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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)
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For family members of sailors who are on the USS GW on their way to be stationed in Japan
Members: 284
Latest Activity: Jun 27
Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security)
(Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips)
The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:
• No Sailor addresses, emails, or other contact information. The exception to this rule is FPO addresses.
• Specific dates, times, and locations regarding current or future deployments and ship movements. Do not post dates more specific than by month. Do not post specific ports of call, deployment bases, or future destinations.
• Details regarding training, equipment, and current or future operations or missions.
Discussion Forum
Son on USS GW
Started by MzNetNet Ship 12 DIV 371. Last reply by BBS Aug 3, 2016. 41 Replies 3 Likes
Pass ports
Started by Yvonne Jesse's mom(ship2div907). Last reply by ProudNavyMomkp Oct 28, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by ant'smom on September 19, 2009 at 12:19pm
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Thank the Lord, Leah that your sailor is ok. If we have an address we could mail to him, if you feel comfortable with that, or at least a general address, like the hospital. If you need any help let us all know.
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Hello everyone, I am hoping also that the sailor is OK. My heart just dropped when reading about this. I pray that all of our sailors are kept safe. I too do not know what HS14 means. I am so thankful for the support from this group and the information shared to keep up with our sailors. You are all so right having a passport in hand is needed.
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Heatherose - I was just fortunate to get a brief barely 1 liner from Ant. And I know he is quite the dog lover. I have not heard again since the last 1 liner. It has been 2 long years for him, first on the Kitty Hawk and then crossdecked to the GW. He married right before going to Japan and had to work his way up to E4 before he could request for Commandsponsorship. This was very hard on the marriage. My daughter-in-law lived with me for those 2 years. They finally got the permit and then she decided not to go. Just was a very sad situation.
There are a lot of in's and out's to the Navy and you just have to learn as you go and try and get info from others experiences. I just know it is hard on Barbara and there are no easy fixes.
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Claudia
Thomas' mom is right, this is a great website to get started. Debbie on the site is wonderful to help and talk with. Actually the official adoption application comes from Lackland Air Force base. This is the main place. I tried calling the individual bases in TX and LA but that strategy did not work for me but I think works better in other areas. This is explained on the site. There is a process but worth it. There are things that need to improve, that is what Debbie is platforming for. If you need help contact her or let me know, can tell u my experience. Basa is our dog, soon to pick up at San Antonio. The pic's of the dog is what brought my Ant out to communicate.
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Comment by Navy Mom of 2 on September 13, 2009 at 11:44pm
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FYI my son's rackpack was embroidered with his name and someone literally took it right off the hooks. :(
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Thank you Sandy D for the feedback - I am so proud for your Tony and his family - Barbara I am so happy for you - I think they do finally remember how much their Mom really does love them - I am adopting a military working dog - I sent Ant a pic & told him here is ur brother - couldn't believe it, he did emailed, just a line thank you & I love u - my tears starting pouring out too - now I have hope, u hang in there too Barb
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Ginny - What a wonderful picture of your son, it must have been so exciting.
Sandy - I truly understand about the just sit over here...
How do they qualify to be in quarters off the ship once in port?
I am still hoping to hear from my son. Is there anyone who has a sailor in Interior Communications in the Engineering dept.?
Leah
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Hello again - It is great to hear how all the Navy sons/daughters are doing and that so many are getting their own rooms to have some time off of the ship. My son is still "running silent" regarding communications. I miss him as I know you all miss your adult children. Just to know they are safe, healthy, and happy is wonderful.
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GW Moms - Am so proud for our sons/daughters & glad they can touch land & get a little R&R - I so enjoyed watching the video - Barbara, I have no word from my son, he is my only child, I miss him - relationship wise things are not going well & he is "running silent" - I am joyful for the so many families represented on this site but sad in my heart - May God bless all of the Navy families
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Comment by Karyn on September 2, 2009 at 10:50pm
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I'm excited! Bought tickets for my husband and I to fly to Japan and visit for 2 weeks. Not till March but got the tickets bought! LOL It is going to be a long 6 months wait!
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