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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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SHIP 14 DIV 271

Hey everyone. I have never posted a blog before, but i will try for some information. :) I graduated boot camp on the 4th of June, saw my boyfriend for a wonderful two days, and then had to move on to my "A" school in Pensacola, Florida. Now he is in boot camp, ship 14 dvision 271 and i am dying for information. I have not yet recieved a letter but i have mailed out many. Speaking from experiece, mail is the single greatest part of the day for those in boot camp. We got mail just before we…

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Added by spook8917 on July 2, 2010 at 2:30am — 2 Comments

OMG He's doing okay

Well, I have to say that I was relieved to here from my son so soon, but I recieved my son in a box (morbid I know but again keep a sense of humor) I first smelled his shirt just as I did when he was a baby I love the smell. I know I am kinda weird but its normal I am told. Nothing but just clothes. One day later I recieved a blurb of a letter 2 lines which were the best 2 lines I have ever read in my life. He was doing well and was very excited about the division he was in, that he the family… Continue

Added by TxNavyMom Ship 06 Div 940 on July 1, 2010 at 11:31pm — 2 Comments

No darling, the tears dont ever stop. They just come for different reasons...

Dear N4M,

On March 15th, my fiance (then boyfriend) left for Great Lakes. Of course I cried, I missed him. I felt helpless, lost and betrayed. I cried off and on for those 2 months.

On May 7th, he PIR'ed and I cried tears of happiness. I was in his arms again and couldn't be more happy.

On May 9th, he proposed. Again, the tears of happiness. Bliss.

On May 9th, we dropped him back off at RTC and I cried tears of hurt, longing,…

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Added by bella [mrs. ae2] on July 1, 2010 at 5:49pm — 3 Comments

Letter #1 Arrived - Ship 12 Div 267 PIR 08/06

I received my first letter today. My son is very upbeat and excited. He's anxiously awaiting his cart inspection because he says "I look good in the uniform". It was such a relief to hear from him because now I know that he is okay. He says h. hasn't gotten a lot of sleep but that's okay...nothing he can't handle. He's pumped for graduation and so am I .

Kelly

Added by kryarb on July 1, 2010 at 4:15pm — 2 Comments

Just got my second letter.

Just wanted everybody to know that I am not a Navy Mom, but a Navy boyfriend. My girlfriend left June 14 to go up to Chicago erea, she is in Division 269. She is doing very well which is good. I do have a question, and I hope somebody on here might be able to help me. She wrote that she did not get a lot of letters from me, pretty much saying, that I should write everyday. Which I have been doing. So my question is, is the mail service just slow, or do they withhold mail, until a certain date?… Continue

Added by Flo1983 on July 1, 2010 at 2:26pm — 6 Comments

Ship 123-Division 267

Good morning,

Anyone from this division, ship? My son left on June 14th and I am anxious to hear something. I really miss him today and am thankful for this website.

Added by ddavis on July 1, 2010 at 1:18pm — 1 Comment

Dalton's Mom

My son in in Division 263, Ship 12 and I am sorry to say we have mislpaced hthe form letters we received regarding the graduation (Aug 6th). Is there a web site with the info or could someone scan and email it to me? I'm new to this site (1st time) trying to figure it out, really not sure where to type comments and questions. I find myself always going up to his room even sleeping in it. I'm having a hard time letting him go he is my only child. Thank you in advance for any advice.

Added by Dalton's Mom on June 30, 2010 at 11:41pm — 1 Comment

Bridgette

My daughter is on Ship 14, Div 270 and i just got letter from her she is in her third week and PIR is 6th August. She said now on sundays they can take a shower for as long as they like and "shave" lol she has to clean boots and iron uniform and can write letters . She is feeling much better still homesick, expected, and she passed her swim test said it was a piece of cake! the running PRACTICE she did not but says she is not worried as this one is actually to see…

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Added by cheffiona on June 30, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

ship 7 div 280

Wondering if there are any mom's out there with a child in this division...

