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Diana commented on Donna's group 'New Jersey Moms'2 minutes ago
Good afternoon Jana: While you are "in the neighborhood" your might want to consider a day trip to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum www.intrepidmuseum.org in NYC. The museum is located at 46th street & 12th Avenue (West Side Highway) and is a...
CrackerjackMom commented on Beth's group 'USS BOXER LHD-4'5 minutes ago
Thanks for the update on the pin Elaine. Since communication is back up I haven't heard from Tara. I don't know what she is waiting for, I write her everyday. I have been to Gettysburg a few times, and every time I go it gives me such a feeling, I...
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Karen C from AZ commented on Donna C's group 'PIR June 12, 2009 ALUMNI'7 minutes ago
Hi all! Well hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July celebrations! I got all my shopping done for my cruise next week! Ironed everything, organized, all I'm waiting on are the 2 formal dresses being cleaned and just have to pack the suitcase! Can'...
Joanne commented on Pat's group 'NAVY MOM's of DAUGHTER's'7 minutes ago
I've never seen my lawn so green in my life
Nancy (Mikes Mom) left a comment for David's Wifey (Mandy)7 minutes ago
jana joined Steve's Mom's group8 minutes ago
Molly's Adopt a Sailor project
As a group, we would like to adopt a group of sailors and send letters and/or packages. I think we N4M could make a big difference in some sailors lives if all of us would just write one letter (you can do more if you want)
Pettyofficerstoelton commented on Dayna's group 'USS Carl Vinson Family'9 minutes ago
Yes, The ship is called a "her" kinda like a car. Why they call it a her when its named after a man is beyond me. comfort and mercy are not in norfolk.
Jasmine left a comment for michelle (Dylan's mom)9 minutes ago
joanna's mom joined Pat's group9 minutes ago
NAVY MOM's of DAUGHTER's
natmichbell replied to Karen Price's discussion 'My Sailor is "duty/rank" on/in "ship/airwing"' in the group CCSG7 USS Ronald Reagan Strike Group11 minutes ago
Shynna is a GSM in the USS Gridley (cousin)
pat commented on Brenda Downs's group 'USS George Washington Sailors'12 minutes ago
My son,Tony, got a passport also. I would advise since they never know where they are going. What about a driver's licence? My son's expired while he's in Japan. He tried to renew it ahead of time and they wouldn't let him.Can he drive,let's say i...
CindyH commented on Nicole's group 'Navy 'Nurse' Mom's!'12 minutes ago
Conrats to you Kaytee. I've been an RN for 24 years. My son is stationed in Norfolk, but is out with his ship on his first deployment. He seems like he having good time from the e-mails I get.
Molly the Snipe Mom commented on Dayna's group 'USS Carl Vinson Family'12 minutes ago
Yeah I read that thre the ombudsman BUT alas not for me ---- Im in Oregon and a 9 hour plane ride. I was there when she was behind the fence. BUT I shall get on her at homecoming -or somewhere no doubt !! (hey question : do you call your ship a he...
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Forums

A Proud Texas Mom

To all Recruiters..and anyone else that might know... 2 Replies

Started by A Proud Texas Mom in General Discussion. Last reply by Navy_recruiter Jul 2.

rebecca

would navy recommend more college 16 Replies

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patti dalida

BEING A MEDIC IN THE NAVY 20 Replies

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Out of college - thinking of joining the Navy 51 Replies

Started by MeganCR in General Discussion. Last reply by greeneregime Jul 2.

Becky

SeaBees 47 Replies

Started by Becky in Advice Forum. Last reply by Seabee_wes 5 hours ago.

Arizona Mumzie

Uniforms Deductions and Auto Deposit 65 Replies

Started by Arizona Mumzie in General Discussion. Last reply by 1 son + 1 daughter = 2 for Navy Jul 2.

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Navy For Moms (N4M) Community Guidelines

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Getting Started

Started by Navy for Moms Admin in ABOUT THIS SITE Jan. 14, 2008.

Hoppi aka Angie

OPSEC ‘Loose Lips Sink Ships’ 73 Replies

Started by Hoppi aka Angie in General Discussion. Last reply by Mom of a Linguist Jul 1.

apassios

Daughter having second thoughts..... HELP!! 53 Replies

Started by apassios in Advice Forum. Last reply by Kerry from Texas! 1 hour ago.

Jessesmom

please help!! 26 Replies

Started by Jessesmom in Advice Forum. Last reply by Jessesmom Jun 17.

Sharon

Job on Hold 29 Replies

Started by Sharon in General Discussion. Last reply by Carol CGB 1 day ago.

MissUAlready

Going to the recruiter with my son? 61 Replies

Started by MissUAlready in Advice Forum. Last reply by Kim 12 hours ago.

Hoppi aka Angie

Sailors required to "ask" persmission to Stay Navy! 35 Replies

Started by Hoppi aka Angie in Advice Forum. Last reply by ksaul09 Jun 29.

Becky (mom of Adam)

Boot Camp and Graduation Tips 232 Replies

Started by Becky (mom of Adam) in Bootcamp Forum. Last reply by readysetgo251 3 hours ago.

Angela

What not to take to bootcamp! 153 Replies

Started by Angela in Bootcamp Forum. Last reply by ajsmemo Jun 27.

JulieR

Is it wrong to contact my daughter's recruiter? 102 Replies

Started by JulieR in Advice Forum. Last reply by Viki Jun 28.

