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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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Comment by BunkerQB on November 20, 2010 at 10:09pm
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My son had a horrible year as a freshmen in high school. His grades included one F and one D. First time, anyone in my family got a grade lower than a C (and that was in PE). I hope this helps a mom with a son/daughter about to depart for bootcamp. I wrote a letter to my son in 1999 which included the following paragraphs:
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In many ways, it is equally difficult for us as it is for you because it order for you to become an adult, you have to learn to distance yourself from your parents, think independently, rely on your own judgment and be responsible for your own actions. This process doesn't take place overnight. Along the way you will make many, many mistakes. It is sometimes hard for the parents to see what you have to do but must refrain from helping you along the way. I am afraid we have not been effectively communicators. We keep trying different strategies. Sometimes we say the wrong thing at the wrong time and end up making you feel worst or put additional pressure on you. The pressure is to do everything we possibly can because everyone else is doing it.
Son, don't be afraid of what people call "failure". Failure is merely not accomplishing as much as you wanted to accomplish. Sometimes, fear of failure is what prevents a person from trying, particularly, a new endeavor. If you don't accomplish as much as you originally set out to accomplish, it is OK. Often, you look back and you surprise yourself to find how successful you actually were.
The flip side of fear of failure is fear of success because success brings an expectation of continual performance at a certain level. It is also a responsibility - not to let yourself, your parents, your coaches, and your teams down. Success forces the focus on you. You are under the spotlight. Some people love it while others simply prefer to have it shine on someone else. Success is actually easier than you think and it will make you feel great.
In life you have to deal with failure, success and the fear of either one. Your resolve will be tested again and again not just now but probably throughout your entire life. It is something that I have to deal with and something your Dad has to deal with. Everyone has to deal with it.
In summary, remember the following:
1. Don't be afraid of trying new things regardless of the probability of success.
2. Don't be afraid of asking for help.
3. Learn to prioritize your needs.
4. Learn to be more discipline.
5. Don't be afraid to discover who you are.
6. We respect your intelligence.
7. We will respect your decisions.
8. Your worth as a person is not dependent on your accomplishments.
9. Your worth as a person is not dependent on the money you make.
10. Your Mom and Dad are proud of you.
11. Your Mom and Dad love you.
12. Find your passion. Enjoy life. Be happy.
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Comment by abbyblue on November 20, 2010 at 10:51pm
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The type is to small to read tee maybe making the wording alittle bigger people can see it easy
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on November 21, 2010 at 2:39pm
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Thanks abby, I thought it was small when I did a preview but didn't know how to make it bigger. Figured it out:)
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Thanks for sharing that Bee. Awesome!
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Very nice blog thanks for sharing it
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hope you dont mind i posted this on the new moms group.
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That's great abby. I hope it inspires someone else the way it did my son. We were just chatting the other day and he mentioned this quote and how much it had meant to him and I told him I'd find it. Well, he found it for me and I just had to share it. It makes me happy that others would want to pass it along as well.
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Comment by ebigirl on November 23, 2010 at 6:15pm
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Hi, I'm new to this entire process. My only child (son) signed up for the Navy last week without saying a word to his Dad or me. It's fine with us. We're hoping that because he did this "on his own" he will really make an effort and do his best. It will probably be the best thing that ever happened to him!
Thank you for sharing the above letter. I'm determined to learn all that I can about the Navy so that I have a "clue" when the day comes that my son leaves for bootcamp in March of 2011.
I'm thankful for the support I have seen here among other Navy mom's. You ladies are terrific mom's, I can see that already.
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Hi ebigirl, my son't dad and my son did pretty much the same thing. My son told me he was "thinking about joining" and the next I heard it was a done deal. His father totally pulled the wool over his parents eyes to join in the 70s during the end of the Vietnam war. You came to right place for information! Here's a link to the DEPers group, and there may be a group those leaving for Boot when your son it later on.http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet/ There are many groups to joing, be s/ure to check out "New Moms Stop Here." If there is anything I can answer for you, send me a friend request. WELCOME!
Tee
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Tee is often shy at tooting her own horn. Tee's group is another wonderful group to join if you find you need some gentle support. Abby and I are admins for the New Moms Stop Here. We are reorganizing the structure of that group to provide more of a reference guide, central clearing house for information - we have much of the information already - we are just working on the restructuring. Here are the two links. Please feel free to join us. Just click on the links below and click "JOIN".
SAFE HABOR
NEW MOMS STOP HERE
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