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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

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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USS Bataan LHD-5

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Group for family members of Sailors who are on the USS Bataan (LHD-5)

Members: 144
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2019

I decided to start this group to see who else may have a Sailor on this ship; or heading to this ship.

Granted, we may be a bit limited to what we can discuss openly online, but if nothing else, may be a good way to connect and network off-line as well.

Make sure to not disclose advance ship movements or other OPSEC issues.

My son is an FC2 on this ship.

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Comment by Whodamom on March 12, 2012 at 6:13pm: Welcome. My son has been on since July of 2011. He is lucky he missed the last deployment of almost 11 months. We hail from Long Island, New York.

Comment by jakesmom USS Bataan on March 12, 2012 at 5:18pm: Hello Mikes Mom, My son just joined the Bataan in December. I am a bit of a new comer myself. I am in Las Vegas. What part of the country of you from? What is your sons rate?

Comment by Mike's Mom on March 12, 2012 at 5:03pm: Hi everyone. I am new to this group. My son just joined the crew of the uss bataan last week.

Comment by Sailor's Mom on March 10, 2012 at 12:41pm: SanAntonioMom... I don't think we are the only ones... When I have had enough of "no communucations", I just let our Sailor "have it" via cell phone or email.. Does he have a cell phone, if so leave a message or e-mail and remind him who brought him into this world... I did that and the communications got better... Good Luck, he will come around eventually, also it depends on their age.... Our sailor is 28 and before he enlisted he was not living at home, so did not think it was important to check in...I then reminded him again, where he came from!! I have found great friends on here with more experince being an Navy Mom, or Wife, and they were great! Take care & Stay safe..

Comment by SanAntonioMom on March 10, 2012 at 11:44am: Sailors mom, I know how you feel. I haven't seen my since Christmas before they left. He called twice while gone and emailed maybe 3 times . I knew from all of my Navy Mom friends that the ship was home. I am getting the hint from our only child also. I sent care packages every 3 weeks and never knew if they arrived. Being Moms should not be this way. Sadly , I felt I was the only one until I read your note. I love this group of friends.

Comment by Sailor's Mom on March 9, 2012 at 9:51pm: We still haven't gotten to see our sailor.. Is back in DC trying to get off base housing, taking tests, and settling into an new office, as I understand it.. Mom just doesn't get it? Maybe in April or May ( we hope) ! Hope all is well with every one.. Tired of just phone calls, but now at least I can call him, we have not seen him since last January... Think he is trying to tell us something? Only child syndrome in this family! Take care all ! :-)

Comment by JustinsMom175 on March 8, 2012 at 11:35pm: Sandra AM mom how much is the ppv? My son is on the bataan but is tired of staying on the ship lol. And also is wanting his gf to come stay with him but doesn't want to spend too much money. Does your son seem to like it?

Comment by JustinsMom175 on March 8, 2012 at 9:18pm: Does anyone's sailor have an off base apartment that is relatively cheap?

Comment by Janice on February 29, 2012 at 2:24pm: The insurance card does not have to be in his name to obtain a decal. Just needs proof that the car is insured. My son's insurance is still on my policy.

Comment by Whodamom on February 29, 2012 at 12:06pm: @Sandra - Is it possible for you to scan the insurance card and email it to him? Would they accept it? Also, for my own information, does the insurance have to be in his name or can it be in yours or the owner's (of the car) name? My son is considering driving my car back to use.