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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)
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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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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 spensmom on May 15, 2010 at 8:31pm
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Hi, Rose, I'm a "liberal" person.......whatever that means, and I am very, very proud of my son who is going into the Navy. I'm also glad to cheer for anyone who achieves/receives special recognition. My son did not get recognized as getting a Navy scholarship. His school did not even mention that he was a National Merit Scholar! I think it's mainly because people just don't think, and sometimes they just mess up! Congrats to all the scholarship winners!!!
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Comment by CronusMom on May 15, 2010 at 2:18pm
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I got choked up just reading Luke's mama's post! Our son has his awards on 05/27, and really hopes to get that big check. Almost as exciting as the day we heard he received the NROTC scholarship!! We were all in tears, even our son. Oh, gotta grab a tissue now . . . .
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RNNM........the "military sabers" website is the same as what is on Marlow White. The links below get you there quicker. Good luck.
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I don't know why the link did not show up but it is www.marlowwhite.com.
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RNNM.........yes, we did buy him a sword. You can go to and on their home page on the lefthand side is a list. Click on "Swords and Sabers". You have two options - a regular sword and a premium one. You can also get a "package" (which is what we did) that includes the belt, gloves, special carrier for the sword, and the Navy knot. He was very pleased with it. He will be on a destroyer in Hawaii.
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Thanks for all the congrats! Graduation was yesterday and he and his buddy did wear their uniforms. they were easy to spot in the "sea of Carolina blue". They were disappointed that the other grads who commissioned in the Navy and other armed services did not wear their uniforms. It seems to be a tradition at most schools. They did announce at the beginning of the ceremony that there were 17 who commissioned, which was nice. It was a proud moment to see them salute during the National Anthem.
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Comment by cookiesml on May 10, 2010 at 8:41am
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thank you Beth----I will tell her to ask, but has anyone ever heard of a Mid being totally excused from either cruise?
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Hi, All,
Well, it is done.....our son commissioned today and is now an Ensign. The ceremony was really nice and they were able to commission each one individually because this class was so small. We (dad & I) put his "boards" on. I thought I was not going to get mine snapped! :) Got video of everything. He is wearing his dress whites to graduation tomorrow along with his Navy sword. Something to look forward to everyone!
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Hi moms---I have a question about soph-senior year midshipmen. Regarding summer cruise, does anyone know if there is a protocol for excusing your son/daughter from attending the cruise for certain extenuating family circumstances? If so, where and how do I begin that process? If there is not a way to do that, what is the "punishment" for not attending? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Comment by Megan on May 6, 2010 at 3:30pm
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Vicki,
That's great that he is getting started on it now. It's an involved process. My son was in the early board (in the fall). He did the application early fall, and had his DODMERB physical over the summer. It felt great knowing that was out of the way. My son worked with the recruiter to make sure the application was complete, and also met with him for his Physical test. The application should list 5 colleges, rank ordered. The nice thing about getting it done early is that (hopefully) you'll hear early. We heard before Christmas. Good luck!
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