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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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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?
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Comment by kellydeedee on November 2, 2011 at 4:01pm
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I noticed while I was in Norfolk that the residents in Norfolk are so nice and happy all the time. It did not matter if we were in a store, restraunt or historical site. The people were wonderful, polite and happy all the time.
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on November 2, 2011 at 3:35pm
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Navy25. There weather started getting really bad last night. I was at a friends house. We were watching out for the snow to arrive. We were supposed to get hit with this storm at 6pm. Nothing happened. Then at 11pm it hit us. Heavy blowing snow. Uggh
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Well hi paybacks398. I think your son is really going to like living there. He will have a lot more freedom. When is he supposed to start (C)school?
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Comment by paybacks398 on November 2, 2011 at 3:07pm
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Hello all! My grandson arrived in Norfolk last Saturday 10/29. He says people are friendly and it is not nearly as cold as Great lakes, lol
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Comment by Christy on November 2, 2011 at 12:56pm
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Thanks I look forward to visiting with all. Does anyone have any idea as to where or what all a IT will do at the base? I am so new at this...son's first duty assignment.
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Comment by navy25 on November 1, 2011 at 10:55pm
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Welcome Christy you found a Great Group
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Comment by ckmom on November 1, 2011 at 9:07pm
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Welcome Christy!!
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Hi to all...I am new to the group. My son well be grad from A school IT in Pensacola Fl on 12-16-11 and at the present verbal orders are he is headed your way to Norfolk. thanks for letting me join.
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Comment by John and Yvonne on November 1, 2011 at 11:01am
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To Debbie in CA
If you like history, Williamsburg and Jamestown are great places to see. As far as restaurants, we have just about everything. :) If you like seafood and money is no object, Capt. George's on Laskin Rd,,Virginia Beach is a great place to eat. The cost is around $30+ but it's an all you can eat (esp. crab legs) restaurant including dessert. There is a Greek restaurant in Norfolk called Orapax, which has delicious food. If you are in the Williamsburg area (actually Newport News) there is an Italian Restaurant called Andrea's which serves wonderful pizzas and Italian cuisine.
We hope you enjoy your time here in the Hampton Roads area!
My husband and I (Yvonne and John Wagner) have a military ministry in our home for the servicemen and women stationed in the area. We open our home on the weekends, Saturday evenings being our board game night with lots of food and Sunday after church we come over here for a home cooked meal and fellowship together. If your son would like a place to go for fun and food we would love for him to join us! You can see what we do at our website: www.openbibleministries.com. We have information and lots of pictures of sailors, marines and soldiers who have been part of our 'family' for the last 11 years.
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Sandys Sailor Yes I heard about the storm in Colorado I thought you were in Norfolk =.You be very careful driving you guys get alot of snow there I always fringe when I see the news Im more of a Beach Girl since I was born on an Island in Cuba I love the Beach and The Ocean and My Palm Trees.Be Safe Let us know How you make out.
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