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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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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Navy wives of Norfolk/Portsmouth VA
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This is for the wives, girlfriends or moms who lives near or in Norfolk or Portsmouth VA; welcome!
Members: 92
Latest Activity: Dec 4, 2019
Discussion Forum
Moving Soon
Started by Rachie. Last reply by brialyse Jan 7, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello all, My husband and I will be moving in January to the Norfolk/Portsmouth VA area and trying to start the process and look into good apartments in a safe area. Anyone have any good and safe…Continue
Portsmouth Stanley Court Housing??
Started by Brookieakorsie. Last reply by Pinkappless Mar 24, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone live in Stanley Court or know someone who lives in Stanley Court? My husband just picked his orders and we are moving to Virginia next month! I want to know if anyone likes or dislikes it…Continue
Moving to Norfolk soon!!
Started by Jessica__S514. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Feb 19, 2014. 6 Replies 1 Like
My husband is graduating A-school in Pensacola this coming Tuesday. He received his verbals that we will be going to Norfolk. He has not yet received written orders. I know there could possibly be…Continue
Facebook page for Navy wives in Portsmouth/Norfolk?
Started by Nicole Soeng Jun 13, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My husband, son and I just pcs'd from WA to Portsmouth. I'm wondering what the best facebook page is for Navy wives in the area. Thanks!
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on March 11, 2014 at 8:09am
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Highly recommend The Myrtles at Olde Towne - luxury apartments, and they're right next to NMCP! There are two complexes, one a high rise and one a group of three story buildings; you definitely want the three story ones. I can get you photos and their phone # later today. The apts are nice and amenities great...and you can walk to work!
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Comment by MichelleA_ on March 11, 2014 at 6:44am
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Any recomendations on appartments near Portsmouth naval hospital?!! From CA so I really have no idea! Help! Please! Thanks! :)
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Comment by rikki_100113 on March 7, 2014 at 1:53pm
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Like when I look on his LES it says the BAS on the entiltlements portion but not on the deducitons portion. So that means that it would be like he got it then it gotten taken right back out?
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Comment by abuon18 on March 7, 2014 at 1:37pm
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Rikki I believe the family separation pay they receive us based on his rank. My husband gets $250 a month & it's split between both checks. Depending on where he is deployed he may get hazard pay. Also keep in mind they are getting BAS taken back out of their check, since they are eating on the ship.
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Hey all I was wondering if anyone knew about pay when they are deployed? I know that separation or any sort of pay does not go into effect till they are gone for 31 days....But I was wondering about how much of a difference is it when they are deployed? My husband seemed to think it was about $2000 extra he would be getting a month. Which I am not so sure of that one. Can anyone help me out with this?
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Comment by meagan5220 on December 5, 2013 at 4:22pm
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Lily you can rent a truck from Uhaul for like $20 or so a day. Sorry we don't have a truck but hopefully that helps.
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Comment by M on July 29, 2013 at 11:58am
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Hello everyone, I am new here and just wondering if anyone can give me advice as to what to do or what to expect before I plan to move to Virginia? I am a navy wife
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This is pretty cool! If you know or are a qualifying veteran or service member, Jos A Bank and the Gary Sinese Foundation have teamed up to provide a free two-piece suit - called the "Uniform for Success" program. Seems they don't carry women's clothing though :( Still, a good thing! Good through Nov 11 2013 (Veteran's Day). Click on the photo to enlarge -
More info: PR Newswire: Gary Sinese welcomes home troops with new suits
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Comment by Nicole Soeng on June 13, 2013 at 4:16pm
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Hi all! My husband and I just pcs'd from WA to Portsmouth and we'll be moving into New Gosport housing in July. I'm looking for suggestions on activities in the area, especially for young toddlers. I heard there's an ASYMCA in the new gosport complex. Is that true? If so, what do they offer and is there a fee? Looking forward to getting to know all of you! Thanks!
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Comment by Brookieakorsie on June 11, 2013 at 2:20pm
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I love it here. Very quite. Not enough young people in Pepperwood. Ten mins from the hospital! Totally worth it. We pay 825 a month
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