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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
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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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends
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For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.
Members: 1314
Latest Activity: Dec 6
RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:
In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.
Discussion Forum
Norfolk Navy Lodge info, base tours, plus what to see and do in the area
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Shanny Aug 12, 2022. 28 Replies 0 Likes
"Navy Lodge Norfolk" - Information, rates and photos
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Chipmunk Sep 30, 2019. 16 Replies 1 Like
Barracks?
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Comment by CLAMOM on July 9, 2012 at 10:05pm
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Thanks Connie!!!
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Comment by joyce on July 9, 2012 at 7:21pm
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Andrews mom: my son Chris and his wife Hannah are both stationed in Norfolk. They are recently married and are expecting a baby in October. Chris is ATI and Hannah is an aerographers mate. They live in a complex near Little Creek. Maybe we can get them together. Im sure Hannah would love to have a friend in the same situation. Let me know
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Comment by Colleen in PA on July 9, 2012 at 6:40pm
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Thanks Debbie, I will check it out.
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Comment by Proudkmom on July 9, 2012 at 2:45pm
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Hi andrewsmom- Our son is getting married in Dec. and his new wife will be moving to Norfolk/Little Creek at that point. She and all the family are in Oregon now. Maybe at that point they could meet. She could use a friend as well. I'm so glad your son will get to stay here in the US. Especially now that you have this diagnosis. Glad to year that you gave this to God. That is the best way to approach challenges in life.
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Comment by DebbieinCA on July 9, 2012 at 1:43pm
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Colleen in PA- I googled "dog boarding Hampton Roads VA" and got a lot of links. This one has some reviews too: http://find.hamptonroads.com/tags/petboardingsitting/Chesapeake,%20...
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Anyone know of a good kennel in Norfolk? My son is on Enterprise and my husband and I are hoping to go on the Tiger Cruise when it comes back this fall. We need a kennel for our dog so our son can see her when we get back. Meeting the ship in FL and sailing up to Va so would like to leave the dog on our way down.
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Comment by andrewsmom (ATO Gaynors mom) on July 9, 2012 at 11:35am
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Hello everyone. I Have a Son and Daughter inlaw in Norfolk my son was to go to Japan but because I was diagnosed with cancer (which i gave to god and do not claim) He has been put on stateside for 2 years. And they have a baby due in Nov. any other moms have married sons i need my daughter in-law to find some friends lol
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Ok Norfolk MOMS....My daughter and some of her friends are thinking about getting an apartment when they get back to the states. They found a place in Abbington Landing in Newport News Va. Is this a safe place??
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 3, 2012 at 10:59pm
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Oh by the way, if anyone's sailor is looking for 'wheels'... :) http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3089002293.html
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Comment by sbower on July 3, 2012 at 3:42pm
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My son is in Bremerton, WA. He talked to his chief and he said he might be able to cross deck if someone in Norfolk with the same or close to the same end of service date, which is Sep of 2015, wants to transfer to Bremerton. We live in Boone, North Carolina and he would love to be on the East Coast. Anyone from the West Coast that this exchange might help?
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