Cindy in Snowy MN Dec 9, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
PLEASE...LETS JOIN TOGETHER AND WEAR RED ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 17TH When we attend our Sailors PIR!!! Won't we look grand standing next to our new Sailors in RED for photo's....them in Blue and White…Continue
Updated Battlestations Discussion
Started by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor. Last reply by DUEX_NAVY_momma Dec 13, 2010. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Please post the most recent date of your recruits Battlestations on here. Please include their Ship and Division numbers. Thank you New is Filtering In! The line up seems to be as follows;…Continue
Favorite Christmas Recipies
Started by CJ's Mom. Last reply by NC_Susan Dec 6, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
In our chat last night we decided we should have a discussion for us to post our children's favorite recipies for the holidays! Here are a couple of mine! Enjoy.... Oreo Cookie BonBons 1 Pkg of Oreo…Continue
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 2, 2010 at 8:02pm
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Hi everyone, I hope you all are having a great day. I got a message asking me to post the pics of the ribbons again but instead of posting them again I will just let you know right now they are on page 22. Or 18 pages from the last page, or I guess depending on how you look at it, from the first page. lol Are you confused? I hope not. I think the pink scarf idea is great also. I am sure many of you will want both lol. For the ribbons, the pin comes off the back when you are finished wearing it so you can put it in your sailors Navy Scrapbook. If you plan on making a scrapbook of this journey let me know and I will send you some info on some coll embellishments.
If your sailor is in a 900 div they are in the performing div and depending on what their job in that div is you may get to see them in photos before you go to PIR. The Choir, Band, and flag ppl often preform at 1 or 2 PIR's before their own and sometime even preform off base like in parades. You may get a sneak peak :-)
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Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on November 2, 2010 at 8:00pm
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Mary - you got it - whoot whoot! My SR's GF cried when we opened ours - she stole his shirt to keep. He planned ahead and put a note in his jeans pocket for her. My SR folded his stuff; pants were rolled up but folded. He never folded anything at home - I think my years of trying to train him is sinking in - ya think?
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Comment by Sparkle_Mary on November 2, 2010 at 7:17pm
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Woot I got my box today... keep your heads up ladies. The worst is here.. we are without our sailors and having to cope to life without constant communication.. once we adjust like we are currently forced to do... it can only get better from here! The tears of sadness that fall will soon be filled with tears of happiness when we see our sailors again!
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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on November 2, 2010 at 6:13pm
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Cyber ((hugs)) to you Susan. lol
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Comment by NC_Susan on November 2, 2010 at 6:10pm
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Me too Betsy. I was boo hooing earlier this afternoon listening to "When You're Gone". Susan
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Dana, we are here for you, girl! I'm an empty nester (well in a month I will be) and the ladies on here have become my sisters and best friends. We will help you through, with laughter, tears, hugs and giggles. Trust me!
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Dana - I too have been a single mom for the past 18 years; hang in there - no change is without adjustment - I am experiencing an empty nest and I've and have had some ouchy days since my SR left. This group will be your saving grace on your tough days and your cheering section on your banner days. Keep your Chin Up. Be proud of your SR - he's a fine and honorable young man. I'm happy you found us!
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Ok, the Josh Groban song makes me cry. But's that ok, it's always been a favorite of mine and now it means even more. :)
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I've added some information about the Pink Scarf on our discussion wall above.
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Dana - I was a single mom for the first 6 years of D's life. I totally understand what you mean. For a long time it me and him and his sister. I feel like him and I have a special connection because of it. I am also now married to a wonderful man who is such a good father to my children. Isn't it wonderful to have such wonderful sons :) Susan
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