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.
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- Graduation Info
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USS Jason Dunham DDG 109
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This group is for those of us who have loved ones on the USS Jason Dunham.
Website: http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/DDG109.htm
Location: Norfolk, VA
Members: 54
Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2021
Discussion Forum
NEW FRG up and running for Jason Dunham
Started by MrsSwo. Last reply by Leanne Oct 28, 2014. 8 Replies 1 Like
Hi Looking to learn.
Started by momofc.r.15. Last reply by momofc.r.15 Jan 29, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by MissMySailor on September 16, 2014 at 10:27am
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Hi all I saw this article this morning about our ship being part of a rescue and finding a man over board from the USS New York on 9/11. Here it is (since it is posted on the internet I thought it is ok to post) So happy they found him alive!!!!
Search and Rescue Mission Successfully Recovers Sailor
From US Fleet Forces CommandATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter crew embarked aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), performed the at-sea rescue of an USS New York (LPD 21) Sailor Sept. 11.
The amphibious transport dock USS New York initiated the successful search and rescue mission after the Sailor failed to report for muster. USS New York, USS Jason Dunham, the guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and Coast Guard Cutter Tybee also assisted in search and rescue (SAR) efforts.
The Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-46) helicopter located the Sailor who was recovered by their SAR swimmer shortly after 11 p.m.
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. At this time, the Sailor is in the ship's Medical department for evaluation and observation and is being treated for minor injuries.
New York, Jason Dunham and Vicksburg are currently operating off the coast of South Carolina as part of an Amphibious Readiness Group exercise.
For more information, visit www.navy.mil. www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.
For more news from USS New York (LPD 21) and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), visit http://www.new-york.navy.mil/ and http://www.jason-dunham.navy.mil/.
For more news from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/clf/.
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Comment by momofc.r.15 on September 16, 2014 at 6:39am
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My Sailor's birthday is in October also. Found myself starting my grocery list for making his favorite meal and pie. And then went oops! I so hope the care package I sent gets there in time. If He gets a second to be online I know He will check in with His brand new Bride. I am lucky she does let me know.
With everything going on I pray for All Our Sailors and Military people.
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Thanks for the info, ladies. I usually don't know if he has been online. He "talks" to his brothers via the computer frequently, but they say they have not heard from him in several weeks. I know that no news is good news, and that when they are busy, the time goes by faster for them. Even though this is s short trip, October is his birthday month, and I miss him! I hope I will get a phone call or email soon!
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It's only been two weeks and I miss my sailor so much already. This is just a short 2 month trip, I don't want to know how hard the "Big D" is going to be. Hopefully I will hear from him soon!
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The green light on FB tells you when they are online and if you see that know they are okay even if they don't get to talk to you. Hope this helps.
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I have only seen my son online twice and not even long enough for me to say hello. This is going to be crazy busy and no news is good news right now. When they are on D that is a different story. Hugs to all!
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I only heard about a week ago when I noticed he was online and we were messaging each other but other than that no. I do know they have been extremely busy. Hope this helps. Oh and mail will take about two months to receive!!!!!!
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Has anyone heard from his/her sailor in the past two weeks? I have not heard a word and am trying not to worry.
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Good morning. Wow can not believe it is the end of August already. In June our Son married a beautiful sweet young lady that he met while still at Great Lakes in Chicago. So we helped pack up and moved them into their new place in Virginia Beach. My Son found this really nice apartment complex off base. I am so happy to hear of all the support from fellow wives that she is getting.
When our Son took us on a tour of His ship, WOW, I am such a proud Mom.
Have a safe day!
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Hi. Being that I am in Wisconsin I think we are finally having spring. Haha
Not sure how odd this question is but here goes. In June we will be helping our new Daughter in law to Norfolk to be with our Son. Is it better for them to be on base or off base housing? I have no experience with military housing.
I am so proud because he did the most romantic surprise proposal. And my understanding with the help of some friends it was all possible. So proud.
Have a safe day.
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