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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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Rocky
my son arrived at BC on 10/24/2017, I did receive a call that evening. but no call since, I miss him so much it hurts. But like i have been reading, no call is good news. that you all for everything you post, it gives me some sort of peace and relief to my anxiety.
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Comment by Phoenixmom on November 16, 2017 at 1:39pm
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Hi Rocky, how you holding up? it is a hard transition, one minute they are with us next they are off on another Journey. He will be fine he is in good hands. you on the other hand keep your head up and keep the faith. there are many sites that you can read and learn what it is that your SR. is doing and how to keep track. Please Join Boot camp for loved ones, you can learn a lot and speak on how you are feeling. All the sites really give the opportunity to spill out your emotions. All the Ladies on all sites are awesome. This was my go to when my son left for BC right out of High School. he is a Sailor now Graduated Sept. 1st 2017. But before that OH MY was I a MESS! so believe me when I say all us Mothers have gone thru this and we have found comfort in each other. I am glad that you have joined Welcome to the Site, if there is anything that we can help you with please ask never hesitate. Again Welcome!
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Comment by K.Son on November 17, 2017 at 1:16pm
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You are not alone on this site.They will answer any questions and you will read so much. Take what you need and leave the rest. It has been one day at a time for me. looking forward to his PIR . After that I will cherish those trips to see him when I can and his trips home
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Comment by MommaB on November 18, 2017 at 10:42pm
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Hi Rocky, I found solace in writing. Writing my son often and everyday made me feel like he was close; like we were talking. The letters mean so much to the recruits that it made perfect sense to write, write and write some more. It has been very therapeutic. I hope are able to write to yours. I am praying for you.
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Comment by Northern Irish on November 21, 2017 at 4:50pm
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Hi Rocky, I know what you are going through as my son also left on the 24th. I had the 32 sec call the first night to let us know that he was there, then one call on the 12 November, asking for some information and to let me know that they were supposed to be able to call Sunday, 19 Nov (that didn't happen). Since those calls I received 2 letters one dated 11 Nov and 12 Nov. The calls he seemed upbeat but the letters he was having a hard time. Like others have said I write him every day. Sometimes I know I repeat what I wrote day by day but as in life that was common. During his call on 12 Nov he asked if I really HAD to write every day and I said "yep" helps ME get through this time. In his letters he said that he really appreciated the letters and they helped HIM get through it. It is hard. . . with the holidays coming I will miss him. It has been really hard as the last letter was a little down and I know that they are (or have) gone through 'hell' week and I am hoping that he made it through. I know that he is strong and that he will make it through just for the sole sake that I made it through but it is still hard not knowing how he is doing. Hang in there and as I told him today he has made it 28 days with only 25 left. He should be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on this, his first phase of training.
Hope you will be at PIR and will get to meet you at the Meet and Greet!!!
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Hello Northern Irish,
your comments made me feel a little better, the only letter i received was post dated on 11/6, he did not sound good at all, the letter was brief, because he said he had no time. On today's letter I am also letting him know that he is almost done just as you have. I also find myself repeating the same words, and he is probably saying the same thing. do you have to write everyday, I pray for him every time he pops into my head. I will continue to write, and thank you so much for telling about your situation, and yes they are strong and they will get through it. I hope do get to see you, so that i can Thank you personally. We have the same PIR date so far 12/15/2017, I really appreciate all the comments and support from all of these wonderful courageous Navy moms. :)
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