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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Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms!  (Hint:  When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.

Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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Navy for Moms Admin's Blog (172)

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

“The opportunities afforded by the United States Navy to the diverse people of our country is not duplicated anywhere else on the planet. With our rich heritage, Sailors are uniquely prepared to lead change and innovation in all that we do. This will be the key to our success.”

Rear Adm. Albert Garcia, III, Deputy Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command



Were you aware that Hispanic…

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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 30, 2009 at 3:00pm — 8 Comments

Private Ship Tour in Alabama (N4M Members Only!). UPDATE: Ship change

A few weeks ago some of our members had the chance to tour the USS Carney In NYC. They not only were able to see the ins and outs of the ship, but also met with some Sailors and Officers. This went so well, the Navy now wants to share another exclusive opportunity with all of you to show their appreciation!



This time, you will have the chance to get a special private tour on the USS Robert G. Bradley USS… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 28, 2009 at 2:39pm — 2 Comments

Have You Verified Your Email Address?

Good morning everyone!



Last week, Ning (the company that provides our Web space) introduced a new email verification system across all of it's networks. You may have seen the image below appear on your screen when you logged into Navy For Moms.





The reason you are being required to do this is part of Ning's attempt to cut down on the number of spammers that join their sites, including N4M.



I just wanted you all to… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 28, 2009 at 9:38am — 7 Comments

Ship Tour in NYC just for N4M members

We received a call today from NAVINFOEAST (English translation... PR team for the NY area) and they've offered all of you a great opportunity.



There is a ship coming into the NYC harbor from the 8-12 of this month. The ship is a DDG, USS Carney, it will be open to the public for tours on the 9th and 10th. But... because the Navy is so proud of it's N4M members, they're offering a special, private tour just for you!



Saturday 12 September at 10:00a.m to noon . the… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

New Poll Video: "OPSEC & Internet Safety"

Hello again, Navy Moms (and other Navy loved ones)!



Did you know that posting something as simple as a name or an innocent photograph can threaten lives and missions thousands of miles away?



Thereʼs been a good bit of discussion on N4M about safe and wise posting in our forums and blogs – particularly as it relates to operational security (OPSEC) and privacy for our Sailors and their families. We know you’re eager to share news about your Sailor, but it’s important to keep… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 27, 2009 at 2:26pm — 2 Comments

New Poll Video – “Racks – USS Wasp”

Last month we showed you what life on a ship is like. But what about when Sailors are in port? In this video, AO3 Karina Cortes gives you a glimpse into her Navy life – from the gun shop on the USS Wasp where she works, to the place she calls home when she’s in Virginia Beach. Whether she’s putting in hours at the gym or surfing… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

N4M Meeting Kits!

Hello everyone!



Did you know that we’ve had over 300 events created on N4M since it started? That’s over 300 times that members of our community have planned to get together and meet in real life. Whether you met to share stories over coffee, put together packages to ship out to Sailors, or just see the faces of other moms at PIR – we applaud you for your efforts and your commitment to supporting each other, your Sailors, and the Navy.



To show our appreciation, we’ve been… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 14, 2009 at 3:00pm — 9 Comments

At Sea - Military Channel Mini Series

Worth Watching!



Due to a partnership between Navy Recruiting Command and CHINFO (Chief of Naval Information), Discovery network is able to provide viewers a never-before-seen glimpse inside the US Navy. This 3 hour mini-series explores the radical changes that are currently taking place to the mission, manpower, machinery of the world's greatest maritime force. Each hour will focus on a key mission and the new technologies and training necessary to achieve success (Naval Aviation,… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 7, 2009 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

Women In The Navy: women(re)defined

In March I wrote a blog to recognize Women’s History Month and some of the many honorable women who have served in the Navy. As many of you know, women have gained access to a variety of non-traditional careers over the years. As a result, our idea of femininity is continually being redefined. To showcase the empowering and exciting opportunities available to women in today’s Navy, I’d like to… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 3, 2009 at 9:42am — 2 Comments

New Poll Video: Navy Racks - USS Sampson

Hey everyone!



A few weeks ago we shared the “Navy Racks – Boot Camp” video with you to give you an inside look at Great Lakes and what your son or daughter will experience during their time in BC. Keeping with the behind-the-scenes theme, I now present to you “Navy Racks – USS Sampson”!



Come aboard a Navy destroyer with your guide, BM1 Jesse Crider. Check out his “home… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on July 13, 2009 at 3:52pm — 4 Comments

IMPORTANT: Revised Community Guidelines and Policies!

