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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

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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 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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GROTON, CT. SUBSCHOOL & "A" SCHOOL MOMS

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hi My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.

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Comment by HeatherMc(ship11, DIV 369) on August 7, 2011 at 3:04pm: He can get the duty driver from base to pick him up for free. He just needs to call the quarterdeck. Cab is around 100.

Comment by tackijacky on August 7, 2011 at 10:09am: Lorie....the best thing to do if you are going to Groton is to rent a car...you need a car for everything because taxis are fairly expensive

Comment by Colleen112 on August 6, 2011 at 8:59am: Can anyone tell me the most economical way to get from the Providence airport to the base for our sailors, ie: taxi, shuttle, bus?

Comment by imajagtoo.ship09div207 on August 5, 2011 at 7:44am: Anybody going to BESS graduation Aug. 26? We're staying at the Navy Lodge!

Comment by Raedez on August 3, 2011 at 12:37pm: My son just finished sub school, and graduates on Aug 5th. Does anyone know how I can find out his ships name? He is coming home for two weeks, and then have to report back in Groton by 23rd of August. He does want to tell me the name of his ship:) His rate is MM, and he entered basic as an E-3.

Thanks, Lorretta

Comment by Gayle on August 2, 2011 at 8:00pm: Thanks everyone,

Still haven't talked to him about the switch. You explained it right Cheri when you said he had his heart set on it. I'm sure he will be fine after he gets his head around it. Do they have C school in Sonar?? What is that?? How much longer?

What areas could this training do for him in the civilian world?

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on August 2, 2011 at 1:10pm: Proudma Groton CT sub school: I will definitely add you to my prayers. I don't know what I would do if they did that to my son!!! That's the one thing that keeps me going; knowing that when all of these "schools" are over that I should be able to see him for a visit. I'm sure that everything will work out for you but I will say a prayer just to be sure!!! Let us know!

Comment by Proudma Groton CT sub school on August 2, 2011 at 9:28am: My son is graduating Sub School on Friday the 5th. We just found out he will be stationed in Hawaii. I have not seen him since Great Lakes Graduation. He is supposed to have 21 days of leave. I am freaking out! When we talked yesterday they messed up his flight arrangements and have him going to OHare and then straight to Honolulu. Please pray they get his orders straight so I can see my boy. I miss him terribly!!

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on August 2, 2011 at 9:20am: Wow, I didn't realize the Navy could change their job once they got it. That would really upset my son as well. Fire Control was his first choice. He said that at the time he picked it they were the most needed. I would hate for him to be switched over at this late date. At this point I don't guess I should be surprised about anything. To say that my interaction with the Navy so far has been less than desirable is putting it quite mildly and I'm going through it all over again with my second son. I guess everyone survived it before our kids got into the Navy so that means all of us will survive the disappointments and changes as well now. Not good news though.

Comment by Nana Donna (nanaTo2Saliors) on August 1, 2011 at 11:43pm: Cheri - I know what you mean fortunately my grandson had a list of 3 sub jobs and Sonar was the top of his list. He loves computer stuff.