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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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BUD/S Class 281
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Class 281 is on the march through the phases of BUD/S
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/prebudsmomss
Members: 59
Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2012
Discussion Forum
Prayer Chain
Started by ProudFamily. Last reply by Ray Ray Mar 8, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Sign up for Prayer CHain through this discussion. We are basing the times on PST.Continue
A Place for Prayers
Started by Tee-1sailor's mom. Last reply by Tee-1sailor's mom Mar 8, 2010. 55 Replies 0 Likes
I think it would be great to have a place to post requests, answers, or just general prayers for Class 281 or any pre-bud family. Everyone is Welcome!
Comment Wall
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on March 17, 2010 at 5:50pm
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Ellen, did you see my comment on your wall about 282?
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I believe 282 is classing up now.
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Comment by sue on March 17, 2010 at 5:27pm
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ellen - you have a great attitude! he will be back to 100 % by the time 283 starts, which is when? we will keep his continued healing in our prayers. When does 282 start? too soon for him to recover fully?
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Public school calls it "Spring Break," you know, like you can't mention anything to do with "religion." On those same lines, does anyone know if they offer religious services at bases other than GL? There, they had denominational choices, and I'm pretty sure they still have a chapel on ships, but not sure what's up at the bases.
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No clue, but I'd assume just the regular weekend.
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love my 2b's...MOM'S RULE! (grandpas and mstrchiefs too)
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Does that mean unvoluntarily taken off?
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Thank YOU Stewmom for sharing that. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, knit together in our mothers womb, the cross shape doesn't surprise me, but does amaze me!
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I had no idea about the lack of jobs available for our guys. All I can say is... THAT STINKS! As big as the Navy is, you'd think there would always be openings, especially for the ultra - committed and driven as your sons have proven they are. I wonder what they are offering new recruits for boot camp as their sign-up contract? You'd think they'd be offereing it to your sons first! My mind boggles at the enormacy of the military, and how it works or doesnt work!
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Welcome truenorth! I , too, just sat and read for a long time, back in boot camp, before I started talking. It was the brown recluse at pre-buds that made me add my two cents worth! I understand how HW could prompt you to visit us, and am glad you are sharing. This site has given support to me in ways I never imagined, information and hearing about other men's phone calls home makes me feel closer to my son also. we can share our feelings with others who feel the same way and ask questions of grandpa and grandma. what more could you ask for? welcome
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