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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)
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I've learned and experienced so much while growing into my “Navy Mom” role this past year. Thanks N4MOM!
It's been almost a year now since my family's Navy journey began.
My daughter may have been the one who signed the enlistment papers, but in heart and spirit we all came along for this ride.
1) I never knew before the Navy how much a cardboard box filled with sweaty clothes could make me cry.
2) Getting that first letter home made everything feel so much better, providing comfort, even if only for a little while.
3) Boot camp truly was a new beginning, not an ending after all.
(I will say the same thing again about this first deployment once it's over and done.)
4) I had no idea that my heart could be filled with so much pride and joy as the day I saw my sailor marching and dressed in white for the first time.
5) I've come to realize that being spotted with a sailor out in public is even more awesome than being spotted with a rock star!
6) I now appreciate phone calls at 3:00 am, 11:45 pm or anytime at all really. Hearing her sweet voice from so far away makes my day!
7) I now amaze myself at what all I can cram into a flat rate priority mailer and still remain under the weight limit.
8) Speaking of cramming, how about all that gear my kid can put inside that big ol' Sea bag and still be able to carry it? The Laws of Physics are completely lost on this one.
9) I still catch myself worrying sometimes even though I have faith that everything will be alright. (It's ok because I am a Momma and that's just how I roll.)
10 ) Yes, life goes on, kids do grow up. Sometimes they pick dangerously heroic career paths, but a Mother's love never fades, and I will continue to be maternal until the day I no longer breathe.
11) Encouraging words from kindred souls have gotten me through tough and wonderful times this past year. Fellow Navy Moms have taught me the ropes, laughed with me but never at me, listened to me when I needed an ear, and even offered shoulders to cry on.
This list could go on and on, but I think I'll stop, go offline, and reflect on #10 and #11 some more, as YOU ALL and my daughter have truly inspired me to be the best "Navy Mom" that I can be.
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Comment by mom 56 on December 9, 2010 at 4:07am
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its very strange how mothers feel the same way about there children thank you for your letter i feel the same way about my son
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Comment by SeaBeeMomma((April)) on December 9, 2010 at 12:59pm
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Thanks for the kind words ladies. I believe that reaching out and supporting our fellow military families is the most import thing we can do for each other. We Navy Families are all diverse and unique in so many ways. Some of us may be more emotional, some more outspoken, some may even struggle more than others with the Navy Life, but we all share a common thread --We love and miss our sailors-- no matter how old they are or how far away they are from us, we keep them close in our hearts.
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Comment by lj1422 (Josh's mom) on December 9, 2010 at 8:30pm
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Wow.....It couldn't have been said better!!!!
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Comment by BunkerQB on December 9, 2010 at 10:20pm
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It's good to see moms "coming full circle" dropping in to give advice/support.
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