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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

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

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August 2013 Blog Posts (110)

He's a Sailor!

Just got the phone call!!! I'm am officially a US Navy mom -- I'm am so proud. He earned his sharpshooter-rifle ribbon!!! He will have liberty after PIR, but must report back to RTC by 8 p.m. (20:00), his orders to report to A School means he will leave Sat. @ 3 a.m. (03:00), next liberty will be DEC 18-25.

I am so excited to see him! Hooyah!

Added by rja on August 21, 2013 at 5:57pm — 3 Comments

Bootcamp

Anyone have a sailor in bootcamp , Chicago, Illinois . Ship03, div 377

Added by Austin's mom on August 21, 2013 at 12:48pm — 1 Comment

Next phone call info

I've been reading some info on "groups" on this website trying to learn more about what my son is doing. He was told to bring his cell phone and that he will be able to make a weekly phone call with his own phone, but now I'm reading that it will be sent home with his belongings and that he should have a phone card with him. Very confused. Can someone clarify this for me. Thanks

Added by josephine on August 20, 2013 at 10:34pm — 4 Comments

need some info

Im just curious do u need to rent a car when u go to the PIR graduation? Or is everything close by?

Added by Evonne on August 20, 2013 at 4:52pm — 2 Comments

Graduation !!!

My baby girl is graduating in 3 days !!! Im so excited and nervous ... She has wanted this since she was 9 yrs old <3 And worked very very hard to get here !!! Words can not describe how we feel and ow proud we are of her !!! I love her to the moon and back and cant wait to see her beautiful face and hug her tight <3

Added by proudnavymom40 on August 20, 2013 at 1:28pm — 2 Comments

Michigan Navy Mom

Hey there My daughter is a recruit just loking for some moms closer to me I live by Saginaw

Added by Sara's Mom on August 20, 2013 at 8:44am — 1 Comment

Missing him badly

My son left for boot camp on the 15th. Got my 10 second phone call Thursday evening. Drives me crazy that I can't just pick up the phone to call or text him. Everyone says I should be proud, which I am, but I'm also a mother who worries and loves her baby boy. I can't wait for October to get here so I can see him again!

Added by bubba8113 on August 19, 2013 at 5:35pm — 4 Comments

Letter

Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I received my letter from my son today.....Next phone call today is a good day!!!!!!!!!

Added by sunshine27215 on August 19, 2013 at 5:23pm — 3 Comments

Missing my baby girl

It's been 7 days wish I can hear her voice can't wait til I get that call. Recieved the box on Thursday n it broke my heart :(

Added by NavyMomYve on August 19, 2013 at 5:05pm — 7 Comments

New parent to the site

Our daughter started boot camp the 14th ship 09 div.283 can't wait to hear from her, we got her first quick call address and box of clothes that's it so far. Anyone else with family on same ship?

Added by romihart on August 19, 2013 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

help please

My son graduates this Friday. Am trying to find out about the dinner with Searg On Thursday night. I heard he has good information for us. And are there any momms on here from Div 319 that graduating Friday?

Added by Shannon on August 18, 2013 at 11:47pm — 1 Comment

help please

Added by Shannon on August 18, 2013 at 11:47pm — 1 Comment

Missing him :(

Missing my sailor alot today. Although its been 3 days since he's been in bootcamp, the weather outside doesn't help out my confidence. On rainy days like today we'd just cuddle and watch movies all day long. I can't wait to receive a call or letter from him. It's been 3 days but in my mind it feels like 3 weeks! This sucks. But always gotta stay positive and remember everyone is one day closer to seeing their sailors just like I am!

Added by EmilyandChris on August 18, 2013 at 3:48pm — 1 Comment

today is harder than yesterday:(

I an sooo grateful to have this website. Because everyone on here understands what I am feeling. Although my family and friends are there for me they just don't get it. They are like oh just act like he went away to college and you can't talk to him cause hes partying. Or another one is like oh it will go by fast. Meanwhile she has one daughter whos 11 same age as my daughter and she cries when the kid has a sleep over. Are you serious?? I have been spending time with his girlfriend cause shes… Continue

Added by Evonne on August 18, 2013 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

I just booked my hotel reservations. I'm so excited!

Added by Julieforjoey on August 18, 2013 at 8:27am — 1 Comment

Finally a Call

I was hoping I would get a call or letter this week, a lot of the other ships/div for the same PIR have gotten call & letters last week. I knew I needed to keep my phone with me today. Of course I was at the grocery store and my purse was closed by I thought I heard my phone, by the time I got to an.swer it, he had hung up. I was so upset with myself, I texted my hubby and told him I was totally upset. Luckily he called me back!!!!! I…

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Added by smurfette84 on August 17, 2013 at 5:18pm — 4 Comments

Anyone else live in Virginia?

Added by Julieforjoey on August 17, 2013 at 8:07am — 4 Comments

Countdown Begins!

My son left August 15 for the Navy...miss him with all my heart. But I am counting down the days until I am able to see him again for his graduation. Although very worried every minute of the day I know he is a smart and strong boy. When I said my goodbyes that day I just could not let go of my boy because I knew that the next time I would be hugging him again he would be a man. I wish him and the rest of the recruits out there good luck! We are all proud of you!

Added by josephine on August 17, 2013 at 7:52am — 4 Comments

Anyone have a SR on Ship 13 Div 311 graduating 8/23

New to this site, looking for other parents with SR in same division

Added by Missy on August 17, 2013 at 7:02am — 1 Comment

Boot camp

I would like for my son to take a Bible with him to the boot camp in Great Lakes but im not sure if it is possible. Anyone can help me with some information? Thanks!

Added by nata5021 on August 16, 2013 at 5:16pm — 3 Comments