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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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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 November 23, 2011 at 11:30pm
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@Pattie and Cheryl, praying for your families! So sorry these young sailors are having these health challenges! I pray for restored health and complete healing, thanking the Lord for His mercies along the way- like understanding professors. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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Comment by J/J Mom on November 23, 2011 at 5:21pm
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Pattie -- prayers prayers prayers your way
So sorry to hear the sad details about the concussion. Hope & pray recovery is full, that his continues to be well & he can continue in the program.
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Comment by bora's mom on November 23, 2011 at 12:32pm
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Oh Pattie
Please know that we are all so very sorry to hear that his concussion turned out to be a serious one. The professors seem to understand the difference between "the dog ate my homework" types and the kids who have earned their understanding.
What do they have him doing? Any idea of a timeline for him yet?
You are all in my thoughts. Take care of yourselves.
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some of the AU 4c MIDN proudly sporting their SDBs before flag detail for the homecoming game last Saturday! My Randi is in the one in the middle.
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Don't know about males, but female military personnel don't have to wear military uniforms at all military functions. Women are allowed to wear ball gowns & dresses on some occasions. Our 1/C went to the Navy Nurses Ball at Great Lakes a couple years ago & most, if not all, of the females were wearing nice dresses or gowns.
At their Unit the Staff just keeps avoiding the subject by telling the girls that want to wear dresses that either every female MIDN wears a dress OR every female MIDN wears a uniform. So, uniforms it has been since everyone has one of those!! -- Definitely much easier.
I think a compromise might be in the works where they wear SDBs in the fall at the Navy Birthday Ball & then wear gowns in the spring at the Senior Ball. The Senior Ball doesn't have the formality or Naval history, it's just more of a party to honor the 1/C MIDN.
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Comment by June4th on November 18, 2011 at 9:13am
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Everyone has their opinions.....I think they should have to wear their uniforms if they are performing any duties during the ball, however, later on when it becomes a party.....I just know my daughter would love to wear a gown!!!
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My daughter was invited by a friend to a ball at another unit and her Lt, told her she could wear her uniform if she wants to,.....She was like are you kidding??!! She is proud to wear her uniform but being able to dress up is way more fun!!
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@June, yes the female MIDN get to wear formals while the males all sported their SDBs. Civi males who escorted female mids were supposed to be in tux. Originally, they told the female mids that if they didn't bring a date they would have to wear their uniforms, but they weren't serious. My daughter didn't have a date and still wore her gown, though she did buy 2 tickets.
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Great pics!!!! Lori, do the female mids get to wear dresses!!!??? My daughter would be all over that!!!
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Awww, Lori, i'm so sorry to hear that about PRT. The improvement in her run should definitely tell the Unit something!! my best ...
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