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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.
Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
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."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
Events
**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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- Graduation Info
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- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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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: 1314
Latest Activity: May 12
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 Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on February 19, 2013 at 1:49pm
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Thanks Theresa!
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For a quick bite, there's a true drive-in bbq place on Monticello called Doumar's - been there since the 50s - and they bring the tray to the car :) Guy Fieri's featured it on the Food Network. And show your son you can be super-local too - pronounce Norfolk NAHfuk - right Beachmom? :) ps your son and "bahs' would fit well in Boston too lol
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Comment by beachmom76 on February 15, 2013 at 1:48pm
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The downtown Norfolk waterfront has some interesting stuff, if you are into history. There is the USS Wisconsin and Nauticus. Town Point Park (all there in the same place) has one of my favorite exhibits: bronze plaques that look like papers blown around on the ground. Each is a letter home from a soldier or sailor at war. The Victory Rover is a tour boat that conducts tours of the Norfolk waterfront and the naval base. http://www.navalbasecruises.com/ I just checked and the tours start up again on February 28. The Virginia Aquarium hosts whale watching tours if you want to be out on the water. http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/educational-adventures/Pages/winter...
If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the aquarium is pretty wonderful (I may be a bit biased). Fortress Monroe is another great historical spot and right on the way to Williamsburg. Jefferson Davis was prisoner there at the end of the Civil War...the museum is great for history buffs! If you are into food, the downtown Norfolk area around Granby Street has some terrific options.
I am sure others have some great suggestions as well. There is lots to see and do here!
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Comment by Proudkmom on February 14, 2013 at 10:51pm
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Love that John 3:16 Valentine!
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Comment by judysgirl on February 14, 2013 at 12:21pm
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Thank you so much for that.. no matter how you look at scripture...it spells love.
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Comment by allie1928 on February 13, 2013 at 9:23pm
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Jackie...thank you for responding I will pass the information along to my son. I appreciate your help allie
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Comment by John and Yvonne on February 13, 2013 at 11:39am
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emmie and others.
My Husband and I came here almost 13 years ago in order to minister to the sailors, soldiers and marines who are stationed here. We have a 'home away from home'-a place they can go and be in a home with a family while they are away from their own homes. We play board games, mini golf and bowling, go to some of the historic places here on Saturday eves and yes we feed them! :) One Sunday I make a home cooked meal including homemade bread and dessert and do various things afterwards-watch a movie, get to know each other, share experiences, etc. Please let your sons and daughters know about us and also those you see at the store. You can check us out at our website:www.openbibleministries.com
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Comment by JackieD on February 13, 2013 at 11:19am
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allie1928 - my son has taken his car to Accurate Tune Plus on Monticello Ave in Norfolk. The mechanic's name is TJ. This place was recommended by another mom on here who's sailor has taken his car there and other sailors as well. My son liked him and said he was pretty honest.
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Hello....need some help from anyone living in Norfolk that knows a reputable car repair place for brakes.....son having brake issues doesn't want to take car to someplace and get ripped off....If any of you know of a repair place that would be safe to take car please let me know. Is there a Monroe or one those shops in area that is good to use? Thank you Allie
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