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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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For all Parents, etc that has a Sailor that has or is Currently serving on the Flag Ship of the 7th Fleet. A place where we can connect, discuss concerns & share stories about our Sailors on this ship. I look forward to hearing from all of you...
Members: 55
Latest Activity: Jan 13, 2019
Discussion Forum
Blue Ridge
Started by Myangels. Last reply by Rhonda Nov 29, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like
What does your sailor do?
Started by CCR. Last reply by ldk Jan 17, 2013. 28 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Mikes Mom on April 6, 2011 at 12:57pm
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The USS Blue Ridge has a Facebook page, so I get updates everyday-even if not from my son. Looks like they took on supplies as well as mail yesterday and they are still off the coast of Okinawa. If you don't get those updates, you should-it's a good way to keep tabs, AND they post pics every day too! I keep looking for my sailor, but he's in communications, so he's usually at a desk inside somewhere while all those others are on the deck, hard at work.
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Just heard from Mike on FB. The package that I sent two weeks ago has not yet arrived!! He was bummed.
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Comment by ashgrove on April 4, 2011 at 7:06pm
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They haven't been told yet when they'll be back, just the good ol rumor mill of a week or so :(
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Comment by KTSNavymom Kathy on April 4, 2011 at 7:02pm
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Hi Everyone
Does anyone know when they'll be heading back to Yokosuka? I haven't heard from Katie in awhile so don't know where they are at.
Linn congrats to Kristina u must be so Proud!!
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Its been over a week for me too since I've heard from Rob. Its weird not hearing his voice everyday. He moved down to hazmat checkout as his time is winding down and they don't have a phone in there. Hopefully soon. Were still planning on me going out there but its so hard to plan not knowing when they'll be back! Happy for those who get to hear from their sailors. Nothing but rain here in MN too, kind of a dreary misty Monday. Hope everyone had a good weekend!
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Good to hear you finally got word from Bert-I know how that is-isn't he on facebook?? That is the ONLY way I ever hear from my son. He always tells me he doesn't want to bother me. They just don't seem to understand that all we want is to hear from them.
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Comment by Mississippi Mom on April 1, 2011 at 10:52pm
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Congratulations Bert's Mom! I know you are so excited. Happy for you :)
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Comment by Bert's Mom on April 1, 2011 at 7:31pm
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I got an email from my sailor yesterday!!! Thanks Blondie for getting your daughter to find him for me. Tears of joy :0)
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Just an afterthought-May God bless all our sons. daughters, husbands, wives, nephews, nieces. and whatever-they certainly make us proud !
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Heard from Michael via Facebook today. He has not received the package I sent one week ago yesterday, but he said that he heard that deliveries would be coming in "the next week" whatever that might mean. Just an FYI for all Moms out there. Keep up the communications-this is GREAT to see all the postings !!
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