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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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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.

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USS Shoup Moms

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Moms of children serving on the USS Shoup.

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ussshoupmoms
Members: 36
Latest Activity: Aug 6, 2017

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Comment by rjrx2k on December 13, 2010 at 7:55pm: I have not spoken to my son since Hawaii. I really miss his voice and I send him e-mails and pictures every few days. I have not had an e-mail from him in quite some time. It's really hard to get into the Christmas spirit this year. This is the first Christmas we will not have him home. I check my e-mail everyday to see if his message is there. Hopefully, I will hear from him soon.

Comment by eriksmom on December 10, 2010 at 6:29pm: Welcome, NavyMom10!! I''ve only been with the group a few days and they've all been very sweet and supportive - glad you're with us!

Comment by BigSis on December 9, 2010 at 7:55pm: Here is the link to their goings-on with the pirates:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/28/AR2...

Go, Shoup!

Comment by BigSis on December 9, 2010 at 7:49pm: Hi, there. I'm so glad I found this forum.

My mom died on 11/27, after my sister died on 11/3/09 and my dad on 3/4/10. My sister is an Ensign on the Shoup and she is on the way to the States to attend a memorial service for my mom (she had to miss the wake and funeral, unfortunately). So, my sis is now my kid :-) (we are almost 18 yrs apart).

I talked to my sister this am - communication was lousy last week; better Mon-Wed and now she is on another craft to go inland to get her flights home. So, all seems to be well on the Shoup.

Tammi

Comment by eriksmom on December 4, 2010 at 1:32pm: Erik doesn't write me unless I write him and ask a question. He will usually answer within a day - if he's allowed to! Otherwise, I just keep praying that they're all safe and know that it's all in Heavenly Fathers hands. Sorry. But that's all I've got!

Comment by Tmon on December 4, 2010 at 3:12am: So eriksmom, you are a veteran at this. I find it so unnerving. I am not getting any communication from my boy. This is his first everything. Though I have been monitoring his facebook and there isn't anything there either. Any words of wisdom?

Comment by eriksmom on December 3, 2010 at 11:57am: Erik has been in for 5 years now. He was stationed on the Stethem in Japan (With the George Washington!) until April, when he transfered to the Stroup. It was a bit ironic that he transfered, and then a few months later was working with his old shipmates! I was relieved that he didn't go to Korea, but I'm not sure that fighting pirates is any safer!

Comment by Tmon on December 3, 2010 at 4:35am: Welcome to the group, ericsmom. My son joined up with the USS Shoup a bit late and have had very little contact. It helps to have everyone share their news. As Kristine's mom said, it is helpful to sign up for Google alerts. I have been getting news articles on a regular basis. Some are repetitive, but always welcomed.

Comment by eriksmom on December 2, 2010 at 10:52pm: Thank you, Kristine's Mom! It's wonderful to be a part of the group. I did find an article about them at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-29/u-s-destroyer-thwarts-pira...
I figured it was online, so it was safe to post it. (I put the link on my Facebook page.)

Comment by Tmon on November 23, 2010 at 1:12pm: I thought that I was the only one that was not hearing from their sailor. Is anyone getting any emails from the ship? I am trying to follow the Shoup but there is little news. Have a wonderful holiday.