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Seeking advice

Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommen

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Any SWCC Dads here?

Wow! It's been 5 years since I've posted here. Since graduation my son has become a SAR (Search and Rescue Swimmer) and is now in SWCC training.

Hope to hear from someone whose son/daughter is either a SWCC sailor or is presently in training.

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East Coast PSTs

Just wondering... Is anyone aware of active and current (or within the last month) PST training happening at Little Creek for in-fleet candidates?  Anyone with first hand knowledge would be great... Thanks

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After the Trident

I'm not sure what we'll have to share here but thought it might be a good idea to start something anyway.  My son is a 292 and has been assigned to Team 2 in Virginia Beach where he just recently arrived. His initial impressions are positive. He's en

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SQT Graduation

My son just finished BUDS and will be graduating SQT later this year.  Can someone fill me in on how the banquet and graduation process works?  There are family members that would like to attend but we don't know yet how many can attend.

We just arr

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Class 325

Praying for strength, determination and perseverance, for all who are called to serve in NSW, particularly those starting today. Thank you for your service and God bless you all.

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Still training

My son is still training, and getting ready for BUDs. I've never seen him work so hard. He is getting a lot of advice from some team members. He is getting close to sending in his packet to get a contract.

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#304

Congrats to all the moms & dads who created the warriors that they have become. My hat is tipped to you and them for fighting the fight and coming out a winner...good on them and you...

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Contract

Did all of your sons go to bootcamp in div 800. My son did not, but his goal is to become a SEAL. He went in un designated. His PIR was July 2013. He is still un des. He is stationed with, and works with the Seabees. He has been training to turn in h

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got form letter

Well I am sort of confused, our son made his I'm here call on 3/21 and we finally got his form letter today (3/29) verifying Ship 4 Div 813 with PIR 5/18. Not that it really matters, but, others who arrived the same day or the next day seem to have P

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Graduation dress

An enlisted submariner will be attending the April trident pinning ceremony. He wants to know if the proper uniform is "dress" or "full dress" ? Also, will the dress be whites or blues in Coronado.  Thank you.

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