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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
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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 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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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...
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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 rhonda0366 on May 1, 2013 at 11:11am
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Usually care packages have taken up to a week when not around holidays. Letters shouldn't take that much longer. I always have him let me know when he gets things we send.
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I just send his mail regular and if I want have them add a tracking number to it. If I mail him care packages, I get an automatic tracking number. I never have sent anything he has to sign for. I am sure you can though.
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Comment by ldk on May 1, 2013 at 11:05am
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That actually does help a lot. i did put his name but not his rate. I guess we will see if the letter ever shows up. Do you send certified or registered to get a signature?
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When i send things to my son, I put his Rate, last name, first name, USS Blue Ridge (LCC19)
Dept: Div
FPO-AP 96628-3300
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Does anyone know if this address looks correct?
eng/A Div
966283300
FPO AP
This is what my son gave me and I need to send him something important that can't be lost. I sent a trial letter and it has been 10 days and he has not received.
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Comment by Diann CS Mom on February 18, 2013 at 12:59am
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Monika, Facebook and Skype are how we keep in touch with our son.
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Hello, My son leaves for Japan on March 1st.. Any hints on what I can expect from him communication wise?
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Comment by harleygirl on February 13, 2013 at 7:22pm
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Hi Clearlizeth - my son is in Japan also! He has been there since the beginning of January. I have not talked to him via phone since he arrived but have received FB posts, emails and a postcard!! There is a FB page for the USS Blue Ridge. Check it out as it has great photos of the sailors on the ship! Welcome!
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Hi clear, what will your son be doing?
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Comment by clearlizeth on February 6, 2013 at 5:31pm
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Hello all! I am new to this group. My son just left for Japan yesterday. Luckily, he was able to facebook message us that he had gotten there safe and sound. Excited to be part of this group.
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