Added by deeann611ship7div280 on June 30, 2010 at 4:29pm — 1 Comment

Another Son Is Leaving

Well, my son is in A-school in Pensacola and finally graduating Aug 24th after waiting 3 1/2 months for his class to start. The recruiter showed up on my doorstep the other day, my youngest son, a senior in HS this year, will be taking the ASVAB next week and is hoping to leave as soon as he graduates next May or soon after. I hope I'll be prepared when he leaves (but I know I won't be). It's been 6 months and still having a hard time with the 1st son being gone. At least I know what to expect.… Continue

Added by 2 navy boys on June 30, 2010 at 3:27am — 2 Comments

THE box

I got Brooklyn's box containing all over her belongs today. It wasn't as hard as I thought because I knew it would be coming and I have had time to prepare myself - I also have been extremely busy so I haven't had time to think about it too much! I even laughed a little because she just stuffed everything in not bothering to fold her clothes!! (Very typical:) Then I was a little sad because I wanted to call her and give her a hard time for just stuffing everything in and realized that I… Continue

Added by Ellie on June 29, 2010 at 4:15pm — 3 Comments

hasn't passed her IFA (Initial Fitness Assessment) yet, deploys in 15 days

My daugter leaves in 15 days for BC, but she hasn't passed her IFA (Initial Fitness Assessment) yet, so things are a little tense at our house. I was told that there might be a waiver she can sign that says she understands that she hasn't passed it yet, but feel she can pass it at BC. Has anyone ever heard of this?

Added by momofgm (Becca's Mom) on June 29, 2010 at 4:03pm — 3 Comments

DUTY STATION....answers answers please!

Currently, Jake is at a-school in pensacola, fl

He has NOT gotten his orders yet and we planned on him cominog home in July so we could get married BEFORE he got his orders so I could be on them.

BUT, because of the regulations with marriage licensing in the state I live in, it doesnt seem that it is going to work out, because he wont be home during open office hours at the county clerks office.

SO, we are talking about waitng until he is done…

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Added by bella [mrs. ae2] on June 29, 2010 at 3:29pm — 3 Comments

new navy mom.

Hi navy moms. My son left to boot camp on june1st .His grad date is july30th.Ship 10 division 256 is there other moms out there with their kids graduating on that date?

Iam so anxious and miss him so so much our family is waiting for that phone call its been almost a month and i can't wait to hear his voice.We do write to him all the time but,on the last letter he said he got a ankle injury and we are praying this does not affect his grad date and that he is better.praying for your…

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Added by dj_sailor♥ on June 29, 2010 at 12:41pm — 3 Comments

white socks game 6-2-10

Wondering if anyone was there nd video taped the swear in ?

Added by Mickey on June 28, 2010 at 7:07pm — 1 Comment

I'm another newby :)

My DIL told me about this site and so here I am. LOL Thank you for the welcome emails!

Added by navyandcheermom on June 28, 2010 at 5:34pm — 1 Comment

The room is cleaned out.

Brooklyn had a whopping 5 days to get ready to head out to boot camp. Because of this she didn't have time to pack up her room before she left - she even left all her dirty clothes all over (I think she was playing on my upset side!). She has been gone for less than a week and between her dad and I we have cleaned out her room. She wanted it done quickly so her brothers didn't get into her stuff!

I looked in the room last night because my nieces were sleeping in there and it was so… Continue

Added by Ellie on June 28, 2010 at 3:20pm — 9 Comments

NAVY OCS CLASS 2010

LOOKING FOR INFO ON OCS NAVY CLASS 2010, NEWPORT, RI. HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM SON OR DAUGHTER IN THIS CLASS? HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN EXPECT A PHONE CALL? THANKS FOR ANY
INFO ON THIS CLASS, FLMOM

Added by FLMOM on June 27, 2010 at 3:15pm — 1 Comment

penscola florida A school for avation structual mechanic

Hi,,,,, is anyones son or loved one going to Penscola Florida A school for Avation Structual mechanic? My sons PIR is July 9th.

Added by mm20013@aol.com ship 03 div 238 on June 27, 2010 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

Boot Camp

June 26, 2010

Well today is day 5 of Nick's boot camp in Great Lakes. As each day that goes by, I think of him more and more, just wondering how he is doing...is having any problems...etc.... Can't wait to hear from him. I know no news is good news, but come on already....time needs to speed up a little.

Added by Melissa (Ship14/Div276/PIR8-13) on June 26, 2010 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments