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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

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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

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Keisha

Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors

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Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors

Hello my name is Keisha and i am the creator of this group. Thanks for joining and i hope that all the advice this group gives is helpful

Please, if you no longer want to be a part of N4M's consider NOT deleting your profile as everything you have ever posted will disappear when you delete it .  You can leave a group but don't permanently delete your profile!

Location: From Atlanta, GA all the way to Cali-forn-i-a now in Washington State
Members: 3872
Latest Activity: Feb 6

I'm a Navy Wife and I created this group back when I was a girlfriend and my now husband had gone to bootcamp. Its funny because i joined this website when they had under 50 members. This website has been sooooo helpful and I met so many people on here that gave great advice. I made this group so that we could all come together and give eachother advice and share ideas. I see that this group is growing more and more by the day, Im happy to see that because so many wives/fiances/and girlfriends are clueless when it comes the military lifestyle. Not knowing what to expect and not knowing about deployments, bootcamp, duty stations, etc. I want this to be the place you all recommend because so many people on this site are knowledgeable and very helpful. Once again thanks for joining my group and i hope you get all the information you need. I dont get to log on as much as i used to but i try my best to get on here. So if u have any questions feel free to make a discussion topic and Im positive that it will get answered if not, inbox me :-) Take Care ♥

Discussion Forum

Help needed!!

Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies

Hi everyone! My name is Nia, I’m new here. I just have a question that have been giving me anxiety lately. So my boyfriend has been emailing me every morning and sometimes night overseas, and then suddenly the flow has stopped out of no where. I’ve…Continue

advice!

Started by Mykenzie Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies

Hi ladies!I just would love some advice on this current topic my significant other and i are having currently. without saying too much he’s enlisted in the navy and i am currently a university student. his work peers really value his work and his…Continue

Graduation coming up

Started by Kelly Jan 9, 2022. 0 Replies

Hi,Im new here and I am glad that I found a group that share my confusion during new path of couple life. My boyfriend is due to graduate on the 28th and I am so sad I can't make it to see him. Mainly cause he only had two invites and family comes…Continue

Hubby shipping off to BC June 24!

Started by TARA. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 1 Reply

Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and would like to say how thankful I am for finding a community of Navy wives, fiancés and girlfriends who can lend support to each other.  A short background of our Navy journey - my guy wanted to sign up as EM…Continue

New here!

Started by Linda Jane. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 4 Replies

Hi. I just joined last night. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m linda. My boyfriend is in Great Lakes now for basic training ship 02 Div 950. Then after graduation he immediately ships off to A school in SC. This is all extremely new to me and his…Continue

Fiancé Advice

Started by Lauren C. Last reply by astc Sep 26, 2019. 5 Replies

My fiance just joined the Navy and was sent off to bootcamp this week. We've been together for almost six years and we plan to get married after bootcamp is over.> I was hoping you could tell me if waiting until bootcamp is over was the smart…Continue

Good neighborhoods around Great Lakes IL??

Started by Artfulmind. Last reply by WCK110658 Jul 9, 2019. 3 Replies

Hi everyone! Hubs, baby, and I will be stationed in Great Lakes soon was wondering if anyone new of some good safe family friendly neighborhoods to rent a place? We don't mind being a half hour or so away from base. Heard the surrounding…Continue

Tags: moving, chicago, illinois, Lakes, Great

Hello Everyone!

Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply

Happy Hump day to all!! I am new here and I am so glad that I have found this group! I am hoping it helps in my journey with my boyfriend and understanding his Navy Life a little better. Continue

POA to get a military i.d.

Started by Hafaadai. Last reply by Ib_vv_N Feb 23, 2019. 7 Replies

Hi! My SR left for BC on 28th of Nov. I received THE BOX on Dec. 6th. Still waiting on his form letter, personal letter and DEERS. He did not leave me a POA before he left because the recruiter said we won’t really need it until he gets out of BC.…Continue

sending photos

Started by lifesimplified Feb 20, 2019. 0 Replies

My boyfriend shipped out on 2/11/19.  I just received his box but no form letter yet.  As soon as I get his address, I will be writing him daily and sending many photos.  I read somewhere on this forum that the recruits must show all photos to the…Continue

