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Hello N4M Members!
I don’t often start threads and put them on the top of the page like this but it’s important and I need everyone to read it. We’ll be enforcing some new rules starting today per direction of the Navy. No need to get upset or panic… okay? I like to call this the growing pains of getting bigger and needing to become a bit stricter about a few things.

1. So, Navy saw it as a breach of security on N4M’s when members were telling other members how to bend and break the rules (IE get into PIR w/o a parking pass). Thus, any tricks like that can’t be talked about. We don’t want to jeopardize the safety of our recruits. This also includes, “I have more than 4 people that want to attend PIR”. If we see that question- the response should be something like:
“Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL is the homeport for all Navy recruit training. If you have specific questions regarding Boot Camp, Pass-in-Review (graduation) or a recruit, please visit http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/index.html. If you cannot find the answer there, please phone RTC Public Affairs on 847-688-2405 or email on rtc.pao@navy.mil.”

2. Sailor last names are not allowed to be posted. We know in this day and age, that often your children have different last names than you. So, it’s up to you on if you want your last name on here or not, but the Navy is telling us- Do not post sailors last name. You can say my son’s name is John. Just not John Smith.
For people that want to now change their user name... you can find out how to do it here.

3. Remove physical addresses of sailors. (Exception to the rule is FPO address).
It’s not necessarily that our sailors don’t want to be contacted by our sweet Navy Members…it’s more that we have to be sensitive to their privacy. Even if you wanted to post your sailor’s address or your sailor’s friends address, please don’t.

4. Please do not post any names/numbers of the RTC Staff.

So, obviously- easy quick changes on your end. Please go through your profiles, posts, photos, groups, events and videos to make sure the above is deleted and/or edited out. Obviously, I’ll be going through and deleting things as well but it’s helpful if you look over your own stuff.

Thank you for reading this and editing/deleting any of your comments in advance.

Elle

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Mary -encourage him to talk to the Chaplin - they are unbiased and perhaps they can help. Worth a try.
Sponge Dawn: We created the space, you made it your own :) It's really a beautiful thing for me, as admin, to see. :)
Reading through this thread, is it okay to say that your sailor is on a base somewhere in Iraq? I have not posted his APO address...have just shared it through PM to a few friends. What is your take on this?
Yes, Pam.
Stating it that way is o.k. cause there are lots of bases.
If your not sure of something just ask... someone will always be glad to let you know.
Knowing what or how to say things is a big learning curve for us all. You will get the hang of it.
Hi there Catherine! I don't know why in the world I couldn't log in at home using my work email to sign in, so I had to open up a new page. If you can help me be able to cross the two together, it sure would help! If not, I'll just start from here and go forward! I saw that I'm 8,000 something, WHEN we gonna hit 10,000??? I was talking to another Mom who came to Tulsa and she told me that you may be looking for people to monitor the chats in certain groups. If you need me, I'm here! I'd do anything for you, you've helped me through the toughest and best times of my life!!! LOVE YOU LADY!!! Cheryl
Was it a password deal?
Password Help.
got it !
thanks
Maryc3
I'm confused- who told you have to change your password and sign in address? That's not required. CC
Please don't worry Maria. Nothing is wrong with your profile.
So, I'm unsure, every once in awhile (when you are logged on all the time) they will ask you to re-log in... even I have to do that.

I would contact ning: http://help.ning.com/
& ask them. They will probably want a screenshot. Please keep me updated.
I feel these rules are great I want our Sailors safe aswell so if anyone see's me goof up plmk asap and I will fix it thanks ladies ttfn
Can you tell me how I could go about seeing if the Navy sponsors a float in the upcoming Holidazzle parades in Minneapolis? It might be a good way to get the Navy4Moms name out, if that is allowed.

Thank you,

Linda Halvorson
Linda, if anyone gets back to you about Minneapolis, let me know! I am a hop skip and jump from there as far as any travel goes from North Dakota.And seeing as I am still the only Mom in North Dakota that is active on the site, I have decided to adopt all the states around me for activities.

Shell

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