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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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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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."
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PROUD BUT STILL WAITING
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 9:46pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
As of today 7/24/12 my daughter has been gone to boot camp for 4 weeks. So far one call ( the arrival ) and a few quick words in the back of her form letter. I continue to write every week to uplift her in case she's having a hard time. I have seen so many parents talk about letters and phone calls. I run to the mail everyday hoping to receive just one letter. I miss my kid so much. Any one else with a loved one in the same division ship 09 division 266. I know she's ok. Just wanna hear her…
ContinueTrying to be strong
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 8:40pm 27 Comments 9 Likes
My daughter left on Tuesday. Today is thursday I'm still waiting to hear from her. Hoping all the horror stories are untrue. Just want her to be strong and make it through boot camp. Man I never knew I would be so kid- sick. :((((
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Just dropped in to say hi and see how you are doing? Have you sent her a calling card from calls for recruits.org it's free to her and you.
Hi csingl504. Welcome to your Navy family. We have all experienced what you are going through. I cried like a baby when my son left for boot camp. Now I look forward to hearing about all his adventures in the Navy.
Once your daughter is out of boot camp. You won't feel so isolated from her. She will be able to call you often.
There are some wonderful veteran Navy moms on this site. These veteran Navy moms were so much help to me while my son was in boot camp two years ago. My son entered boot camp June 15, 2010. My son had a hard time with the running part of the PFA due to blisters on his feet. (and not being prepared physically before entering).
His Chief RDC (Recruit Division Commander) pushed him to the limit so he would pass. All of the RDC's are very dedicated to their Recruits success in boot camp. They go out of their way to help them achieve their goals.
If you have any questions or concerns. Please feel free to ask me. You can send via personal message if you like or on my page.
Sandy:)
You will be fine its hard to let them go but it will so much fun to see her in a few weeks at PIR. that was for me something i will not forget.pray you have other things to keep busy until you see her.
We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You'll find everything you need to get started. Videos, PDF files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Keep in mind the videos and PDF files may take some time to download the first time you try it. It'll look like nothing is happening. Be patient. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Click the MY PAGE tab on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck.
BunkerQB,
Welcome to Navy For Moms!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video.
Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen