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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.
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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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Comment by rlb46341 SHIP 09, DIV 133 on March 10, 2010 at 10:55pm
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This conversation is hilarious! I have some friends stationed (Navy) in Japan, and I live in NW Indiana (Hebron.)
I'm always thinking to myself 'what time is it in Japan?' when I'm wondering if it's too early to call them.
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Comment by Pat on March 6, 2010 at 11:49am
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I haven't used it yet...but there is a Navy Speak block in the right hand column...I guess just type in what you don't know and see if there is an answer there, would be a great way of finding out what you don't know!!!
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Comment by Kaye S. on March 5, 2010 at 10:09pm
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MA is "Master-at-Arms," meaning 'Navy police.' I think QC means "Qualifications Complete," meaning he's a full-fledged, got-the-pin, MA!
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Heather82, that is so wonderful to hear! My son is in Bangor, WA -- it's a great base will lots to do, plus there's plenty of outdoor activities in the surrounding area. I hope this is the beginning of much happiness for all of you! Hugs, k.
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I have the "sweetest" friends...
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Heather, I agree with Jim and 'Marine,' that talking with a chaplain or someone TRAINED to help will be beneficial to him. He'll probably say that he doesn't need to talk to anyone, so if he does, ask him to do it for YOU... that it'll make YOU feel better. How long does his A-school last? What job is he being trained for? Is he struggling to 'qualify' for his job? If he's just homesick and missing his family, concentrate on how TEMPORARY A-school is -- and that once it's over, you'll all be together again (just like bootcamp didn't last forever). If he's struggling to qualify for his job, he needs to talk with a career counselor about other options he can pursue. I, too will hold all of you in my prayers. Hugs, k.
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Comment by NavyDadMatt on February 27, 2010 at 5:06pm
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My sons on the Reuben James I know they're not far from Japan this is a first for me and im worried!
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Im hoping the best for everyone in Hawaii
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Comment by revad on February 27, 2010 at 10:53am
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linda that was great! i.m glad my son is out to sea since the tusami might hit hi!
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