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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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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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Twins and multiples in the Navy

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This is a group for navy moms who have twins or multiples and at least one has decided to join the navy. Share experiences of how you are coping and also how your kids are coping with being without their sibling.

Members: 31
Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2020

Administrator <callsforrecruits@gmail.com> ro request calling cards

To request the free Military mailing kit:

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phone the Military Postal Service Agency at 1-800-810-6098.

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Handling the Twin Bond Relationship at Bootcamp

Started by Sierrascrapper (ETN2). Last reply by rebecca1957 Aug 29, 2020. 29 Replies 1 Like

I wanted to ask about this topic as it has a deep impact on how twins relate to each other. This will be good future reference for other Navy Twin Moms as their sons leave for BC. I only have one…Continue

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Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on October 2, 2013 at 2:57pm: Congrats to your daughter on the next part of her journey Disy. You will be missed...but at least you will get the support you need with tour FB group.

Comment by Disy (Ship12Div371) on October 2, 2013 at 1:39pm: Welcome to all the new moms! Can't believe how much this group is growing!! My daughter has her PIR this weekend and I leave for Great Lakes tomorrow !! So excited! BUT I have decided to close down my N4M's page and move over to Facebook - I am a complete addict so it's easier for me to follow posts and connect there! It's been wonderful meeting you all and I wish you all and your Sailors all the very best!!

Comment by SheisaSeabee Ship11/Div420 on October 1, 2013 at 9:52pm: It is so great to read all the happy and great news on here! I love it!

I got a bonus call this evening. Wasn't expecting a call and it came at 4:55 while I was still at work. Thank God I had my cellphone on my desk right in front of me and
I saw it light up. You bet I answered it!!! She is doing great and their division passed a big test so they were happy! So good to hear her happy and relaxed instead of stressed out!

And her twin sister met with the recuiter yesterday and goes up to MEPS next week. It hit me tonight that once she leaves my twin girls will be going completely different directions but both Navy! I never imagined this!

Comment by Shesh on October 1, 2013 at 3:05pm: Yes, sierrascrapper, I received my box & letter on Monday. Yay ! It was a bit strange seeing his clothes just sitting at the bottom of that box. Well, they all went down the shoot to be washed. The shoes went to the dump ! Now it's letter writing time and waiting for the phone call. I can't wait to hear his voice and I'll be able to tell how he's doing by his tone. Thanks for asking :)

We now have three triplet moms and we all have triplet boys. How cool.

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on October 1, 2013 at 12:40am: Good evening ladies. Hope all is well with everyone.

Cathy...YIPPEE! So glad the weekend was wonderful with your new sailor Bryce. It must have been an AMAZING time. I'm sure you are anxiously awaiting Gregory's PIR. If they don't call it PIR in BC, what do the call it?

Shesh...did you get your box today???? I hope so!

We have another NEW member...sassymom9503. She also has triplets. Maybe some if you seasoned Moms can answer her post above. Welcome! My son hasn't left yet, he is still in HS, and turns 18 next week. My heart goes out to you, we are doing all we can to make this last year of high school special. It is so hard to imagine our kids going out into the world and making life changing decisions like serving our country.

Comment by cathymgShip03Div367&ship11Div383 on September 30, 2013 at 10:11pm: Hey girls, How is everyone doing? Well we got to spend Friday after PIR and Saturday with Bryce. It is funny because Bryce ask me why I called it PIR, said that no one calls it that at Boot camp.

CO-Twin, I am glad you are having fun on your trip, you deserve it!! Hope you have the time of your life!!

Sierra and CO-Twin, sounds like you had a good time when you met up, I have to say I am a little jealous, I would sure like to meet this special group of moms!! But very glad it turned out to be a nice visit.

Had a great weekend with Bryce and I am happy now that I can stay in contact with him. I can't wait for Gregory to get there so he can finally see his brother. I can't wait to get my hands on Gregory myself, I am so excited to see him!!

Comment by Shesh on September 29, 2013 at 5:37pm: Yes, sierrascrapper, my son did bring his cell. I should be getting it soon, I hope.

I know our Dad's would be proud of the boys. I'm hoping my Dad will have an "in" with the Boss upstairs and kept all our soldiers safe. :)

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on September 29, 2013 at 2:16am: CO-twin...I looked at the link for your son's shell back ceremony. Looks like they all had a good time. Talk about a slime fest. I'm sure it is something your son will never forget.

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on September 29, 2013 at 2:11am: Shesh...did your son bring a cell phone? If not...maybe he decided to just get rid of everything and nit send it home. But I bet you'll get the box on Mon or Tues and you might even get the form letter the same day. Hope it comes soon!

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on September 28, 2013 at 10:09pm: Shesh...my step dad who raised me since I was 9 was retired Navy/ Army. He served in WWII and Korea. He passed away about a year and a half ago and never knew my son wanted to join the Navy. He had a really nice veteran's memorial service. It may have had a huge impact on my son too. I know my Dad would've definitely been so proud of him. He is looking down on him with pride now.