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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.

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OPSEC GUIDELINES

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RTC Graduation

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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Maryland Moms

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Group for moms who are in Maryland.

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Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2021

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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 15, 2013 at 2:38pm: Joanne, I know, hasn't it? You know it's kinda funny because I am always worrying about how he is doing and then when I find out he is just awesome, it's so wonderful! Although I am getting emails now that he is worried about being able to re-enlist now, since his rate is 118% overmanned through 2014. He said two other guys in his rate/rank were turned down. Ugh! Why do they allow so many to take those spots? I keep telling him that they probably didn't get the Awards that he has and that those should count for a lot, at least I hope they do.

I'm so glad to hear that you are starting to feel better. Wow, it's really good to hear that they are trying to find out the source of your infection. Do you think that you got it while you were in GA or back in MD?

I'm up for lunch real soon too. Maybe early March? Ladies, what do you think?

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 15, 2013 at 12:56pm: Lori, I can't wait to see it! That's definitely worth having custom framed for sure. Where are you having it done?

I am hoping to use a 60% coupon with another $10 off of that, that I got in my email today from AC Moore. I have never had anything custom framed before, so I hope it doesn't cost a fortune.

Comment by lori on February 14, 2013 at 8:59pm: Besty- you are one lucky mom! What an awesome thing for Adam to send you.

That letter is a keeper. Congrats to your son.

I am getting my sons Golden Shellback Certificate framed. It's costing me far more than I would have liked but I figured it's a one in a lifetime achievement, so what the heck! When I pick it up I'll post a photo of it.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 14, 2013 at 6:18pm: Look what my deployed sailor sent us for Valentine's Day. What a wonderful surprise!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 13, 2013 at 12:51pm: lori, yes, she had it about 10 years ago and thinks it was from a burger that she bought from a sub shop and the last time was only about 2 years ago. She didn't know where she got it that time because no one else in her family had gotten it.

Linda, ((hugs)) that's great that his fiance is keeping you up to date.

I have a letter to share with you all that I got from the Dept. of Navy yesterday. Remember a couple of weeks ago, when Adam got Sailor of the Week? Well, I just received the letter from the CO, magazine with his picture and write up in it and the picture. I cried all over again after reading the letter. :)

Comment by lori on February 13, 2013 at 10:29am: Joanne, that's a great pic of Kev. He looks so handsome! I hope now that you've got some meds that this will help get rid of the E Coli. Horrible. I'm so sorry friend.

Betsy- your sister had this TWICE? Does she know where she got it from? It makes me want to never eat again just thinking about it.

Comment by Linda on February 12, 2013 at 11:45pm: Joanne, I hope you're feeling better. E. coli - what a bummer! Great pics from Kevin's graduation.

No news from Joey - I probably won't hear from him until sometime in April. He did email his fiancee and said he is doing well, likes the sub, and he is tired - pretty much what I expected. I can't wait to hear about his adventures - at least the part he can tell me!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 11, 2013 at 8:56pm: Joanne, ((Hugs)). I hope your meds help you recover quickly. My sister has had that twice, can you believe it?

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 9, 2013 at 11:41am: Love the pictures, Joanne. You look like one proud mom as well you should be. He looks great!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 8, 2013 at 4:29pm: Joanne, are you back yet? We have been waiting patiently for pictures! I'm so glad that you had a good time.