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All finished

with boot camp and onto A-school. Ready for questions when you are. Although I may compile them and start planning out videos once I settle into Monterey.

FYI ahead of time, I will not be discussing anything about my rate. Ever. ;)

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The last Contemporary Sailor video for the next two months! See you guys when I’m, hopefully, Seaman Brauer. <3

Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/pVfm5laEpw4
SailorBrauer Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SailorBrauer
Watch from Episode 1: Playlist

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Navy diver playing upsidedown tic-tac-toe with a boy scout. Hooyah!
Image by MC2 McLain, 2005.

Navy diver playing upsidedown tic-tac-toe with a boy scout. Hooyah!

Image by MC2 McLain, 2005.

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Mineman Stordahl standing in front of the test mines.
Does anyone else find the word &#8220;mineman&#8221; as amusing as I do?
No?
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Image by Chief Desmond, 2003.

Mineman Stordahl standing in front of the test mines.

Does anyone else find the word “mineman” as amusing as I do?

No?

Image by Chief Desmond, 2003.

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A damage controlman is sprayed with a decontamination shower after being doused with &#8220;chemical agents&#8221; during a chemical, biological, and radiological drill.
Image by MC2 Pastoric, 2004.

A damage controlman is sprayed with a decontamination shower after being doused with “chemical agents” during a chemical, biological, and radiological drill.

Image by MC2 Pastoric, 2004.

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Aviation Ordnanceman standing weapon&#8217;s watch.
Image by Airman Torres, 2001.

Aviation Ordnanceman standing weapon’s watch.

Image by Airman Torres, 2001.

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lekeeks asked: Hey there! So I've been following your page for a bit now, its awesome and pretty informative! I happen to ship out May 22nd, I have a close friend that ships out this coming week, funny you do too! Just wondering if you would happen to know the chances of me seeing my friend's familiar face? Just wondering is all!

For you seeing her…I have no idea. I’d say quite unlikely. I don’t think I’m every going to see my sister who just shipped on the 10th. Although I will try and see her graduation if my RDCs allow it. If you guys are both religious, you may be able to see each other at Church?

Now, it’s possible *I* could see her, I suppose! ;) Especially if we ship the same day. However, some googling has told me that more than ten divisions can have the same Pass-in-Review…which tells me that there could be upwards of 800 people leaving for boot that week.

So…possible, but most likely not. Give her my name, though! (Kat Brauer.) If we’re in the same division, she’ll have an insta-friend. :)

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hooyahh:

ooo-im-n-treble-g:

It’s sexual assault awareness and prevention month. Shout out to all my sailors :)

We had a huge discussion about this during our last DEP meeting, Wednesday. No sailor stands watch alone.

hooyahh:

ooo-im-n-treble-g:

It’s sexual assault awareness and prevention month. Shout out to all my sailors :)

We had a huge discussion about this during our last DEP meeting, Wednesday. No sailor stands watch alone.

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Staying sane on an aircraft carrier&#8212;&#8220;Steel Beach Picnics.&#8221;
Image by Airman Carnicelli, 2005.

Staying sane on an aircraft carrier—“Steel Beach Picnics.”

Image by Airman Carnicelli, 2005.

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Jogging to dispose of explosive ordnances? Nah, these fine sailors are participating in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Run&#8212;a 5K to honor all those who gave their lives trying to protect others.
Image by MC1 Garza, 2011.

Jogging to dispose of explosive ordnances? Nah, these fine sailors are participating in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Run—a 5K to honor all those who gave their lives trying to protect others.

Image by MC1 Garza, 2011.

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Prior to deployments, hospital corpsmen are required to complete exercises to help aid in combat care.
Image by Lewis, 2011.

Prior to deployments, hospital corpsmen are required to complete exercises to help aid in combat care.

Image by Lewis, 2011.