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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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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."

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RTC Graduation

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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Airman Family and Friends

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This group is for the loved ones of Airman (E3) in the Aviation field. Feel free to share your experiences with others and give advice or suggestions when needed. Most of all, let's brag about our Airman! :)

Members: 476
Latest Activity: May 23, 2022

In the United States Navy, Airman is the non-rated Enlisted rank (E-3) in the Navy's Aviation Field, above Recruit (E-1) and Apprentice (E-2) but below Petty Officer Third Class (E-4).

Navy Ratings in the Airman Apprenticeship Training Program :

Electronics
AT - Aviation Electronics Technician

Electrical
AE - Aviation Electrician's Mate

Mechanical
AD - Aviation Machinist's Mate
AME - Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment)*
AMH - Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics)
AMS - Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures)
AS - Aviation Support Equipment Technician

Miscellaneous
ABE - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment)
ABF - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels)
ABH - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling)
AC - Air Traffic Controller*
AG - Aerographer's Mate*
AK - Aviation Storekeeper
AO - Aviation Ordnanceman
AW - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
AZ - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman
PH - Photographer's Mate
PR - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman*

* Class "A" technical school required.

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Comment by Dunesmom on March 27, 2011 at 8:29am: Ok very quiet here lately, what's going on with your Airmen out there?

Mine starts back to school on Monday after the loss of a couple of the security papers. All taken care of and he is a happy Sailor.

Hope all is well!

Comment by Suzi-OH on March 21, 2011 at 9:48pm: Dunesmom - that is really heartwarming to hear. I had a little of the same with my brother who is younger than me.

Comment by Dunesmom on March 21, 2011 at 7:29pm: yea weird hu? Son has never liked any of the guys she dated, never good enough and he is soo protective of her. you would never know he is the little brother. Actually she is the same way about him.

Comment by Suzi-OH on March 20, 2011 at 2:48pm: ABH - yep, the USN took Lynch's wisdom teeth out at BC. Like Matt's mom, had we known, I would have had our dentist take care of it beforehand. Not something he needed to deal with at BC, esp since he already had a week less cuz he was in a push div. My son is also private with a lot of details.....good as far as the Navy is concerned, but tough for a Mama like me who NEEDS DETAILS!!!

Dunes - bummer for Dune's friend. You know that guys can be relentless about that stuff, too. Soooooo....brother likes the guy enough to have his sister meet him? Now, can't get a much better endorsement than that!!!

Comment by Dunesmom on March 20, 2011 at 1:46pm: My sailor had a little problem with his removal, well afterwards. It was graduation time and he wanted to go hang out with his buds.... mistake! take it easy is what i advise. He played vollyball and horsed around. ended up with some pain but would not take any meds other than asprin for it. Now my daughter had no problem. she only had two teeth and took it easy.

one of my Sailors buds had his front tooth taken out, Navy said it's gotta go as it was discolored. He has a temp tooth and can not get the perm. peg til after his schooling is all done. bummer for him as he broke the temp. Dune wants his sister to meet his bud so i had to warn her about no front tooth. She just giggled and no big deal. Now those guys all pick on him but from what i hear he is a heck of a good guy and can take it pretty well. Oh those friendships they are all making is just good for the heart. I guess i have blathered on long enough. Hope i made some sence, lol....

Have a great day All!

Comment by Matt's Mom/Cathy on March 19, 2011 at 10:28pm: ProudABHMom my son had his wisdom teeth removed once he arrived at BC. I wish I would have known that having them removed was pretty standard to avoid any future problems and I would have had his dentist take care of them while he was home. He never had a problem with the teeth and was surprised that they took them out.

Comment by Dunesmom on March 8, 2011 at 2:38pm: How exciting Navy08! are you going there or is he coming home? bring on spring break!

Comment by nikosmom ( CVN 70, Seaman ) on March 6, 2011 at 11:59am: my son will be graduating boot on 3/11/11, then headed to P.Cola for A school. he is an un designated airman, can anyone tell me about that rate? how long before he strikes for a job? any info. will help.

Comment by Fl..GATOR on February 22, 2011 at 7:25am: Thanks guys, I've asked norfork too. My son John has asked everybody he knows and hasn't found out to much either.Either its a very closed mouth group of AO's or a very small group or both! I know the squadron has its own school called (Helicopter sea combat weapon school) in Norfork, but I don't know if thats for helicopter pilots?? He is very excited about the change because he wanted a squadron.Hes just waiting for the paper work.He is sad about the Nassau, but he said it was time. Thanks

Comment by Dunesmom on February 21, 2011 at 1:47pm: Hi there FI Gator and welcome. No help with the Helo as my sailor is AWO schooling, sorry..Wow what a change hu? So is he all excited for the change? Oh i bet it will be a sad but proud day for all those who served on the USS Nassau. Ok any one else got some help for Fl Gator?