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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
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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
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Chipmunk Sep 30, 2019. 16 Replies 1 Like
Barracks?
Started by SJWit. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Sep 17, 2019. 9 Replies 2 Likes
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Comment by cms on July 28, 2011 at 10:25am
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Thank you EVERYONE for filling me in! I feel so much better now. He graduates OS "A" school today and will be home for a visit before arriving to Norfolk. I am so glad it is a nice base. Are the rooms they will be living in nice? @Marcy & polli k: What jobs do your Sailors have and do they like it and for how long have they been in the Navy?
@Sandra AM Mom: Has he been on the ship all this time since March? How does he like it so far?
Thanks so much to all of you for all of the info!
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 28, 2011 at 1:02am
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cms, I'm trying to think what else... There are two McDonald's on base; a smaller NEX that's like a mini-mart, to the north near the piers; several gyms and tennis courts. I just saw your profile and you're only a few hours away, you'll have to go visit soon and check it all out! He can check you into the Navy Lodge next door :)
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He definitely needs a car, for the base and getting around the area. The base is very nice, lots of brick buildings, tree lined roads, a row of beautiful historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition, a marina, and of course the ships! My son lived in barracks just across the river in Portsmouth and they were fine; the Norfolk ones look similar from outside at least so don't worry! :) Just off base, the NEX was just remodeled and is the largest in the world, picture Macy's + Best Buy + a food court with IHop, pizza, Panda Express etc, and there's a nice commissary (groceries) connected to the NEX. Across the parking lot from the NEX is a Chili's, a bowling alley and a movie theater. On base (close to the barracks) is a great recreation center called Wind N Sea (link: Wind N Sea Rec Center) for sailors, with pool tables, a movie room, Starbucks with wi-fi, and lots more. There are lots of colleges and universities in the immediate area, too, and the Navy has a college advisory office right across from the rec center. He'll be close to the beach, and within driving to so many interesting places. Norfolk is a great place to be based!
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Comment by polli k on July 27, 2011 at 11:50pm
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Base is HUGE. I thought it was nicewhen my daughter gave us the tour. Marcy can tell you more about it though. My daughter only lived on base briefly.
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@Marcy: Thank you so much for the info. My son graduates "A" school tomorrow and will be coming home on leave before he reports to Norfolk. He will be looking to purchase a car. Can you tell me something about the base, like the living quarters? Is the facility and the base nice? Any tips or suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks so much!
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@cms: Yes he can. To get the decals for his car, he has to show his registration, insurance, military id, and driver's license. (He also needs to show the inspection if the car is registered in Virginia.) If you (parents) own the car and not him, he will need a notarized letter from you giving him permission to have possession. The Pass and ID office is off base, across from Gate 5 on Hampton Blvd, phone 757-322-2978, ask for decals.
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Hello there: My son will be stationed in Norfolk. Can the sailors have a car on base and if so, are there any requirements? He will be living on base.
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Comment by Philip on July 24, 2011 at 9:58pm
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Our sailor is stationed in Norfolk and is getting an apartment. We were wondering if the Navy gave some assistance with moving expenses.....in so far as moving some of his belongings from storage in Kansas to Norfolk? Thanks
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Comment by Kac46047 on July 21, 2011 at 7:33pm
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Lynne, this riding school says they offer trail rides now near virginia beach
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Comment by Jess_0411 on July 21, 2011 at 4:39pm
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I don't know of any, but I'm sure that if you google it, something will pop up.
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