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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.
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Group for USS Normandy family.
Members: 23
Latest Activity: Sep 2, 2019
Discussion Forum
To the mother and daughters of USS Normandy
Started by Normaw2boyzndNavy Apr 25, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Joanne / Kirby on February 2, 2011 at 6:55pm
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How do taxes work for the sailors? My son was in Great Lakes for A-school and then Norfolk (and of course now on board the ship) so does he pay taxes to both states or what?
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Comment by Sterlings Mom on December 13, 2010 at 5:32pm
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Thanks!
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I haven't heard from my son in quite a while. Does anybody have any news from the ship or know when it will be back in Norfork Va?
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Comment by burnsey on December 10, 2010 at 7:02am
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Sharon, Thank you for the heads up and all the tips. This is kinda funny but we are from out of town so will be bringing Christmas gifts and one of the gifts is a kitchen knife set. I would have never thought about it, but will leave it in the hotel room that morning! Although I am sure the officers are nice, I do not want to spend any time with them that day, just with my daughter, ha, ha.
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Comment by gapstopper57 (Sharon) on December 10, 2010 at 12:13am
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dear burnsey, I went to norfolk to see the frigate Elrod come into port last month. My nephew was on board. They were returning from deployment. A few things exciting to me were: there was someone passing out American flags for us to wave as the ship arrived; there was a large enclosed tent with heaters blowing inside for those who were cold or who had small children; there was a DJ playing music-people were dancing and singing and shouting; alot of people had posters and signs to wave. There was hot coffee, bottled water, doughnuts, and pizza in the tent (free). What was really exciting is that the DJ somehow knew how close the ship was, so he would announce, "They are getting ready to come into view," and such. It was soooooo exciting. The Elrod is a much smaller ship, so I expect even more excitement this time. Plan to arrive at Norfolk Naval Station early, as you will need to have your car inspected if you don't have a military tag on the windshield. Do not bring weapons, even knives, as a general rule, and DON'T speed or talk on your cell phone while driving on post, unless you would like to personally meet and chat with a kind officer. Overall, I was more than impressed and spent most of that morning hollaring and crying (then again, I cry every time I hear graduation music, even if I don't know anyone graduating). I hope to meet you all there.
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Thank you Pat. I just opened a yahoo account and am waiting for the ok from the uss normandy support group.
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Comment by Saoirse3 on December 2, 2010 at 12:52am
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WHEN OH WHEN does the ship come in? My daughter is scheduled to come home to Alaska on New Years Day, but I would SO like to meet the ship! If I only knew what day they were coming in! I'm just afraid we'll miss each other in the airport! Our house is so Alasakn! I ran my poor husband ragged, trying to get new drapes, a shower curtain, fix everything, rearrange all the furniture. My second oldlest said "Is she coming to see you or sell real estate?" LOL! Had a guy stop by our table at McDonalds today and he ready my "May Daugter Serves Proudly in the US Navy" shirt. He puped our hand and kept saying "thank you" over and over. We were SO happy!
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Has anyone seen the Normandy or any other ship for that matter come into port after a deployment before? Just wondering what to expect and can't wait to see my daughter!!!!
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Comment by joannebi on October 12, 2010 at 3:25pm
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Melissa, thank you so much for the information. I forwarded it to Dorothy. She doesn't drive, but hopefully she can get there. Thats why I was looking for anyone who may live in the Virginia Beach area for her.
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I just joined this group. My son is a culinary specialist who just got sent to the ship. That's all I know. My daughter in law and grandson are living in Virginia Beach. They only know one person. Do any of you have family in Norfolk who have a 7 month old?
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