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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

Events

**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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August 2013 Blog Posts (110)

got the form letter!!!

Ok I got the form letter! My son is on ship 09 and division 394.i am sooo happy.

Added by Evonne on August 26, 2013 at 3:54pm — 3 Comments

I am extremely confused.

I dont understand why someone daughter left on the 20th of august and they know the division and ship number. My son left on the 15th and I still dont know. Also if his pir date is either the 11th or the 18th of October the facebook groups are not open, they are closed groups. Can someone please explain this to me. Thank you.

Added by Evonne on August 26, 2013 at 1:18pm — 2 Comments

Creating a poster for my sailor but I need help!

My fiance is leaving in less than 2 weeks for BC, it's so sad to imagine him leaving! I'd really like to make him a poster before he goes with all his family and friends' words of encouragement but can't find too many examples. I want to draw a picture, maybe an anchor-? - on the middle of the poster with a very inspiring quote. I really would like any ideas or pictures ya'll have! I need help you guys lol

Added by Lucille21 Ship 09 DIV 417 on August 26, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

1 down and seven more weeks to go.

Today marks the first full week my son is in Boot Camp.  I am pretty sure he is done with his P-days so maybe this is his first full week of training.  As I have read on here that no news is good news, so I am assuming everything is ok.  I miss him terribly and I thought it would get easier but until I hear from him I won't be at ease.  I often wonder what he is doing right now.  So hard to concentrate on things when all I can think of is him.

1 week down and 7 more to go.  I…

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Added by DavidsNavyMom (Ship 11 Div 396) on August 26, 2013 at 10:37am — 6 Comments

First Sunday at Boot Camp

Today would have been my sons first Sunday at Boot Camp . I wanted to know what they do on Sundays. Is this a day off or work/training as usual.

Added by Michelle on August 25, 2013 at 11:33pm — 1 Comment

Facebook Groups for 10/18/13 and 10/11/13 PIR Dates

Hi:  Most of you probably already know (but I didn't until the other day), but there are facebook groups you can join for your SR's PIR date. 

 

The 10/18/13 group is:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/539127432836305/  Then you just click on "join group" at the top and an administrator will approve you and you can start interacting with 10/18 moms. 

 

The 10/11/13 group is: …

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Added by NavyMomTimesTwo on August 25, 2013 at 3:00pm — 6 Comments

I got a call

We are blessed today with my daughter's voice.  We finally got that call that we have been waiting for.  She was crying and saying she is homesick.  It broke my heart but I didn't cry.  I wanted to be strong for her.  We just gave her a lot of encouragement.  She made friends and one more test to go for promotion.  She was telling us that she got her dog tags yesterday and uniforms.  We probably talked for about 10 minutes.  I can't wait to hear from her again.

Added by Cassie's-momShip4Div380 on August 24, 2013 at 11:58am — 13 Comments

September 3....

My husband leaves for boot camp on September 3. I've tried to prepare myself but I'm so emotional. I cry more than he knows. I'm usually a strong person, but being without him is treating me down.... Hopefully the time will fly by quickly....

Added by Mrs.NewlyWed2013 on August 24, 2013 at 11:25am — 1 Comment

Received the box today :-(

I came home from having lunch with some friends and the box was sitting on my coffee table, my youngest son had signed for it.  I have to say I broke down. I was reluctant to open it but I am glad I did.  I don't know how I am going to make it the whole 8 weeks.  It is much harder than I thought it would be.  I have had 8 months to prepare for this and I still can't handle it.  I contacted his recruiter this morning and he gave me my son's address so I mailed him a letter with some stamps…

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Added by DavidsNavyMom (Ship 11 Div 396) on August 23, 2013 at 10:23pm — 5 Comments

Rec' form letter

I'm new to this but wanted to have contact with someone who is going
Through the same emotions. I received my daughter's box the other
Day and the form letter today. I heard she would be able to write a few
Lines but that was not the case. Her PIR is October 11th. She is on Ship
12 Div 387. I am elated and mailed off her letters today.

