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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
Information
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 sue on February 18, 2010 at 5:42pm
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Those photos are amazing, thanks for sharing them, I am brand new to facebook as of last week. My son said that some injuries were due to oars flying all over the place during surf passage, and the heavy boats knocking people around. he hates it when they carry the ibs on their heads, it is like sledge hammers hitting them. he said that soon they will also have a night evolution and not get back to their rooms until 11:30 pm. The waves are huge, so keep praying for safety. I know you are, we are all in this together, and I missed reading yesterday and I missed so much! The diving accident in Florida, and the photos on facebook. that will teach me to check in every day.
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on February 18, 2010 at 2:05am
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grandpa, when you speak to your gs give him our best, I know this has to be hard for him...
Tee
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Love going out to the family of the SEAL who lost his life yesterday. http://www.fox43tv.com/dpps/military/Virginia-Beach-sailor-dies-dur...
This was posted in the pre-buds group by C from T. I thought you all would want to know even though I know it'll be hard to hear. It was for me and my son isn't even in the program anymore. This is real and it's hard, but we are strong and together no one can keep us down!
Annie, PM me and let me know how he's doing.
(Annie and her guy are very special to me!) He is an awesome man. "Annie's guy" has overcome a lot to be the man he is, and I am so proud to know him.
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Comment by annie on February 17, 2010 at 10:15pm
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Bad new everyone. My husband just DOR today =( I guess it was a sign when he woke up this morning at 1am, and broke out in hives... from head to toe!! He said that today was the hardest day he has ever dealt with. He said it wasn't hard, but that he just couldn't deal with it anymore. I'm sad and a little upset, but he tried his best! i am still proud of him for making it this far! I wish the best of luck to everyone!! you are all in my prayers.
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You're right momcjj, that sounds a lot like BC! Don't forget the duct tape, although I wouldn't recommend it in that area. LOL
Today is hump day, heading toward another week secured.
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All of the men are in my heart and in my prayers. Sending all good things to them, especially rest tonight and strenght for tomorrow.
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two days down! I also look forward to the navy 4 moms site. thanks for passing along info, it makes me feel closer to my son just hearing about yours! keep praying, we will make it through! No illness/injury!
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woke up at 7am in the midwest, and thought of 281 on the grinder at 5 am, then in surf/sand and evolutions all day. Hardest day so far in any of their lives. PRAY continuously. I did read the first part of Warrior Elite, and my stomach is churning for all of 281. if anyone hears from their men, please let us all know. waiting to hear......... keep strong ladies.
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congrats to couple also!
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we're back from vacation, my son also starts phase one tommorrow, keep the prayers coming for all of 281. no injuries/ no sickness strengh for all the boys.
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