Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

JNMnavymomOH- prayers for your son, you and your family!  Stay strong!

Amouse, congratulations so very happy for you and your Sailor. Safe travels and give that Sailor a hug from us!

Amouse - congratulations to you and your sailor!

BNMHs and BZs to you and yours Amouse...

Amouse - WooHoo!! congratulations to your new sailor!! 

Reminder for those of you who have received the "I'm a Sailor" call or been to PIR - feel free to come join us in the Beyond BC. We are a laid back group that sticks around to have a place for community and fellowship once our sailors move to A school and beyond. We also continue to help support the new members here in this group as we learn how to continue to grow strong as a Navy family. 

Also, remember to update your profile page from "At Bootcamp" to "Enlisted" if you haven't already! 

JNMnavymomOH -- Praying from here as well!  Lots of stuff keeping me offline but I read it daily and have thought of you all often!

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ATTENTION ON DECK  WE HAVE A SAILOR!!!
Congratulations to Amouse  and her sailor on a job well done!! BZ!!

Happy RED Friday and congratulations to all of our new sailors!!

Junebugg - I am not seeing your comment. 

junebugg - Congratulations to you and your sailor!

Today's PIR happening now:

LIVE PIR OCT 21, 2022

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR DECEMBER 2022

PIR NOVEMBER 2022

PIR OCTOBER 2022

Junebugg- Congratulations!!

Pretty quiet this weekend, are all you Ladies outside enjoying the beautiful weather. Sure do love those southern winds and taking advantage of the warm 70's up north. 

I hope some of you got  good phone calls on Saturday/Sunday, if not remember " no news is good news".  Just wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tootie - I am sorry that you did not have a phone call!  But hopefully you will have a letter soon. I forget where you are at in the timeline. My letters generally arrived on Thursday, except for one week, and thankfully we had a phone call at the 6-week time frame, so I could ask why there was no letter. 

Northwoodsmom - It was a busy weekend for us, and we did get some time outside, but we had a lot of wind. Now we are receiving some very much needed rain!

JNMnavymomOH - Did you hear anything from your son? This is a tough time and I just want you to know that we are all here for you and for your son. Hoping for great news!

Got to talk to my SR on Saturday Morning.  The call was brief, but he's hanging in there.  Got all his wisdom teeth pulled.  Says he's in an all male division.  Really appreciates all the letters he's been getting.  Says it's tough, and he's home sick, but he's managing.  Says the PT and swim tests were easy so far, but he's training to beat the time for the final PFA.  It was so great to hear his voice.  Some confusion on graduation, his RDC's say graduation is 12/16 while the RTC website still says 12/14.  I haven't planned any travel yet, but I believe I'm going to be driving up so I don't have to mess with flights.  

lapdja - I am so happy for you that you received a phone call!! Yeah. As for the PIR date, the 16th would be more reasonable, since that is a Friday and while it would be moving into the beginning of Holiday stand down time, maybe, I don't recall that graduation being any time other than on Friday. Maybe we can get some clarification soon. 

My husband and I both decided that driving, even though it was 12 + hours, was our better option both financially and for the flexibility. 

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

 PIR DECEMBER 2022

PIR NOVEMBER 2022

PIR OCTOBER 2022

Final PIR group for December was added - 12/14/2022 - WEDNESDAY PIR.

No PIR 12/23 or 12/30/2022.

The PIR is Wednesday, 12/14/22.  The RTC site indicates that it is a Wednesday PIR that week and Sarge has his Meet N Greet set for 12/13/22.

Good Afternoon,

My son called on Friday and was being moved again, his 5th div. He wrote a letter that said if he had a choice between being moved again (not a cardio unit) and SEPS, he might choose SEPS.  His plan if that were to happen is to workout/train to be better than the satisfactory time, study as he wants the same rate, get his DL/car and learn some Japanese and try again in 6 months.  If he gets into a cardio unit, he would stay and we would have PIR.  It has been 4 months.  I am so proud of my son for running this race and enduring all of this.  I know that he is going to do great things with the Navy and in his life.  He gets moved so fast since he can only go to a div that has already completed BS21 and has not had their final run test.  My head and heart hurts just thinking about it.  He paid for pictures and had them sent home.  They are amazing.  I cried when I saw them.  He even ordered frames for them and quite a bit of his divisional things.  So now I just wait for his new information.  Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.  It really means the world to me. 

JNMnavymom, I cried when I read this because I can feel the ache in your words. You got one tough boy and a inspiration to all of us. The Navy knows how determined he is and they are sticking with him, you got to be so proud. You will be a incredible encouragement to others that will find themselves in this same circumstance. Continued prayers for you and your remarkable son. God Bless 

JNMnavymom - Oh if only you could scoop him up and hug him right now...my heart aches for you and for him. You are so right when you say he will do great things...in fact he already has!  He is such an inspiration.  I am continuing to keep you both in my prayers.  Sending you big virtual hugs!

