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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
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
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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."
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Discussion Forum
Help needed!!
Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! My name is Nia, I’m new here. I just have a question that have been giving me anxiety lately. So my boyfriend has been emailing me every morning and sometimes night overseas, and then suddenly the flow has stopped out of no where. I’ve…Continue
advice!
Started by Mykenzie Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi ladies!I just would love some advice on this current topic my significant other and i are having currently. without saying too much he’s enlisted in the navy and i am currently a university student. his work peers really value his work and his…Continue
Graduation coming up
Started by Kelly Jan 9, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,Im new here and I am glad that I found a group that share my confusion during new path of couple life. My boyfriend is due to graduate on the 28th and I am so sad I can't make it to see him. Mainly cause he only had two invites and family comes…Continue
Hubby shipping off to BC June 24!
Started by TARA. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and would like to say how thankful I am for finding a community of Navy wives, fiancés and girlfriends who can lend support to each other. A short background of our Navy journey - my guy wanted to sign up as EM…Continue
New here!
Started by Linda Jane. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I just joined last night. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m linda. My boyfriend is in Great Lakes now for basic training ship 02 Div 950. Then after graduation he immediately ships off to A school in SC. This is all extremely new to me and his…Continue
Fiancé Advice
Started by Lauren C. Last reply by astc Sep 26, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance just joined the Navy and was sent off to bootcamp this week. We've been together for almost six years and we plan to get married after bootcamp is over.> I was hoping you could tell me if waiting until bootcamp is over was the smart…Continue
Good neighborhoods around Great Lakes IL??
Started by Artfulmind. Last reply by WCK110658 Jul 9, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Hubs, baby, and I will be stationed in Great Lakes soon was wondering if anyone new of some good safe family friendly neighborhoods to rent a place? We don't mind being a half hour or so away from base. Heard the surrounding…Continue
Hello Everyone!
Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
Happy Hump day to all!! I am new here and I am so glad that I have found this group! I am hoping it helps in my journey with my boyfriend and understanding his Navy Life a little better. Continue
POA to get a military i.d.
Started by Hafaadai. Last reply by Ib_vv_N Feb 23, 2019. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Hi! My SR left for BC on 28th of Nov. I received THE BOX on Dec. 6th. Still waiting on his form letter, personal letter and DEERS. He did not leave me a POA before he left because the recruiter said we won’t really need it until he gets out of BC.…Continue
sending photos
Started by lifesimplified Feb 20, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My boyfriend shipped out on 2/11/19. I just received his box but no form letter yet. As soon as I get his address, I will be writing him daily and sending many photos. I read somewhere on this forum that the recruits must show all photos to the…Continue
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Comment by Navy for Moms Admin on February 19, 2010 at 2:26pm
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Hi everyone!
Make sure you go to the newest blog we just posted to see footage from the USS Carl Vinson and the USNS Comfort as they rush to aid in Haiti.
Here is the link: http://www.navyformoms.com/profiles/blogs/haiti-earthquake-relief-v...
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Comment by Anti M on February 19, 2010 at 11:30am
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Once you know your arrival date and the full name of his command, be certain to request a Welcome Aboard packet. Very informative.
http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc/relocation.asp
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You can do your taxes there, no problem. They even have trained volunteers in the VITA program who can help you for free. Fleet and Family Services will be your friend, they offer a ton of resources and info.
http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc/
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... me again, sorry. That official link sucks, but at least it gives you the BAH and some phone numbers.
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BTW, that link isn't the official one... and I didn't look up BAH, which varies by rate and zip code.
Found the official housing ink:
http://northislandhousing.com/index.php
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Most of the military rents in La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Linda Vista, Serra Mesa (Tierra Santa). There are many apartments in La Jolla, but that's near the university and pricey. We rented in Birdland, which is a tiny little neighborhood above Mission Valley. Clairemont is nice, but one heck of a commute.
Here's one link:
http://www.forrent.com/search-apartments-near-military-bases/Navy/N...
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My husband was stationed on North Island. We didn't have kids, we lived off base in a nice little condo. He commuted by motorcycle, which is very convenient in SD. I don't know where the housing is, or what the wait list is like these days. North Island/Coronado itself... rentals are sky high, that's premium property. He WILL be commuting daily. With kids, Navy housing is a good option, but no one moves in right away. Some folks like their rental so much they decline the move over to housing.
I don't know a lot about the schools, but California spends a ton per student. I was working on my teaching certificate and I know the state is tough on credentials!
San Diego is a very kid friendly town. You'll have tons of things to do once you all settle in.
North Island has a Navy Lodge, so when you get the travel dates on the orders, make reservations there. You wouldn't want to be over on 32nd Street! We stayed over on "motel circle" in Mission Valley. You will need a car to get around.
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Here's the thing with orders, the picking gives them verbal orders. The Navy is usually very good about making sure that's what the sailor gets, but until they have those hard copy orders in hand, you can't do much planning. That's where the delays and holds after school come in, waiting for those hard copy orders.
Don't make reservations at the Navy Lodge just yet. We never stayed there, I don't like them. There are MANY bases in San Diego, you have to wait until you know which base! There are a couple different Navy Lodges, Coronado where the air base is, Miramar, the Marine base, and 32nd St. Hold off for now. The Navy will pay for your hotel when you get there; they have a list of nice approved ones. That's called TLA, temporary lodging allowance, good for ten days. You can sign in to the housing site and begin looking at apartments now.
His orders will state how many travel days he has. Travel days do not count against his leave balance, they're "freebies" so to speak. He may also have some leave days attached, although that varies a lot by when he must be there and how many days he has earned.
best of luck. I adore San Diego! Practice driving like a mad woman though, the freeways are .. exciting. LOL.
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Comment by cnbadger on February 18, 2010 at 5:33pm
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I will be moving there in May when my 6 year old is done with 1st grade! Thats about the time he will be able to leave the base during A school if i am understanding things right. I am just looking forward to boot camp being over! Thank you Brendaw! I will make sure i get there extra early! Was getting your husband back to base at night hard? Was there a lot of traffic?
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Comment by Kelli_wife of JP on February 18, 2010 at 5:08pm
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:) .. It does feel like that. Luckily the holidays and my daughter kept me busy.. Will you be moving up there with him when he starts A-School?
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