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**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).  

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**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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Just got my first phone call!!!!!!!!!

Started Jul 9, 2010 0 Replies

Hey everybody, I just got my first phone call, it was so great to hear from my girl. Tomorrow I should be getting my third letter. It was great to hear my girls voice, it has been a long time since I…Continue

 

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A little about me:
I am not a Navy mom, I am just a Navy boyfriend, yet I still hope you could still accept me in your circle. My girlfriend is in Bootcamp right now, and I do have a strong relationship with her mother. She is also on this site. I am using this site for some FAQ's, since I am a very concerned boyfriend. Thank you for your support.
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700 for 16

Posted on July 15, 2010 at 6:10pm 2 Comments

Just found out in my letter that I won't be able to spend time with my girlfriend. If I am lucky I get to spend 16 hrs with her. 16 hrs for 700 Dollars. Sit in a car for 28 hrs, spend at least 700 dollars, get to see your girlfriend, for 16 Priceless.

Thanks

Posted on July 5, 2010 at 4:40am 6 Comments

Dear NavyforMoms,

I know I might have overreacted with my comments, but I just miss my fiance a whole lot. So I hope you guys can understand, but I will not send a FedEx since it will get her in trouble. I just want to thank everybody for their input, you guys just don't know, well you do know. How hard it is, ecspecally for me, since I never had to deal wit anything like this. All I do is write and write, I wrote 10 cards this weekend, and yet I have to cry "sorry don't like…

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Thanks for quick reply.

Posted on July 2, 2010 at 3:48pm 8 Comments

The comments where all really helpfull, yet I do believe she should have gotten at least 3 of my letters since they were send Priority. So slow is fine, but lazy is not. Especially which what was said in the last letter. She needs to know that I am writting. Sending a FedEx on Monday. At least then I know it is there since they have to sign for it. Then we shall see how long it will take, from Desk to Her.

Thanks again....

Just got my second letter.

Posted on July 1, 2010 at 2:26pm 6 Comments

Just wanted everybody to know that I am not a Navy Mom, but a Navy boyfriend. My girlfriend left June 14 to go up to Chicago erea, she is in Division 269. She is doing very well which is good. I do have a question, and I hope somebody on here might be able to help me. She wrote that she did not get a lot of letters from me, pretty much saying, that I should write everyday. Which I have been doing. So my question is, is the mail service just slow, or do they withhold mail, until a certain date?… Continue

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At 11:55pm on July 6, 2010, Anna said…
That's ok - you do not have to discuss anything you did in the armed forces. Somethings are better left unsaid!!!! Glad you consider the US home and thank you for your support!! What rate will your girlfriend have when she finishes bootcamp?
At 10:20pm on July 6, 2010, Anna said…
Oopps!!! Just finished reading your profile and got the answer to my own question!!! Sorry - I should read completely before I write!!!!!
At 10:18pm on July 6, 2010, Anna said…
Flo1983,
I'm glad you are finding support regardless of where it comes from!!! If I can help in any way please let me know. You said you have some military experience - did you serve also?? Both my husband and I are vets - we served during Vietnam. And believe me - it's always good to have connections with other individuals in the Navy!!!! When does your girlfriend graduate from bc and what and where is her A school?
At 7:28pm on July 6, 2010, Anna said…
P.S.
Forgot to mention - you said in an earlier comment that your girlfriend's mother was on this website. If she isn't a member of the Moms of Daughters 2 group, please tell her to stop by and check in!!!
At 7:26pm on July 6, 2010, Anna said…
Flo1983,
I see you joined the Moms of Daughters 2 group and I want to welcome you!! I don't think I've had a Navy boyfriend on here before but you sure are welcome to join us!! We are a close, caring, friendly group of Moms with daughters in all stages of Navy life - from newbies like your girlfriend to young ladies who have been in several years - officer and enlisted alike!! Please feel free to jump in and let us know if we can help in anyway. If you have questions ask away - we learn from asking!!!! Looking forward to getting to know you and your sailor!!!! Again, Welcome Aboard!!!!!
At 10:40am on July 4, 2010, BunkerQB said…
Welcome to N4M. I see you have gotten the hang of this site already. A supportive "significant other" is important to the sailor regardless of whether is bf or gf. Let us know if you have any questions.
1. Boot Camp Moms group. Just about to go into Bootcamp? or already in?

Check your page (click on MY PAGE) & status box (INBOX, FRIENDS, SETTINGS) often. If you don't you'll never find out what messages your new N4M friends have left

Best of luck, BunkerBee and AbbyblueOK (from the New Moms Stop Here Group)
At 11:22am on July 1, 2010, Navy for Moms Admin said…
Welcome to Navy For Moms!

You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the featured forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!

If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community.
Also, check out this OPSEC Internet Safety Video

Enjoy your time here and we look forward (along with the community) to
reading more about you! :)

Elizabeth and Colleen
 
 
 

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