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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.
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."
**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).
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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 isno 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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Thanks so much again for reaching out. My daughter is underway now and I miss her like crazy. wish i could jus hear her voice. When she gets back I will tell her all about you and then ask you for your number so that she can reach out to you. She was able to attend church services at Grace Bible church but she also wants to try another church called Spring Branch Community Church.
Hi Yvonne and thanks for responding. Yes, my son is still in Naples, but will be leaving there early next month to come to Norfolk for his next duty station. I have been following the Norfolk group for a while and think it is an awesome thing you and your husband do and I have already told him about it. I think he will be taking leave for a few weeks before he officially starts his new duty station, but I was just wanting to get as much information as I can before he gets there. It will be so great to have him back in the States.
Thank you very much for the offer. I will pass this along to him. This is an awesome thing you and your husband are doing giving the kids a home away from home on the weekends.
Hello John and Yvonne. I am a mom of a sailor getting ready to go to Italy the first week of January. He has to check in at the Norfolk base on Jan 2nd and will fly out on the 7th. My husband, myself and our oldest son and a Labrador will all be driving him up from Florida and are looking for a place to stay. I have looked at VRBO and only found 2 places and one is booked. Do you know of any places close to the Norfolk base?...I am not familiar with the area and I am hoping you can give me some advice?
I emailed Daina the link to your page and mentioned that your home is open to fellowshipping with Sailors on the weekends and that you would pick her up from the base. Now its her turn to contact you or let me know to contact you. She has been in Norfolk for 6 days now and is planning on getting a vehicle probably sometime this weekend. We are pointing her toward CarMax and she's been pre-approved through NavyFED, researching car insurance. Thank you and John for all you do for our Sailors in providing a safe home away from home filled with the Lord!! You're welcome on the scripture. I love my new ministry~~ <></
Also John sorry is going to be a long day! My blessings to you and Yvonne and keep spreading the word of God that so many people this day need. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks John for asking! Yes, he came home and here I'm crying because he left today and I expect to be better but not I think is even harder that the first time. Now our prayers go that God protect him and he let God be the pilot on all his plans. Is always nice to talk to somebody that understand all the military family go through. Said hi to Yvonne and again thanks for all you do, lucky those parents that the kids live near you and Yvonne.
How wonderful what you are doing for our Sailors. I wish that there were something/someone like this on the AFB my daughter is doing her Seabee A-school at. She left BC with such a desire to (at some point) become a Chaplain herself. Now I am not even sure if she has found or attended the Chapel there.
God will and I am sure is Blessing you and your wife. Keep His work up and bring them to Him.
Chaplin Wagner--
What a wonderful ministry you have. I just spoke to my son, he just arrived in Norfolk on Thursday. He would love to have a home cooked meal, and would welcome a phone call from you. His cell phone number is 559-760-4943. His first name is Bobby. By the way, he is not very religious, just so you know. Once again, thank you for your past service and your current ministry to our young people.
Gen
Sounds like a good time was had by ALL!! What was the weather like Saturday? Have a blessed week. Sherry
At 12:48am on February 18, 2009, Sherry James said…
John, Thank you for your praise and sharing that scripture with us. I will be using that for a matter that I have on my heart so thank you again.
I have a praise which I shared with on the blog today. My son did receive his nomination from our congressman to the US Naval Academy!! I am so glad that the Lord heard my prayers as my children mean so much to me. They are wonderful gifts from God.
My daughter is underway for a few weeks so I am asking your prayers for her & her ships safety. Her thoughtfulness was so apparent today as I received a beautiful birthday gift from her in the mail but the most wonderful card brought tears to my eyes and let me know that she cares more than she lets on (strong silent type-lol).
May the Almighty continue to bless our children and our children's children
It's kind of quiet around here today. Andy left for Great Lakes yesterday with his mom and dad. They were hoping to beat the winter storm (the ice part). Monday night we all had dinner together (Lasagna - Andy's request) and then played Attack Uno (also Andy's request). It was a fun evening again. Really nice people! Please keep them in your prayers as they travel back to IL.
