"2. Undershirts shall be navy blue, cotton, quarter-length sleeve, with an elliptical (crew-neck) collar. Organization issued or personally purchased thermal underwear is authorized to be worn underneath the NWU undershirt and trousers. Thermal underwear will not be visible when worn underneath the undershirt." |
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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.
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Comment by DebbieinCA on November 17, 2011 at 12:28am
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Hi all,
Haven't been on for a couple days. I'd better do some reading. :)
I just found out that the Jamestown historic village has a cafe that serves a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day. 'Sounds kinda awesome to this history nerd. :) Has anyone eaten there? How 'bout on Thanksgiving?
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 15, 2011 at 11:10pm
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Oops, I don't know why the font went to giant-size when I pasted it in :)
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Heaven knows they can need it in Norfolk, especially the way the wind blows off the water! I dug around and found the official Navy word on thermals. It's from this page: NWU - Footnotes
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Comment by Jess_0411 on November 15, 2011 at 10:55pm
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My husband has gray long underwear that he puts under his uniform and he hasn't gotten in trouble for it.
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Comment by MJ (Dan's Mom) on November 15, 2011 at 6:23pm
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Thank you Connie for the information, good luck to your son and family as well.
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My son is leaving today to head for his duty station in Norfolk VA....this is all new to me as well as to him....any pointers?
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Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on November 14, 2011 at 11:13pm
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i bought my daughter 2 pairs of the blanket sleepers just like the kids wear, feet and all. some of them laughed at first then she asked me where to get them, several of the girls have them now, lol. you can also get them for men, i got my son a pair of flannel sleepers with feet. he's taking them on the tiger cruise. yes it is cold in the berthing.
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Comment by Nautical Mom on November 14, 2011 at 5:56pm
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my Sailor msg'd me on FB yesterday - said he was mahi-mahi fishing off the side of the ship...i asked who was cooking? lolany glimpse of his life is so important to me right now...sent his Thanksgiving box off last week. Hope he gets it in time for turkey day - allot of beef jerky will be on the USS Nitze before too long...
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Comment by TNNAVYPROUD2011 on November 14, 2011 at 5:19pm
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My Son is attached too the USNS Comfort. He lives on base at Portsmouth. He is a Corpman. Wanting to visit him on Thanksgiving!
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Barbara, Congratulations to your son and to you! It has to make you rest easier to know he has the love and support of a good young woman.
Thanks for the info on the wind and cold winters, Ladies. Long underwear is a great idea for a Christmas gift! Sporting goods stores have non-cotton ones for skiiers that would probably be perfect.
Sadly, my son won't be home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I'm going to see him for Thanksgiving, but I miss having him home, cooking for him, etc. I'm sure you all know what I mean.
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