OOHRAH MOM

Coming full circle....Paying it forward 111 Replies

Started by OOHRAH MOM in Bootcamp Forum. Last reply by Alex's Mom- Kim Jul 1.

Hoppi aka Angie

How to contact a Sailor in an Emergency! 65 Replies

Started by Hoppi aka Angie in Advice Forum. Last reply by Paige's Mom Jul 1.

Nicole Herrley

Preparation for Bootcamp 160 Replies

Started by Nicole Herrley in General Discussion. Last reply by gunner'smum Jun 21.

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afletcher

Good News

I am glad to read posts that contain good news and people are getting in touch with their sailors. I am still waiting to hear his voice and get a letter with his address. I have decided if nothing still does not come Monday I will call his recruiter. I hope they celebrate the 4th. It is the reason they are there... for us and our country. My God bless them all both home and abroad. May He also keep all our spirits strong.
Anita

Posted by afletcher on July 4, 2009 at 10:06am — 3 Comments

Navy 08 mom

Loud and Proud

Loud and Proud is my motto this 4th of July! A big shout out to all our military and their families this 4th of July. Proud of my sailor son who is currently on deployment. He is my hero! Thanks to all who have served past and present. Let Freedom Ring this day! HOOYAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Navy 08 mom on July 4, 2009 at 9:09am

Sponge Dawn aka Sponge Mom

Trip to Connecticut and Rhode Island to see My Navy Mom and Sailor for the week of the Air Show


We started our journey around 11 pm on Tuesday night so we could get there Wednesday by Noon. I didn't realize that half my trip was going to be in West Virginia. Talk about Mountains.. Oh My... I dont drive to well at night as it is, let alone mountains... I made quite a few pit sto… Continue

Posted by Sponge Dawn aka Sponge Mom on July 3, 2009 at 1:25pm — 7 Comments

Kathleen

6 days left...

My son will leave in 6 days and the days are seeming to go quickly. I'm feeling concerned for him though, as I feel like he's feeling nervous about his choice. I'm even halfway wondering if he's going to sabotage himself in someway... I guess what I'm doing is reaching out to this community to ask, have any of you had this same experience?

Thanks for your response...
Kathleen

Posted by Kathleen on July 2, 2009 at 12:25am — 13 Comments

Anti M

Boot Camp ain't Summer Camp

I live very near an Air Force base, right under certain flight paths. Today the breaking News flashed on the TV ... an F-16 went down last night on a training mission over Utah's West Desert. I do not know this man, not even his name yet, but I do know he was one of our heroes, and he has given his life. I am very weepy over this stranger, and my thoughts and my heart are full of grief for his family. Grief, and heartfelt thanks.

This is what the military can be, sacrifice. No one wants to thin… Continue

Posted by Anti M on June 23, 2009 at 5:45pm — 16 Comments

Navy for Moms Admin

New Poll Video - “Navy Racks – Boot Camp”

Hey everyone!

It’s been a few months since we last shared a video with you, but I think you’ll really enjoy the one we are posting today! For all of you who have a son or daughter currently at, or soon to be entering Boot Camp, I present “Navy Racks – Boot Camp”.

Instead of just telling you about what your son or daughter will be experiencing at BC, Chief Arlene Maier will be your guide through this behind-the-scenes peak at Great Lakes. She’s actually an RDC at Boot Camp – a mom of three hers… Continue

Posted by Navy for Moms Admin on July 1, 2009 at 10:00am — 12 Comments

tweety

I miss my son

HI, I am new to this site. I have a son located currently in the ship yards of VA. Now I know I shouldn't complain since it's not like he is over seas or anything, but I have not seen him in over a year in a half. He tells me that the Navy will not give him any substantial time off to come home. They will only give him a day here or there. Has anyone else encountered this type of behavior? I love my son very much an boy do I/we miss him. When I suggest coming out there he tells me that I should… Continue

Posted by tweety on July 1, 2009 at 6:55am — 10 Comments

Colby's Number One Fan

Phone Calls Home

I just visited the Recruit Training Command website again and read it more thoroughly and one of the FAQ was, 'How often will my recruit be able to make phone calls?' This is their answer:
Recruits are only permitted to make three phone calls home during their time onboard Recruit Training Command. However, no news is good news as recruits are granted additional phone calls if something goes wrong (i.e. they are injured, do not pass a test, etc.).

So, I am not going to focus too much on that an… Continue

Posted by Colby's Number One Fan on June 30, 2009 at 2:16am — 7 Comments

Tammy aka Tambo

God Bless N4M's!


My son has been gone 1 week and 1 day and I came across this wonderful website quite by accident the day he shipped out to BC. Over the last 8 days I have learned so much and have made great friends here and I am thankful. Nobody else can understand our feelings like other Na… Continue

Posted by Tammy aka Tambo on June 30, 2009 at 12:49pm — 4 Comments

Sissi

After PIR/A school

My son had PIR on 6/5/09 and is now in A school. Lately I've been crying at the drop of a hat. I think I spent so much time thinking about just getting through the time he would be in RTC that I forgot this is a really long-term commitment. Now reality has set in. Does anyone out there know what I'm going through? Of course I am extremely proud of him but there's a part of me that feels like I've lost him forever. I would appreciate hearing from anybody that feels the same way.

Luckily we do ha… Continue

Posted by Sissi on June 29, 2009 at 3:30pm — 8 Comments

 
 

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