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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
...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:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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Lets support all the brave men and women from the great state of Rhode Island
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Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2019
Discussion Forum
Southern New England Combined Packing Party - Our FIRST One!
Started by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna). Last reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) Nov 13, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Mar 13, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Injured navy corpsman returning home to R.I.
Started by Lois C T(momma T). Last reply by Navy Mom Cheryl Aug 10, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on May 18, 2011 at 11:21am
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Jean C & Cheryl - I would love to know about the USO program too. I know a couple of other Moms who might like to get involved as well. Do you mind including us rogue MA Moms?? lol But seriously, please count me in.
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Navy Mom Cheryl, I know I'm late to the discussion, but are they still looking for volunteers at TF Green? I live in Plainville, MA, not too far from Green. In fact, my son returned home from his last deployment through Green. I'd love to volunteer and I do have time available for something like that. Can you let me know who to contact at the airport, whatever else I need to know & especially if it is still "a go".
Thanks,
Donna
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LAST CALL for the packing party on Sunday (5/22). Please leave me a comment or send me a PM to let me know if you are coming. Just want to be prepared. Thanks RI Moms!
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When MA Moms have had packing parties, everyone brings some sort of snacks to munch on. I will supply coffee, tea & something cold to drink too.
My husband is going to check the exit number so that I can send out directions in a bit.
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So, everyone remembers the theme and the ship, right? The USS Higgins. Summer/water fun for additional items. Ex: beach towels, beach balls, frizbees, water balloons, squirt guns, sunscreen (?). Let your imaginations run wild.
Also, please do your best to write some notes to include. If you can get your hands on some postcards from around the state that would be fun & goes along with summer.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Well, the decision is made. The packing party will be at my home in Plainville on Sun., 5/22, but the time will be 2pm instead of 1:30. Gives me plenty of time to get home from church and ready for visitors!! If anyone would like to come, please let me know and I will PM you my addy and phone number. Looking forward to meeting some of you. I am just a few miles down Rte. 1from Emerald Sq. Mall so that will give you some idea of where I am.
Have a great day!
PS Jean, if your hubby would like to come to bring you, he is very welcome. I have a MA Mom coming from western MA & she often brings her hubby. I'll let you know for certain, so he won't feel left out. (My hubby works Sun-Thurs so he won't be here.)
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Jean C and Cheryl, I'm from Plainville and TF Green isn't far from me either. In fact, my son returned from his deployment thru Green. He is in Groton, CT. Can you fill me in on what is needed in that lounge? Right now I am a nurse out of work on disability & I need to find something to fill some time. Would be happy to get involved in something for the military especially that is closer than going to Boston!!
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Hello RI'ers!! I'm a MA Navy Mom from Plainville. We are planning a packing party for the USS Higgins on 5/21or 22 (leaning towards the 22nd). Besides the usual items the sailors are always looking for we have a theme for this party. The Higgins will be getting ready for their steel beach party and we are going with a summer/water fun theme. You can get more info on the Higgins on Molly's Adopt A Sailor under the discussion "Say Hey to May" & the USS Higgins. You might want to join that group and take a look. It is a VERY active group so don't be blown away with all the chattering going on. Since MA Navy Moms is fairly small & you are too, I thought perhaps we could combine forces and show everyone that New Englanders can accomplish a lot for our troops too. You can leave me a message here, on my page, or PM me. Hope at least some of you can make it
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Comment by Lois C T(momma T) on February 15, 2011 at 9:28am
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Hello everyone, I rarely get on here anymore, my days are so busy with "little Miss Emerson" I just love being a Nonna!!! Welcome Maureen! Jean so happy for you, and your "valentines news'!!!! Once this weather breaks hopefully we can all get together again!!
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Comment by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor on December 10, 2010 at 12:29am
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Evening All
Wanted to say hello. New to your group. My son is currently in Corpsman A school and just got orders to Newport RI. He will report there the end of Jan. Dont have exact date yet.
I look forward to being a part of your group. Hope this finds everyone well.
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