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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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Karen(Nick's Mom)
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- I work as a receptionist in a dental office. I have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. I was widowed 3 years ago. My SN is my youngest son and I'm very proud of him.
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Karen,
Sorry I haven't got hold of you sooner. My son is at Great Lakes now in Ship 3 Div 336. He will be leaving for Monterrey soon after PIR. I'm wondering if your son is one of the guys he mentioned in his letter I received yesterday. He said there were a couple of guys from Indiana that he has gotten to know fairly well that will be going to Monterrey at the same time. I'm really glad that he got the chance to meet them. I'm sure it will make it easier on all of them knowing that they will at least know a couple of people when they leave.
I'm still having a hard time with his leaving. My house just seems too quiet. He was in college at IU last year, but the feeling was different knowing that all I had to do was drive an hour to see him and I knew that he would be home on some weekends and all holidays and breaks. It seemed like he still lived here, but this is totally different. It also makes a difference when he is just a text, phone call or e-mail away. I know we will get back to that where we can contact him again soon, but I'm still having a real difficult time. My daughter also left the same time for her Senior year in college and she will be starting her new job a couple of hours away from me the day after she graduates in May and she will be getting married in July. It also hurts a little knowing that she will no longer be living at home. My nest seemed to empty all at once.
I've got to go for now, but would love to hear from you. We are going to try to go to the "meet and greet" at the hotel the night before graduation. Maybe we will get a chance to meet in person.
Tammy
Karen, there's another new Indiana Mom, Tammy (Gar's mom), whom you might get to know. Sounds like both your sons went to BC at the same time, and both are headed to Monterrey!
So sorry to hear of your husband. My best friend was suddenly widowed seven years ago (with an 11- and 9-yr-old). It has been difficult for her at times, but she has great kids who have made the going worth the struggle.
I promise to keep you informed of weekend events and look forward to meeting you! Hugs, k.
Hi, "Karen60".... I'm sorry not to have given you a proper welcome to Indiana Moms sooner than this, but have been very busy with Indianapolis' Navy Week. I'm the administrator for the group, so if you have any questions, please ask.
My son is a Nuke MM serving on the submarine USS Alabama, based out of Bangor, WA. He's been in for five years.
The 'Groups' tab at the top of this page just under the Navy for Moms banner, is where you can find all groups on this website...You may also want to look for the Boot Camp group, as well as the DEPPER's group.
On my page just to the left of these posts, you will see my groups, including the Indiana flag...you can click there to join the Indiana group.
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Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen