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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
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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:
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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: 1316
Latest Activity: Jan 13
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?
Started by SJWit. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Sep 17, 2019. 9 Replies 2 Likes
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Comment by ShortBecky on February 22, 2012 at 7:51am
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That must be the same one. Is he an ET? My son is storing some stuff in a friends house and he helped us move. Its a small world thanks to N4M's isnt it? We will have to stay in contact during the deployment. Nice young man.
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Comment by lorraineld on February 22, 2012 at 6:44am
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Yes he is! She is on a destroyer. We are happy to have him in the family. He was calling me "Mom" a few months after they met.
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Lorraineld, Is your SIL on the E? I met a friend of my sons yesterday who got married on the 14th. Nice young man.
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Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on February 20, 2012 at 7:35pm
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i know taxslayer (that's what i use online) does active duty free, did my daughter's and her boyfriend's both federal and state for $0.00
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Comment by proudchobeesailormom on February 19, 2012 at 10:21pm
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Looking for any website or any moms for sailors on USS San Jacinto...
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Comment by joyce on February 19, 2012 at 6:22pm
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Marcia: my son and future daughter-in-law are currently looking. Most recent place they checked out is Park Towne Apartments in Norfolk They have a website. the place seems nice and the price is in the range they want to spend. So far I think this is the one they are going with.
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thats good. my daughter just came back off deployment in dec and they discovered while out that 2 of the people were married and they flew her off and now they are in different strike groups, going out at different times.
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No, they are on different ships but in the same strike group.
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lorraineld,
is your daughter and her husband on the same ship
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Comment by momoftwosons on February 16, 2012 at 7:30pm
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Katiesmom - I just sent a msg to a friend who's been living in Norfolk for sometime now with any suggestions and recommendations he and his bride can give. Will let you know as soon as I hear from them. Hang in there. I do know there is a Hampton Inn right near the base - lots of hotels have ballrooms and such for rentals - you may want your fingers to do the walking while you wait. and SC is NOT that long of a ride to VA - we live in MA and it took us 9 hrs to drive. It is well worth making a trip to check EVERYTHING out when you get it all lined up. Good Luck - I'll be in touch
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