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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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 February 10, 2012 at 11:44am
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Forgive me, but I need a 'safe' place to vent and rage for a moment. I know my fellow ROTC moms can understand. I've got a son in NJROTC as well as my daughter in NROTC. My son has worked so extremely hard while in high school. All he has EVER wanted to do was be a Marine. The time and dedication he has put into his JROTC program is unbelievable. He's the academic commander and placed 3rd in the national academic meet, tied for 10th academically at Navy Nationals the past 2 years (as a freshman and sophomore), led his academic team to be in the top 1% those years as well for the SecNav exam, he has won or placed in every academic competition he's been in since his freshman year and he recently led his team to their 3rd consecutive Area 8 title. That's not to brag, though I am extremely proud of him, but to explain that he has worked his butt off and has a proven track record of being on of the best in the nation in regards to NJROTC academics. The point of my rage is that the Area 8 manager, a Commander, has accused my son's team of cheating and threatened to take back their trophy because other teams have complained that they don't want to come to meets that my son's team is at because they answer the questions too fast and beat them by too many points. There is ABSOLUTELY no basis for cheating allegations and my son takes the Navy core values VERY seriously. The complaints from these other school is just ridiculous and I am so mad I could spit nails! How could an area manager threaten cadets who are working so hard to be the best just because other schools don't like being beaten? Shouldn't he be holding them up as an example to follow? My son has his team over after school on Friday evenings and studies with them. They go to school early and practice, they stay late, they give up holidays and weekends. Not to mention this Cdr impugned MY integrity as well, since I was chaperoning that meet. We had an objective escort with us the entire time and she vouched for us, as well as the host school. I REALLY want to read this Cdr the riot act and tell him he should be ashamed of his failure to lead these young men and women, but my son is applying to the USNA and for the NROTC scholarship and this Cdr could make waves for him; but then with cheating allegations out there how do I know he won't make waves for him anyway? What should I do? Should I confront him or leave it alone? I am sooooo mad right now!!!!
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Huge congratulations to NavymomBarb and daughter Taryn!!!
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Comment by MJ~ Erik's mom on February 9, 2012 at 10:27am
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NavymomBarb, That is so awesome!! Thanks for sharing it and the encouraging words for us...glad to hear that it does get better! Our kids all work so hard!
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Comment by helenp on February 9, 2012 at 10:05am
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NavymomBarb, Congratulations to Taryn! You should be bursting with pride.
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Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on January 15, 2012 at 11:55pm
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I hope all you got to spend a little time with your children. It was so great having the hubby home for my two weeks off!
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I just returned from leaving my son at the airport to return to school. I miss him already. He got his hair cut before leaving (and wishes he could grow a beard to shave. lol).
CherylwithaC I hope they figure it all out for your daughter soon.
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Comment by J/J Mom on January 11, 2012 at 12:05am
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Spent the day bumming w/ our 2 MIDN. We had a great time. Sure am gonna miss them when they go back to school this weekend. :[
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Comment by bora's mom on December 10, 2011 at 11:27pm
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Hey Pattie
I've heard that the best thing for concussions is rest, quiet and time. That's asking a lot from a young Marine mid. He's recovered from other injuries, I imagine he's more than ready for this one to be resolved.
You've got your hands full with three kids still being homeschooled. Please let us know how he's (you're) doing.
Prayers and thoughts for your family.
Kris
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Good Luck to your daughter NavymomBarb. My son has been approved by his Dr. for full activity after his shoulder surgery. Now we have to apply to BuMed to get off Medical Leave of Absence and get his scholarship reinstated. They gave him a 6 month LOA and he is applying early, so the paperwork has to be perfect. It's very nerve-wracking sometimes.
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what Lori4629 said x2
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