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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
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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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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: Apr 15
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 November 18, 2015 at 11:54am
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ps - your son would have to investigate whether Uber drivers are allowed on base.
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You use Uber via an app that you download on your phone (they save your credit/debit info for so no cash is used). Sailors really need their own cars though :) There is a lot of info about car buying and ownership in this Discussion: Car FAQs for Norfolk sailors. You will see there a link to the Car Buying Strategies workshop offered on base. There is also a link to the "Off Limits" businesses list; currently there is one local independent car dealer on it. My son has had no problems with Checkered Flag Hyundai, a major dealer.
singingbird i right, USAA is great, my son banks with them and has his car insurance through them as well. If your son is under 25 and ever needs to rent a car, he can do it by booking through USAA's site under Travel Deals and the under-age fee, which is considerable, is waived.
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Comment by MichiganNavyMom on November 18, 2015 at 11:33am
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Thank you singingbird! We have USAA as our insurance too ! I will have to call and see what I can do to help him! Someone also has mentioned in posts something about Uber I forgot about that or I guess I wasn't sure they had that there. How do I find the number for that? I know he has trouble getting a cab and I know it can get very expensive!
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Good Morning, My Son is stationed on ship there in Norfolk. I was wondering if anyone could give any suggestions on how he can get a car real cheap that will pass to go on base? I have read several things that they should NOT go to the local car dealers. Or is there a bus system? he needs a way to get around. I don't feel comfortable having him walk alone off base.
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Comment by cindycl on November 10, 2015 at 10:35am
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Yvonne - thank you for your generosity! I'm sure he would like to come over and discuss Iowa! lol. I will pm you his cell number. Thanks so much! Makes this mama feel a lot better knowing he has somewhere to go!
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Marcy - thank you so much for that information! I'm sure he doesn't know about this. It sounds like a super neat place.
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Comment by John and Yvonne on November 10, 2015 at 8:18am
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Oh and by the way, everything we do is free. :)
Yvonne and John
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Cindicl,
Theres' lots to do here in Hampton Rds. You might want to let your son know that he can go to Williamsburg(the re-enactment one) for free today and tomorrow. Every year they give military (active duty, retired, vets and reserves) two free days. It's an awesome place to see, especially if you're into history at all.
I would like you to know too that if he ever wants to have a home cooked meal and play lots of board games we would love to invite him into our home. My husband (retired navy) and I have been here for the last 15 years opening our home on the weekends for any sailors(or soldiers & marines) who would like a family and home to hang out in. Also if he doesn't get a chance to go home for the holidays(Thanksgiving and Christmas) we invite them to join us on those days too. If you want to know more about us just go to our page on this site. We would be happy to pm you our cell number or if he is ok with it, we could contact him and invite him over.
Yvonne and John
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Hi cindycl :) See if your son knows the Wind and Sea Recreation Center on the Norfolk base. Everything is free!! That should appeal to him LOL
This is what they offer, and there's much more at this link - check out "Things to do!" at the top of the page: MWR Norfolk and nearby bases
Wind and Sea Recreation Center location:
9475 Bacon Ave., Bldg. C-9
Phone: (757) 444-4033
Hours of Operation: Sunday - Thursday, 12 to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 12 to 11 p.m.
Info & Amenities:
* Wi-Fi internet
* Snack Bar
* Quarterly holiday/theme parties
* Liberty trip sign up
* Pool tables
* Ping Pong table
* Individual TV viewing area
* PS3, Xbox, & Xbox360, Wii with a large game library
* UFC & WWE, NFL, March Madness pay per view events
* Large theater room with 800+ titles from Navy Motion Picture Service
* Regular tournaments including Texas Hold 'em, Pool and on Gaming systems
Also located inside C-9 is Bellisimo's Cafe where we proudly serve Starbucks coffee, Combat Zone Gaming Center and the Wind & Surf Internet Café. There's also a food court on the other side of the building with a Five Guys Burgers, Subway and a few others. There's also a post office just off the food court.
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