Lapdja - Yay for the phone call!  I'm sure he loved it as much as you did.

JNMnavymomOH - I give your son so much credit for sticking with it.  I pray that all works out and he gets into the type of unit he is hoping for.  But it seems like he has things all planned out either way. Wishing him much success not matter which road he goes! Hugs!

JNMnavymom - he has a plan and that is the important thing!  Hopefully he gets into a good unit and can pass this final test.  He is proving how strong he is!  Proud of him for not giving up and hugs to you mama <3

JNMnavymom - I just read an article about if you want your child to be successful give them the gift of persistence. I immediately thought of your sailor.  My sailor had many hoops to jump thru to get into the Navy. It took nearly 2 years. Every time he got a no or a here's another hoop he got more determined. That ability to persist and pivot has served him well in life and the Navy and it will serve your son as well. It is so hard as a mom to see our children struggle. We are all behind you and will celebrate with you whatever happens as you have an amazing kid!

B'sNukeMom - Thanks for clarifying the PIR date in Dec. 

JNMnavymom - Hugs and more Hugs for you, and strength, speed, and endurance, I pray for your son!!

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR DECEMBER 2022

PIR NOVEMBER 2022

PIR OCTOBER 2022

USPS Informed Delivery - Sign up and receive an email from the US Postal Service showing what mail you will be getting each day (if available in your area).  

Informed Delivery®

Here's a video posted online (6/13/22) that shows the 10 weeks of boot camp:

What US Navy Recruits Go Through

And if you are interested in seeing what happens during the "Confidence Chamber" aka gas chamber here is a video link:

Boot Camp Gas Chamber

Be sure to RSVP for Sarge's Meet N Greet.  It's held on the Thursday night before PIR.  Here's the link:  

Sarge's Meet N Greet

January 2023 PIR group is posted.  Here's the link:

PIR JANUARY 2023

JNMnavymom -- Praying for good news!  Either Choice is an acceptable one.  He has worked so hard and come so far!! No matter what the end result is he has not quit but has overcome much adversity!! You should all be proud of him and his efforts.

lapdja -- Yea for the phone call! That last Dec PIR and any not being a Friday really tend to throw folks off.

Been away on vacation and just popping in for a quick hello before I get back to the grind of trying to catch up. 

JNMNavymom - your son has an amazing attitude about all this. Such grit and determination. It's definitely something to be proud of. Most people would have quit long ago - but he just continues to perservere! So impressive. I know this journey is hard on him and of course on you. Big hugs and continued prayers!! 

Amouse & Cindi - Congrats to your sailors!!!! So exciting! (Sorry if I missed anyone). 

Welcome to the new members! I hope you are doing well, staying strong, and leaning on this amazing group for support! (My son's PIR was a month ago - it's quite the journey for sure - but this group will carry you through!)

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR JANUARY 2023

PIR DECEMBER 2022

PIR NOVEMBER 2022

PIR OCTOBER 2022

So I just got a call from my son.  He has a stress fracture in his heel and they are moving him to medical Ship 2.  He could only talk for a minute to let me know and said he would call me back once he gets moved.  He said they gave him a choice to separate or stay there and heal for 8 weeks and then move to another division.  My heart is breaking for him but he's determined to stay and finish.  He sounded so discouraged.  I guess he'll know more when he calls me back but does anyone know what he'll be doing for 8 weeks until his foot heals and he's able to finish?  Do they give them some sort of other job/routine during that time? I imagine the time will go by so slow if not.  If anyone else has had this experience with their SR I would love to hear it.  Prayers are appreciated!

Hi Tootie - My apologies, I had a busy day and did not check my email feed much today. I don't know if Ummi will see your message, but there have been several that have had SRs in Ship 2. 

Check with him, I think you are able to send things like crossword puzzles, religious materials, or things for them to read, and focus on. He will need to double check. 

Tootie -- My understanding from others over the years is that they give them duties based on their medical needs and abilities.  So an injured foot may be sorting paperwork or doing other desk type duties until cleared for lite PT then rehab work takes over till they are fit for Duty and returned to training.  They try and put them in a Div that is as close to where they were when the injury occurred. Hopefully one of the moms who had a SR go through this will answer soon.

Tootie - well the good thing is if he stays he'll continue to get paid, he will get medical treatment for the healing and he should have some work to do which will help the time pass.

The 8 weeks healing time might seem like a long time but it's actually quicker than coming home (which he will still have to heal) and waiting 6 months to re-enlist. 

Although either option is ok!