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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
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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
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.
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 family members of sailors who are on the USS GW on their way to be stationed in Japan
Members: 284
Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2019
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 Odi_Ship09_Div140 on September 27, 2015 at 6:34pm
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My sailor wants news from home but gives minimal answers about his life - but that is normal for him. His questions are about the garden as he planted many things on leave - including ghost peppers so I send pics of plants.
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Comment by JH4JH on September 25, 2015 at 8:23pm
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I had a short message from our sailor early Wednesday morning. He sends a message about 2 or 3 times a week just telling me things that are in his mind and asking about his truck, lol.
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Comment by Mary on September 25, 2015 at 5:25pm
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We heard from our Sailor yesterday. He said there are rumors about mail being held while they are in South America? Hope this is just a not true. Anyone else hear anything?
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Comment by BeachBunny on September 25, 2015 at 5:13pm
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We use Viber...I now have a Iphone and my sailor has a Andriod phone and it works for us...he'll skype when in port, usually from a hotel or cafe..... many use FB messenger, facetime plus there's a few other calling apps...
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Comment by Brooke on September 25, 2015 at 2:55pm
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Beachbunny yes he has his cell phone, do you suggest any specific apps?
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Brooke...who knows where that phone call came from...my sailor rarely calls from the carrier, he's on his 3rd deployment and the call shows as US GOV, first time he called I thought it was the IRS and didn't answer...:)...you can't just wait around for his phone calls, when they hit port calls come in...does he have his cell phone? Did he and you download one of the free international calling apps??
joshmom, of course we sent football scores...lol...I do miss going to the games all fall...
Anyone else hear from their sailors? anything to share??
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Comment by MaggieMay on September 25, 2015 at 9:42am
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Happy Friday Ladies!
Brooke - nope never had that happen but there has been a couple times my sailor with no explanation would quickly end our conversation with "gotta go mom, love ya, bye" and hang up. Hope your hubby calls you real soon. I know that was a huge disappointment getting an "unknown" call and no one there!
Finally got an email from my son...a very short "Thanks for the football updates, I'm fine, love ya" Seriously...that's all he could say? argh! But I'll take what I can get. Just mailed a Halloween package to him so fingers crossed he gets it before end of October LOL
Sending positive vibes your way djk's mom hoping you hear from him soon
Love the pictures BeachBunny
Have a beautiful weekend everyone!
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Has anyone experienced problems when their sailor called while deployed? I just had a call from an unknown number which is usually what shows up when husband calls but when I answered al I heard was some noise, not him speaking, and then it just hung up. Is this a common problem?
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(HUGS) djk's Mom....
I email mine every week...even if he doesn't reply...send him football scores too.....I didn't heard from mine until this weekend since the first week when I got his address...got a short email reply yesterday...How's my truck?...oh boys and their toys....
Did you see the FB pictures....they had a storm last night:
150922-N-WO404-034 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) encounters a late-night storm as it steams toward South America. Washington is preparing to deploy around South America as a part of Southern Seas 2015. The eighth deployment of it’s kind, Southern Seas 2015 seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability, and build and maintain regional relationships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
Carrier got some supplies...wonder if any mail got to them:
150921-N-EH855-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 21, 2015) Sailors wave good-bye to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) after conducting a replenishment-at-sea with aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington is preparing to deploy around South America as a part of Southern Seas 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
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