Added by Mamadonna on August 23, 2013 at 8:11pm — 16 Comments

Ship 11 Div 383

Received the form letter yesterday. Really cheered me up. I am in full swing of making travel arrangements for my son's PIR on October 11th. Now I can't wait to get a letter from him. I mailed the 3 letters I had already written  this morning. I have so many questions, mainly I just want to know how he is doing and if it is everything he expected. He has wanted to join the Navy since he was 10 years old and now he's there! Can't wait to hear all about it. Hope everyone has a great day!

Added by bubba8113 on August 23, 2013 at 1:25pm — 5 Comments

38 Days Today

Today it is 38 days Until My Son leaves for BC  and we spend the day Together Today Just my son and I

that was one of the many things on the list today until he leaves, we had such a wonderful day laughing and chatting and just having a good time , I took him to breakfast to a resturant that was on the food network , we then found a cute cup cake shop cause everything is better with  a cupcake :) then we went to an indoor go cart racing place, we were the only ones there so we had the…

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Added by sassymom9503 on August 22, 2013 at 10:19pm — 3 Comments

QUESTIONS

MY SON SOON LEAVES FOR BOOT-CAMP. HE IS NOT MARRIED BUT PLEASE GIVE ME ADVISE ON WHAT WE NEED TO DO LIKE  PREPARING BEFORE HE LEAVES,.....SUCH AS POWER OF ATTORNEY ETC. ANY INFORMATION. IF WE NEED A POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MEDICAL ISSUES WHERE SHOULD I GET IT, DO I SEE ANY ATTORNEY AND THEN TURN IN THE POA TO THE RECRUITER? WHAT ARE THE STEPS? PLEASE HELP I'M SO NERVOUS HE IS LEAVING AND SAD AND AFRAID BUT I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Added by XFL on August 22, 2013 at 4:41pm — 4 Comments

Got a letter from my SR. He says he's sore and tired. It's the hardest thing he's ever done. He says he only gets to eat three times a day! Lol!

Got a letter from my SR. He says he's sore and tired. It's the hardest thing he's ever done. He says he only gets to eat three times a day! Lol!

Added by Julieforjoey on August 22, 2013 at 4:15pm — 5 Comments

maintaining a month after deployment.

Its been a month.since Alex left. Its been an emotional time..I am a very proud of my son..But its truly hard not to be able to contact him by phone..to hear his voice and know hes okay..I mailed him 2 care packages. Being the first time I had done it. I may have went over board...cost 90.00 for priority to mail them..but it will be well worth every penny..when he gets them..mailed the 6th of August..still waiting for him to receive them..I wanted him to get them before is birthday but its…

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Added by Cecelia ( cece) on August 22, 2013 at 3:10pm — 7 Comments

Calling Cards

Does anyone know about the calling cards that you can get from callsforrecruits@gmail.com?  Are they legit calling cards?

Added by DavidsNavyMom (Ship 11 Div 396) on August 22, 2013 at 3:03pm — 2 Comments

Connect with Navy Moms from Washington State (Daughter left on 8/20/2013)

Hi my name is Julie.. My daughter Kayla left on 8/20/2013 to GL.. I would like to connect with moms who sons/daughters left the same time my daughter left.. Its been two days since she left and my emotions are like a rollercoaster.. I cant wait to received her box and start sending out letters.. So if any of your sons/daughters left the same time i would like to connect with you, so can support each other. thx Julie

Added by Julie on August 22, 2013 at 1:29pm — 2 Comments

PIR 9/6/2013

We have a son who is graduating on 9/6/13. He is in ship 12, Div 332. He will be attending A school in San Diego. Would love to chat with others. We will be staying at the Ramada during graduation. Would also like to know more about the meet and greets scheduled at Ramada and Sarges.

Added by Sailormum on August 22, 2013 at 11:36am — 2 Comments

Got the box yesterday!

My son's box arrived yesterday, his clothes shoes and cell phone were in there. Miss him even more now...I look at the clock and wonder what is he doing now? He left on August 15 and the box came on Tuesday August 21. Looking for a letter in the mail next.

Added by josephine on August 22, 2013 at 6:27am — 1 Comment

the box has arrived!!!

Im actually feeling really good now that I received the box. It was sort of like communication in a way. Im very happy. Next is a letter. I cannot wait! Bittersweet feeling:))

Added by Evonne on August 21, 2013 at 7:04pm — 3 Comments

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