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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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 Grasshopper on August 31, 2011 at 8:28am
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Francine...your Son will need to talk to his Chain of Command. My son has had 2 speeding tickets coming home on weekends. Both in VA but not in Norfolk. Both times he had to wear his Dress Uniform to court and someone higher ranking than him had to go with him. Once the charge was dismissed and the other it was reduced. Either way, your son's Chain of Command should know what to do. They are pretty used to our Sailors getting these tickets...unfortunately! Good Luck!
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Sandy...not sure how "C" School works at Dam Neck but it is a small base. Nothing like Great Lakes or Norfolk. My guess is that your son will have Liberty Phases and even though Dam Neck is a small base the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area is HUGE!!! Oh yeah, and peope drive crazy in Norfolk!
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on August 30, 2011 at 11:58pm
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Thank you Carol. I'm a member of the AECF FC ET group. They are a great group of ladies.
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(even if your Sailor is not at Great Lakes this person could still help) Friend me so I can send you a personal message.
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dancer, where is your son going to (A)school?? If it is Great Lakes then I know someone who could give you some good advice to pass onto your Sailor.
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Comment by dancer on August 30, 2011 at 11:46pm
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Are you not suppose to get sick in the Navy? My sailor has been very sick with a bad bacteria. In and out of ER and medical. My sailor is being pressured by the instructors at school. I'm disappointed with this. What can be done..
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Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on August 30, 2011 at 11:03pm
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mamabeth & sandy's sailor son:
check out this group, it's for FC's and ET's.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/fcsfirecontrol
carol
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Francine, I just wanted to know if Dam Neck has Liberty Phases like Great Lakes. Also, is it easy to get around Dam Neck base with out a car. My son is planning on picking up just a cheap clunker to drive. He will have to save his money for that.
I wonder how big Dam Neck is compared to Great Lakes?
Is there public transportation outside of the base or do Sailors have to use cabs?
I am sure I will have more questions as time goes on. I know that when my son gets to Dam Neck, he will have lots of questions too, LoL
Happy 21st Birthday Phillips Sailor Son.
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Comment by Philip on August 30, 2011 at 10:06am
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My son turns 21 today on the USS Cole!!
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Hi mamabeth. Long time no talk to, LoL. nice to see you here. We need to learn a lot about the Norfolk/Dam Neck area.
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