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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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Moms who's sons or daughters are on the Uss Essex.
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Discussion Forum
need ship address to send gifts
Started by solafgerk. Last reply by Mamaof6pack2rSailors Jul 8, 2015. 5 Replies 1 Like
Christmas gifts
Started by mtdiane. Last reply by AuntieJ Nov 29, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
my daughter in te USS ESSEX
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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on February 3, 2012 at 9:09pm
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Sent off a package on Tuesday with 5 different kinds of cookies and a little Valentine's candy.
My daughter called for a recipe the other day, so I think Alicia is baking for the sailors too.
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Kim - I guess you have dual citizenship +** - pretty special!
Wouldn't that be fun to meet in Norfolk! Of course, it will be a little while before Katie gets there.
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Comment by Kim on February 3, 2012 at 8:21pm
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You too Tina, let me know when you visit.
I will always be part of Japan. Since my son married a Japanese girl we where added to her Koseki. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koseki
It is kind of cool to be a citizen of U.S., Canada and a registered member of Japan. LOL.
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Cathyo, that is sweet that you remember his Battlestations date. Am I the only mom here whose child went through the 'old' Battle stations. The simulator was supposed to be ready for his group (took 6 more months). He said he would not be able to stay awake unless he got to run all over the land. They where told not to make noise at 3:00am when they where near Oprah's house. They screamed. I'm sure they where not the only ones.
KimTN, I live 3 hours from D.C. Mom and dad stopped every spring/fall on way to/from Florida to visit his cousin. I take or meet dad every year since mom died (2006). His cousin is former navy nurse and her husband was a captain (almost admiral). She lives in the fancy navy retirement facility. Jonathan was always close to her and I think it is why he picked navy. We are meeting all the cousins there this spring. Let me know when you go. I would love to meet you if it is possible.
Come to think of it Marianne, I am only 5-6 hours from Norfolk. ROAD TRIP!
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Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on February 3, 2012 at 5:16pm
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A year ago today, Josh finished his Battlestations and I got the "mom, I'm a sailor" call. I'll never forget the excitement in his voice during that call! Just thinking back :-)
Sent a package off today...a funny valentine's card and a little box of chocolates with a picture of a dog that says "I woof you" and other goodies. That will make him laugh.
Mary...happy to hear your checkups are good!
KimTN - that's wonderful news! Congrats!
Sharon - wouldn't that be wonderful to have him that close! How does he know it might be Washington? Does he get to choose? Or does the Navy tell them that far in advance?
Well...have a nice weekend everyone! My parents will be down from Vermont this weekend so I'll be spending time with them.
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Kim, what great news. It is an honor.
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KimTN - sounds great
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http://www.military.com/news/article/uss-essex-unable-to-fulfill-mi...
Just in case you were wondering...
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Comment by Mary n Jesse on February 1, 2012 at 9:43pm
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haven't been on in a bit, but that pic...Yes, it most certainly IS "Our Jesse"!!!! feel free to "friend" me (and Jesse) on FB. He loves all his Navy Moms, and he has already adopted Momma Kyann (LOL). I am friends with some of you already, and I have many sailor kids too. Love it, and love all of you! thanks for your support. I'll try and catch up with everything here too. been busy w/work and check ups for this dang heart disease, but getting good results at check ups so that is great.
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My son used them. They told him that the new home buyers tax credit was extended for military with "qualified official extended duty" outside the U.S. if he purchased by Apr.30th and closed by June 30th. He made it by a couple of weeks. That is a tax credit of $8,000.
It pays to have your taxes done by someone who understands their orders and tax benefits for the military. Cost $0.00, benefit $8,000.00.
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