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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."
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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.
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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.
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Norfolk Navy Lodge info, base tours, plus what to see and do in the area
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Comment by soonergirl99 12/159~5/6/11~Big E on August 27, 2011 at 6:52pm
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I just found WAVY on DirecTv channel 259! It's easier to watch on the TV than via computer.
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Comment by navy25 on August 27, 2011 at 6:05pm
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Thank you everyone for the updates of our Sailors and all of you in the area of the Hurricane Please stay Safe God Bless you all my Prayers are with you all here in Jersey waiting for Irene so far in my area Im close to the Lincoln Tunnel entrance to NY City so far just some strong rains on and off all day at this time all is calm.They did have the town of Hoboken evacuated it because its right by the Hudson River. Theresa thank you so much for all the updates and Be Safe My Prayers for you and our Navy Families
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Comment by TJ's Mom on August 27, 2011 at 4:41pm
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Saying a prayer for everyone in the Norfolk area. I live in Wilmington NC Irene came thru here last night and early this morning. Everything here is fine we have about 80,000 people without power but thank goodness I am not one of them. My son is aboard the USS Leyte Gulf and they are out to sea and just got word that everyone is safe and sound. Everyone stay safe.
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Did anyone see the streaker in the broadcast from VA Beach (two broadcasts ago)? After the coverage switched back to the control room in Atlanta some of the workers in the background were laughing and pointing at a monitor. Really STUPID for so many people to be out and about during a hurricane.
@Sue ~ sorry Daniel's 4-Runner was damaged. Hopefully it won't receive additional damage.
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Comment by Sue(Daniel's Mom) on August 27, 2011 at 1:56pm
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Talked to Daniel around 12 noon and he said the passenger glass on the back door of his 4-Runner was knocked out by something. I hate this for him but at least is safe for the moment. All of this from wind and rain - just think the hurricane hasn't gotten there yet. cshore glad Max and Dom are ok. Keep us posted.
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@Jane ~ I see you're in OP. I'm originally from Hays and used to live in OP (119th and Metcalf area). My step-son and his wife used to live in Olathe but they bought a house and moved to the Waldo (KC, MO) area about 1 1/2 years ago. My son is on the USS Enterprise. I hope your daughter stays safe and your SIL has a safe and uneventful trip back to Kansas (a/k/a 'the land of OZ" or "ahhhs")!
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Comment by ruth on August 27, 2011 at 12:23pm
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My son is off today and tomorrow so he is staying close to home and hanging out with other sailors. so he not alone.
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Just talked with my son and he said it was raining cats and dogs. Also said they have just about as many animals in the house with them as they do people. Four people, four dogs and soon to be two cats. He said he would call later to let us know how the storm is progressing. Of course we are glued to the Weather Channel. Just wish the Weather Channel would give us a little more info about Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Keep praying and be safe.
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Comment by joyce on August 27, 2011 at 11:53am
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Chris said not bad. Rain and wind. Hanging in the barracks with other sailors. Not real worried he is on the third floor. Said he has food water and beer. Told him I was glad he put it in that order. He said he did that just for me. Im sure beer really comes first. LOL We are in NY waiting for this storm to approach. Be safe all
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on August 27, 2011 at 11:08am
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Raining "cats and dogs" in Norfolk......
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