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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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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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February 2010 Blog Posts (84)

Hotels

Any recommendations on hotels for boot camp graduation??

Added by BrandonsMom on February 9, 2010 at 9:42pm — 2 Comments

Ship 14 div 091

I can't wait for Friday! I sure have missed my husband these past 9 weeks!! Looking forward to meeting all the parents, spouses, and girlfriends of Ship 14 Div 091!!

Added by shanfla2002 on February 9, 2010 at 3:39pm — 11 Comments

Military Girlfriend

I am a military girlfriend. I take no moment spent together for granted. I hold onto every touch, caress, kiss , every word. I have memorized the feel of his skin, his smell, the sound of his voice, and I play it over and over in my mind so that I will not forget. I cry myself to sleep some nights because missing him hurts so badly, but wake up the next morning, brush myself off, and start a new day.

I am a military girlfriend. The evens of the next several months hold my…

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Added by NavyGirl on February 9, 2010 at 3:03pm — 1 Comment

Missing my Navy Man :(

-You sleep with your cell phone incase he calls in the middle of the night.

-You love watching cute love movies because it reminds you of all the cute things he does when hes home.

-You suddenly have an obsession with anything military related.

-You see someone wearing an army, navy, or usmc shirt and you get this overwhelming urge to talk to them.

-You make friends with strangers online just because they are in the same situation as you and the only ones that can…

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Added by NavyGirl on February 9, 2010 at 2:59pm — No Comments

Note from MCPON: Family Readiness

NAVADMIN 045/2010

Personal for Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers in Charge from ADM Greenert//

MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO Washington DC/N09/FEB//…

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Added by Sonya Ansarov on February 8, 2010 at 6:10pm — No Comments

Note from MCPON: Navy Safe Harbor Program

UNCLAS//N01760//

NAVADMIN 044/10

MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO Washington DC /N09/FEB//…

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Added by Sonya Ansarov on February 8, 2010 at 6:07pm — No Comments

NOTE from MCPON: CAC CARD NOT NEEDED TO ACCESS TUTOR SERVICE THROUGH NKO FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

Military family members do not need a CAC card to access NKO or use the Tutor Services. All Navy personnel and their family members are directed to go through NKO for the verification of enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to utilize Tutor Services.

Family members must establish an account on NKO to access Tutor Services. Family members can create a new account as follows:

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Added by Sonya Ansarov on February 8, 2010 at 6:04pm — No Comments

She's on her way!

My oldest daughter left yesterday and is snowed in, in Memphis TN She will be re-sworn in tomorrow and hopefully fly out in the a.m. for bootcamp! I'm so proud of her but, i have this knot in my stomach. I really, really miss her. At least i will see her tomorrow, weather permitting, I have to be there!!!!!!!! I pray for all of you who have already been through this, and for those of you who are just getting started! God Bless us all!!

Added by christy(Cesili's mom) on February 8, 2010 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

My daughter Jenna is graduating boot camp feb 26, ship 7 div 106. Looking to meet families in the same division.We are staying in the residence inn chicago waukegan/gurnee.

My daughter Jenna is graduating boot camp feb 26, ship 7 div 106. Looking to meet families in the same division.
We are staying in the residence inn chicago waukegan/gurnee.
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Added by Debbie P on February 7, 2010 at 8:31pm — 1 Comment

Had to take my sailor back to the base. Miss her already!

Dropped Danielle back off at the base. It was very tear filled. It was hard leaving the base without her. I wanted to grab her and take her back home with me. I enjoyed every minute with my sailor. She is so grown up now it is unbelievable. I get to see her again in about 6 weeks. My birthday weekend. Can't wait for that already.

I cried yesterday too when I had to drop her back off at base. It really didn't help matters that the Toby Keith song American Soldier came on just…

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Added by Danielle's mom on February 6, 2010 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments

War

My two best friends waved goodbye at the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie train station in April of 1967: My fiance' and my only brother. They enlisted on the Buddy system, both trying to avoid extremely high numbers on the draft lottery. It was necessary to go into the 6th fleet or else go directly to Vietnam.