Yvonne and I had a great afternoon and evening with Ruth (Gun's Mom) and Mike (Gun's Dad) visiting and talking story, eating dinner, and playing Settlers of Catan. Ruth and Mike came to help load up Andy's stuff and move him to his next duty station.
At 12:24pm on December 22, 2008, TexasMomof2 said…
No, he won't be home for Christmas. He actually has Duty on Christmas Day.......
He is leaving to come home on December 31st thru January 11th (and bringing a fellow Sailor). You guys are soooooo blessed to open your home!
I'm getting more and more excited about the connections this forum creates. Andy (Ruth, Gun's Mom) did contact us and is staying here. He's a really nice young man. And the connection was made possible by the people on this forum. I'm still hoping that Cory (Julie) might get in touch with us. I would hate to think he will spend Christmas in the barracks and the chow hall...yuck! :)
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FIRST TIME HERE?
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:
Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!
Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.
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.
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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 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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
RTC Graduation
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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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Hi Ms. Yvonne! :)
Hello Mr. & Mrs. Wagner
Thanks so much again for reaching out. My daughter is underway now and I miss her like crazy. wish i could jus hear her voice. When she gets back I will tell her all about you and then ask you for your number so that she can reach out to you. She was able to attend church services at Grace Bible church but she also wants to try another church called Spring Branch Community Church.
God bless you!
Hi Yvonne and thanks for responding. Yes, my son is still in Naples, but will be leaving there early next month to come to Norfolk for his next duty station. I have been following the Norfolk group for a while and think it is an awesome thing you and your husband do and I have already told him about it. I think he will be taking leave for a few weeks before he officially starts his new duty station, but I was just wanting to get as much information as I can before he gets there. It will be so great to have him back in the States.
Thank you very much for the offer. I will pass this along to him. This is an awesome thing you and your husband are doing giving the kids a home away from home on the weekends.
Hello John and Yvonne. I am a mom of a sailor getting ready to go to Italy the first week of January. He has to check in at the Norfolk base on Jan 2nd and will fly out on the 7th. My husband, myself and our oldest son and a Labrador will all be driving him up from Florida and are looking for a place to stay. I have looked at VRBO and only found 2 places and one is booked. Do you know of any places close to the Norfolk base?...I am not familiar with the area and I am hoping you can give me some advice?
Thank-you so much! Blessings!
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Hi Yvonne,
I emailed Daina the link to your page and mentioned that your home is open to fellowshipping with Sailors on the weekends and that you would pick her up from the base. Now its her turn to contact you or let me know to contact you. She has been in Norfolk for 6 days now and is planning on getting a vehicle probably sometime this weekend. We are pointing her toward CarMax and she's been pre-approved through NavyFED, researching car insurance. Thank you and John for all you do for our Sailors in providing a safe home away from home filled with the Lord!! You're welcome on the scripture. I love my new ministry~~ <></
Hello Yvonne,
Good memory! My son's squadron was on the Lincoln, but now that the Lincoln is being worked on, they will go with another carrier on the West Coast.
Thank you John and Yvonne for the Thanksgiving dinner invite for my son Dan. He has decided to eat with some friends he has made.
God will and I am sure is Blessing you and your wife. Keep His work up and bring them to Him.
What a wonderful ministry you have. I just spoke to my son, he just arrived in Norfolk on Thursday. He would love to have a home cooked meal, and would welcome a phone call from you. His cell phone number is 559-760-4943. His first name is Bobby. By the way, he is not very religious, just so you know. Once again, thank you for your past service and your current ministry to our young people.
Gen
Sounds like a good time was had by ALL!! What was the weather like Saturday? Have a blessed week. Sherry
I have a praise which I shared with on the blog today. My son did receive his nomination from our congressman to the US Naval Academy!! I am so glad that the Lord heard my prayers as my children mean so much to me. They are wonderful gifts from God.
My daughter is underway for a few weeks so I am asking your prayers for her & her ships safety. Her thoughtfulness was so apparent today as I received a beautiful birthday gift from her in the mail but the most wonderful card brought tears to my eyes and let me know that she cares more than she lets on (strong silent type-lol).
May the Almighty continue to bless our children and our children's children
John
He is leaving to come home on December 31st thru January 11th (and bringing a fellow Sailor). You guys are soooooo blessed to open your home!