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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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:
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:
**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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends
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For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.
Members: 1314
Latest Activity: Apr 15
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.
Discussion Forum
Norfolk Navy Lodge info, base tours, plus what to see and do in the area
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Shanny Aug 12, 2022. 28 Replies 0 Likes
"Navy Lodge Norfolk" - Information, rates and photos
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Chipmunk Sep 30, 2019. 16 Replies 1 Like
Barracks?
Started by SJWit. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Sep 17, 2019. 9 Replies 2 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on September 2, 2014 at 9:55am
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Yes and it looked like a destroyer that it was landing on. Good outcome to a near tragedy.
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on September 1, 2014 at 11:04pm
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Good news following the helicopter crash today in the Gulf of Aden while carrying personnel to USS Mesa Verde - 17 Marines, eight sailors, and all 25 recovered with only minor injuries among them. Thanks to the Navy and Marines for the vital "helo dunk" training they provide to Marine Expeditionary Units prior to deployment. Bravo Zulu to them all!
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Comment by Ang3and1 on August 28, 2014 at 10:44pm
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Not helpful, but any where I stayed as long as I got to be with my son, sounds good to me. :-) lol
Sorry couldn't help myself. I'm very excited for you and I noticed people had already answered you. Good luck and yeah!
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Navy Lodge - handy, nice, safe,mini-Nex off the lobby, fridge and microwave in rooms (full kitchen in larger suites) and can't beat the rates, with continental breakfast included. Just be sure to reserve as far in advance as you can. Navy Lodge Norfolk information
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Comment by Ken-55 (OS Dad) on August 28, 2014 at 9:05pm
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Amy, I stayed at the Navy Lodge when I went down when my son had surgery. I highly recommend it. Your son will have to sign you in. It's reasonably priced, close to the base, near restaurants, clean and the staff is very nice.
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Comment by amiles on August 28, 2014 at 8:57pm
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Hi, my name is Amy, my son is stationed at Norfolk. Its been four long years he has been gone now. We are very close, and he does not get out til April. I will be flying in to see him in Dec. Where is a good place to stay?
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Comment by Cindy D on August 27, 2014 at 11:13am
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B-Ready - So glad to hear your son is doing well. I have thought about your family often. I hope and pray his future is a great one!
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Fun and challenging event coming up! The annual Grunt Run is happening in Chesapeake on Saturday October 11. I've attended this and it's awesome, with some running in teams, some wearing costumes, everyone had a blast! Music and food afterwards and you're done by noon, enough time to get to the beach and wash off the mud :) Share with your sailor so they can register!
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Comment by DARmom on August 26, 2014 at 8:12pm
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B-Ready: So happy to see this update and read that your son is home and doing so well! I have thought of you both so often and continued to pray. Be well my friend.
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Comment by TJCsMom on August 26, 2014 at 9:56am
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Oh B-Ready! I'm so happy to see an update from you!! I have never stopped praying for you and your son. I am so happy to hear your son is doing well. I know you must rest much easier having him home. May God continue to Bless your family and especially your son. Take care!!
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