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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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missing my boy and only three days in.

I hope this gets easier because as of now I'm a mess. He's only been gone for three days. I keep on thinking what he is going through in boot camp. He's in Chicago.

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Comment by gsskygirl(SECF) on June 30, 2011 at 6:55pm: Hang in there... as the days go by saddness is replaced with more pride.

Comment by Momof3kidz(IT) on June 30, 2011 at 10:45pm: Hang in there! It's so hard! My son has been gone 1 week today. I got my letter today. His clothes in the box yesterday. Something to look forward to!

Comment by sniper 24 on July 1, 2011 at 3:11am: You will have a lot of different emotions as the weeks go on. Soon you will receive your first phone call and then several other phone calls that will get you through. I didn't believe that I would see a change in my son after graduation from boot camp, but I did.! I saw the beginning signs of discipline, time management and concern for dress appearance when out in public with his uniform. He had pride in himself and I had pride for him and his decision. The unknown is frightening but take courage, many have gone before him. When you see him graduate from boot camp, you will be so proud of what he has accomplished. Write him as much as you can so you can still feel close to him. Once you go to graduation you will see that it has been worth it. Hang in there, it will get easier!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 2, 2011 at 6:17pm: Be sure to forward your home phone to your cell phone so you don't miss any calls! Your son is doing great, I have no doubt. A good book for following along on their day-to-day activities is this one you can order on Amazon - it'll set your mind at ease. Honor, Courage, Commitment: Navy Boot Camp Some things have changed but it's essentially right on. It really helped me to be able to visualize what they were doing. My son enjoyed boot camp and his letters were great, one had the word "cool" about eight times LOL. Graduation (Pass in Review) is unbelievable, I hope you'll be able to attend. This is a good group for that: PIR Reference Information. Welcome to the Navy family!

Comment by jo's mom on July 2, 2011 at 8:29pm: Thank you for the ones that are supportive And I know it's better than alot of other places or situations he could be in. I'm very close to my son as well as you all are, I'm sure. Thanks Marcy for your kindness.

Comment by jo's mom on July 2, 2011 at 8:32pm: It's not that I'm dwelling on what I don't have control over! It's just I miss him and this is very new to me. Thank You, Judyr

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 3, 2011 at 12:01am: I'm a single mom of an only child and we're very close, so believe me I can relate to what you new Navy moms are going through right now! It's going to be ok, but I know how hard this separation is for you. My son's been in since August '07 and he loves every bit of the Navy. Boot camp really isn't that hard on them, it's a lot of learning and drilling but it's not some scary thing at all, and they're making friends from all over. They come away with great stories and you'll hear all about it. So just remember to breathe, cry when you need to and be sure to send plenty of upbeat letters with happy news from home :)

Comment by sherry D on July 4, 2011 at 10:35am: Hang in there it gets easier. It will be ok. Just think of the great commitment your son has made. I just got 3 letters from my son yesterday and see the change that has already occured. He sounds great and I'm sure your son will be the same. Yes,I still cry but it gets better. Just keep yourself busy and the weeks will go by quickly and the next thing you know it will be graduation. Hang in there:)

Comment by jo's mom on July 16, 2011 at 10:56am: So I'm Back Marcy~Corps mom you my woman are just what this sight needs more people like you. Not telling me how to be just that it will be.Your wonderful and right It has changed although I'm crying right now maybe because someone else was right. JKidding. My letters pour out of me with pride and all that he wants. I see what you said about him being so proud of who he is. Your an amazing Lady Thank You for your beautiful support.