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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 ProudMomof4 on November 1, 2009 at 9:44am
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Does anyone know what happens if they get put on LLD once they are in San Diego?
I had a Happy Halloween with my two little Trick or Treaters, a cat and a Ninja.
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on October 29, 2009 at 4:56pm
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I'm checking in to see if anyone has any posts. Let's keep our group going! It won't be long until our guys will on the "hot seat" or "cold seat" as the case may be....
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Just watched that video...it was awesome!
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Thanks Rachel, I'll check it out when I get home. We haven't been posting too much on here lately but that's oK because when the guys get to BUDS it will probably hourly for me!
B is pretty sure he'll be coming home for T-giving, but not a "done deal" yet. He hasn't said much about training, just that he hasn't gotten hurt. That's always a good thing! Please keep in touch....
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Thanks for sharing Kelly. You painted a beautiful picture. (I'm expecting the same from B when he comes for T-giving, running off to see friends and other family). At least I get him the whole day on Thursday (I hope) If he gets to come for Christmas too I suggested he bring home friends who can't go home. He thougth that sounded great.
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Happy Monday everyone. I heard from B briefly last night. He had a great time with his Aunt & Uncle. They went to Chicago and saw an IMAX movie. He has home made brownies and cookies if anyone can find him! He should find our for sure this week if he's coming home for T-giving.
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Kim, I certainly hope your oldest is wrong! All the best with the new job. I keep checking in with 280, and they are hanging tough! B is set for goodies for a whle cause my Auntie brought some with her for him when they spent this weekend with him at GL.
It's good to hear from you, and I also wish everyone a good week!
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Hi kperry, I''m remembering your guy in my prayers. I hope you have a good weekend, the weather is supposed to be pretty nice here.
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Hi Tee - hey I have an Aunt and uncle near Great Lakes too! They are in a small town called Lake Villa, near Antioch. My sailor may go there for Thanksgiving if he is not able to come home.
I took your suggestion and read some messages from the class 280 group. You are right, we all need to pray for what is ahead!
I hope everyone has a nice weekend. G has not seen or trapped any spiders, which is good news! I need to send another care pkg too!
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Hi Kim!!
B is spending tomorrow with my Aunt & Uncle (his great A&U) and they will feed him well. They spoil everyone!! I can't wait to hear about their visit.
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