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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: 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
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"Navy Lodge Norfolk" - Information, rates and photos
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Barracks?
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Comment by Jess_0411 on January 17, 2012 at 1:54am
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It's actually a lot more common then you would think. I know several wives who move home when their husbands deploy. They save money because they aren't paying rent, electricity, cable, ect. And it's a safety thing. Our husbands hate the fact that we're home alone just as much as we hate being home alone. My husband went underway right after we moved here last year, and I got in a pretty bad car accident (a deer jumped in front of my car) and because I didn't know anyone, I didn't have anyone to call. Luckily my sister only lives three hours away, so she could help, but a lot of wives don't have that. My husband was upset he couldn't be there, but was relieved that I had family near by to help. So being closer to family and having them around to help while our husband are gone is another motivating factor. Especially if the wife is pregnant. If it wasn't for the fact I have a full time job, I'm sure my husband would try to get me to move back into my parent's during deployment. And I'm sure she isn't happily planning. It. She might be putting on a brave face and acting excited, but no one likes packing up and leaving because their spouse is deploying. It's a hard decision to make, but sometimes moving back home is the best option.
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Comment by jems on January 17, 2012 at 1:38am
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How common do you all think it is for a Navy wife to pack up their marital home and move back "home" while their husband is deployed? This is what my daughter in law is happily planning. I'm a little disappointed and confused as this would involve moving her across the country twice, which of course will cost money they don't have. They have only been married one year.
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Comment by RhiBro on January 16, 2012 at 11:10pm
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Yea these tunnels && traffic are AWFUL ! It doesn't help that I travel to Suffolk for work either =( lol
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Comment by ProudADwife on January 16, 2012 at 7:35pm
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i live in this area if anyone needs any advice or info! just let me know!
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Oh okay cool that's good !
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Comment by Cheryl on January 16, 2012 at 12:09am
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Does anyone here know Cris and Matt Deets? I am trying to find a way to get in touch with her. Please let me know.
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Oh okay, we're out in Norfolk. Thinking about relocating pretty soon though
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Kaleigh- cool ! =) are you guys staying in the Newport News area ?
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Comment by bewaiting4 (09/316) on January 15, 2012 at 12:17am
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Hi! My son is in Norfolk for about 2 months now and he likes it.
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Comment by Christy on January 14, 2012 at 11:01am
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Welcom pschip to the group
Good luck Rod with hte move and house hunting
theraysmom thanks for the words of encouragement and knowing there are other navymates in the same spot like my son.
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