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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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A place for past, present and future mom's of NROTC students to exchange information and support. Family, friends, and others can gather general information about Navy ROTC and officer programs. Everyone is welcome !!
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Latest Activity: May 21, 2022
Discussion Forum
How to pick NROTC units for scholarship app?
Started by rudyinok. Last reply by Suzie Nov 20, 2018. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello :) I am very new to this forum, but my son has been wanting to be a Navy officer for several years now. He is now a junior at a special math and science high school. He will graduate from this high school in May 2014. so, this coming…Continue
PRK for Aviation
Started by willysmom. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my son is a sophomore at USC and is planning on applying for flight school (I'm sure that is not the correct term for it) but he will need prk or lasik. He has been told that either is fine and that we just find a doctor to do it and get it…Continue
Looking to join navy, need help
Started by Hopefulnavyrecruit. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everybody. Thanks for reading this, I'll try to keep it short.I am 17 years old, and I did not receive a normal, steady, education because of moving around so much all the time as a kid. I finally learned fractions last year, and am now on…Continue
Son not selected for NROTC scholarship
Started by luckymomx4. Last reply by Suzie Aug 2, 2017. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Our youngest son, Mark wasn't selected to receive the Navy ROTC Scholarship. He applied to 5 colleges and so far has received letters of acceptance to 3 so far. No clue as to why. We really thought he was going to get it. He applied in August 2015…Continue
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Comment by Lori4629 on September 10, 2012 at 1:33pm
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Jn/JfMom; I'm anxious to her how she likes San Diego! So glad she got her 1st choice and passed the NCLEX! I messaged you too.
My son is working through his Academy and ROTC scholarship application processes now. If he doesn't get an Academy spot, he's hoping to get the NROTC (USMC option) at Auburn. He and his sister could have a year in the same unit that way. He's had to resubmit his NROTC application bcuz they initially declared him ineligible bcuz he has earned so many college credits while in high school. So they shredded all his paperwork before thry realized
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Comment by spensmom on September 6, 2012 at 5:25pm
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Jn/Jf Mom - Congrats. My son will be moving to San Diego in the spring. He's excited too. He's been in for two years now and has been in Hawaii. Be safe.
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Comment by J/J Mom on September 6, 2012 at 3:29pm
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She got her orders! Our ENS passed her NCLEX exam (nursing board exam) & got her orders. She's off to the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. She's SSOOO excited; that was her first choice of where to go.
I'm gonna help her with a dity move ... pray for us as we drive a 16' rental truck pulling a car on a dolly!! lol We leave Monday the 17th. Exciting times!!
Meanwhile, our 2/C MIDN is sad to see his sister leave MU/their Unit (that's where she's been "stationed" until she got her orders). I love it that they are best friends. Makes a mama proud :]
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Comment by bora's mom on August 26, 2012 at 9:01pm
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Oh boy. Storm now predicted to head north to LA/MS. Daughter is in New Orleans. School telling kids they can leave today, be back Thursday, but they are advising that if they stay, they are going to follow the city's recommendation to "shelter in place". The new NROTC class was just sworn in yesterday! I'm not really worried, just frustrated with Verizon (all circuits are busy). Only text messages, no internet at the school either. Great timing.
Selfishly when she mentioned her evacuation plans, I was giving her a list of things to take. She stopped me and said that there wouldn't be room for people.
She'll be okay.
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Hey Pattie H
I've been offline for awhile. So very sorry to hear that the injury was more serious, that recovery will take more time. As I've said before he is so lucky to have you supporting him through this. The same mom skills it took guide him to NROTC will continue to aid in his recovery.
Please take care of yourself.
Kris
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Comment by kgrmom on August 19, 2012 at 10:38pm
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Gmw: Welcome to the NROTC. group and N4Moms-
Love the comment about not speaking Navy- LOL. Pretty sure we have all said it and now I'm finding, after 4 years of ROTC, I swear out in the "real Navy"... there is a whole other set of acronyms- Holy Moly. I think in every conversation I had with my daughter I had to ask her to back up and explain something. It's downright exhausting. Like 2nd nature to them- not so much to us.
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Hi everyone-
Since we're at a new year I thought I'd update the List of Schools, close last years list and open a new one. If that sounds ok I'll start on it. When you have a minute take a look and make sure you're on there ( remember go to the end ).
Thanks everyone and enjoy the weekend :)
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PattiH: It seems not nearly enough to say how sorry I am for what has happened to your son and your family. The physical toll I'm sure feels insurmountable and then to be followed up by the emotional blow of having to leave the program I imagine feel cruel.
I have read so many stories on these boards- some happy, some not so much and then those like yours that make me feel - I shouldn't complain so much to get through my more difficult days and as much as your son knew he wanted to be a marine maybe there is something much more important he has to do (or has to do first).
We just returned from our first visit to see our daughter, a newly commissioned Ensign at Pearl Harbor. I was astounded at the number of people working there that are not military. Huge sections of on-base "Contractor" housing. Many, many ways to serve.
Hugs to you for better days XXX
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Hugs & prayers to you, Patti, your son & your whole family. Such a physically and emotionally trauma, so sad. God Bless.
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Comment by kmaidaho on August 16, 2012 at 1:42pm
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Prayers to you and your son Pattie. I hope that this turn of events, as difficult and heartbreaking as it is, will also bring some sense of closure and peace.
Kat
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