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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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 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
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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- Graduation Info
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- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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Help needed!!
Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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
Hello Everyone!
Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
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 3 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 Anti M on July 2, 2009 at 10:58am
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I met my husband while we were both in the Navy, and we only dated a short time before he was transferred. I saw him once in more than six months, we married, and then I saw him for a total of 28 days in two years. This was before cell phones and webcams and email! It can be done, but it does get lonely and hard. Still, good friends who understand and supportive families get your through. I guess it wasn't as difficult for me, my dad was also in the Navy, so he was gone a lot. Mom worked a lot with the Wives Club, helping the younger wives make the transition to Navy life. Important to find something worthwhile to do daily, whether it is work, school, or volunteering.
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They should have liberty in the evenings during BESS (Basic Enlisted Sub School), unless they are on mandatory night study; then they won't have much time to themselves.
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I'm not familiar with sub school, but I do know that he will get a lot more freedom now, and he should be able to call outside of training and duty hours. CT is a pretty state, although I tend to hate it (hubby's mean ex lives there).
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Wow, you are busy! I remember times like that.
My advice is aimed at a lot of the first-timers; sometimes people don't think to ask and pick up info seemingly meant for others. No offense meant! As long as you know your guy and communicate well, you should have a handle on things, yes?
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The one thing about post-deployment plans, do keep them flexible. Some deployments are rougher on the guys than others, don't surprised if he wants some downtime for the first few days or so. Don't schedule anything you cannot cancel, and ask before planning parties and gatherings.
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Comment by Navy for Moms Admin on May 28, 2009 at 1:29pm
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Ok quick clarification on OPSEC. You shouldn't post anything specific to dates or weeks of departure/return involving deployments or in regards to ship movements (that includes countdowns). You can post months that you anticipate a return or use words like "soon" that are more vague. We will have more clarifications in the guidelines soon because people are often unsure of how much information is too much information. In the meantime, if you're ever unsure if something is TMI, shoot me a note. It's always better to be on the cautious side!
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We're driving down to San-dog for a visit next week. Hopefully we can see Troy.
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Welcome, Jamielyn, the ladies here are just great. I'm the old lady of the group, don't mind me.
Julie, California is unique, different and wonderful. Although I no longer live there, I still consider myself a Californian.
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Hey, Danii, I have relatives in Chula Vista, LOL. Yeah, it isn't so bad.
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I used to live in San Diego, but it has been a few years. We're going next week for vacation!
There are many, many neighborhoods. We lived in "Birdland" which is a tiny mesa above Mission Valley. It was really nice, but there aren't a lot of rentals there. I wouldn't live in National City if you paid me; that's South Bay area. I guess Chula Vista is alright, but not my first choice. A lot of my friends lived in El Cajon, East County area, but it is hotter there, not my favorite. I've heard La Mesa is okay but I don't have much experience with that neighborhood. College area, might not find cheap places available. I do know Linda Vista and Clairemont were okay, we were very near it (across the freeway). North is good, but pricier, and a longer commute. Still, if you go to look at a rental and you get a bad vibe, trust your gut about it.
The housing office will have lists of approved rentals, which are places that do not have a history of ripping off sailors or discriminating. You can ask there where they would recommend.
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