This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

FIRST TIME HERE?

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:

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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AJVNavyMom's Blog (25)

We ARE the United States of America!

We ARE the Unied States of America.  The American way of life is individualistic, dynamic, pragmatic.  It affirms the supreme value and dignity of our great nation.  We are a strong, powerful nation with zero tollerance for such acts as September 11th.  We rested none since that grim day and will continue to protect this great country for eternity.  It was our duty, our mission, our American way to protect our nation, and we did just that.  This is a time to reflect on all our… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on May 2, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Our son...

Our son left January 4th for boot camp.  Letting go was the hardest thing I ever had to do.  The endless emotions that I swore I'd never manage to survive.  He had gone through so much that I thought I understood, but I know now that I will never fully.  He pushed through like a true man.  He complained none, did what he had to do.  I spent so many nights crying missing him.  So many days putting on that strong face, but was simply dieing inside.  I stalked the mailman and wore my cell phone as… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on April 27, 2011 at 1:37pm — 3 Comments

Breathtaking Ceremony...

We just got back from our son's PIR graduation on Friday.  It was simply amazing and took my breath away!  They were all so focused and did an amazing job.  It was all I could do not to jump from my seat to go get my son. As soon as we heard, "Liberty Call" we rushed to him and I hugged him so hard and of course cried with pride!  Unfortunately, he was SO sick.  He had a migrane, Pink eye, and a temp of 104!  He pushed through, but he was shivering uncontrollably. Fortunatley, I take migrane… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on March 7, 2011 at 3:26pm — 2 Comments

Going to see my son!

Today I'm going to see my son in Great Lakes for graduation tomorrow!  I'm so excited to see all his changes.  Thank you everyone for all your support during this journey.  All the moms behind me, hang in there and know that this day is coming for you too!

Added by AJVNavyMom on March 3, 2011 at 9:53am — 3 Comments

Help...

Any "Seasoned" moms know how the graduation seating works?  How will I know where to sit to be at least near my son's division??  Are there signs or something to show us where they will be?  Thanks!

Added by AJVNavyMom on March 2, 2011 at 7:26pm — 4 Comments

He's A Sailor!!

Just got the call from my son...he's officially a Sailor!  He said everyone in DIV 090 passed. Can't wait to see him at PIR on Friday! 

Added by AJVNavyMom on March 1, 2011 at 7:20pm — 3 Comments

Help...

Is anyone else having trouble getting on the navy site to download parking passes?  I've tried all sorts of ways and combinations...I just can't get on.  www.bootcamp.navy.mil (doesn't work) Help!

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 28, 2011 at 10:12pm — 1 Comment

Finally.....

Finally....exactly one week from today I will see my son!  Just bought all my travel sized items and charged up all the batteries to the camera and camcorder.  Now to dust off the suitcases! 

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 24, 2011 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

So sad...

Just got a "brief" letter today from my son.  Said he just found out that his division is "Grad-N-Go" and will need to be back at 5.  Didn't say what day, but I'm told that is 5 on graduation day.  Thought I had the weekend with him, now I have only a few hours.  I'm feeling so sad right now.  I want more time with him!

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 11, 2011 at 4:39pm — 4 Comments

5 down, 3 to go!

Every Wednesday starts a new week for our son.  Since he left, my daughter and I do a "Pound it" knuckle tap to celebrate another week down. We were most thrilled today when we looked ahead and actually felt that the 3 more to go is finally not such a big number!  We are so anxious to see him and cannot wait to hug him, and hug him again!  Question?...do I dare send him a Valentine card or will that cause problems for him being teased?  Don't want to bring any attention to him at this stage of… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 9, 2011 at 7:20pm — 1 Comment

Half way there!

Our son is half way to graduation!  He's finished 4 weeks, and only 4 more to go.  When I look ahead four weeks, it seems forever, but when I look back on the four he just did, it does feel like it went by at a decent pace.  We miss him so much and cannot wait to see our changed man.  When he called he sounded like there was already change.  I hope the next half goes by quick so I can see my son!

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 3, 2011 at 5:25pm — 1 Comment

Ship 03 DIV 090 First call

Just got our first call from our son!  He sounded really good and in good spirits.  Said it's pretty much what he expected.  His group is doing really well, earned flag for academics.  He is "group leader" and earned his first pin!  Not happy that group leaders have to do IT for SR mistakes tho, but dealing with it.  Said they eat well and sleep as well as to be expected with 88 guys in a room!  He said they are all counting down the days to Graduation and can't wait to get on with A school for… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 27, 2011 at 9:47pm — 1 Comment

Missing my son...

Almost finished week two and I miss my son terribly.  I have good days and bad, but the weekends are tougher.  I have more time to think.  I find myself laughing out loud when I think of the funny things he used to say/do, and I cry on a dime when I think of what he's doing and will be doing.  I really love the book I ordered, "Honor, Courage, Commitment.  It helps to understand what he will be doing pretty much week to week.  Some things I'd rather not know though.  Can't wait to hear from… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 17, 2011 at 3:47pm — 2 Comments

figured out....

Heading into week two, I have figured out to have tissues on me at all times....you just never know when the tears will come.  We're missing our son, and brother......Can't wait for him to call.

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 15, 2011 at 5:05pm — 1 Comment

Yea...the address!

Got our sons address today.  Finally....now we can at least stay connected through paper!  I'll take it. 

SHIP 3 DIV 090........anyone else?

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 13, 2011 at 7:44pm — No Comments

Got "The Box"

We got our sons "Box" today.  5 days after he left.  I had to smell his shirt and of course, cried!  We miss him so much.  Next, we wait for his address...........tick, tock.....

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 11, 2011 at 10:08pm — 3 Comments

Our son left today....

Today our son left.  We are so sad it hurts.  We'll miss him so much.  Our hearts ache and the tears are many.....Be safe our son, we love you!!!

Added by AJVNavyMom on January 4, 2011 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

Down to one hand...

Well, we're down to counting the days till our son leaves on one hand.  I can't believe how close it is.  He enlisted six months ago, and we thought we had so much time with him...huh.  We're so greatful that we could celebrate his 21st birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the new year.  So much kept my mind busy, now I'm afraid that when he's gone, all will be too calm with nothing to occupy my thoughts.  He is so excited to go and begin his new journey.  His focus and drive has kept me… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on December 30, 2010 at 3:52pm — 1 Comment

12 Days.....

Our son leaves in 12 days.  I have no idea how I'm going to keep it together so he doesn't have the added pressure of seeing his mom cry.  I find myself crying in the shower, driving on the highway, or late at night when everyone is asleep.  I try so hard to be strong for our daughter, who announces daily she's going to miss her brother, and my husband who is overwhelmed with pride, the tears come more frequently.  How on earth am I going to hold it together?!  We're going to miss our son so… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on December 22, 2010 at 9:28pm — 7 Comments

A Gift for our Sailor

We were at a loss of what to get our son for Christmas seeing as he's leaving for Boot on January 4th.  He can't take anything with him, so our list was limited.  We think we may have found a good idea.  I went on Oneshare.com and bought him one share to General Dynamics (Military aerospace designs, combat systems, Marine systems, etc. manufacturer) We had it framed and engraved.  No matter where he goes in life, he will always own a share in that company.  There were many to choose…

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Added by AJVNavyMom on December 16, 2010 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

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