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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.

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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

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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 maddox1 on January 8, 2012 at 11:44pm: Thank you so much for the video I loved it. Could someone tell me about what is going on on the 17th and the night before party? I do not have any information on anything. Thank you.

Comment by ckmom on January 8, 2012 at 10:16pm: Jakesmom, Thanks that was cool!

Comment by jakesmom USS Bataan on January 8, 2012 at 9:47pm: Did you guys see this video the bataan posted recently?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtPpJu377OU

Comment by ckmom on January 8, 2012 at 7:47pm: I don't think they can say that yet, I'm still waiting for that info. also.

Comment by joanne ko on January 8, 2012 at 1:47pm: I am staying downtown. I went through "Travelosity" for air fare and hotel.

Maybe we can exchange cell phone #s and communicate when we get there.

Someone said something about an email tree but I'm not sure how to become part of that. Any suggestions?

Comment by joanne ko on January 8, 2012 at 1:23pm: I am going an the cruise and don't have a clue about anything . . .

I love surprises :)

I am getting there 2 days early so I can have a trial run

Comment by Terri-Dustin's Proud Mom-IC on January 8, 2012 at 12:15pm: Excited about the Tiger Cruise!! Flights booked & staying at the Navy Lodge.. Woo Hoo!!

Comment by ckmom on January 8, 2012 at 12:15am: Very well said, THANKS!!

Comment by lxjohnson on January 7, 2012 at 9:03pm: NO Nancy,

I would like to THANK YOU for all of your kind words and support during this deployment!!!!! Like one of the members said below...dealing with the FRO's were extremely difficult during this deployment.. I actually left the bataan's fb page because of it...Even when not requesting information I found it difficult..Getting in touch with my husband was a hassle when my daughter was admitted in the hospital with pneumonia.....It was easier for me to just call red cross and send a message..During those times I would log on and read so many pleasant, comforting messages that you put out....Because of you...I was able to get through this long deployment...We need more people like you supporting us as FRO's...I think that most of them feel powerful over us because, they have information that we don't have and want.....It's sad...very sad..BUT LIKE I SAID THANK YOU for making this a stress free forum and not talking to or at us like we were beneath you.....I told all of my fellow bataan moms that felt the same as I to visit your page.......Even though I don't know you personally..I will always be thankful <3