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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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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

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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."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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RTC Graduation

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Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

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PIR 5/14/10

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For anyone with a loved on Graduating on 5/14.

Members: 55
Latest Activity: Feb 13, 2013

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Comment by Skins Mom (Ship 12 Div 186) on April 12, 2010 at 5:56pm: Hey anyone from ship 12 div 186?? I still have not gotten a call, in one letter he said that 25 of them that scored high on the ASVAB test had to retake the test and they missed their chance at the phone banks. I guess it is reserved for a certain period of time for each division, just wondering am I the only one to not get a call yet? I'm starting to think he is calling someone else! Lol! The time in between letters is just too long! Any news from others on how their division is doing would be greatly appreciated:)

Comment by Arwen on April 12, 2010 at 11:58am: Oh, I forgot to mention, the graduation is indoors in a fully climate-controlled building. Even in February it was warm and comfortable enough to remove coats and sit for several hours without getting chilly.

Comment by Arwen on April 12, 2010 at 11:46am: In May GL is far more likely to have cold rain than snow. Here's the averages and records for May 14

AVERAGES
Hi 66°F
Lo 45°F

RECORDS
Hi 87°F
Lo 35°F

So, it may be coat weather or sundress weather, but you're unlikely to see snow. A raincoat and lightweight sweater and slacks or a skirt would be appropriate on the cooler end, or a blouse and slacks or skirt for the warmer end of average.

Remember, this is a formal graduation, your sailors will be in their dress whites. You don't have to wear suits and dresses, but please respect your sailors' accomplishments by dressing up for the occasion.

Comment by NavyWife10 on April 11, 2010 at 2:39pm: Does anyone know what the weather is generally like in Mid may in GL ?

Comment by Navy4my2 on April 10, 2010 at 12:12am: I got my first letters from Erin TODAY!!! I must have read them 20xs over!

Comment by Navy4my2 on April 10, 2010 at 12:11am: HOORAY FOR THE COUNTDOWN!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

Comment by Caren on April 9, 2010 at 5:53pm: I'm sorry. See, I'm so upset I can't even think straight - hahaha. He left on 03/17/10.

Comment by debyar63 on April 9, 2010 at 3:45pm: Caren: It is HEARTBREAKING when they leave!!! Even though my son has been married, we are a close family, even getting together on Saturday nights to play games with he and his wife and her parents. It is wonderful when you are finally able to get some news from him. We got our first letter on Monday and he actually was able to call me yesterday. Just hearing him say "hi mom" brought tears to my eyes. This website is a Godsend and the best thing I can recommend is to check it often and "blog" exactly how you are feeling. Everyone is here for the same reason - we all need support and just being able to connect with others in the same situation is wonderful. Keep your chin up but remember, you are allowed to miss him and there is no harm in crying every now and then.

Comment by Caren on April 9, 2010 at 3:18pm: My son left on 04/17/10. I miss him very much

Comment by debyar63 on April 9, 2010 at 2:53pm: Caren: My son is currently in Ship 12 Division 185. I say current because he is receiving a medical discharge and should be home sometime next week. When did you son leave?