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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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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

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Just sent my daughter off to Bootcamp.

Holly just left for Great Lakes on Wednesday. I got the call that night saying that she was there, she was safe, and that i will be getting a box of her stuff in about a week or so followed by a letter in about 2 to 3 weeks. Boy, that was hard. I feel like I am lost. I can't talk to her or even see her.

Added by jllindsey on February 11, 2011 at 8:57pm — 4 Comments

Ship 11, Div 124

I just found out that my son is on Ship 11, Div 124, I was wondering if there are any other mothers out there that have a child on this same ship and in this div? I feel lonely. :) and I am sure there are others on that ship. LOL

Added by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on February 11, 2011 at 8:03pm — 5 Comments

VIDEO FOR PIR GRADUATION 12/22/10

I am looking to see if anyone video taped the PIR on 12/22/10 for Great Lakes. They were unable to at the ceremony due to technical difficulties.

Anyone one out there???

Cara ISH-MOM

Added by ISH-MOM on February 11, 2011 at 4:39pm — 1 Comment

So sad...

Just got a "brief" letter today from my son. Said he just found out that his division is "Grad-N-Go" and will need to be back at 5. Didn't say what day, but I'm told that is 5 on graduation day. Thought I had the weekend with him, now I have only a few hours. I'm feeling so sad right now. I want more time with him!

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 11, 2011 at 4:39pm — 4 Comments

Graduation

Recieved a letter from the Navy Recruiting District NY. It states that some up coming graduations the public may not be able to attend because of heightened security on all military installations. My daughter is set to grad in Mrach. Does anyone know if and when they will let us know we can attend grad.

Added by metoo0522 on February 11, 2011 at 3:31pm — 3 Comments

Got the call

Thanks for the heads up that the first call from my son would seem "scripted" and would be very short. It was a relief to get the call. I actually wore my cell phone around my neck all day!

I realized that I was quite "blue" the day he left. Eventually I realized that I could connect to him in some way if I thought of his new Discipline as some thing I could also do. So I thought of 2 areas in my own life , 1 personal and 1 professional, that need extra effort on my part, and…

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Added by judyspin on February 11, 2011 at 3:26pm — 3 Comments

My son is Ship #2 Division 920

Hello,

Our son arrived in Chicago on 2/8/11. Wondering if there is anyone in the same group? Look forward to hearing from others.

Added by NebraskaMom on February 10, 2011 at 11:18pm — 11 Comments

Day Two

So today is the second day. It seems like forever. I hope the days start going by quicker. I have not found out what div or received "the box" or a letter from anyone. :) maybe tomorrow will be the day.

Added by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on February 10, 2011 at 10:59pm — 3 Comments

Reliable and Reasonable transportation

If you for any reason do not rent a car for PIR, keep this name and number handy:

Phil with Metro Group taxi service is very reasonable and is very reliable. I looked at shuttles and other cabs and he was by far the cheapest. $70 from MKE to Libertyville. His fare is cheaper if he picks you up/drops you off at O'Hare. Just want to share this source as he is not computer savvy and does not have a website. I booked him after he was recommended by the La Quinta in…

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Added by TxNavyMom on February 10, 2011 at 7:51pm — 1 Comment

My Baby Girl Left for Boot Camp

I can't believe it hasn't even been a day since my baby girl last called but I miss her already. I thought I was so prepared for this. I am very proud of her and wouldn't want it any other way.

Can't wait for graduation in April!

Maegan's Mom

Added by sailrgrlsmom on February 10, 2011 at 1:39pm — 3 Comments

Finally, a letter!!!!!

Hooray!! God is good!! I got my first letter from my son!!!

Added by Momma Ship07 Div 111 on February 10, 2011 at 1:23pm — 3 Comments

Ship 07 DIV 104

Anyone out there that has a recruit in that DIV add me haha!!! My fiance got to call me Feb.9th, it was the greatest call of my life. I am so proud of him and what he is doing. It takes a real man to put himself out there to keep our freedom free. I can't wait to see him and just be in his arms!!!!!! I love him so much!!!

Added by poeticfeet6 (Ship 07 DIV 104) on February 10, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

5 down, 3 to go!

Every Wednesday starts a new week for our son. Since he left, my daughter and I do a "Pound it" knuckle tap to celebrate another week down. We were most thrilled today when we looked ahead and actually felt that the 3 more to go is finally not such a big number! We are so anxious to see him and cannot wait to hug him, and hug him again! Question?...do I dare send him a Valentine card or will that cause problems for him being teased? Don't want to bring any attention to him at this stage of… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 9, 2011 at 7:20pm — 1 Comment

I have a SAILOR!

ONLY ONE DAY LEFT TO GO!

My heart will soon be whole again! I finally got my “I’m a Sailor” call!! I am so VERY proud of my husband for the amazing job hes…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on February 9, 2011 at 7:00pm — 8 Comments

I can't believe Ces has been n the Navy for one year now. It's been an experience we'll not soon forget,. But all is well she loves the Navy. She is a Seabee stationed in Cali her battalion just got …

I can't believe Ces has been n the Navy for one year now. It's been an experience we'll not soon forget,. But all is well she loves the Navy. She is a Seabee stationed in Cali her battalion just got back from Afganistan before she arrived so no fear in her going there for a while but she will go somewhere in July or August. How are all the mom's out there i have lost touch with everyone our life has been overwhelmed this year. God bless you all!! Continue

Added by christy(Cesili's mom) on February 9, 2011 at 12:06pm — No Comments

boot camp questions

Hi everyone! My boyfriend has been in BC for almost four weeks now. I have recieved one phone call and no letters. I know he has sent a few now because so far he has had two Sundays where he was allowed to write and said he sent them. Why am I not recieving them?! Does anyone know how many more times he will be able to call within these next 4 weeks? And if they'll be able to write more than just Sundays? And also how long does it usually take for them to recieve a letter?

Thank you…

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Added by KatieZ on February 8, 2011 at 11:51pm — 7 Comments

Ship 07

Does anyone know what Ship is 07 is called?

Added by Hobys Mom (Shio 07 DIV 114) on February 8, 2011 at 9:59pm — 4 Comments

ship2 division 915

30 yrs ago my retired Chief attended his boot camp at San Diego. His father was in division 915
Who would have thought but his only son his name sake is now doing his boot camp
at Great Lakes ship2 division 915. And his father and I will be attending
His sons graduation in 23 days. And we are so very proud of this young man.

Added by Heathcliff_ship02/div915 on February 8, 2011 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Last set of letters + a phone call

Today I got the last set of letters from my love, I also got a random and very unexpected phone call on sat! I have to admit I will miss getting letters from him in the mail, but it does mean boot camp is coming to an end and we can move on to skype dates!

His letters were short, but in all hes still excelling!

“I love you DEARLY Mrs S********, and still miss you alot too!”…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on February 8, 2011 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

My son left for bootcamp today

My son just left today for BC. They picked him up at 9:30 am. He's 18 yrs old and I am very sad. I don't know how to deal with the sadness. I tried to be brave in front of him because I didn't want to make him feel sad. He was suppose to go to Cal State Pomona when he graduated high school, but he told me 2 weeks before his orientation that he decided to join the Navy. This was in August. They took him to San Diego where they tested him and he got a score of 96. He picked his job and…

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Added by Navy Mom Lisa (Ship 11 Div. 128) on February 8, 2011 at 2:30pm — 32 Comments