I felt totally abandoned at first but after several letters back and forth I began to realize how pivotal I was in their emotional adjustment to bootcamp and focused on providing…

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Added by Catherine on February 6, 2010 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments

my son left for boot camp last tues and I am trying to deal with not hearing from him can I get some good advice

my son left for boot camp on feb 2nd tues its only been a week, but I have been crying every day just worried about him the hardest part is the not hearing from him..... I got the box of all of his stuff and was hoping for a letter or a address but nothing, can anyone tell me how long it takes to get a address or to hear something! I worry because my son always had a hard time sticking to anything he always quit everything he started so I just pray he sticks to boot camp and stays strong and… Continue

Added by lisabt64 on February 6, 2010 at 12:25pm — 11 Comments

PIR was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Danielle graduated from bootcamp this morning. I tried to keep my emotions in check as the ceremony time crept closer and closer. When they announced that the recruits were on their way to the ceremony hall I wanted to start tearing up then. I couldn't believe that my daughter was a sailor. When they arrived at the hall and the door opened and the divisions started coming in as the announcer announced what divisions they were it was an unbelievable feeling. Especially when they announced her… Continue

Added by Danielle's mom on February 5, 2010 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

I AM A VERY HAPPY SAILORS MOM!!

TODAY I RECEIVED TWO LETTERS FROM MY SAILOR SON XAVIER.. I WAS AND I STILL AM.. GLAD I HEARD FROM HIM .. HE HAS BEEN IN BC FOR 3 WEEKS AND 1 DAY AS OF TODAY.. HE SAID THAT HE LOVES THE LETTERS THAT I HAVE BEEN SENDING TO HIM AND HE SAID ALOT MORE THINGS THAT MADE ME FEEL THAT HE IS DOING OK.. HE ALSO LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH I MEAN TO HIM AS HIS MOTHER.. those WERE HEART FELT LETTERS FOR SURE.. HE TOLD ME THAT THE FOOD THERE IS VERY GOOD! SO FOR ALL OF YOU MOMS WHO WONDERS…

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Added by Sr. Xavier's Mom "Deon" on February 5, 2010 at 3:55am — 1 Comment

Poems & quotes for my sailor

***Love is when you miss him even before he leaves,

when you could listen to him talk all night and never get tired of hearing his voice,

when the sound of his name sends chills down your spine,

and you see his smile the second you close your eyes.

I may not get to see you as often as I like, I may not get to hold you in my arms through the night,

but deep in my heart I truly know you’re the only one that I love and can’t let you go!*** <3

***I love…

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Added by Navy_Girlfriend_08-24-09 on February 4, 2010 at 10:09pm — 1 Comment

My son's PIR is Feb. 12th and I haven't received a phone call yet.

I'm developing a serious case of angst waiting to hear from my son. His letter today said he will call next week. I think he wants to make double sure that he's made it through BC since he was delayed once due to a stress fracture. He feels bad we've already lost one set of plane tickets so I think this is why we haven't heard from him. Never the less, I'm stressing out over what to do.

Added by karen on February 4, 2010 at 8:38pm — 2 Comments

Finding laughter on the journey

I have appreciated all of the kind words about my sense of humor in dealing with this new chapter in life that we call the Navy. I spend a great deal of time reading other blogs and posts and I am moved by the raw emotion that so many are feeling. Believe me I understand. My son Chris is my only child and his venture out into the world is not without its difficulty for me. There are the quiet moments that are just a bit too silent. Then there is the jacket that would normally be flung over a… Continue

Added by Nancy69 on February 3, 2010 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Emotional Rollercoaster Circles —You Can't Go Home Again

Looking back over my blog titles, it seems they reflect & repeat (in a circular fashion). Someone far wiser than this mom said, "There is nothing new under the sun." I believe it. My heart-journeys have indeed been accelerated (is Mach 5 believable?) since my son left for Boot Camp. Right now, I wish I was dealing with Boot camp issues. Sort of like wishing your kids were back in first grade so you could look smart helping them with their homework. (Geometry looks way more difficult than I… Continue

Added by Marty Mc on February 3, 2010 at 6:21pm — 2 Comments

She's a sailor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Got the call about 3pm she is an official US Navy Sailor (ship 12 Div 081). She said she was ready for a little bit of sleep! Battlestations wasn't as bad as she thought it would be. Can't wait for PIR.

Added by Danielle's mom on February 3, 2010 at 6:16pm — 4 Comments

Relief

So,Andrews doctor called me yesterday and the test results were negative. Andrew does not have cancer!! =) That takes alot off my stress away. They still want to look more into it but I'm happy that he doesn't have cancer. To those who kept us in your thoughts and prayers,thank you.

Added by Steph_Proud navy wife & momma =) on February 3, 2010 at 10:52am — 1 Comment