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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

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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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How Does One Cope?

Today is my first day to be with Navy Moms. I have a bit of an unusual situation, and I am thankful to have a place to share. My son has just completed his 5th week of boot camp and I am counting the days until we see him at graduation. My son has had a sad start to boot camp and I've been so worried about him. The day he flew out, my husband had a stroke. The next day he passed away at 50 years old. Immediately, we got help from the hospital contacting the Red Cross to try and get him home. Because he had only just begun the check-in procedures, he was able to leave and fly home relatively easy. He was granted 5 days of leave and then had to return. I have been so concerned about his frame of mind and that he couldn't grieve before returning to boot camp. The first letter with the four little lines was truly heartbreaking, but they have improved since. We have had support from our church and I know that many prayers are surrounding him. We do send lots of mail and try to keep positive with our words. I do know he is in the right place for him and that the Navy will be what he needs to succeed in life. However, as a Mom, I just worry for my son. I have 3 other children and we are struggling at home. I am so glad to have found this site and am hopeful to hear from other Moms that hear & can relate to my concerns. Thanks for providing the opportunity for me to share.

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Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on May 3, 2011 at 3:27pm: Wow...you have been through a lot in a short period of time...Know we are praying for you and your family....keep the cards and letters going to your recruit....much encouragement is needed to complete boot camp...this is the place to come and vent...so you can be positive on the homefront...things will get better....at PIR you will be amazed at the change in your son...enjoy the experience.

Comment by drewsmom on May 3, 2011 at 3:31pm: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Comment by Joshuablue Ship 2 Div 203 on May 4, 2011 at 9:36am: My thoughts and prayers to your family and your son. I lost my father the monday before our son left, we told him to go ahead to BC. We told him that his grandfather was SO proud of him for joining the Navy, that he would not want him to miss out on this life changing experience. But to lose your husband and his father I could not even imagine the sadness you all are going through. They say that God does not give us more than we can handle, but sometimes you wonder. You and your son are very strong and will get through this even stronger. God Bless you and your family.

Comment by Cayster16 on May 4, 2011 at 9:18pm: Yes I can only repeat all the comments above. It makes my loneliness feel minimal compared to your lost. You are in my prayers.

Comment by Gina (Ship 09/ Div 331) on May 5, 2011 at 1:18am: My prayers to you and your family, this site n4m is the best, we are all here for each other to comfort and guide. God Bless.

Comment by texasrose on May 5, 2011 at 6:28pm: My thoughts and prayers are you and your family. The Navy can be a big help to your son. The boot camp will keep him really busy and they are there to help him through it all. God bless you and your son! This is my first day on this site since my son graduated on April 29, 2011. It has done wonders for him and we are so proud of him! I am sure you son will do great!

Comment by gsanchez03 on May 6, 2011 at 12:11am: Wills mom I am so sorry for your loss..Such simple words but I send them to you with all of my heart and soul. I will pray for you, your family and for your son. I mean no disrespect to you but I know that your husband is now your sons biggest cheerleader, his guide, his own private guardian angel. Reassure him that his father's love will give him strength and courage to face any obstacle and to marinate in his fathers memories. Tell him to let those memories give him comfort and peace he so well deserves.. from one mom to another..

Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on May 7, 2011 at 12:22pm: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on May 8, 2011 at 7:56am: Hi, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I hope you have a strong and wonderful support group of family and friends to help you through this. It must be especially hard not having your son home to talk to and for a young man to loose his father is hard enough but to loose him and be away from you and his siblings I just cannot imagine. He must be a very strong young man and the Navy is blessed to have him as a part of their fleet. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am sending you a friend request, I would like to send you a ribbon to wear to PIR, so when you except the friend request please send me a message. Lora

Comment by Kimberly Joy on May 8, 2011 at 8:41pm: I am so sorry for your and his loss. It is unimaginable something like that happening, however, it seems your son is coping well to have made it all the way to his 5th week. He must be with quite a division of good guys pulling together at such a time. What the Navy promotes most is being a team. His fellow recruits are there for him to help him in this most difficult time and pulling for him. His Instructors are also keeping a close eye on him. Believe me, they want him to make it through this tough time as much as you do. They at the same time want to achieve his goal, to make it into the Navy. For your son, you need to take care of yourself and the rest of your children. This is another way you can help him. This way, graduation and PIR will truly be a happy day for all of you. God Bless all of you. My prayers will be with you and your family.