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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.
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Latest Activity: Jan 13
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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
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Barracks?
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Comment by smilinginheaven on October 15, 2011 at 9:54pm
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marine navy mom....There are a couple of small motels and at least a hotel in the general area! Much love and prayers! I know there is a Quality Inn and Comfort Inn close by! Hope this helps.
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Comment by navy25 on October 15, 2011 at 1:46pm
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Francine Thank God it all worked out for your son sometimes things happen for a reason this way he is careful now Im Glad for him.
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on October 15, 2011 at 1:04pm
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grasshopper, I spoke to my son last night and he said he is not far from the State Fair. I don't know if he will be going there.
Francine, I am so happy to hear that your son got his citation reduced. He is very lucky. One of my son classmates room mates was not so lucky. He has to spend every weekend in Jail. He got 60 days.
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Sorry not from the area but my prayers are with your daughter and her surgery.The best of luck the only place that i know is Navy Lodge by the Norfolk Base but that might be far Good Luck
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Comment by Kim on October 13, 2011 at 11:20pm
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I can't take credit for the poem I posted! "borrowed" it from another mom!
Those head shops listed probably sell "Spice" which is an herbal smoke but has been found that it has synthetic THC in it. This will get the sailors in trouble even though it's sold over the counter and not illegal.
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Comment by Grasshopper on October 13, 2011 at 9:47am
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Sandy, Is he coming to Raleigh for the NC State Fair? I live near Raleigh and it's about a 3 hour drive. My Son comes every other weekend and it's not a bad drive. Just say your prayers for him!
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Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on October 12, 2011 at 10:13pm
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where is he going in NC? i'm on the outer banks, as i said 1 1/2 hours south.
by the names of those off limit places i'd say they "head shops" that sell paraphernalia and probably man made "drugs" that may be legal in the eyes of the law but not in the eyes of the USN. the strip club is more than likely off limits due to some previous problems probably involving a sailor.
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duhhu58, thanks. I feel a lot better. I thought it was like a 4 hour drive, LoL I think he said he was going via the coast.
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sandy, it's only about 1 1/2 hours and this time of year it's not bad. all the tourists are gone (well most of them anyway) so it's pretty much just us locals.
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Well, my Sailor is going to drive from Dam Neck to North Carolina this weekend. I shouldn't worry about him but I do. I pray he has a safe drive.
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