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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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My son is coming home
I talked with him today...he is done. He has decided he will not appeal the discharge and will be home within 10 business days.
Of course, I will be in Hawaii which has me second guessing my trip. Thank goodness, my daughter will be home.
My world has crumbled when he left and now my world has crumbled that he lost his dream BUT I'm going to help him as much as I possibly can to find a new dream, a new goal in life.
Yes, that is what I will do...
God Bless you all...you have enriched my life and kept me strong.
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 13, 2012 at 5:39pm
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God Bless you too. Blessings to your son and a new dream!
Please have a great time in Hawaii!
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Comment by SEAttLeMom on August 13, 2012 at 9:54pm
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It was a pleasure going through the pre-BC journey with you. Best wishes to your son and your family. Chas made a brave choice to join the Navy. He will make another great path for himself in no time. Enjoy Hawaii and God Bless!!!
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Comment by Leisa Ship13 Div309 Grad 9-28 on August 14, 2012 at 7:48am
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Bless all of you! God has a different plan for your son beleive that. My son originally wanted thr marines but ot didnt work out and now he is at Navy BC. Same for your son something else will happen for him and you will look back on this and will know this is just part of his journey of his life. I know you all have to be saddened but trust in God that he has a better plan tat will suit your som just fine. Big Hugs!!
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Comment by Worried Mama Ship14/Div300 on August 14, 2012 at 8:05am
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Im so sorry to hear, but the other moms are right - this path was not the path God intended for your son or for your family. This small disappointment will lead to a greater joy, you just have to be open to finding what it is. Be strong for your son, and as you said - this is what you do. We never stop being moms, helping our children when they stumble. He will stand tall and make you proud, whichever path he continues down. God bless you all!
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Comment by Laura Jean on August 17, 2012 at 6:14pm
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I am so sorry for you both and can only echo what your above friends have written. You have been a blessing to me and I thank you for that! Big, Big hugs!!
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