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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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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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June 2014 Blog Posts (42)

I GOT A LETTER TODAY!!!

I got a letter today. He said that he feels better. He even put a couple of jokes in the letter. I'm so happy and proud of him.

Added by k2014 on June 19, 2014 at 10:15pm — 2 Comments

P-Days "Moment of Truth" Questions

I read from one recruit's experience that while in P-Days, there's a phrase called "moment of truth". The Cheifs or POs begin asking questions again-see if you've lied on any questions you were asked. Recruit said he was told to stand to answer his questions (by the interviewer).

But recruit said DO NOT STAND UP when answering any question because you're admitting to have been/are lying to their questions and BE SENT HOME ON THE SPOT. Then, he was asked if he's homesick. He answered… Continue

Added by mauiMom808 on June 19, 2014 at 4:39pm — 5 Comments

I'm still learning how to navigate through this site

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the words of encouragement. I haven't heard from my son since his last call. I had some friends come by and pray with me and my family for his strength and guidance.

Added by k2014 on June 19, 2014 at 4:17pm — 2 Comments

Blue Candles

I have been reading a lot of post regarding our Sailors being sent over seas. My sailor is in A school but in support of all the Sailors and their families I am suggesting that we put blue candles up every where. FB, Twitter, email. Some of us are unable to have candles at work. Let's plaster social media with Blue Candles.…

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Added by Linda (Cody's Momma) on June 18, 2014 at 2:44pm — 2 Comments

DIV 229 PIR July 25th

Does anyone know how often our SR's get to call. I got a call last week and my son was really homesick and his spirit was down. I've been very prayerful and anticipating his next call.

Added by k2014 on June 18, 2014 at 11:53am — 5 Comments

mailing address concern

Hello ladies,

My son is stationed on USS Somerset in San Diego CA. hes having mail issues. When a physical address is requested is it a good idea to use the Ships address or do you think a PO box will work better. He applied for a CA drivers license and use the ships address. hes been waiting for it for a while now. How dependable is a ships mailing system. any info would be greatly appreciated. Anabela

Added by bela02 on June 18, 2014 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

Navy Federal

My son is in A school and needs a little money. How can I get the money to him and the quickest way. He has an account with Navy Federal.

Thanks for your help

Added by Linda (Cody's Momma) on June 17, 2014 at 1:22pm — 4 Comments

The clock is ticking

Soooo July 15 is approaching and picking up speed. I will be having a going away party for him on the 13th. So does anyone care to share how the night before their departure date went for the family? I know that he will swear in on the 15th and head to a hotel. I am curious to see how others played out that day.

Question: Does anyone have any stories about the physical attribute of boot camp from their sons??? I worry more than my son does so I don't know why if he's not concerned I… Continue

Added by Cali68 on June 16, 2014 at 9:45pm — 5 Comments

Trying to get EDRS with command sponsorship

Hello so here's my story
I arrived in Naples Italy April 6 with just my passport no visa with command sponsorship we were told we could get our visas here in Naples, but come to find out we can't. Do to everything being in euro here and I have 3 kids one income isn't enough. Do you think they will approve me for EDRS? Will I be able to get BAH if I do move back ? How long can this process take my oldest son has to start pre-k 4? Will they ask for my visa?

Added by Ladybugg93 on June 16, 2014 at 3:00pm — No Comments

PIR July 25

nI got my phone call. My son was very down. Tried to be positive.

Added by k2014 on June 16, 2014 at 1:10pm — 2 Comments

Diago Garcia

Please I need a eased mind.. My Sailor was home for 2 weeks... The Greatest time... He left yesterday.. Please can anyone tell me,when will I hear from him. How long is this flight, time zone, and can we communicate. Please I need to ease my mind.. Thanks

Added by Jennie C on June 14, 2014 at 9:12am — 6 Comments

The Final Two Weeks

All PIR moms of 06/27/2014, we are in the final two weeks before seeing our Sailors!! I'm ready to burst with pride for our young adult daughters & sons! I'm so EXCITED!!!!
Are there any moms that feel the same as I do. (:

Added by Precious2tb on June 13, 2014 at 4:48pm — 1 Comment

Cortramid East 2014

Dear Navy Moms,

I just joined this site and before I joined, I saw some sample conversation about lists of what midshipmen had to take to Cortramid a few years ago (2010/2011). We have a tricky situation since our family will be returning from a distant vacation the same morning that our son needs to report to Norfolk (the Navy moved the start date up by one day since we booked our flights). Therefore, I'd like to help my son get everything completely packed for cortramid before we…

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Added by VUMom on June 12, 2014 at 5:54pm — 2 Comments

The beginning is always hard

Dear Navy Moms:

I want you all to know that I remember what it was like for me (so long ago). I had to remind myself on a daily basis that "my little boy" was becoming a young man and he was growing up (without me). That was hard to swallow, but I managed to make it through. All these new experiences that your kids are having are very normal. The way they handle those new challenges are mostly depended on what sort of mindset each of them have. Of course there are going to be…

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Added by JJ on June 11, 2014 at 10:29am — 7 Comments

Daughter leaving for BC 8/25 Help!

Anyonelse have a son/ daughter leaving this day?!

Added by D C on June 10, 2014 at 2:50pm — No Comments

Leaving Norfolk in December

So I know I haven't been on here in awhile. I've been trying to keep myself busy with my crochet work& then after awhile just took a really long break on that too. I spoke with my Navy son the other day& he told me that he's going to be going to Hawaii& stationed on the USS John Paul Jones. I know I need to be more supportive but part of me is gonna go crazy because he'll be further away. I'd really like to see if any of y'all are part of a navy mom crochet group that I can join.

Added by Chris& Justin's mom on June 6, 2014 at 1:19pm — 1 Comment

Pir 6/13/14 - ship 09 div 201

Has anyone gotten a phone call or anything yet? My family just received a letter from my brother & it wasn't good news :(

Added by Alexis on June 5, 2014 at 3:31pm — 3 Comments

Yes!!! Just received the "I am a Sailor" call from my son! I am so excited! I can tell he is exhausted by his voice and excited! I am in tears!

Added by Reik's Proud Mom on June 4, 2014 at 3:42pm — 2 Comments

Where Do I Began??

Where do I began? I can't tell you the last time I been on here. I posted comments, even connected with NavyMoms like myself who kid(s) have just started boot camp, graduated, went to A school, & stationed to many different parts of the United States or overseas. My son finished A school, was looking forward to coming home for the holidays. The day he left to come home, my father died unexpectedly!!!! I had to wait to my son came home to tell him I had to leave the following morning…

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Added by AveryMom on June 3, 2014 at 7:55pm — 16 Comments

He has ask !

After 4 plus years my son Alex has finally ask Amylia to marry him..I am so Happy for them..She is very sweet young girl..and i welcome her as my daughter..Her family is awesome too..I know that I am lucky that God has brought them into our lives..I am so proud that God picked me to be the mom of 2 awesome boys..and now he has blessed me with a girl..Alex took her to Disney world and ask in front of the big castle.She was so surprised..Now shes trying to plan the wedding for next year here…

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Added by Cecelia ( cece) on June 3, 2014 at 12:31pm — 1 Comment