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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)

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Guantanamo Bay Moms - GTMO

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Guantanamo Bay Moms - GTMO

Moms, Family & Friends Of Sailors Serving In Guantanano Bay

Members: 48
Latest Activity: Aug 23

Discussion Forum

What to buy my GTMO sailor for Christmas???

Started by momma bear. Last reply by Anne Marie Feb 20, 2019. 14 Replies

Son going to GITMO

Started by Julie Nov 8, 2018. 0 Replies

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Comment by screeminmomma on July 24, 2011 at 4:21pm

Monica,

My son is a HT3 which is a E4 in Army speak.  MY hubby was in the Army so I know it better than Navy.  Not sure what his job is there, he had 3 different jobs while on board ship.  He trained to be a guard before he left, so I'm assuming that's what he's doing.  I sent some candy so hopefully it won't be too ruined.  This time I'm sending him truck & car mags and some Nerf guns.  Mine hasn't been on Facebook or anything in over a month.  And so far no letter :(  Course I'm going out of town today so It will probably show up tomorrow :)

He should be having fun.  I know he was excited to learn to dive.  So that's what I'm guessing he's busy doing :)

Thanks Tami

Comment by beacon56 on July 22, 2011 at 1:04pm
my son wanted to know a bit about that base... he will be getting orders this afternoon, i think.   he is in A school ) in San Ant right now....
Comment by beacon56 on July 22, 2011 at 11:28am
Hi, can navy personnel leave the base and go to other locations in Cuba?
Comment by screeminmomma on July 5, 2011 at 5:56pm

Rana,

Thanks so much!  I'm sending out a couple of boxes of just fun stuff :)  It's hard getting used to not being able to text or talk.  I know that comes with the Job:)

He's been stateside so I've gotten spoiled.

Thanks Again!

Tami

 

Comment by screeminmomma on July 5, 2011 at 2:56am

Hello to all.  My son arrived in Gitmo last month. So I joined this group to learn a little more about it.  I've only heard from him on fbook twice, once that he's there and that he is sending a letter home.  Does anyone know abou thow long it takes to get letters and boxes to them?  I'm from Oregon, so I know it will take a bit longer than the East coast.  Is there any restrictions on what we can send?  I shut off his phone because Verizion said cell service wasn't allowed in Cuba.  Thanks!

 

Comment by aiRplane * on March 14, 2011 at 9:20pm

roundtrip from airsunshine leaving from ft.lauderdale is 500$.....dependants flying on the rotater is no more than 25 or 30 ill find out next week..when i leave out of nas jax.

Comment by aiRplane * on February 3, 2011 at 8:57pm
ive been to cuba twice now and i go again next month...basically  alot of the work falls on ur sailor to get it all  together.....all you need is ur id and ur passport and clearence paper those are ur musts.......ive flown out of ft,laud twice once in sept and once in nov.....and both times came back on the rotater in NAS JAX.....my next 2 times i go will be on the rotater out of there i will no longer fly on air sunshine.
Comment by aiRplane * on July 13, 2010 at 6:58pm
My husband just got to GTMO on the 3rd.........we are starting all the paperwork next week so i can visit.......i wish i could just skip it and go :)
Comment by aiRplane * on January 17, 2010 at 8:53pm
No hes an E-5...but he got picked for an IA...he leaves june 17th and comes back june 2011...he goes next month to arizona for training until he goes so it turns into 16months...the navy considers it "temporary" Thats good news for you it got reduced..yea the short phone calls im not looking fwd to ...we both agree lots of email and skype as much as we can...He did check with his command id be able to visit..but now with this stuff going on we just hope it doesnt effect that.......your little one is adorable btw :)
Comment by aiRplane * on January 17, 2010 at 5:38pm
...I wonder why they'd be moving families back? They dont feel its safe? Yea that worrys me I wish my husband was already there ...the sooner he would be home...he doesnt head down til june.. I wonder if this will effect the visiting as well...He leaves next month for training...valentines day ...what a bummer..His job title on his orders says "Interrogator" so he and I are both a little anxious to find out just exactly what he will be doing...his job in the navy is an IS
 

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