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:
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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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
Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.
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
Badge
CS (Culinary Specialist) Moms
Information
The heart and soul of the Navy-the cook! Let's swap stories and exchange info about our loved ones being a CS in the Navy!
Members: 308
Latest Activity: Apr 22, 2021
Discussion Forum
Arrived at bc on June 13-CSS
Started by Lea (SHIP 11 DIV 242). Last reply by Lea (SHIP 11 DIV 242) Jun 22, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My Bird can Cook
Started by My Little Bird. Last reply by disneygirl64 May 10, 2017. 6 Replies 1 Like
Comment Wall
Comment
-
Comment by Sissy'sMom on April 21, 2010 at 4:07pm
-
My daughter is on the USS Ronald Reagan
-
Comment by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors on April 21, 2010 at 3:34pm
-
Mine's on the USS Bonhomme Richard.
-
-
Richard finally had his first full day in the galley. He said he worked 12 hours! He said that it would have been shorter, but the officer who had to do the inspection was late. So far, he seems to be enjoying Navy life. He is still talking about staying on after his time.
-
-
The BHR has docked, but I haven't heard from Richard. I guess with this being his first "REAL" day, he is busy being taught the "ropes" of the Galley. I can't wait to hear all about it.
-
-
Well, Richard's long journey has reached a new chapter. He was taken to the BHR today. It is close enough to dock, that he was taken to it. I guess he now gets to see what life is like in the middle of the Ocean. Last night he reminded me that he won't be able to talk to me, so not to try and call.
I can't wait to hear all about the ship's galley!
-
-
I think that what happened is so funny!
I'm glad to hear that they are being well feed!
-
-
I have heard a lot of mom's use skype. I guess I will soon find out, Richard was told that his ship sets sail in May.
As for AT&T, I have it, but I do not have international calling. I would call your phone provider and ask about rates.
Let us know when you find out. Any other moms have any luck? Although Richard is stationed in San Diego, he is about to head below the equator.
-
-
It is hard to believe, but Richard's time at home is almost up. He leaves Sunday morning. His ship is out at sea, but is heading back. I have no idea what he will be doing while on shore. I guess cooking on base. I know he needs to go, but I will miss him! I almost feel like the day he left for BC.
-
-
Well, I finally had Richard cook a meal. I wasn't going to let him go without showing off his new found skill. To my surprise, I was impressed. The Navy taught him well. I was giving him a hard time about the ten-second rule. He said that he was taught, once it falls on the floor, it goes in the trash!
He said that I was scully, so I was having to wash ALL the pans he used! He said I was not ready to be his assistant.
I think this was one of the best evenings I have spent with him.
-
-
Lisa, they will have some days of in-doc, where they will take a few classes about what to expect in the Navy. After that they odd jobs until she classes up. My son is home this week. He just graduated CS A school on March 12. He will head to San Diego on Sunday (one week from today). She will spend two weeks in a classroom and two weeks in the kitchen. My son never cooked at home, but he seems so excited about being a CS. He is always telling me why things are done and how to stay safe.
Good Luck!
© 2025 Created by Navy for Moms Admin.
Powered by
You need to be a member of CS (Culinary Specialist) Moms to add comments!