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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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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."

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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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 ckmom on January 13, 2012 at 10:10pm: Barbara Oh I see, Thanks for the information and I will call tomorrow, Saving money sounds good. and again thanks!

Comment by ckmom on January 13, 2012 at 1:19pm: I'm not going to change hotels, I've stayed at Hampton Inn before and had really good service. My husband and I are going, so hope we can get together.

Barb

Comment by chandlersmom on January 13, 2012 at 12:49pm: Marriott Waterfront downtown is 88.00 per night.

at the night before party will there be a way we can all meet at some point? It would be nice to see you in person.

Comment by ckmom on January 12, 2012 at 10:21pm: Barbara with tax and my AAA discount it was 123.02. For 1 king size room.

Comment by ckmom on January 12, 2012 at 7:52pm: At the time when we were suppose to order Home Coming Shirts my Bataan shirts havn't arrived yet So I was to scared to order Home Coming Shirts. The Bataan shirts took months to get.

Comment by chandlersmom on January 12, 2012 at 6:02pm: Will they allow taxis on base we are not renting a car

Comment by lalagoe on January 12, 2012 at 8:03am: @ achesapeakeguy - thanks for the head's up. I had already booked with a hotel chain that I was familiar with and have had good experiences with and got a great deal... But when I went to TripAdvisor and read the reviews on that particular hotel, they were horrifying!! I know some people will just complain about anything, but this was page after page of bad reviews... really bad... even the good reviews were only 'it was a place to sleep'. yikes... good thing I went for the free cancellation policy. I'll be canceling today and pay just a little extra to stay at a nicer hotel on the beach -I've found some with great reviews. Thanks so much for the warning.

Comment by achesapeakeguy on January 12, 2012 at 2:53am: To those looking at Oceanfront Hotels (Virginia Beach)...there are certainly some good quality hotels (the Hilton, Springhill Suites, Courtyard)...but be careful: some of the "independent" brands (NOT the chain hotels) are not the cleanest...some have had bed bug issues...and several of the hotels on Pacific Avenue (one block off the oceanfront) take in some very shady folks during their off season just to fill some rooms...use your imagination. Check out TripAdvisor for comments if you are unsure.

Comment by Cancel Account on January 11, 2012 at 8:30pm: I'll be at the LaQuinta on Military Hwy, anyone going to be staying there? I didn't hear of the cruise until too late...drat!