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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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Looking to connect with other people who have someone in that division. Im new to this and will appreciate any feedback. His graduation date is Sept 28, 2012
Added by Cherrish S. on August 21, 2012 at 6:20pm — No Comments
My son is currently at boot camp. He left Aug 1 and graduates Sept 28, 2012. I received his box of clothes about a week after he left and then his form letter a couple of days after that. He is doing well and I have already received one letter from him. On the day he left, I got two quick calls letting me know he made it to Chicago (we live outside Charlotte, NC) and then another letting me know he made it to boot camp. I am missing him so much and cant wait to see him.
Added by Cherrish S. on August 21, 2012 at 6:14pm — No Comments
Hi Navy Moms,
Does anyone have someone at boot camp right now that is in Div 329? My daughter is there now, it's her 2nd week and I didn't think it would be this hard... Staying strong for her though!!
Added by Navymom8 on August 21, 2012 at 3:31pm — 3 Comments
I was just emailing a friend (found here) that I should be sitting at the mailbox every day at 2 PM singing"Mr. Postman". It is encouraging to see that "JordonsMom" got a letter and her son left the same day as mine... so, I know everyone gets processed differently and our letters should be on their way soon. I was happy to see her date as 10/5... for some reason I was told more than likely, 10/12.... we'll see!!
I am very happy to hear from so many wonderful women who are…
ContinueAdded by BoxinatorMom Ship11 Div331 on August 21, 2012 at 2:38pm — 3 Comments
Jordan shipped on August 13th and his letter has graduation on October 5! Cannot wait. That is not really a long time but when you have such little contact it seems like and eternity.
Added by PatrioticMomma on August 21, 2012 at 2:21pm — 2 Comments
Our son's box arrived by FedEx last Thursday (8/16) and his form letter about graduation came yesterday (Monday, 8/20). We were just so happy to get the letter with the graduation date. Just waiting with a lot of anticipation for a phone call. Any ideas when that might be? Or will it be? I agree with many of you that the box and form letter is very different. I just took my middle son to college Sunday and hubby left today for work out of town for rest of week. I am not doing too…
ContinueAdded by PatrioticMomma on August 21, 2012 at 1:51pm — 1 Comment
I was really hoping my form letter would be in the mail yesterday, o well it is a little early but one can always hope :)
Yesterday morning I was getting ready to leave for work getting a travel mug for coffee when I twisted the top off and my
had left a note it telling me he loved me and not to forget it. We have been finding notes all over the house that he has left
he is such a thoughtful son. And yesterday I really needed it, God his faithful I found that note at…
ContinueAdded by momof3djm on August 21, 2012 at 8:14am — 7 Comments
Added by LuvyLovesChris Ship02 Div948 on August 21, 2012 at 2:13am — No Comments
I am new here and have been looking at many of the posts and I know I am in the right place for the support I need now and to offer support to the new Navy mom's who will join after me.
I would be lying if I said I was not surprised when she told me that she wanted to go into the military. But she did her research and decided that the navy would offer her the best career.
She enlisted on July 24th and although she was given a ship to boot camp date of February 12, 2013, she…
ContinueAdded by Bri's Mom on August 20, 2012 at 11:03pm — 3 Comments
I have my son's renewed license and am wondering the best way to send it to him without it getting lost. Any help would be appreciated.
Added by usnaproudmom on August 20, 2012 at 10:48pm — 4 Comments
Boy this weekend was tough. I am not sure why. My daughter graduates on 09-14-2012. We have heard from her. One call and a few letters. She seems to be doing fine. I got some calls from her friends telling me bye as they are leaving for college. I think that is what made me really miss her. Just needed to vent for a minute... thank you all for listening.
Dena
Added by denako on August 20, 2012 at 12:09pm — 3 Comments
The hardest thing I have ever done is walk away from my son, leaving him with his recruiter. I would not wish that heart wrenching experience on my worst enemy! We were lucky in that our son was able to have his cell phone and call us from a hotel he stayed in the first night.
I am waiting for a letter and his address. In the meantime, the box of his stuff arrived home. (How weird is that experience?) I have cleaned and organized his room. It's an odd feeling to have another person…
ContinueAdded by BoxinatorMom Ship11 Div331 on August 20, 2012 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Hi all,
I'm new to this. My youngest son Dale is currently on the USS Taylor on his way back to Mayport, FL. I am hoping he will be home in NJ in time for for his 21st birthday. My oldest son Ben is currently stationed in Pensacola, FL and awaiting the arrival of his wife Erika and their new baby Rachel. They should be able to come down in the first week of September.
Added by TwofortheNavy on August 19, 2012 at 8:52pm — 1 Comment
My son is in Ship 14 DIV 326. Would love to correspond with any other Mom and/or loved ones who have someone in that group. Thank you
Added by trishblues on August 19, 2012 at 7:55pm — 1 Comment
Our son left on 8-14-12 and we got his box on the 17th. I could not believe we got it so fast. And I did not think it was going to be that hard to get :( All the things he left with came back right down to his dirty underwear. He was able to keep his bible. This weekend has been hard and just missing him so bad. I went to a wedding on Saterday and the Moms were crying and I was like they are not going any where try sending one to the military. O well I know he is doing what he wanted to do…
ContinueAdded by momof3djm on August 19, 2012 at 6:10pm — 4 Comments
Added by pammy26 on August 19, 2012 at 5:48pm — No Comments
Hello Everyone, My son Kenneth will be graduating from Navy Boot Camp in Illinois on the 24th. His father will be attending it for me, as I cannot get there. He is in my thoughts and prayers everyday, and will always make me proud with any choices he makes. I miss him sooo much and hopefully will be able to visit in San Diego when he is in Sonar School. Thanks for letting me blog my feelings. Deanna
had a wonderful day today with my family only 2 more saturdays left til michael leaves going so quickly we went to Pea Ridge a civil war battlefield in Arkansas then a wonderful picnic thanks to my mom. Its amazing how i feel so many mixed feelings I feel so sorry for him though his father has no interest and his other set of grandparents are just as bad we were making plans to go see them but they had other plans so one of my awesom friends came up with the idea of putt putt , a movie…
ContinueAdded by Navy mom x2 on August 18, 2012 at 9:01pm — 4 Comments
I can't seem to shake this feeling of dread. I have gone all week without a letter from my son who is in bootcamp and I can't help but worry that it's bad....REAL BAD. All of his previous letters were so upbeat and he has wanted this for so long but I'm getting information from other mom's in his division that their son's are saying they aren't doing good and they may hold back the entire division 2 weeks before PIR. I know that if I haven't received a phone call telling me there is a…
ContinueAdded by Andysproudmom on August 18, 2012 at 2:19pm — 7 Comments
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