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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.

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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

Events

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

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

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.

Format Downloads:

Graduation Info
PDF – 2.7 MB
PNG – 2.3 MB
JPG – 3.4 MB
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.)

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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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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!

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Comment by Anita on August 12, 2011 at 8:27pm: Jane - how awful! So sorry for his family!

Comment by Sherri (mom of Kirsten) on August 12, 2011 at 4:56pm: Jojo, did he get a rate yet?

Comment by Anita on August 12, 2011 at 12:53am: JoJo - ditto what Dillons Mom said! When those doors came up, and we could see all those legs marching in time, then marching in - Wow! It was snowing and all the guys and gals had on their pea coats, but when they came in and stopped in their areas, it was quite a sight to see them all take off their coats, almost in unison. Then they passed them all to the end of the line, and others came and gathered them up (obviously, they were able to get their coats later). I still love thinking about it. You feel as "one" with the rest of the families, and so very proud of all of them! Best to you and your sailor! Have a good time the rest of the weekend, and a safe journey back.

Comment by Sherri (mom of Kirsten) on August 11, 2011 at 7:05pm: Jojo- so glad you all are having a good time. I loved PIR and I know you will too. So much to see. Enjoy!

Comment by Anita on August 11, 2011 at 1:22am: Thanks, Kathy, now I know! Well, the Pass in Review was wonderful. I'm so glad we took so many pictures.

JoJo - did you take extra batteries and/or chargers for the cameras? You'll need them!

Comment by Anita on August 11, 2011 at 1:01am: ThanksMom - wonderful wedding photo! They are a beautiful couple!

Okay, Ladies, I have to ask this. What does PIR stand for (other than Phoenix International Raceway)? I asked Eric, and he didn't know, or maybe he didn't understand my question.

I remember we went to the NEX when we saw Eric graduate - I think I spent a mini-fortune. But, hey, this only happens once! I got a nice, warm Navy sweatshirt, a mug, a "Navy Mom" magnet, a key chain, a shirt for my husband Rick, and things for Eric and my granddaughter. Luckily, my daughter, my sister and her daughter purchased their own things. We all had a wonderful time - we had lunch at a real "Chicago style" pizza parlor, went to the multi-storied mall in downtown Chicago, walked in the snow, took all kinds of pictures, and ducked into a Starbucks (which was really busy) for coffee and to thaw out. Wonderful memories from the whole weekend! And yes, we all cried - a lot! As everyone says, JoJo, take plenty of Kleenex!

Comment by ProudGMBarb on August 10, 2011 at 11:15pm: JoJo..forgot to say...the Wildberry Restaurant is THE BEST for breakfast. Just ask at the hotel desk for directions...it's not far.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on August 10, 2011 at 11:05pm: Take Kleenex!!!

Comment by ProudGMBarb on August 10, 2011 at 4:13pm: JoJo...just the mention of the word PIR, and I get goosebumps all over! The word Awesome only describes it mildly...You know we are all gonna be waiting to hear all the details when you return and yes, see lots of pic!

Enjoy, and bring tissues!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on August 10, 2011 at 11:05am: That's so lovely! Best wishes to them - & yes Kathy I had the same thought, they do look young! :) SUCH a pretty bride. Love the necklace.

JOJO!!! Anyone who has seen PIR gets a pang when knowing another mom is on her way. Have a wonderful time and post those pics!!