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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

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

Welcome family and loved ones of sailors serving on USS Kearsarge, homeport Norfolk, VA!  Please be sure to review and observe the OPSEC guidelines below to keep our sailors safe :)  Introduce yourself and join in the chat! Current group Admin: Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom

Location: Norfolk VA - and everywhere!
Members: 128
Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022

USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

"Reveille to Taps" - This is a very cool three-minute timelapse video of Sailors performing their daily operations onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge.  

HOMECOMING NOVEMBER 7, 2013!

Discussion Forum

Active group

Started by Judy. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Dec 2, 2016. 2 Replies

Welcome

Started by jkl2z7. Last reply by Proudmom Sep 2, 2013. 1 Reply

"How to Simulate Life in the Navy" will bring a smile! :)

Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Dwan2sTArHeaRtKmom Aug 26, 2013. 1 Reply

Important! Please read and observe these OPSEC (Operations Security) guidelines.

Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Apr 10, 2013. 2 Replies

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Comment by Largefilipino on March 8, 2011 at 11:25pm
Thanks JA Mom. I believe this too. But I still worry.
Comment by justanothermom on March 8, 2011 at 8:17pm
Large, I really believe they are going to be okay.  Keep the faith.
Comment by Largefilipino on March 8, 2011 at 8:07pm
I really need to just stop googling USS Kearsarge then click news then past 24 hours. I can spell Kearsarge now without even looking.
I really need to just stop this. I'm so filled with worry.
Sorry. When I type stuff like this somehow it makes me feel a little better.
Comment by runnermom999 on March 8, 2011 at 7:06pm
I'm sure I saw this somewhere, but does anyone know what phone cards we can send that they can use on the ship?  Thanks!
Comment by Largefilipino on March 7, 2011 at 9:45am
Haha! Thanks Polli! I'm gonna go tease her now in my e mails!
They ALL deserve a drink!
Comment by polli k on March 7, 2011 at 2:56am
Passing this on to Large from my daughter who read this post.. Large mentioned that our kids have grown up and she was not even old enogh to drink and my daughter said, well not to give large any more worries mom, but she is old enough to drink in parts of the world she will travel to.. She said it with smiiley faces.. and reminnded me that she was 18 and had her first drink while on a port call.  She also reminded me that  nothing bad ever happened to her or her buddies from her shop. And that she had amazing adventures and was so proud to service her country and also to help other people in other lands.
Comment by carols_kitchen on March 6, 2011 at 6:36pm

Mollys said it best for both of us.  As the designated coordinator for the adoption of the USS K, it has been a pleasure to see our boxes are still rolling in.  The last 24 just got shipped last week, so if anyone is waiting on pillowcases, I hope that fulfills their needs.

I have loved being the contact person with your Chaplain T., and will hold all of you in my heart and prayers. May your loved ones all return home soon to you--and enjoy a Tiger Cruise for me!  (Not exactly on our plans with a sailor who is a submariner!)

Blessings,

Carol

Comment by Largefilipino on March 6, 2011 at 11:46am
Thank you Molly for everything. This means the world to all of us!
Finally I can breathe because todays Summit just announced their recent port call. Googling their location it's a rather beautiful place with a lot of history. My daughter told me she took a lot of pics but I have to wait till she gets home.
Our kids have grown up people. And my daughter is not old enough to drink.
Comment by DCT MOM on March 6, 2011 at 1:10am

Margie the Navy Lodge is a nice place to stay. Dustin had to make the reservations for us though. He is going to make them for us while he is on the ship. They do no t have to be with you if they are deployed.

Welcome Barbara

Comment by embarkguru on March 5, 2011 at 7:53pm
In regards to making hotel reservations, MAKE THEM.  Remember, you can always cancel up to 24 hours before you check in.  Do not wait for some one to tell you the date is for sure.
 

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