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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
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PIR 4/16/2010 Alumni
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For anyone with a loved one graduation April 16th 2010
Members: 94
Latest Activity: Apr 22, 2012
Discussion Forum
A school for our sailors.
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC) May 1, 2010. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Were is everyones sailors attending A school? And for what Rate?Continue
What to wear/bring to PIR
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by Kelly Apr 25, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
GRADUATION DAY SCHEDULE0630: RTC Main Gate opens to visitors.0645: The drill hall is open.0845: Guests must be seated.0900: Graduation commences.0920: Divisions arrive at drill hall.1030: Ceremony…Continue
Meet and Greet at Ramada
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by MicheleV Apr 14, 2010. 58 Replies 0 Likes
For all who are attending graduation on the 16th of April, Ramada holds a "Navy Family Meet & Greet Reception with free drink and hor d'oeuvres. This is held on thursday the 15th of April from…Continue
Everyone is going to make it on Ship 13 DIV 160
Started by Roz Phillips. Last reply by 1stsailormom Apr 14, 2010. 65 Replies 0 Likes
We got our first phone call last night. Teary but great to finally hear from her. We thought that PT would be tough, that's okay what is tough is the clothes folding and keeping her rack tidy. I…Continue
Hotel Information
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by Lucas'dad Apr 9, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
With any reservation, please make sure that you are able to change dates of stay with no penalties, due to the fact that graduations dates for some many change!Ramada Inn: Rooms around $79 per night,…Continue
SOUTH CAROLINA MOM's
Started by MicheleV. Last reply by MicheleV Apr 9, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm MICHELE and I will be traveling to Chicago from South Carolina. Are there any other South Carolina Mom's out there?If yes, what kind of flight fares did you get?I'm flying out Thurs April 15th…Continue
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Comment by sailormom-cathie on March 26, 2010 at 7:41pm
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Zacsmom88, So glad you got a letter, it's funny how are sons are so alike, I can't wait to meet you and your son in person. Congratulations on his getting the language he wanted, boy Chinese will be great soo many opportunities in life for him with that. Since my son's job has changed I have to start all over getting information for after PIR, I think he will be staying in great lakes for a few weeks before going to San Diego CA, I wonder how far that is from Monterey, he will also be there for a couple of years, if they aren't far from each other we may meet again, that would be great.
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PS does anyone know how to delete a post? As my problem has been resolved I would like to remove my original post so as not to frighten someone new to the site.
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screeminmomma, thank you I agree that angief gave me very good and solid advice, I also appreciate everyone here who took the time to provide me with information, guidance and support. Thank God for this site.
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Comment by screeminmomma on March 26, 2010 at 6:37pm
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Congrats on your phone calls ladies!!!
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Comment by tigersmom on March 26, 2010 at 6:16pm
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Screeminmomma, I think I may be part of that group already, but I'll go check. I have been off for spring break this week -- it's SO NICE to have time to connect like this!!
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That's great Becky!! I'm waiting for a second call!
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Comment by ShortBecky on March 26, 2010 at 6:12pm
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I got a phone call that lasted for 30 minutes!! It was great!!
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Tigersmom there is also a group Ship04 Div161 PIR 4/16/10 that you might want to join.
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sailormomcathie and Zacsmom I had my husband go through and read all of these comments and he said your best advice is listen to what angief has to say. I'm the first to be mommabear when it comes to my family, but I also caused my husband to be passed over for a active guard job. When we were first married because I didn't get the whole chain of command thing. I was pissed at how my husband was being treated and chewed out the National Guard Brigade Commander and told him what I thought. Though he told my husband he was impressed that I would let Him have it, my husband was passed over until he could learn to reign in his wife.:) My husband is the level headed one in our relationship and he did make Captain and did a great job but I had to learn my place. Unfortunately as a mom we have even less to say about it. In your letter back to your sons check and see exactly what is going on. I also know that because my son is an Eagle Scout, he will receive E3 but not until after boot camp. At boot camp everyone is the same rank. I'm hoping this doesn't frustrate you even more and know that we are all praying for you and your kids. Hopefully you'll get some more information soon. Take Care Tami
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Good idea -- I'll go do that now. Thanks --
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