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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)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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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.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
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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Comment by Anti M on September 28, 2009 at 11:59am
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T-Lynn, I think you're alright because it was an already published photo and article. I was referring to Wendy's posting a DATE of a ship's movement.
wendy, this is far from a secure site, anyone in the world can read it, even this group. You just announced to the world when the ship departs. It may be common knowledge to you, but even so, it is irresponsible and dangerous to post such things. Please delete your post, and sak if anyone has kids on the upcoming deployment instead. I've not looked at your homepage, but I suspect since you didn't have the information, you may have made some unintentional errors.
OPSEC is Operational Security, keeping our troops safe from harm and those who would do them ill. To learn about it, read the blog and discussion linked here:
Who should Practice OPSEC
OPSEC Loose Lips Sink Ships
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Comment by T-Lynn on September 28, 2009 at 11:19am
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Thank you Anti M! I get so excited about what my son has done - my mouth and fingers get going without my mind. Anti M - GLida was very nice and placed a website for us to visit and I wanted to see this report. But I cannot get thorough. it's probably my fingers and keying, but are these reports private for military only? Just being a nosy Navy Mom and hoping for a picture/pictures of this inspection and possible a picture of my son receiving his Accommendation. It would be a great lift in spirits to his grandparents. All are in their 80's. Thank for keeping me on my toes. TLynn
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Wendy, that's not the date of a ship's movement is it? because that violates OPSEC. Can't be too careful!
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Thank you :) I'll share all the good wishes. Just hope he is getting to rest up and sight see. Haveing a guiet day and enjoying the fresh cool breeze. take care all TLynn
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Good Morning! The ship is the USS Patriot. Beautiful Autumn day here. Have all windows open. ANd doing - nothing! Hope everyone has a wonderful day too.
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Comment by Kim on September 27, 2009 at 8:23am
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That great T-Lynn. What ship is he on?
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Comment by Debbie on September 26, 2009 at 4:36pm
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Good News T-Lynn. Great Job for your son. Hard work does pay off.
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Good Day everyone!
BRAGGING Navy Mom here. My son caled and shared about the BIG inpsection his ship was going to have on the 22nd. His ship passed with flying colorss - actaully it is recorded as the best inpsection in the history of the base! ANd 8 sailors received speical Accommendation Ribbons and Medals - yep - my sailor was one of them. He is now enjoying 5 days off - he so hope that some tours would be available, but none were created. So I guess he is doing the next best thing - his laundry and taking naps. Maybe he will trat himself to a Sasebo Burger. Have a good day TLynn
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Yokosuka Bazaar this weekend... aka now!
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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on September 25, 2009 at 8:27pm
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Linda - I see you are headed for Japan, what ship is your son Kyle on? My daughter is a DC on the USS Essex.
Pthomas, My daughter as you can see is in Japan. She went over in April.
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