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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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AECF - FCs and ETs
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For families that have a loved one serving the Navy as an FC or an ET. This is the place to share and learn more about their jobs and schools. For subs - look for the SECF group.
Members: 836
Latest Activity: Feb 18
Discussion Forum
Anybody out there?
Started by Jules. Last reply by Bandmom Aug 24, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Current A school at GL for AECF?
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Anyone graduating A school on 10/26/18
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Comment by lori on December 18, 2011 at 10:50am
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We picked our sailor up at midnight- he was bumped up to first class on the connecting flight! And fed all the beer he liked! He has had his passport since before he went into the Navy. Something we did for our whole family. He doesn't know when her will join the ship yet.
Sandy- i know the excitement you are feeling! I couldn't stop hugging my boy!
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Comment by Anti M on December 18, 2011 at 9:29am
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Thanks luv. I know they didn't used to do it much, and it does depend on how close the ship is to where the helos are. Their range is somewhat limited.
Have fun Sandy!
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on December 18, 2011 at 12:30am
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My sailor just arrived home. This is going to be a great Christmas.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
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@lori, they will find a time to fly him out, and yes, they tend to meet the ship in a port. I don't think they helo them in at sea, not unless it was some sort of emergency. My nephew met his sub in Bahrain, but he had a passport in hand from before he was a sailor, the guys who didn't had to wait until the Navy pushed theirs through. That's yet one more reason I encourage all new sailors to get their passports on their own, it makes life simpler.
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Comment by Kim on December 17, 2011 at 11:35pm
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My sailor is home she came home today and now she is out getting her tattoo.She just finished ATT and will officially graduate on thursday after she gets back to school. then wait to start A school. My Son will be home after christmas but they both will get to see each other for a few days. So happy havent seen her in five month and my son a year. hope everyone has a merry Christmas and a happy holiday
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AntiM [ missed you!] so if the ship is out for 7 months they would fly him out when it's in port somewhere? That was his understanding but then who knows? He has been on hold for 6 weeks since graduating C. His orders got "lost" and the ship had already left. He was happy to finally get his assignment. Even happier that they are allowing him to take leave to come home for Christmas. Me too!
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They often fly them out, unless the ship is ported in a place where they'd need a passport to get to them. It can be quite the hopscotch. If the ship will return sooner than later, they may end up in a TPU (holding unit)... same as Glakes, cleaning and standing duty and too much time on liberty.
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Hi to all. Been away from this site for awhile. Son finished C at SD and got his orders for the USS Carl VInson which is based out of SD.. He got leave to come home for Christmas and is at the airport now waiting. After his leave I guess he will get flown out to the ship [?]which is already on deployment. I'm so happy he is coming home. Haven't seen him for 10 months. Hi Sandy!
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Leanne, how long has your daughter been in her rate?
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Maddie grandma. I meant to say "Maddie you are correct" LoL.
I am just so happy because my son will be home for Christmas soon!! My brain has gone to mush.
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