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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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The First Letter....
I finally received it! OMG, I am so happy...my heart is happy.
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Comment by Cathy97 on May 18, 2012 at 4:16pm
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I am glad you heard from your SR! Its a wonderful heartfelt moment. I think seeing all the different Moms on this website has been great too. Have a good weekend too :-)
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Comment by TenaciousDee on May 18, 2012 at 9:13pm
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Thanks Cathy I sure needed to hear from him even if it was a letter. Just to see his writing on paper! He's my only child so it's been quite the adjustment. I know he's ok and he sounded fine in his letter, but I just want to hear his voice now. How are you doing????
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I know exactly what you mean Dee! I am okay I was able to talk to my daughter for a few moments and she sounds good she got a little emotional. But overall she is maintaining. I felt my heart drop when the phone rang and she said,"Hi Mom"...I was so glad to hear from her I don't know what to do. I am still a little nervous I guess the overall situation and I look forward to seeing her at the graduation in June.
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When did she call? Was that the 15 second phone call? I can't put the phone down...it's glued to my hand! I just want more than the 15 second call...when I got that I heard only Daniel's voice and nothing he said. I just kept telling him "I love you..." over and over...and then he said bye mom and hung up. The letter put my mind at ease somewhat...but my heart is aching just to talk to him. This is the longest in 20 years that I have not talked to him.....to touch him...! Don't get me wrong, I'm proud of him. So proud of him, but I'm trying to come to terms with the fact that this is our life now for the next four years! I can't wait for him to have the freedom to call, skype, text me...! Lol...I wasn't prepared for this. I mean I knew this was coming, but I didn't expect to feel this way. I'm so grateful for this site...I'm happy to know I'm not crazy and I'm not the only mom out there going through this. Thank you so much for listening..I could hug every mom I've met through this site!
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I spoke to her yesterday and the call was about 10 minutes.We tried to have as many of us(the family) on the phone we could to tell her,"Hi we love you". I am on the same page you are Dee! I didnt think I would feel this way eitehr, in fact I found the Navy Moms website very helpful because I have been a bundle of nerves and worry. I get up every morning at 2am for no reason and I am exhausted but I am not sleeping well. Brandi is my youngest daughter and we have never been away from each other like this and she is so far away. One of the reasons I look forward to the graduation. Yes and I cant wait for the Skype and any form of communication at this point. I don't know how to use the Skype but I will figure it out to talk with my daughter. You are very welcome and thank you for sharing as well. Stay encouraged,everything will be all right. :-)
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Oh good...I have hope I'll get a phone call. Harold wanted to drive up to Big Bear this weekend just to get away, but I said no, because I don't want to miss his call. He said they have cell sites up there, but I don't want to take that chance. I miss him so much especially in the evenings and on weekends. I sit here thinking he's suppose to walk through the door...or maybe he'll text me like when he was out with his friends or coming home from work. I would wait up for him no matter what time just to make sure he came home safe. Now I just sit here...and it's quiet. I know this is the empty nest syndrome that I'm going through as well. But you know what....the other day I heard sirens outside and I was content...I didn't have that sinking feeling I would get when he was out and about. I sort of smiled because I know he's safe. I'll know where he's at now and what he's doing...and I'm ok with that. Peace of mind....! How old is Brandi? I'm proud of her as well. Our kids made a great decision....and to be young and to have the experiences and the opportunities that they are going to have is awesome.
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Dee I am sure he will call and that will help alot. I have for young adults, 3 girls and my youngest which is my son,Ryan. Brandi is my youngest girl. Is Daniel your only son or does he have siblings? I also heard from Jean Bowles who has a son in the division too :-)
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Yes, Daniel is my only child. He turned 20 a week before he left.
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