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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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!
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.
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.
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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Thanks for the greeting and welcoming me to the group.
Have been browsing and finding infOrmation helpful and other Mom's experiences supportive.
My son left for BC Tuesday May 18th and of course as many of you have said it was sad and emotional.
I miss him and at the same time feel a great sense of pride. All and any info from here on will be much appreciated.
Thank you for your help. I appreciate the informational links as my son just left yesterday for boot camp and I'm on an emotional fence right now. Info is helpful.
I received a call from my son last Sat. the 25, he sounded good. He's volunteered to be the Recruit Religious Petty Officer for his Div.I'm very thankful,that he waited until he had some time to go out on his own, and alive bit of life before deciding on the Navy. He's level of maturity will benefit him and he loves to help people!
Hello. My son left for boot camp April 15. I have not received box or letter since he left. I received a short call on April 22 requesting some documents and I tried to speak to him but all he could tell me he has not started boot camp but he sounded good. I did receive the 30 second call. I am worried. Whatever happened to the box. He wanted to ship back his headphones and cellphone.?????????? Since I needed to fax some documents he only gave me his division # which is 212, no ship number.
Thanks for the approval. I am a new Navy mom. My daughter is currently in Great Lakes, IL for her basic training. I was skiddish about her joining. She's the baby and only girl, but I am proud of her. I look forward to using the site to be encouraged and to encourage. I have already gotten a lot of helpful information from others on here. Thank you again for approval.
Tiffany, Good morning this is the first available time I have had to really take a chance to browse this site. My Son Christopher is supposed to leave on September 9th for GL, 2 days before his birthday on 9.11 I am so hoping this site can guide me. my sons choice had a shock effect on me being that he was accepted to a college with an articulated program to Columbia University. He has been a source of strength for our family being the youngest with the nickname of "Rock" Our family is proud of Christopher and support him in anything he chooses to do in his life, I on the other hand am so very worried and scared. I am so hoping to gain knowledge here that can help me get thru this time, I just knot know what to expect.
Hi, I'm a new Navy mom. Our son left for Basic April 7. The military is a totally new experience for our family. Our son graduated from college in Dec and still had a strong desire to join the Navy. I guess the best way to describe how our family felt was pride but also scared and sad at the same time. Family togetherness definitely takes a turn with this, but we are proud of him. Haven't heard from him yet but very anxious to hear his voice or get a letter. I'm grateful for this website so I can learn more.
Thank you all for your support. I have heard from my son who arrived to his destination today. He gave me instructions and what to expect. A very nice girl loaned him her cel phone. He packed his up. Lol. Stay safe.
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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.
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
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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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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.)
N4M Merchandise
Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.
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.
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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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Have been browsing and finding infOrmation helpful and other Mom's experiences supportive.
My son left for BC Tuesday May 18th and of course as many of you have said it was sad and emotional.
I miss him and at the same time feel a great sense of pride. All and any info from here on will be much appreciated.
Thank you for your help. I appreciate the informational links as my son just left yesterday for boot camp and I'm on an emotional fence right now. Info is helpful.
My son shipped 5/5/15
Ship 14/ Div 226! PIR July 3! Thank you so much for all of the info!
Thank you for reaching out to me and I look forward to being a part of this group! Our son departs on Monday, May 18.
I was reading through some of these post, and I thought I had read that my daughter will only be allowed to have a mans black wallet. Is this true?
hello, my son will be graduating in a few weeks and I'm interested in finding a list of hotels to choose from, or there any suggestions?
Thank you so much!! The information I have found here has been very valuable!
First time here and I changed my username for the safety of all.
So much to learn. Looking forward to this resource!
Son landed in GL, WI. Ready to boot
Thanks so much! I look forward to getting to know some of my fellow "Aircrew Moms"
Christina
I received a call from my son last Sat. the 25, he sounded good. He's volunteered to be the Recruit Religious Petty Officer for his Div.I'm very thankful,that he waited until he had some time to go out on his own, and alive bit of life before deciding on the Navy. He's level of maturity will benefit him and he loves to help people!
Hello. My son left for boot camp April 15. I have not received box or letter since he left. I received a short call on April 22 requesting some documents and I tried to speak to him but all he could tell me he has not started boot camp but he sounded good. I did receive the 30 second call. I am worried. Whatever happened to the box. He wanted to ship back his headphones and cellphone.?????????? Since I needed to fax some documents he only gave me his division # which is 212, no ship number.
Tiffany, Good morning this is the first available time I have had to really take a chance to browse this site. My Son Christopher is supposed to leave on September 9th for GL, 2 days before his birthday on 9.11 I am so hoping this site can guide me. my sons choice had a shock effect on me being that he was accepted to a college with an articulated program to Columbia University. He has been a source of strength for our family being the youngest with the nickname of "Rock" Our family is proud of Christopher and support him in anything he chooses to do in his life, I on the other hand am so very worried and scared. I am so hoping to gain knowledge here that can help me get thru this time, I just knot know what to expect.
Angela
Hi, I'm a new Navy mom. Our son left for Basic April 7. The military is a totally new experience for our family. Our son graduated from college in Dec and still had a strong desire to join the Navy. I guess the best way to describe how our family felt was pride but also scared and sad at the same time. Family togetherness definitely takes a turn with this, but we are proud of him. Haven't heard from him yet but very anxious to hear his voice or get a letter. I'm grateful for this website so I can learn more.
I'm so grateful for this site. I'm a new Navy Mom and the information has been extremely helpful. Thank You! :)
Thank you! This page is so helpful, I've found so much information already; keep up the good work! ~ SailorMom