Updated 10 July 2009

Message from Rear Admiral Robin Braun






N4M Members,



As I mentioned in my previous message, we have been conducting a very thorough review of the Community Guidelines to ensure we continue to provide our members the most rewarding experience possible while respecting the freedoms our Sailors serve to protect.



As you know, the purpose of NAVYForMoms.com is to bring together Navy parents and the parents of recruiting-age young… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on July 10, 2009 at 7:00pm — 163 Comments

Thanksgiving Hosts?

Hey Navy Moms!

We’ve enjoyed reading your blogs about how you celebrated the 4th of July this past weekend! We always love to hear about the the wonderful things your Sailors are doing and the wonderful things you’re doing for them. Even though it’s months away, we’re wondering if any of you are planning on hosting a group of Sailors for Thanksgiving this year?

Elle

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on July 9, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

New Poll Video - “Navy Racks – Boot Camp”

Hey everyone!



It’s been a few months since we last shared a video with you, but I think you’ll really enjoy the one we are posting today! For all of you who have a son or daughter currently at, or soon to be entering Boot Camp, I present “Navy Racks – Boot Camp”.



Instead of just telling you about what your son or daughter will be experiencing at BC, Chief Arlene Maier will be your guide through this behind-the-scenes peak at Great Lakes. She’s actually an RDC at Boot Camp… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on July 1, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Moms: What's your Navy story?



061003-N-4515N-004 Norfolk, Va. (Oct. 3, 2006) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Micheal Reilly gives his mother a hug goodbye before he deploys with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Nearly 6,500 Sailors deployed from Naval Station Norfolk with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in support of the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on June 12, 2009 at 11:17am — 2 Comments

How are you celebrating your Sailor this Father’s Day?



090513-N-8750E-248 GROTON, Conn. (May 13, 2009) A USS Hawaii (SSN 776) crew-member's father waves a U.S. flag as the Virginia class submarine departs, enroute to its new homeport of Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Commissioned May 5, 2007, Hawaii is the third Virginia-class attack submarine constructed and the first submarine to be named after the Aloha state. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Patrick Evans/Released)



Father’s Day is… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on June 11, 2009 at 2:04pm — 2 Comments

New Widget: Navy Speak!

Hello N4M Members!



When I first joined you as admin of this community, it took me awhile to figure out some of the Navy lingo that I saw all over the site. DEP? PIR? What are these ladies talking about? :)



I know that many of you have had the same questions, so to help you out we’ve developed a new tool just for you – NAVY Speak, a NAVYForMoms.com acronym widget! It’s located at the column on the right where you can access it whenever you come across a Navy term (or… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on May 21, 2009 at 5:39pm — 10 Comments

Happy (Belated) Mother's Day



060606-N-2248M-002 Norfolk, Va. (June 6, 2006) - Families wave goodbye as the Sailors aboard the amphibious transport ship USS Nashville (LPD 13) and the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Navy photo by Draftsman 1st Class Moises Medel (RELEASED)



A mother teaches her child how to sail his

own boat...and then stands tall, hiding her

tears, as he pulls away from the…
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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on May 11, 2009 at 10:46am — 2 Comments

Profile Question Updates - Part 2

Hello N4M Members!!



Awhile back, we made some big updates to our profile questions (see original blog post). We received a lot of feedback from all of you and I wanted to let you know where we are at.



One of the biggest requests people had was regarding location. Unfortunately, Ning has still not offered up privacy settings for this. We are determined to work with them on making this a… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on May 9, 2009 at 7:12am — 3 Comments

Today is Military Spouses Day!



Official U.S. Navy file photo of Chief Hospital Corpsman Tony Ward greeting his family on the pier as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month which highlights the sacrifices and service of spouses throughout the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Flordeliz… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on May 8, 2009 at 2:07pm — 1 Comment

Navy Weeks Are Coming! (Updated With Details On Upcoming Cities!)

070420-N-2903M-002 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 20, 2007) - The U.S. Navy Band Mid-South “Freedom” plays to a downtown crowd at Louisville’s “Fourth Street Live.” “Freedom” played throughout the greater Louisville area April 16-21 as part of Louisville Navy Week. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terry Matlock (RELEASED)



Hello everyone!



I have a little announcement to make regarding Navy… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on April 29, 2009 at 1:00am — 3 Comments

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