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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:
Events
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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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Arizona Moms
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Navy family and friends from all over ARIZONA!
Location: Arizona
Members: 276
Latest Activity: Oct 23, 2020
What's happening in our beautiful state...
AZ Navy Moms Lunch, Macayo's, August 3, 2014
AZ Navy Moms Lunch, Chili's, October 19, 2013
Arizona Navy Moms Lunch Macayo's Tempe, June 2013
NEXT COFFEE MEETUP IS APRIL 2ND, 2017!
Monthly Navy Moms & loved ones get together usually the FIRST SUNDAY of the month, 6:30 pm, at the AJ's at 1836 S Val Vista Dr in Mesa for coffee and chat - always fun!
Blue Star Mothers of Maricopa meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce conference room, 44870 W. Hathaway Ave. #5, Maricopa AZ 85139.
Post others in the Comments and we'll add here.
Please introduce yourself so we can add your town to the list!
Discussion Forum
West Side Meet & Greet Luncheon April 18, 2015!
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Apr 19, 2015. 2 Replies 1 Like
AZ Navy Moms Luncheon Meet-up Sunday, February 22 2015 at Macayo's on Central, Phoenix
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Jan 12, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Any suggestions for son leaving for RTC?
Started by csandjmom (Ship 02 DIV 921). Last reply by NavyMama2Dani Jul 21, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Boot camp blues
Started by Jeannette. Last reply by NavyMama2Dani Jul 21, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on October 24, 2010 at 2:28pm
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This Thursday night in GL the low will be in the mid 30s, & the high on Friday 50. If the wind gets going, double-brr. Think 'warm feet' & definitely a hat!
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Comment by LindaB(Ant'sMom)10/15 on October 24, 2010 at 2:02pm
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Hi Diana! My son had his PIR on 10/15 and my husband and I also spent 6 days there in Chicago. When I arrived it was warm but it cooled off during the week. A light coat with a sweater is good for the nighttime. It was really warm at graduation inside. Moms kept posting that it would be so cold inside where the graduation takes place but it was quite the opposite. The ceremony is so awesome. I couldn't wait for them to call Liberty! I was fortunate to have the whole weekend with my Sailor and he got to spend overnight with us. It is quite beautiful there. We saw all the leaves changing colors and the homes for the most part are beautiful. Have a wonderful time and enjoy!!!
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It's truly a trip of a lifetime! PIR is incredible, & Chicago, I'm jealous! I'm so glad you have the luxury of five days to spend. My PIR trip was Oct '07, & an unseasonably warm weekend. By the way, wear comfortable shoes for Chicago, you'll do a lot of walking. You also might want to take a small pair of binoculars to PIR to see your son better.
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Comment by Diana in Az on October 24, 2010 at 2:40am
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I am really excited to go, first can't wait to see my son, I miss him so much, and 2nd it will be just my husband and I going, we havent gone any where in years by ourselves, well we have never really gone more than an over night trip to Vegas. I am just so proud of my son.
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I just looked at www.wunderground.com's forecast, & it looks chilly but not bad. Layers - pants, tops, sweaters, a warm jacket like you'd wear on our coolest nights. A hat and gloves, especially for nighttime when it really drops, maybe a scarf too.
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I am going to PIR 11/5. I am from AZ, and not sure what to bring or wear. I really dont want to purchase a coat as I dont know when I will use it again. We will be there 5 days, and I hope to see some of Chicago also.
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Welcome Reecesmom, & you're welcome :) There's so much to get a handle on at the outset, but keeping your sailor supported by your love and pride along the way is key. PIR is amazing; and if you can manage Corps School graduation, that's really something, too. Love that you and Linda are here - we're all here for each other!
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Hi Reecesmom! My son had his PIR 10/15 and is attending A school for medical corpsman. I think school offically starts on Monday! It's great to have a support group right here in AZ. Welcome!
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Comment by Mary Jo-Mom of a Corpsman on October 23, 2010 at 10:45pm
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Hi. I just found this Arizona Moms site. I am so happy to know that there are moms close by who understand my pride, worries, and loving heart for my Sailor. My son will also be attending Corpsman school after his 11/5 PIR. My family is so excited about attending PIR!
Marcy...the Corpsman moms and dads sight helped ease my worries about my sons upcoming studies in Corpsman school....I think you were one of the moms who responded to my concerns. If so, thanks again:)
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Marcy, I lived in Queens and a short time on LI. I will join the Corpsman Moms and Dads! LOL. I'm glad there's a BugsMom!! I saw that this group has get togethers and I am all for that!
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