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Comment by AF Airman on May 5, 2010 at 9:36pm
WOW Focusing on the Future. Your story is VERY unique. That is so cute though. Only you know how you feel dont let anyone tell you any different. The moment i met my bf i knew he was special. It only took two weeks for us to fall in love and 3 months later he left for boot camp. Write to him alot and make sure to give him words of encouragement and support. Wish you the best!!
Comment by Cat on May 5, 2010 at 7:58pm
Celina Osborn
there is a discussion called "Anybody sailors stationed in Cali if so where?" in this group that can help you =)
Comment by Focusing on the Future on May 5, 2010 at 7:34pm
Thank you Ari :-)

Yes, Hoppi. We knew each other for 10 days before he left for Boot. We spoke online, did the whole cam thing, spent hours on the phone, etc. Neither one of us were looking for anything serious, him for obvious reasons. But we started talking and it felt like we had known each other for years. I know it sounds crazy, but I can't explain it.

Just looking for a place where I can turn for support, because even if it's crazy, it's still true. We have plans to meet when he gets to A school.
Comment by Focusing on the Future on May 5, 2010 at 7:03pm
First of all, I want to thank all of you for your posts because you have kept me smiling over the past few days while I was waiting on approval to join the site.

My story is a unique one. I met this wonderful guy online and we talked for a couple of hours. We had this instant connection and immediately we both felt like we had known each other for years. He had spoken non-stop until, all of the sudden, he was quiet. He told me there was something he had to tell me. Well, knowing men, I thought the worst. He then informed me that he was leaving for Navy bootcamp in 10 days. At first, my heart sank, because I knew that meant he would be gone, however, being a double army brat, I also knew the opportunities that awaited him. Over the next 10 days we spent as much time as possible talking online, on the phone, emails, texts, etc. He even sent me a lil teddy bear so that I wouldn't forget how much he loved me while he was away.

He called me on 4/20 around 4pm to tell me that it was the last time he would talk to me for awhile. As the tears welled up in my eyes, I mustered enough of a smile to tell him that I loved him and wish him all the best and I demanded that he stay safe. We hung up and I quickly grabbed the tissues. While away from my phone he called back. When I returned and saw the missed call I tried frantically to call him back, only to get his voicemail. I cried harder knowing that I had missed something he wanted to tell me, until, the voicemail arrived. He left me a very loving, caring voicemail that I listen to everyday.

I came to this site in hopes of having someone to talk to that doesn't think I'm crazy for sticking around for a guy I just met. His family thinks that I am only after him for the "military perks", so I came here.

You guys are all awesome. Again, thank you so much for the smiles and such that you have already given me. I look forward to getting to know you over the next few weeks.
Comment by ariel042109 on May 5, 2010 at 11:00am
Jason, I would just stay on this site and ask away. I think it is cool that there are moms, girlfriends, wives, boyfriends, husbands, people serving, have served. It's not limited. I volunteer with COMPASS (www.gocompass.org) and there is also a man who volunteers with COMPASS and talks about his life being a "navy wfie". I think it is great and really inspiring/up lifting to all Navy Spouses.
Comment by Amanduh on May 5, 2010 at 10:52am
On the road...driving to our new duty station to look at apartments!!! Hopefully wecan find a place and move in next week. My husband took one of those 7 hour energy shots and now won't shut his mouth lol.
Comment by PumpkinHead on May 5, 2010 at 5:57am
My boyfriend just got to phase 2 yesterday after passing his third test and he is a corpsman. He moved to a-school around April 13th so thats roughly 3-4 weeks for him to get to phase 2. We are spending the weekend together!!! Im so excited to just be together and not have to say goodbye every night for a day or two :)

Congrats Melissa!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by redpanda320 Ship 07 Div 205 on May 5, 2010 at 12:06am
Congrats Melissa!!
Comment by Jess on May 4, 2010 at 9:22pm
I love reading all of this its so informative and a little depressing.We have always agreed that we would never get married out of convenience but it just seems that they want that title to acknowledge you as a member of the family.He will not be happy when he hears this but by now he probably already knows.I am moving to Wisconsin in July.Does anyone know if he will be able to see us or the kids while in A school living in barracks?
Comment by Jess on May 4, 2010 at 3:34pm
Ok so 3 weeks and no call i am a little bummed but from what i have learned on here no one from our division has gotten a call.He is section leader.I hope all is ok..........I just want to hear his voice
 

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