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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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Started by Dianemw. Last reply by Oleander Sep 30, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Like
Hi! I would really like to see my son off for deployment and of course welcome the ship back when the time comes. Does anyone know how that works? Are we able to get on base for those events?Continue
Started by Elle. Last reply by Phoenixmom Jul 27, 2018. 5 Replies 1 Like
My name is Elle. My son is aboard the USS Essex. When I go to California where should I book a room that wii be in close proximity to the ship? Continue
Started by Mary m&m 1405ProtoBS. Last reply by Mary m&m 1405ProtoBS Nov 3, 2016. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone.. My name is Marym&m...My son is headed to the CVN....in San Diego...he is a nuclear power engineer....it was suggested that I join this site ... I'm so glad to be here...I look…Continue
Started by Christy. Last reply by Noni Jan 26, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anybody know any good places to live in sandiego??
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I just looked up the Skyway bridge...wow! Not sure if I could go over that one either. I bet we could share some interesting stories. We has one of our main bridges collapse her in 2007. It was absolutely horrible. Thankfully that is an extremely rare occurence.
Splash- Definitely check it out. I know our program is great and they can start at age 14. I wish all my sons had gone into the program but Kyle was the only one interested in law enforcement.
I can not drive over the Skyway bridge here. I have tried with hubby sitting beside me and failed. Even had to retire from my job because the new comcen was on the 3rd floor with huge windows.
FIBroomie. My youngest son (16) has expressed interest in the Explorer program. I will check in to it.
And I am with you...complete fear of bridges and heights! That one is scary but I got through it okay. My girls laughed at me everytime we went over it. Every day got a little easier.
Splash-Noni -My son had law enforcement training for 4 years as a teen through a program with our Sheriff's office. He learned how to write reports, do searches, traffic stops, weapons training even write tickets. They are called explorers and they also compete with other law enforcement explorers from all over the country. He left the post as their Captain going up through the ranks. He has numerous awards and trophies. He even shot better than his instructor in boot camp so I know he knows how to handle himself and a car but being so young I do know he can get cocky and show off.
I am still not sure what base he is on. He was so wrapped up in buying the car he still hasn't answered that question. I did get a photo last night showing the stacks of books he has to read and learn so I know I wont be hearing too much from him now
Splash - That bridge photo scared the heck out of me. I hate bridges I have severe acrophobia
We are not planning any trips to SD at this time
Noni. I am also going to SD for spring break in March...unless she is deployed. My daughter still lives on base so I cannot stay with her.
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