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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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Latest Activity: Jul 9, 2017
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Does anyone know how to contact the Omsbudman?
Started by Rebecca K. (SHIP13DIV247). Last reply by wsrluv2teach Sep 28, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Tammy on August 24, 2011 at 7:12pm
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Hi Everybody! We are doing ok here in Kansas... no earthquakes and no hurricanes head our way. Just still dealing with 100+ temps, today we broke the record from 1980 to having 47 days this summer over 100. Ugh.... I could do without that.
Even though my sailor is fairly new on the boat (1 yr. on the boat) he too is feeling that growing pain with all the nubs... he said 39% of the crew were new.... wow! That is alot at once!!
Our daughter in law is one of the honoree of Operation Shower "Under the Sea" baby shower tomorrow night. They chose 20 expectant families from the Atlantic flee (basically the boats put in the names of those that are expecting and they draw 20 names out) . I'm excited to see pictures and hear what all they get and the hear how it works. I've been trying to read up about it on facebook.
Everyone take care and stay safe!
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Comment by Linda -Sailor Mom on August 24, 2011 at 6:37pm
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Holly, it was just a shaky feeling and the chandelier was softly swaying. Upon returning home in RI, my daughter shared that she felt the same thing.
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I was in Scarborough, Maine today with my mom on a bus trip. We were at a performance and felt the earthquake while sitting in our seats.
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Comment by Karyn on August 19, 2011 at 9:24pm
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Doing good here in California. Hot but AC is working great ;-) Hope your visit with your sailor was good Holly. I sent out my first email to my sailor yesterday. Not really expecting a response but wanted to let him know he was being thought of. Heading down to Naval Air Base Lemoore (California) tomorrow to see our other sailor and his GF. They both are stationed there upon returning from Japan. Hope you all have a great weekend.
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Holly...enjoy your time there. I know my son is working a lot of hours too. Really late hours too. Hopefully he can tell them you are visiting and might (might) get a break. I know whatever time you get to spend with him will be worth it!
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Comment by diana116a on July 29, 2011 at 6:22am
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Holly let me know if you need anything, I'm around pretty much all weekend.
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Thank you guys, we were thrilled with the pictures! I'm in the process of applying for jobs right now. I've been nannying/babysitting off and on since we moved here.
Its really HOT here today, I just got back from shopping on base and had to jump in the shower to get comfortable. We have an AC that works great but I had shut it off to give it a rest...getting cooler now!
My husband has had several long days as well. You should tell him to let his Cheiff and LPO know that you are coming in town. My husbands Chief is a true family man and is good about letting him go when we have family stuff to do!
Hope you guys have fun.
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Holly....if you go to NYC and are planning to stay overnight you should consider the Soldiers and Sailors hotel. Or even if your son goes to the big City for a weekend. He might have heard about it but just in case, google it. It is not luxurious but you pay by your soldier's rank ( he also has to be with you ). It is within walking distance of the Times Square, Empire State building, Madison Square Garden. It has common restroom/shower facilities but I did not have a problem and never found anyone using it when I needed to. Old sitting rooms, bagels, coffee in the morning. Best thing is....price. Don't quote me on it but just as a comparison...Normal hotel approx $300 vs $80. Just a tip for all your sailors if they don't know about it.
Have fun!
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Diana.....Awesome wedding album. Like Gail said...gorgeous bride! Also your eyes are so stricking. Congratulations! Wishing nothing but the best in the future for you and your sailor.
Holly....I can't be of much help either. When I visited we went to the base and Mystic. But anytime and any place you can be with your sailor will be fun and meaningful.
Everyone back there try and stay cool. We are (California) in the high 90's right now.
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Things are good, finally getting familiar with Navy life and the area. Drew has been working crazy hours as well!
We actually got Married in Vegas, we are going to have a "big" wedding at the Vinyard in CA sometime in 2013. We ended up getting a 4 bdrm house in housing...we lucked out, its great! We now have a cat, Sophia...she rules the house. Below is the link to the pictues, they came out awesome!
http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=6747029013...
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