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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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RTC Graduation

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My son just left for bootcamp

It was so hard seeing my son get on the plane for Chicago. I was all to pieces I hope it gets easier.

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Comment by lovemyson on June 10, 2015 at 9:06pm: I know your mothers heart! My son is leaving next week. I haven't stopped crying! I believe it will get easier especially once you get to go see him!

Comment by M and J's mom77 on June 10, 2015 at 10:47pm: I really hope it gets easier. I find myself looking in his room and it makes it worse. It will definitely be hard when he leaves, but will be worth it in the end!

Comment by Emily on June 10, 2015 at 11:21pm: my daughter left on Monday and i have been crying everyday, she finally call me today. i was so happy but the call lasted only about 10 sec. but they were the best 10 sec for a mom to hear her child voice.

Comment by lemonelephant on June 10, 2015 at 11:29pm: Emily, I left info for you on your My Page.

Comment by lemonelephant on June 10, 2015 at 11:31pm: Latetia, I left info for you on your My Page.

Comment by lovemyson on June 10, 2015 at 11:36pm: I will be waiting to hear from my son! I know that will also bring me much comfort and peace. I know There is so much to look forward to for them. Praying a covering of protection, strength and wisdom!

Comment by lemonelephant on June 10, 2015 at 11:37pm: Betina, check your My Page.

Comment by Mommasailor24 on June 11, 2015 at 11:38am: Hi Latetia - my son left yesterday as well so they must have arrived at the same time. I am struggling as well but trust that this is good evidence that we have raised honorable young men! I find myself crying today because I am overwhelmed with emotion but mostly because I am so proud of him.

Comment by cjbmom on June 11, 2015 at 11:46am: Hi Latetia - it does get easier. My baby girl left 5 weeks ago, they have gone by pretty fast. She graduates from bootcamp on the 26th. The first two weeks were the hardest, then you will get periodic phone calls which are the absolute best and letters. My advice to you is to write, write and write more. She says the letters keep her going.

Comment by M and J's mom77 on June 11, 2015 at 5:24pm: Thank you ladies for the kind words and advice I appreciate it. I'm so glad I found this site and it's comforting to know I'm not the only one who feels this way!I received his scripted call at 1145 last night he sounded so sad it broke my heart but I know he will do fine!