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

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.

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

Events

**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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Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms!  (Hint:  When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.

Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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March 2008 Blog Posts (12)

Admin Tip of the Day: Did You HEAR errr... I mean READ What They Wrote!? Oh, My. %-(

Ahhh, Tone. Pitch. Attitude.

It’s one of the toughest things to “write and get through” to somebody. And in communities like ours, where emotions can run high- there is plenty of room for tone-miscommunications. And when it does happen, it’s hard not be hurt or upset about it.

The good news is, there is a way to help each other understand “how we are trying to say it”. One of our Members, Steve’s mom, talks about her way to add icons, and photos to her posts in… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 30, 2008 at 10:08am — 3 Comments

Admin of the Day: Front Page… Add Your Catchy Headline Here

Hey Everyone:

So I’m going to be adding some “featured” threads on the front page. I am going to start doing this, because I really want everyone to put his or her two cents in. (And if you have three more cents to make it a nickel, then that is fine also- ha, ha!) :)

I’m still keeping the “how did you find us”… because- I’ll always want to know how you found us. :)

Today’s post is from a mom who has a son thinking about joining the Navy.

Thank you, in advance,… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 25, 2008 at 6:11pm — No Comments

Admin Tip of the Day: Catherine The Admin Gets Stricter W/ Content

Hi Everyone :)

So, as we grow bigger and bigger I find myself becoming a bit more "conservative" when it comes to photos, videos… and yes, even content. I know, I know- I feel like I am being a prude…ish jerk. But I’m doing it for safety, privacy and, the community’s best interest in mind (IE in making sure that everybody feels comfortable here). Before I get e-mails on this– Please let me offer up the some solutions.

PHOTOS:

I need to be more selective on what goes on the… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 23, 2008 at 10:04am — 2 Comments

Admin Note Tip of the Day: “Mama Let Me Upgrade You”

I feel like the R&B/Pop artist Beyonce in one of her recent songs where she sings… “Mama let me upgrade you” Hehe : )

Alright, here at N4M’s, we’re a growing community so there will be changes and bumps along the way. One of those changes happened last night. Our server is is making some changes to fix some bugs and kinks. You will see some changes in your formats. I mean- ALL the bells and whistles are still there--- they are just re-arranged. Please don’t hesitate to… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 21, 2008 at 3:44pm — 2 Comments

Navy Mother's Creed

The Navy Mother's Creed





I am a United States Navy Mother.



I support the Constitution of the United States of America and

the United States Navy.



I will observe and obey the procedures necessary to

ensure the security and safety of all Naval Personnel.



I support the fighting spirit of the Navy and all those who

defend freedom and democracy around the world.



I proudly support all sailors for they serve… Continue

Added by Melissa Greenfield on March 21, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Admin Tip of the Day 3/19/2008: Keep it Civil!

Okay, let me keep this simple:



“Everybody love everybody” – Jackie Moon in the movie Semi- Pro



This is a community were we want everyone to feel comfortable. I understand that there will be times where you will want to disagree with another member. So if you get upset, and you write it on the public boards, note that hundreds of others will read it, including new moms who kids are thinking about joining the navy. Is that the impression we want… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 19, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Admin Tip of the day 3/18/2008: Be Best Friends w/ the Search Button

Hi Navy Family : )

All right, I am getting down on my knees and I am begging you (from the bottom of my heart) to PLEASE all start using the search function more often...actually- use it BEFORE you even want to start a new discussion. I feel like I like I’m having some major cases of déjàvu. We have so many GREAT conversations already started on hotels, and empty nests, PIR, etc, etc, etc… that I really need everyone to search before you ask (pretty… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 18, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Admin's Tip of the Day :) 4/17/2008 You are unique!

Hello Ladies and Gentleman:

So as we near 500, we have many duplicate names. (IE, We have 10 Lisa's, 6 Karen's, 6 Sue's, and 9 Debbie’s). I am asking you to please make your name unique (pretty please... I am starting to get a little confused reading the forums... and sometimes I can't tell what Karen or Lisa I am reading about.) I don't mind if you have your first name still in your display name... I just need more than that. You don't have to use your last name...just something that you… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 17, 2008 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Just a taste of Boston...

Okay. I have 30 minutes to be packed and checked out before our breakfast with the N4M's and the Parade... but I just HAD to share some of our amazing shots!

This week I will post all the photos. :)

Sincerely, Catherine

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 16, 2008 at 9:18am — No Comments

NavyForMoms.com in Boston, MA this Weekend (3/14-3/16)

Can you believe it? We have OVER 400 members now!? Amazing. :)

So- My bags are packed and my e-ticket is printed out!

I am heading to Boston this weekend (with some of my cohorts) to meet up with some of our mothers from NavyForMoms.com. We are going to a Bruins Hockey Game tomorrow and we will be at the St. Patty's Parade on Sunday :) I will have my camera and hope to upload some photos to show you!

I am bringing my laptop- but I won't be on as constant as I usually am...… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 14, 2008 at 10:09am — 3 Comments

**ADMIN NEWS UPDATE: PIR**

Hey Everyone!



Okay- I wanted to make a blog about this to spread the word as fast as possible (and it’s good news!).



There was some chatter that RTC may be holding off visitors for graduation due to heighten security. But I am here to tell you to breath easy. And relax. Hehe.

For sailors that are graduating this weekend, everything planned to go on as normal. My cohorts have told me that there IS NOT heightened security (It may of gone up around the time when VP Dick… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on March 10, 2008 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Incredible Quote from Ronald Reagan

Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. ~Ronald Reagan

Added by Kimandtheboys on March 9, 2008 at 7:59pm — No Comments

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