Navy Recruit Graduation 9.21.2007 - Great Lakes, IL

[nidodeproteccion]

its crazy how some people cant wait to join. I'm just have to wait 1 year until i get out.

[fluteplayervhs]

I graduated the same day at the same place. Division 943. HOOYAH!

[pink72067]

thank you for sharing the video. My son graduates basic training today and i wasnt able to go. i was very emotional watching your video. i am so proud of my son.

[jrc99us]

I ship 20100222

[jayhart07]

i leave tomorrow!!

[usnpaulyd]

Hooyah div 344

[ScaryMonkey88]

this was the graduation right after mine, I think this was the last group to graduate in dress whites that year. Division 317.

[orpdizzle18]

what do graduates wear now? black dress uniforms?

[ScaryMonkey88]

Yes and No, the Navy wears uniforms seasonally. They wear whites in the summer and spring, and Blues (the black uniforms) during the winter and fall.

[hyliel233]

Dress Blues are actually a year round uniform. To wear your Dress Whites is just a convenience for the seasons. Tropical (hawaii, guam etc..) Dress Whites all year, unless you mess up..

[colide81]

Just got out of boot camp April 10! Division 150 rocks!

[guardianofcreation]

Woooow....memories..my grad day was july 19th 1997..div 274! good luck SHIPMATE!

[mev321]

Don't be a shit bird when you finally get to the fleet. It is a different world out there and some of you will not make it.

[DrummTrip44]

true. ive been in a little over a year, and with the 20 or so of 80 people ive stayed in contact with. most of then were discharged or pregnant.

[CELIBERICO]

Run run and more running ! Do not fear running, breathe correctly and relax.  Do not panic running. This will be a challenge for most of you sailors believe me. I was a HM/RP but then got out 3 years go .......prepare.......you must prepare.

Or else running will suck.

RUN !

[dufftool]

i just started enlisting today. I have never been more proud or excited in my life

[cateandrea22]

im leaving from bootcamp in march any advice

[speckt0r]

get in shape

[Killoath]

I've got exactly two weeks from today and ill be in Boot Camp.

[fireliar90]

Im going to basic in 3 and 1/2 months. Im pretty psyched

[naswcc]

im gonna be there soon..still trainng..so pumped

[wtfman90]

i can't wait to be a part of this i live in gurnee close to great lakes and its my honor to present my skills into the navy to accelerate my life!

[c4jeff]

Poor sheeps, better get a life!

[akytilop]

Jeff, I went into the Navy in 1961 because I came from a very poor family. I grew up in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania. After I got out of the Navy I went to college under the GI bill. I became an executive for a large company and was quite successful because of my military training and college education. Most of us who go into the military are rams, not sheep!

[Soetoro71]

The plural of sheep is sheep. I'm guessing you didn't pass the ASVAB and were denied entry. You poor sheep, get a better life and grow a pair for the Navy only accepts men and not little boys.

[cjbots]

does anyone know if the guests at graduation are seated basiclly in front of where your family member or friend division is standing?  or is it first come first serve?

[derekmessenger1]

they put signs up of where your division will be standing. its up to your family to get to that spot.

[EHWins]

I will be at Great lakes in June and I cant wait! After graduation my A school will be in San Antonio, Texas.

[jcadiz4595]

Cadiz is in Pensacola, FL until October and then headed to Key West for like 3 years. If you want to get intouch with him let me know.

[halflife2892000]

Cool! Ive havent watched my own bootcamp graduation, thanks for posting this. But you cut off div 329! I also went to A school with Cadiz! Where is he now? Im Librado btw.

[motherpiece]

Librado! Whats up man! Its Miller from 329!

[CommanderBly47]

You got a great seat.

I was WAY to the left, where division 321 was, almost all the way up top.

[CommanderBly47]

OMG I went to that!!! It was AMAZING.

[writertrump]

I went to my sisters two days ago, it was very moving and awesome, i'm happy for her and all of the 1,006 new sailors of sep of 2008!

[Kyros]

Awesome video! Congrats!

[dylaname]

whats the song?

[jcadiz4595]

It is from Crimson Tide "Main Theme" is what it was called.

[skrunkmaster]

i am in "A" school with cadiz hooyah!