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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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For those with sailors stationed in Jacksonville.
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Latest Activity: Mar 1, 2021
Discussion Forum
Need advice on nice places to rent in jacksonville , near base ...
Started by Alecat navy wifey. Last reply by Tee-1sailor's mom Jan 22, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Marriage and Moving
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Comment by navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037) on May 30, 2012 at 2:12pm
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navymom3....he found the USO and they are sending a taxi for him....he has to pay for it but at least he knows where he is going.....off for another adventure!!
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Comment by Evie (Brett's Wife) on May 30, 2012 at 1:23pm
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Welcome to Jacksonville, Emily! Where are you and your husband living right now?
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Ahsley, we live on base. It's awesome! Where do you live?
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Good afternoon everyone! My husband and I have been stationed here in Jacksonville for 3 years. We currently live on base (which is amazing, the houses are beautiful!!). We are from Joliet, IL which is about 1 hour south of Chicago! I can't wait to hear stories from all of you and to just vent, ask for advice and vise versa with woman who are going through the same life as myself. Hope you all have a great day!
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navymom3.....Thank you so much.....it was so hard leaving him this morning.....worst than when he left for bootcamp......I might have to take a trip to jacksonville before he leaves for Japan on Aug. 30.....thanks again!
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Comment by navymom3 on May 30, 2012 at 1:01pm
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Yes it is where all military can go and relax, call base, wait for there flight. They have snacks, beverages, tv, video games etc. I believe it is downstairs here in Jax. Have him look for the signs as he comes out into the main area. If I remember right once you go down the escalator to baggage it is right there on the right.
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Navymom3.....he should be calling me soon when his plane lands.....what is the USO? Is it at the airport??
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Becky I know Kalynn posted a discussion above on things to do while you visit your sailor. You may check into the navy lodge on base I have heard it is nice and on the water plus they have kitchenettes.
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navymomfromCT that is quit a ways from base. Have him check in at the USO and they should send someone from base to pick him up I think. I pulled up the taxi fare finder and it was from 47 to 53 not including tip. Here is the link.
http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Jacksonville-FL&fro...
It also has the phone numbers for the taxi places.
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Comment by Becky on May 30, 2012 at 12:24pm
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navymom3 any suggestions for where a good place to rent a condo would be? My son will be at NAS Jax in a couple of weeks and once he gets settled I'd love to visit and explore JAX. It looks like this is going to be another fun adventure! There are so many beaches there. It sounds like his C school will start in September. I appreciate all of the advice from this group.
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