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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.
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:
Events
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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Knit for the Navy
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A group for those who knit or crochet that would like to blanket our sailors with a touch of home. Our goal is to blanket the entire Navy.
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/knitforthenavy
Location: email address: knit4thenavy@gmail.com
Members: 48
Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2023
After I receive the blanket/afghan, they will be collected and distributed to the ship of the month. Look for pictures of the finished blankets/afghans posted here. Any questions or suggestions can be sent to me or posted on our message board here. Thank you all for your help.
Due to the HUGE cost of shipping blankets, I am very sad to say that I can no longer accept blankets to mail to the ships. I hope that everyone will continue to enjoy the group and come together for friendship and support. Thank you so much everyone who make blankets for our sailors. I know that they appreciated them.
Discussion Forum
OK! I'm new to knit4thenavy.
Started by Diane. Last reply by JMill'smom (Tammy) Mar 4, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Where do i send/take them?
Started by Janetnva. Last reply by NitaSewBee Jan 23, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by lauren on August 1, 2009 at 6:46am
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Ok it has been awhile since I have been on here and really need to catch-up How is everyone doing??
Gayle I think the dropiing a line on facebook is a great way it get intrest....
I'm concerned about Terri....but I'm sure we'll hear from her soon
I hope you all have great weekends
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Comment by LLovesmysailor on July 30, 2009 at 10:18pm
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grace, No I don't use any particular pattern. I also crotchet. When I do I just use a double crotchet. You can adapt just about any scarf pattern, but I usually just knit on both sides.It is better if the scarf doesn't have too many open areas, so things don't get caught on it. Also, It makes the scarf warmer, I think. As for the afgans, I use whatever pattern I think goes well with the yarn I'm using. Have fun.
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grace, the scarves that I'm doing can't be too bulky because the guys wear them with or under part of their uniform. I use regular worsted weight or sport yarn. They must be no wider than 8 inches and no longer than 60 inches but can be shorter. Also, no fringe or any kind. It could get caught in equipment. They need to be in desert camo or a beige color. Something that will blend in with their uniforms.
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While we are waiting to hear from Terri, I have a small project that some of you might be interested in. I'm starting to make scarfs for this winter. They will be knitted, crotcheted or made from fleece. If anyone is interested please contact me. I'll be sending them off this fall and winter so there is a lot of time. There are specific requirements because they are for military personnel.
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Melanie, We haven't heard from Terri since June 29th. So I don't know exactly what is going on. If you add me as a friend I have several easy projects I can send you.
I keep trying to find out what is going on with the afgans for the Mason and if we have given up on the sub. As far as I can tell the last ship or boat was chosen back in Feb, Does anyone out there know anything? Perhaps Terri's son's ship has gotten back from deployment. I just don't want to send anything to her if she isn't there to get the package???
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I now live in a small space, so I can't keep too many things around. I have finished reading the Blossom Street books, A Good Yarn and The Shoppe on Blossom street. Those are the ones we talk about a while back. I also have a Vogue Knitting Mag with mitten patterns. If anyone is interested, just let me know and I'll ship them to you.
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Terri, I have a couple of blankets done. I'll be sending them off at the end of the week.
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Gayle, You have the cutest dogs. My son left his cat with us when he left for the Navy. I always told people she was my foster cat. Sure enough, as soon as he could move off base, he came home and took his cat back with him to Norfolk.
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Hi Terri, I'm back from Norfolk and working hard on my afgan. I've totally lost track of which ship we are working on. When are you picking the next ship?
I should have a couple of blankets to ship to you sometime next week.
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SeaBee I've used "Girls" colors for a few of the afghans I've made..........we just know that if we are working on them for a sub....its all guys.........welcome all Have not talked to you in a long time.....well be sending out a box to you soon Terri.....sorrry not as many as when it was cold.........huggs
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