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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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PIR 5/21/10

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This to connect all of the family members who have a loved one with a PIR on May 21, 2010. Hopefully we will be able to share stories and information to help all who are in "the same boat." =)

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Comment by lovemysailor (ship 14 div 190) on May 19, 2010 at 9:51am: my3sons- not sure if its to late but can u make a ribbion for me and my mother in law as well im a little behind sorry lol. and do we have to get up on mic?? lol

Comment by t-wifey (Ship 14/Div 189) on May 19, 2010 at 9:42am: Sooo, there were 12 pages of posts since yesterday... I haven't read through them, but I'm hoping you all got your "Sailor" calls! It's an amazing phone call.

Can anyone tell me how we're going to pick each other out at the meet & greet or PIR? I know there was talk about buttons, but I don't know if that went anywhere. Sorry, I'm a little behind these days. If someone could just let me know on my page... I would be very appreciative.
Thanks! -Tammy

Comment by Jess's Mom (Fire Controlman GL) on May 19, 2010 at 9:29am: Over the past 8 weeks, the hardest thing I feel I had to do was to cut that final cord. When she turned 18, I let the cord loosen, but not all the way. This experience was my test as well to see if I could let go and let my adult child move onto her own life. Now I know how my mother felt when she had to let me go to live my own life. It was hard not having that little bit of control, but I survived. Having only 1 child, it was hard to send her into the world alone and not worry constantly, but I could not be any more proud of her at this very moment.

my3sons...That is call is well worth the wait!!!! Good luck, have a safe travel, and hope to see you tomorrow night.

Comment by Jess's Mom (Fire Controlman GL) on May 19, 2010 at 8:03am: To all of my new N4M friends...Thank you all so much for the support everyone has shown on this support site. I cannot wait to meet you all tomorrow night. I took the day off work today to pack, get the dogs their dogsitters, and close up the house. I am still so hypped up from yesterday and didn't sleep very well. We are leaving for the airport at about 4;30 in the am to catch our flight and should be arriving at Ohare about 12:45 pm (have a layover in Mrytle Beach) . We are staying at the Super 8 and that is about 3/10 of a mile from the Ramada so if the weather is nice, we are going to take a nice stroll there. We are planning on getting there early because I won't be able to contain myself sitting around waiting to meet everyone. For those who are waiting for their call today, it will come.

I hope everyone has a safe trip to Great Lakes. For those driving, be careful and stay alert. Stop and rest if you get tired. 2 MORE DAYS!!!!

Comment by Jeannie (ET) on May 19, 2010 at 7:42am: To all of you safe travels. About what to wear, I plan to dress casual for everything - that's the way I feel most comfortable and it is acceptable even at PIR. I have heard from a local navy dad that has been to PIR that you walk a long distant and sit in bleachers.

Comment by momof5 (Ship 04 Div 192) on May 19, 2010 at 6:59am: Good Morning All, have to pack today. Still feeling giddy here too. Slept a little last nite..too much excitement.. LOL Can't wait for tomorrow night to finally meet my network of support.

Lovemysailor....drive safely... Traci, not sure what to wear either...lol probably comfy clothes. Mikesproudmom... regarding set up, wow that is really nice of the hotel. If something comes up keep my cell # handy. To all you ladies who might not know me other than "momof5" or Rob's mom.... my name is Janet.

To all of you waiting anxiously for those phone calls today...... they will call. got our call yesterday just before 3:00 EST. Rob said he was one of the first on the line for the phones. Lots of other recruits (excuse me...) SAILORS went to the candy line first...lol
GO NAVY!!!!!

Comment by Traci (Perry's wife Nuke EM) on May 19, 2010 at 12:29am: Thanks! See you on the site tomorrow! I want to know what everyone is going to be wearing to the meet and greet. I didn't really plan that one out.
Goodnight ladies!!!!

Comment by lovemysailor (ship 14 div 190) on May 19, 2010 at 12:26am: lol no not at all it made me smile!! hope to see you there have a safe trip!!

Comment by Traci (Perry's wife Nuke EM) on May 19, 2010 at 12:25am: Was that too much information? I tend to over share. :)
I'm just giddy at this point. I will check back in tomorrow night when we're close to Chicago! So happy.

Comment by lovemysailor (ship 14 div 190) on May 19, 2010 at 12:24am: lol that made me laugh!! :) i dont have any perticular places maped out!! but i will be stoping atleast every two hours maybe more lol hoping to try and sleep through a couple stops!! thanks for the advice :)