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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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:
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:
**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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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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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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Missing my son! It is hard to watch them leave and walk away.
Missing my son! It is hard to watch them leave and walk away.
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Comment by Melischa on October 11, 2017 at 12:37pm
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Awww. I am totally there with you! Probably the hardest thing I have ever done, was watch him get on that bus. I feel like I have been over emotional about all of this, but it is a big deal. I know parents go through this, I know I am not the only one...but it doesn't make it easier for me. I think the worse part is not being able to communicate with him. To not know what is going on with him and what his is struggling with. I know he is strong and he will get through this, but it is still hard! Hang in there @Navymom. Sending hugs and prayers your way, from one sad but super proud mom to another!
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Comment by Phoenixmom on October 11, 2017 at 7:14pm
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Hi Navymom, welcome to the site, did your Loved one just leave today? I know I didn't want to leave my son either, the day of swearing in, make sure you keep your phone close tonight if he left today ok he will call you late in the evening letting you know he made ok, it is a scripted call so the only thing you may be able to get in is I love you, and be safe and do your best. I have to tell you this is going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, and it is ok to cry. this will happen daily, I cried at work at home for a whole week or longer. and the hardest part that you will eventually come to realize is the not knowing, that will get the best of you. Please don't hesitate to join boot camp for moms or leaving to boot camp in Oct. you will find many sites that will bring comfort and also Knowledge to any of the questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to ask questions. Many Moms are enduring the same thing you are experiencing, and a lot of them have gotten answers to their questions or concerns. Welcome again Navymom and stay strong, these few weeks will be the hardest for your Son and believe me he will be missing you and home also but he will be fine. sending you hugs at this time and if you need prayer or scripture just ask it seemed to have gotten me by day to day. wishing you well along with your New SR.( Seaman Recruit).
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Comment by braesmom on October 12, 2017 at 9:01am
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My son left on Oct 2 was sworn in, proudest moment and the hardest day of my life. Not knowing how he is is driving me nuts. I can not wait for his graduation. It is so hard but I know this is what he wants. That and my husband and my other children help me get through each day.
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Hi Navymom how you holding up? Just know we are here for you!
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Comment by BlueClover on October 13, 2017 at 6:00pm
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I am right there with you Navy Mom. My son left October 4. He was away from us for two years for college, but this was totally different! I already received the phone call and the "box." I can't wait until the form letter arrives. I have already written a four page (front and back) letter and the self addressed stamped envelope ready to include with my letter. We can't wait to see our boy during his PIR. We are waiting for the date!!!
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Hey everyone thanks for the response and welcome Phoenixmom...Blueclover my daughter left on the 4th too when did you get the box?
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Hi Lakisha. We received the box this past Wednesday, October 11. Small note: I just happened to be home and had to sign for it! I'm checking the mailbox everyday for his first letter home.
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It is miserable not knowing what they are going through. My son graduated last November. Your letters he will definitly need. I did not send pics...he said NOT to. On graduation...stay pretty close by once he gets to leave for a few hours. You will not have time to go to far...due to sooo much traffic returning him back that evening. Also, their dress black shoes give them terrible blisters. The dress socks are thin as stocking for women. My sons blisters and a whole lot more sailors, were awful!!!! During boot camp...it is a lot of standing at attention. a lot! Hours. After the first week, my son was soo glad he went. The first week is a shock!!! Now, my son can't believe how easy it was. You just have to be disciplined and always listen. Remember, the officers are there yelling and screaming for a reason. Everything is for a purpose. My son now is an AME and loving NAVY life. I will help you with any questions you my have. He will be ok. Hang in there. Believe me I lived at the mailbox and Saturday calls. You should recieve 3 calls. Usually aroung 2:00 p.m.
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Comment by lemonelephant on September 25, 2018 at 2:35pm
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Navymom04, Thanks for updating your Blog from last year. All who commented now have Sailors as well.
Check your My Page.
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