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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

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RTC Graduation

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PIR 4/8/2011 Alum Group!

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DIVISIONS: 121-128 807, 808 920,921

This group started on 2/8/11 and we survived boot camp, laughter and tears. Now our recruits are sailors and headed in many directions, but we'll continue to support one another throughout!

Location: GL
Members: 129
Latest Activity: Nov 29, 2011

We DID it ladies!!! We made it through BOOT CAMP and beyond!! What a group!

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Comment by diannep on April 7, 2011 at 3:27pm: Courtyard actually DOES have an indoor pool and those staying at Residence are allowed to use it. Maybe Springhill Suites guests can also....all 3 are Marriotts!

Comment by Ragdollrae HM A school SA on April 7, 2011 at 2:37pm: I hope it is an indoor pool. Weather forecast has highs in the 40's. You would not find me in a swimsuit at those temps!! :0)

Heading to the airport in a few myself. I think I have everything packed. I seem to be a little absent-minded though and haven't been getting much sleep the last 2 nights. STRESS! (and I am a seasoned traveler) This has definitely been a completely different experience than I have ever gone through. I have been emotinal and everything else.

Comment by diannep on April 7, 2011 at 8:37am: lidsterzoo: Make sure your new sailor brings the navy issued swimsuit to wear by the pool! Navy requirement.

Comment by ntz4laa (HM Mom) on April 7, 2011 at 8:36am: Just got up here in Cali. We're leaving for the airport in about 2 hours. Safe travels everyone!

Comment by lidsterzoo on April 7, 2011 at 8:26am: Wow, in less than 24 hrs we will be seated for the Graduation! We are driving over night(from Michigan) straight to the ceremony. I really wish we could attend the meet and greet :( Ah well, we will be staying at the Ramada anyway and hanging out for the day with our son. I left it up to him as to what he wanted to do...that definitely would be to relax :) So, we are going to chill out by the pool. I have to admit, I was really worried about my younger children being able to attend the ceremony. We were going to take a chance on getting them in and if not, one of us(my husband or I) would hang back to sit with them. I just learned that children 12 and under are automatically in as long as they are with someone on the guest list. Whew! Safe travels to everyone!

Comment by SandyShip11div90 ma of 2 sailors on April 7, 2011 at 7:45am: Good morning! Had three hours of sleep and on our way to the airport. So excited! Can't wait to see my son and all the Sailors. Thanks to everyone on this web site for sharing information. It was very helpful.Have a safe trip everyone! God Bless

Comment by Debi (Ship 9 Div 126) on April 7, 2011 at 7:11am: Thanks everyone for all of your help- being here has made the last two months go by quicker and has really helped. Congratulations to your sailors and you and your families. Have a safe trip and a wonderful time with your sailor, see you tomorrow

Comment by nursemom (Lisa) on April 7, 2011 at 7:04am: Boarding plane in 15 mins. Can't wait to see all the Sailors tomorrow. Congratulations to all Sailors and Families. We are so proud.

Comment by Craig on April 7, 2011 at 1:11am: Congrat to all these recruits... Congrats to the entire 4/8 PIR group!

Honor Recruits and Award Winners

Recruit Review Graduation April 8, 2011
Divisions 121-128, 807-808, and 920-921

Each honor graduate and award winner will receive a commemorative token from the commanding officer in recognition of their superlative achievements during recruit training.

The Honor Graduates for this week’s recruit review graduation are as follows:

SR Trisha Smestad, Division 121, Wake Forrest, North Carolina
SR Armando Flores, Division 122, Demotte, Indiana;
SR Chad Tacito, Division 123, West Memphis, Arkansas
SR Jason Bennett, Division 124, Baltimore, Maryland
SR Joy Erasmus, Division 125, Cape Town, South Africa
SR Danielle Holcomb, Division 126, Wasilla, Alaska
SR Mark Spinney, Division 127, Newton, New Jersey
SR Mark Madla, Division 128, San Diego, California
SR Patrick Ryan, Division 807, Chicago, Illinois
SR Timothy Ross, Division 808, Meadville, Pennsylvania
SR Andrew Lamb, Division 920, Cambridge, Massachusetts
SR Jamie Roberts, Division 921, Buffalo, New York

The award recipients for this week's recruit review graduation is as follows:

NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
SR Mark Plaat, Division 920, Columbus, Ohio

NAVY LEAGUE AWARD
SR Thomas Stevens, Division 128, Lake Elsinore, California

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD
SR Cody High, Division 127, Greencastle, Pennsylvania

THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT
SR Daniel Grosso, Division 808, Medford, New Jersey

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
SR Anthony Martin, Division 128, Poquoson, Virginia

UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD
SR David DelCastillo, Division 921, Norfolk, Virginia

Comment by Heather's Mom on April 7, 2011 at 12:34am: I found out today my daughter leaves for San Antonio on Saturday as well :( I will cherish every second that I get to see her beautiful face!