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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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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.

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 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.

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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A place to come for support and guidance for anyone with a loved one in the nuke program ⚓️.

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PLEASE READ ARTICLES IN THE "PAGES" AREA (20)

in the right-hand column, under the members (hit "view all") ----->

BEFORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS !!

These articles are the "reference library" for moms, ready to answer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 24x7 (twenty-four hours, seven days a week). You may not have to post a question after all!

"There is lots to learn before coming to NNPTC." This link will give you much needed info:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/NNPTC/

NNPTC OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFO:

(843) 296-9426

MILITARY CRISIS HOTLINE INFO:

RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:

In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.

The time frame for each of the schools is listed under "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC" to the right ------->

Here's a "Welcome New Members" link from BunkerQB with some good info: Welcome New Members

The NF Rating Information Card can be found at NF Rating Information Card. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.

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Comment by William in Nashua on July 12, 2011 at 1:13pm: As soon as they graduate power school they have to move into an apartment somewhere be it Ballston Spa or Goose Creek. Then they are getting paid BAH and BAS allowances. If they are at NPTU or on grad hold, I should think their allowance would be the same in either case. What am I missing here?

Also all sailors get paid BAS but if they live and eat on the base they have to pay back the Navy an amount equal to their BAS so it is a wash.

Comment by Jo1 on July 12, 2011 at 11:42am: It's been interesting reading about all the talk on weddings. I do agree that the more simple weddings tend to be more beautiful and the ones you remember.

My wedding was very simple and beautiful. We had an evening service at our church with ribbons tied on each pew and just a few flowers and the whole church was lit by candlelight. We hired a couple of singers to sing a few of our favorite songs. After the service we had a reception of sandwiches, nuts/mints, punch/coffee and cake. It was held in the church basement so it was affordable.

My favorite wedding that I'v attended was my uncles 30 years ago. They had a late morning service at their church. During the service the groom sang "Three Times a Lady" to the bride. When he finished singing I don't there wasn't a dry eye in the entire church. Their reception in the church basement and was very simple. For entertainment they had a pinata and everyone had a blast! The best part was waiting for the ride to take them to the airport for their honeymoon. The bride had no what she was waiting for. At one point a motorcycle with a sidecar came around the curve and you should have seen the look of horror on her face. Luckily, that wasn't their transportation. A few minutes later we heard a helicopter and it landed at the church to pick up the bride and groom. We were all shocked including the bride. The whole day was full of fun surprises and that's what made it so memorable! :)

Comment by elizabeth77(USS SAN FRANCISCO) on July 12, 2011 at 11:12am: Hi Binker...Didn't understand your entire post. My son is on grad hold and he said they have a great new commanding officer that really cares about them. He has made it possible for them to stop eating on base and get pay for food. He is also looking into a 12 person mini bus to take them to some of their jobs. What I don't get is your statement about, "those who are working on the economy." Please explain.

Comment by Binker & Bro: 2X Nuke Mom on July 12, 2011 at 11:03am: rumor mill news from Binker this morning:

The reactor at BS is down

Those on hold who are working on the economy may move over to rats since they cannot eat on base while they are out in the community. that would be nice since my two dont eat much on base since they are both vegetarians (you know the boy who has a "bacon song" he made up at 4 is in love when he starts eating veggie bacon!

Sherri--still keeping you in my heart and thoughts.

Road the train from Syracuse to Boston a couple of weeks ago and the Ballston Spa area is BEAUTIFUL. Plus, the train goes right through it and most of the time trains within NY have fantastic prices. Took 8 hours from Syracuse to Boston so can make some calculations about distances via train.

Comment by amanda on July 12, 2011 at 10:38am: Drama- that's so cute you had a pet Rat. They are such awesome pets!

Comment by Andi6109 on July 12, 2011 at 10:16am: I have to throw into the pet conversation. My dog was 16 1/2 years old when we put here down...got her when I was about 5 and she was a few months old. She was half black lab half rotweiler! You would think with the rotweiler in her se would have been mean but the lab part took over. she was the nicest sweetest dog! but also a great watch dog and very protective of my 2 sisters and me. Over the years she developed very large cysts on her thighs (a few the size of grapefruit!) and we had them removed. poor thing my dad had to pysically stand her up so she could walk around cuz right after the surgery she was in too much pain to move herself. luckily they were not cancerous. we had it tested. few years later we put her down for old age. her back legs would give out on her and she was losing control of bowel/bladder. Mom and dad took her inbetween thanksgiving and christmas break so we all could see her one last time but wouldnt be home for it. that was not fun coming home 3 weeks later to a dogless house. this was 3 1/2 years ago though

Comment by Mama C (PS E-Class 1202-1) on July 12, 2011 at 8:29am: Good Morning All! Wow! I wasn't on this site for a bit over a day and so much has gone on. I just spent the last 30 minutes or so catching up on all the news and need to reply to several of you.

TNNavyMom - Thanks for the info on the Combo Tour. I think my son can get some Touristy brochures and stuff that we can look at on Friday 7/22 when we get there to help us make a decision. Sounds like there's a ton of stuff to do!

Maryquitecontrary and DramaboysMom - I know right where you are! What a small, small world! Also, just so you know - I'm a CA transplant, too! I used to live in Indiana back in the 80's. I got married and moved to southern CA. Long story, 7 1/2 yrs. ago, I moved back here to be closer to family.

MNLinda - I just discovered the Tide Stain Release products. I had several items that had set-in stains - blood to be exact. I soaked the items in a sink with a Tide Stain Release gel pack till it dissolved and let it soak for about an hour, then I washed the items and the stains came out completely! There's also a spray product that you can use too. I don't use Tide for laundry detergent, but the other 2 products worked awesome!

Good Luck!

Comment by elizabeth77(USS SAN FRANCISCO) on July 12, 2011 at 12:28am: Bandito's mom...too funny that they want to open one in Charleston. While we were there for Power Grad we saw a sign for alligator jerky. Leter that day we tried to find the place so we could get some for our dog. We like to spoil him when we are away by bringing him a "cool" treat. We never could find the place. :(

Comment by Bandito's Mom on July 11, 2011 at 11:46pm: MomofNuke, Very cool that you volunteered for the event with Wil & Kate. I am nearby, had the helicopter brigade for a bit LOL. Perhaps I can join you if you volunteer for another event thru that group. You can friend me and then let me know when.

Comment by Bandito's Mom on July 11, 2011 at 11:46pm: I am hoping that my son choices Ballston Spa when the time comes for Prototype... a long time from now. My niece just moved to Plattsburgh, so it would be nice for them to be within a few hours of each other for awhile.

For those who do travel to the area, check out her store in Lake Placid, House of Jerky. Maybe someday son's wife will open one in Charleston. At least they are talking about it.