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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)

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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 28, 2011 at 10:40am: It is supposed to be sunny and warm here today and this weekend. I am hoping that is true for the trip from WNC all the way to VA Beach :) I guess I better ask her if they got snow or rain from this last storm.

Comment by Jean H (ship 12 Div 091) on January 28, 2011 at 10:24am: I hope the weather is better for you. Enjoy time with your sailor.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 28, 2011 at 10:17am: My computer is driving me crazy UGGGGG, It keeps crashing over and over and over. I got a friend request sometime last night or this morning and when I clicked on accept my computer crashed. The name started with a "C" and she said her (I think son) left for bootcamp Jan 19? And she was wanting info about the ribbons I make for PIR. I think if her SR left around that date she would be in PIR 3-18 but it could be this group. I am not sure. I looked through my friends and could not find her. If this is you please send me a message or another friend request if it didn't work. Thanks, I hope everyone is having a great day.

I won't be on here as much this weekend but I will be back strong on Monday. I am driving to VA Beach today to see my sailor :) I am so excited to go see her and see her base for the first time and yes I am even excited to help her move into her first apartment. Something else for all of you to look forward to :) I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I will be checking in throughout the weekend with my "smart" phone. I just can't stay away from all of you lol.

Comment by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on January 28, 2011 at 9:11am: Stewmom, I think it's your school district's patriotic duty to support your SR and family. Go to them and explain that you are waiting for a call from him. I think that they will agree to allow you to leave it on. OUr school district doesn't require us to turn off our phones.

Comment by diannep on January 28, 2011 at 8:52am: nikosmom: Really? A call at 2 a.m.? WOW! Confused on that as the RDCs have gone home for the night and they are the ones who take the recruits to the phones. Maybe that was some kind of "emergency" call to that mom....so I can see where you would want your phone nearby at all times.

Comment by nikosmom ( CVN 70, Seaman ) on January 28, 2011 at 1:43am: I sleep with my phone next to me, I heard that another Mom got a call at 2:00 A.M.!! I'm not taking any chances.

Comment by nikosmom ( CVN 70, Seaman ) on January 28, 2011 at 1:42am: still waiting for a letter..... all i have is the form letter with 3 little lines from my son.

I NEED more!!!!!!!!

Comment by AGCSailorMom(Ship12Div096) on January 28, 2011 at 1:37am: I'm a teacher too!!!! I keep my phone on vibrate too! But guess what, if he calls I'm during the school day probably just a answer it right there in the room.

Comment by amsred2 (Ship 12, Div 102) on January 28, 2011 at 12:59am: To the moms that feel lost..I am prior Navy (and married to a sailor for 20 years) and I know (sort of) what these recruits are experiencing. It doesnt make it any easier waiting to get that first letter or phone call. It's not just about the lack of information, but mostly about these kids (well not really kids any more) that we've nurtured for 18+ years who are no longer a continuous part of our daily lives. Thats the hardest part to reconcile. I miss mine like crazy and have an empty space that cannot be filled. Im sure you all feel the same way. We have to hold it together and have faith, and pride, that our loved ones are out there doing us, and our country, proud!!!

Comment by stewmom (ship 12 dvi 96) on January 28, 2011 at 12:18am: I have no idea when they call .. that makes it really hard for me as I work at a school and am required to have my phone off during the day - I wish there was a "regular" time for them to call that I could count on . Right now I carry my phone on vibrate all day - they kids will understand when thier teacher leaves the room to take a call right ...