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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.

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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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February 2012 Blog Posts (72)

I was wondering when my husband leaves for boot camp on april 10th when will be his graduation i know its 8 weeks but i kind of wanted to know the exact date && will they pay him for his rank while h…

I was wondering when my husband leaves for boot camp on april 10th when will be his graduation i know its 8 weeks but i kind of wanted to know the exact date && will they pay him for his rank while he is there he is a e-3

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Added by navywife12 on February 25, 2012 at 3:03pm — 5 Comments

graduation announcement

i googled an announcement and this was taken from an online military news paper: Just fill in the blanks - note all the navy press release stories came out of Norfolk, VA.

______________________Completes & Graduates from Navy Basic Training

Norfolk, VA - Navy Seaman _________________________, son of…

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Added by Nautical Mom on February 25, 2012 at 12:24pm — 3 Comments

feeling very sad

my stepson is leaving for boot camp on monday and i feel like i haven't had the chance to spend that much time with him. my husband and i pretty much have raised our son together since he was young and this past year since he graduated high school he has been living with his mom. i know that i should let her have her chance with him but in some ways i wish he was home with us. i also feel like my son is being pushed off to another state and i don't even know what's going on and when i wil…

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Added by jjopple on February 24, 2012 at 8:38pm — 9 Comments

hello my husband leaves april 10th for bootcamp how did u guys make it through boot camp

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Added by navywife12 on February 24, 2012 at 5:42pm — 2 Comments

ok my husband is leaving for bootcamp on april 10 his a school is in pensacola fl for 26 weeks(6 and a half months) will i be able to live with him

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Added by navywife12 on February 23, 2012 at 11:33pm — 1 Comment

No phone call yet. 12/094

It has been 4 weeks & 2 days since my son left for bootcamp. He graduates 3/16/12. I have not received one phone call from him except the "I am here" call. Why do you think he hasnt been able to call me? Anyone else with a son in the same division that has/hasnt received a call? I was told that I would get a call around week 3. I was soooo looking forward to a phone call. Maybe soon.....

I am so ready to see him in a few weeks. 22 days left!!! Im sgaying at the Red Carpet Inn. Anyone… Continue

Added by navymom094 on February 23, 2012 at 5:44am — 6 Comments

i made it

Well I did it made it through my sons 18th birthday with out breaking down to many times. He had a great day got him a dairy queen blizzard cake his favorite chocolate extreme. His papa took him for there dinner by themselves, Saturday were going as a family. It was a wonderful day. Im so glad I was able to spend it with my son.

Added by Navy mom x2 on February 22, 2012 at 8:01pm — 2 Comments

Missing Dawna already

I sure am missing my daughter alot. It is hard not being able to hear her voice. I know her kids and husband must be having a hard time too. I hope she is doing ok. Can't wait to hear what ship she is in and what day she is supposed to graduate so I can buy my airline tickets. It is hard not being the one who will get the paperwork and "the box". But then again, getting the box could be hard on me too. Been going through the emotional roller coaster. Sure hope it gets easier. I am…

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Added by DawnasMom on February 21, 2012 at 9:45pm — 2 Comments

Ship 09 Div092

Trying to find other Moms with sailors that are in ship 09 div092 graduating March 16, 2012

Added by jmascelli2 on February 21, 2012 at 8:28pm — 1 Comment

Finally another Aug 7th

I was glad to read your blog. My son leaves from Ohio on Aug 7th for Great Lakes also. Sounds like they may be together. He is going into Hospital Corpsman and he is really looking forward to it. I am so proud of him but he is my only child and I am not sure how I will deal with it.. I cry already! I have told him that it has been such a joy to watch him grow into the man he is and I know that the Navy will help him even more.

Added by Jesse's Mom on February 20, 2012 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment

Good morning

It's week number 5 for my recruit. I haven't heard anything from him this week except a short note. I know he is doing well, but I really miss hearing from him. I send plenty of cards and letters, hope he is enjoying them. I am very PROUD of you my son!

Added by Boomboom11867 on February 20, 2012 at 8:57am — No Comments

What he said...

My son said::

Getting paid to live in Pensacola does not suck.

I said:

Added by mastewart13 on February 20, 2012 at 12:11am — 5 Comments

nice day

Well Saturday was a wonderful day. Michael went to his last Klondike Scout District event to support his brother who was choosen to be in the OA (Michael is also a member) Joseph was so excited that his brother took off from work to be there they had so much fun then Michael will be going to the ordeal to again support his brother. I took some wonderful pictures then I came home sat down and cried. These days are getting to be so hard knowing each scout event and holiday that comes will be…

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Added by Navy mom x2 on February 19, 2012 at 3:11pm — 1 Comment

Ship 09 Division 091

Finally found the site that other families are part of the same ship/division, nice to read that everybody is going though the same as us. Anybody know why our ship/division has males/females? how do they decide this? Not having a problem with it just wondering.

Added by Nan on February 18, 2012 at 8:20pm — No Comments

DONNA/MOM/NUKE EM3/CLASS 1107-2

Any one else out there with a NUKE in class 1107-2 due to graduate March 30

Added by DONNA/MOM/EM3 NUKE/CLASS 1107-2 on February 18, 2012 at 4:31pm — 3 Comments

BC Mom as of 2/15

My son left for BC on 2/15/12. I got the short call that he arrived safely and am waiting for an address. It's been a teary few days for this Mom.

Added by Mom91 on February 17, 2012 at 11:43pm — 12 Comments

We are here!

We made it after six and a half hours of driving!! So happy to be here!!!! Can not wait till we see her tomorrow!!

Added by Lisa & Myron & Chris on February 16, 2012 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Made it here. Seems like we've been traveling all day. O' wait we have. Got up at 3:00am shuttle picked us up at 6:20 . Got to Sea-tac at 7:15. Flight left at 8:40 . lost 2hrs in time change. Got the…

Made it here. Seems like we've been traveling all day. O' wait we have. Got up at 3:00am shuttle picked us up at 6:20 . Got to Sea-tac at 7:15. Flight left at 8:40 . lost 2hrs in time change. Got the car rental . Finally at the ramada doing the meet and greet then to bed. I' m beat! Continue

Added by Shelly on February 16, 2012 at 6:39pm — No Comments

Sarge's Meet & Greet

I wanted to add a special thank you to Sarge for the wonderful time at the meet and greet for the 02/10/2012 PIR Division's graduation and to let everyone know for all the upcoming PIR graduations we found out that Sarge provides food at his own expense from local restaurants. He does this because of the love that he has for all the sailors and their families and his willingness to help them. He is a wonderful man and to show our appreciation for what he does if you could give him even…

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Added by Cindy on February 16, 2012 at 4:06pm — No Comments