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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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**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.
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USS Blue Ridge
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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 KTSNavymom Kathy on August 10, 2009 at 10:47pm
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We just talked to Katie and she said that she was working and she felt the earthquake, said everything was moving. Katie calls home quite often from the ship, I'm not sure if it's a calling card she's using or what it always shows up as a 808 # and says AT&T however she does have her cell phone too. I thought they were already underway but she said they won't be leaving until after the Tsunami passes.
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We have Earthquakes and Tsunami's to worry about. I remember when Katie first got to Japan she called and said they were sent home because there was a Tsunami warning, I said are you safe she was like yesssss mom if it gets real bad we know what to do. It was no big deal to her but I was worried, I thought great I have earthquakes and Tsunami's to worry about too. I haven't heard from Katie as to if she felt it or not. But they are underway so like Kristina she won't know until she gets back or her hubby gets home. He is currently on deployment too.
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Comment by CCR on August 1, 2009 at 11:05am
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PS, are there any FC;s or ET's on the Blue Ridge here?
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Thank you for the link regarding the 30 yrs of the Blue Ridge. Kathy, when you say you scour the daily news are you talking about military.com (The Navy news)?
I love the pictures that have been posted. did you find them there, or somewhere else?
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I'm not sure I know she has a friend named Liz she spends time with.
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Yes Kathy I found You!! TY for telling me
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Kathleen,
Katie & Jonis ran into each other 1 time when he was standing watch or she was I'm not sure but they did meet, then they found out that they did In processing together. I'd think the girls would have a good chance at running into each other since there is very few of them on the ship. I'll ask Katie if she knows Kristina. Linn you'll get the hang of all of this in no time you'll be a Navymom addict like us!! Hope everyone has a good weekend.
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I'm always looking for articles and pics of the Blue Ridge.
I think that's in our blood now LOL part of being a Navy Mom.
Katie is always saying where did you find that at or how did you know that mom. I just tell her I have my ways!!
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Hi Everyone,
OK I see this is new!! A USS Blue Ridge Group YEAHHHH!!!
I didn't even know this group existed, TY Kathy for telling me about it. TY Kathleen for starting it!! Katie & Matt were home for a visit June 19 - July 5th, it was so nice having them home. Last time they were home together was when they got married and that was very busy and we never got the chance to enjoy them as much. This time we did!! Hope everyone's Sailors are all doing well!! I'll have to look back at all the comments on here to see what I've been missing LOL!!
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http://yokosukabase.com/pics.aspx
I put this on the Yokosuka group. They are pictures and I've found the videos great too. Personally the person who was supposed to help my son with his transition has not returned any of his calls, so I think this site is helpful. TEll me what you think.
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