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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
...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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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
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Discussion Forum
A-school for AD in Pensacola, Florida?
Started by Truth4Kids. Last reply by cbc mom Aug 1, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Ladies, Thank you Jesus its Friday! Just a few more Fridays till we SEE our SAILORS!Looking for other families with a Sailor going to A-School for Aviation Mechanics in Pensacola, Florida. Continue
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Mar 15, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
Ship 12 Div 102
Started by glassdog. Last reply by glassdog Mar 15, 2011. 96 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all! I thought this might be a good way for us to connect! So took the advice of some other moms. Hopefully we can get information on when we start receiving calls and letters and other info!
Off to Washington State (PIR's 03-11-2011)
Started by Scott's mom (Ship 12 / Div 091) Mar 11, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Are any of the SR's off to WA? This mom now has an empty nest!
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Comment by AGCSailorMom(Ship12Div096) on January 24, 2011 at 11:38pm
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I have called several times. He says the address he has is a general address and not necessarily the REAL one and if I send his mail to that address my son may not get it! But I think I will call again tomorrow. Hey I have a question for all you experienced NAVY moms. PIR is on Friday, right? So, I will arrive on GL on Thursday. I will be flying, so what airport is best to fly into. Also, should I plan to stay til Sunday, Monday, or what? Any suggestions and info will be greatly appreciated.
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Comment by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on January 24, 2011 at 11:24pm
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AGC, My son arrived there on the same day at around 10:00 pm. He's in Ship 12 Div 98 with a PIR of 3-11. I think yours will be the same. Call your son's recruiter. He can get your son's assignment/address for you. You will receive your letter soon. Good luck!
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My son arrived in GL on the 12th. I have still not received the letter with the ship and division #'s. Do you think his PIR date will be 3/11 also??? I am wanting to start making reservations etc. I so want to hear from him. It seems like forever, since I have talked to him. :(
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Comment by diannep on January 24, 2011 at 10:00pm
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Amymichelle: Not sure I understand your question. Do you mean that they would send your sailor home because of the procedure you are going to have? They would not do that, I don't think. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this...
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Comment by glassdog on January 24, 2011 at 9:59pm
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mysteryfan my son shipped out on the 18th and we also thought the PIR would be on 3/18. I am glad it will be on the 11th so we can see him sooner! We have started to get things going for the trip now that we have a date.
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Comment by Amymichelle09(Ship 12,Div. 100) on January 24, 2011 at 9:52pm
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In which cases would my recruit be sent home? I may be going into the hospital to have retained placenta removed and I need to know if in that case would he be sent home. The doctor will require me to have a blood transfusion and a full week of rest with my butt glued to the couch...I want to tell him because he already knows that it might happen but I don't want to have to start this whole process again.
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In which cases would my recruit be sent home? I may be going into the hospital to have retained placenta removed and I need to know if in that case would he be sent home. The doctor will require me to have a blood transfusion and a full week of rest with my butt glued to the couch...I want to tell him because he already knows that it might happen but I don't want to have to start this whole process again.
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The tears from you all missing your recruits will be turned to tears of joy in just a few weeks as they become sailors and you celebrate at PIR! So just look forward and know that better days are coming! I know it is so hard right now...I remember...but know that it gets better.
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No, mysteryfan: Just the 800 and 900 divisions are "special". The others are ordinary divsions with different jobs represented in each.
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Comment by momsnavyman on January 24, 2011 at 9:21pm
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its really awesome, when i read you ladies post,that we are thinking the same thing......running to the mailbox......and just want to hear how they are......thats real Love, i would go crazy if i didnt know we are all in the same boat ( no pun intended) all you experienced sailor moms, do you think they have started getting our letters by now?and when do they get to start writing home? also the call that is about 3 weeks in, will it be during the day? or could it be anytime?cant wait to hear his voice, but i am afraid i am gong to start balling my eyes out,i want to be calm... .Missing my son.....
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