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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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My son is leaving March 28th. I was wondering if anyone else from Katy would be going at the same..

This site is great. I know I am not alone now..

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My daughter has been in the Navy since 2010. And my soon to be son in law has been in since September. We are all from Katy. My daughter graduated Morton Ranch as my son in law did as well. You are not alone it is hard in the beginning but when you see how much they mature and come together you will be so proud! 

My son went to Katy High. I love living in Katy.  He leaves March 28th,and I am very proud of him. He is my only child and I have been a stay at home mom his whole life.So I will have an empty nest. I'm hoping to go back to school when he gets settled. I will have way too much time on my hands. I want to keep busy..How was boot camp for your daughter? Any tips I can give my son?

Thanks for your support

Kelly

My daughter just graduated (PIR) on 02/18/11 from boot camp. We are from the Katy area. If you have any questions i'll be happy to help anyway i can. Best of luck to you and your son!

We are from Katy. My son is in his 5th week of boot camp.  His letter 2 days ago said things are getting slightly easier.  He graduated from Katy High in 2007.  He went to Texas Tech for 2.5 years and then could not wait to join the Navy (as did his father, grandfather and several uncles).

Hi, My son leaves March 28th. I am getting so nervous. I get sad alot..He is my only child and I am scared...

But, I know he really wants to do this..Any tips?

Kelly,

 

This is all fairly new to me as well.  My son is in his fifth week.  I stay very busy with my job and keep my cell phone with me all the time.  I missed his first "real" call last week when I went out for a run.  I know he's ok and he's doing what he really wants to do.  Have faith.

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