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Navy For Moms

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

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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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Graduation Info
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Printable PDF – 2.0 MB

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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.)

N4M Merchandise

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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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NUKE moms

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A place to come for support and guidance for anyone with a loved one in the nuke program ⚓️.

Weather - Charleston

Members: 2693
Latest Activity: 16 hours ago

Please, if you no longer want to be a part of N4M's consider NOT deleting your profile as everything you have ever posted will disappear when you delete it . You can leave a group but don't permanently delete your profile!

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***NEW MEMBERS***

PLEASE READ ARTICLES IN THE "PAGES" AREA (20)

in the right-hand column, under the members (hit "view all") ----->

BEFORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS !!

These articles are the "reference library" for moms, ready to answer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 24x7 (twenty-four hours, seven days a week). You may not have to post a question after all!

"There is lots to learn before coming to NNPTC." This link will give you much needed info:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/NNPTC/

NNPTC OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFO:

(843) 296-9426

MILITARY CRISIS HOTLINE INFO:

RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:

In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.

The time frame for each of the schools is listed under "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC" to the right ------->

Here's a "Welcome New Members" link from BunkerQB with some good info: Welcome New Members

The NF Rating Information Card can be found at NF Rating Information Card. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.

IMPORTANT: Read and follow these Operational Security (OPSEC) guidelines. N4M is an open website that can be read by non-members; and not all members are necessarily what they seem. Be smart and keep yourself and all our sailors safe. Keep YOUR safety in mind too. It's human nature to trust and want to share, but don't provide personal information to others. Great and lasting friendships are made on NavyforMoms.com, but use common sense and caution before proceeding. Online chat safety tips

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

Here's the story of RED SHIRT FRIDAY: Red Shirt Friday

USPS "If it fits, it ships" - link to order boxes: USPS If it fits, it ships

MAKING POSTS TO THE GROUP - Please be sure you are on page 1 when typing your comments or they may not post!

NPTU OMBUDSMAN TEAM (4/2024)

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Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on October 26, 2016 at 9:57am: Hi All, I'm back from CO and the funeral was beautiful. She was a nun so it was joyful and warm. I'm glad I made it. COTwin, I would not have had time to visit anyway as it turns out. What a beautiful photo. CO is truly beautiful.

TXMom, so glad you heard from your sailor and will see him soon!! The spotty communication is a big part of the challenge of navy life.

PattiP, I hope your sailor has good luck finding a car. The logistics of cars, apartments, bills, and all the rest while at sea boggles my mind. My son has a wife; the singles have a way harder life to manage. Poor guy. But somehow these things always work themselves out

Lastly, welcome Mary m&m! I saw you on the Vinson page. They aren't as active as here but they are great when the ship is deployed. Also, be prepared for the nukes not to be liked very much on the ship. Just a fact, I'm afraid. The captain they had when my son had his first deployment was awesome. He sent frequent communication and appreciated his nukes. This new guy, not so much. But I'll leave it at that. But I"m here for you, Sea Sister!

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on October 25, 2016 at 9:40pm: Here is a Colorado pic for you all. This is the town where I moved from to this half of the state. Over here I am about 40 min from the gate to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on October 25, 2016 at 9:35pm: sorry I missed you NancyJo. I am quite a ways north west of CO Springs. I have been wanting to head there on a long weekend to check it out.

Sorry for your loss of your aunt.

Comment by Buzzbeck on October 25, 2016 at 9:31pm: TX Mom: So happy for you! YAY.

Michelle 0206: My son graduated as an ET in June from Power School, just classed up for Prototype this week. I am in the same boat as you, not knowing what to expect. Thank you PattiP for your response, that helps!

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on October 25, 2016 at 9:24pm: OMG, that is the funniest posts for BC.

I am a survivor also. I found a lump when my twins were 19 or 20 months old. I had a lumpectomy followed by a mastectomy and 6 months of chemo. I am a 20 year survivor now. Good news I only get a half a mammogram now.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on October 25, 2016 at 11:12am: Hi all - Happy Tuesday!

Tx Mom - woohoo - that's awesome news! Doing the happy dance for you :) Enjoy your visit!

Michelle - Just continue to encourage your son. Proto gets crazy in that they are doing all the shift work and when they are off they often just want to get caught up on their sleep. Be a good listener & sounding board! Proto definitely helps prepare them for the crazy schedules they'll keep in the fleet.

Comment by JayDee659 on October 25, 2016 at 10:37am: TX Mom - yea!!!

Comment by Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke on October 25, 2016 at 10:34am: I received a call from my son this morning! He had been at sea for 4.5 months. He'll be taking vacation at the end of the year so either 1) I'm going to him or 2) I'm flying him home. I'm so happy!!! It's hard being a Navy mom but it sure makes you appreciate them more! I just wanted to share.

Comment by JayDee659 on October 25, 2016 at 10:33am: Michelle0206 - my daughter is staying in GC for prototype and just classed up yesterday. She is an MM. I don't know if different ratings class up at different times, but maybe there's a light on the horizon.

Comment by Michelle0206 on October 25, 2016 at 10:27am: Good morning ladies. I haven't posted anything in a long time. Sometimes I have trouble even logging on. My son is in Charleston waiting for Prototype after graduating from Power School way back in June. He doesn't seem to have any specifics as to when they will start. He is an ET. Anyone in the same situation out there? And any advice or info on how to provide support during Prototype and what to expect?