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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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Son wants SWCC
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Liberty after boot camp
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Comment by sheryl Navy 2 on January 8, 2014 at 1:28pm
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Travis I love your honesty ! I see a huge change in my son after 2 yrs . His younger (21) sister said he wasn't as much fun this Christmas leave . I know already what is on his shoulders and that of all our Ws .
Enlisting isn't to be taken lightly , nor marriage . Both are a huge commitment to succeed .
Good luck dobimom . Hey Kelly :)
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Comment by kelly67 on January 8, 2014 at 1:14pm
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dobimom, We are glad you found this site too! The support & advice here is wonderful & sincere from very knowledgeable Mom's & Dad's who have been SWCC parents for awhile.
Happy New Year to everyone!
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Comment by dobimom on January 8, 2014 at 12:33pm
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Travis66 Thanks for the advise. I was kinda thinking the same thing. My Daughter wants to be married to him before he is deployed. So she is ok with waiting until the training is done which I have been encouraging. But as time gets closer to him leaving I feel both of them may want to get married before he leaves. He is really dedicated now training every day and I believe has an excellent chance of making it. I agree about the recruiters I have asked them and they really don't have any idea..... Im thankful I found this site
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Comment by BJA57 on January 8, 2014 at 12:32pm
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AGREED, Travis!! Haahaa--- men are straightforward... us mommies don't want to hurt anyones feelings :) You are right about the recruiter... I guess our son had a really good one, and at least put him in touch with navy personnel who answered our very thorough and inquisitive recruit.
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Very good advice D'sMum & BJA
dobimom - Good luck to your soon to be son in law & daughter
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Thank you. They both are young and I have done my research and now the divorce rate as they do too however there is no chance they will change their minds. So with that said I make the best of it and encourage both of them because they both have a hard road. She will be very busy in college while he is away and working full time. Just unsure how to advise her on planning her wedding when we are on Navy Time.....
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I echo D'sMum... dobimom, you don't mention how old your daughter and soon-to-be SIL are...that can make a big difference, too. The stresses of special warfare are great. Not to put a huge fear into your heart, but the divorce rate is remarkable high. At my son's command- it is about 90%!! The guys need to be "all there" when going through training, and some girlfriends/wives cannot understand their lack of communication, and that they are "second" in priority. Everything they do is concentrated success of their mission---
His time and leave will be dictated by someone else--always! (and that is for all Navy-- although my submariner put in for leave, it wasn't officially ok'd until 2 days prior)
He has some time... if he has a good recruiter, maybe he can get some insight from them.
It is a tough path, but well worth it!! These men are truly our heros, and are strong and competent and a unique group of warriors!
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Comment by D'sMum35 on January 8, 2014 at 11:50am
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Well, this is going to be the most stressful thing he has ever attempted. So, that being said, he his now on "Navy time", as I call it. If they can't wait 6 months to a year, then, now is the time. But remember, he may not make SWWC, so many don't. So, honestly, it's best for him to focus for thier future. It's a huge decision, but has lots of factors, and not knowing the exact situation......and a lot of these young men want to get married, to know thier girl is home waiting. It's a huge comfort for them.
Good luck!
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Need some advice.
My soon to be son in law will be leaving for boot camp in July then to SWCC training. We are trying to plan their wedding and finding it hard to come up with a date when we are not sure when he will get a break to come home. Any Suggestions?
I advised them to maybe have the wedding before he leaves.
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Happy New Year to you and your families .
I have just posted the January adoption in MAS we ship love . If you have a few minutes ,and want to get involved ,please check it out .
Good luck and safe travels to your W s this year .
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