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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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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

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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

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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ILLINOIS N4M

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Who wants to make an Illinois N4M site with me? Calling all Illinois Sailor families.

Members: 402
Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2021

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Comment by Future Doc's mom 09 001 on May 30, 2012 at 7:18pm: medicmom, I am so sorry about the change in date. As the other ladies said we are here for you.

Comment by SandySea on May 30, 2012 at 5:42pm: medic mom-- I can see why you would be upset about your son leaving earlier than expected. The only constant is change, they say. You have raised such a fine young man who is literally going to be a life saver and that is so totally awesome! It is tough being the strong one in the family. You can be weepy and unsettled here with us any time. We will hold you up. :)

Comment by medic mom on May 30, 2012 at 5:41pm: Thanx Pat. That's pretty much what I am doing. Taking it day by day. I know he will be in good hands with his marine group. And trust me you gals are great to lean on. You are all greatly appreciated.

Comment by Pat L. in IL on May 30, 2012 at 5:37pm: Medic mom, We know how scary this is for you. Just know that your sisters are here for you. You can share those feelings and fears here where it is safe. No matter what you feel, you can vent and discuss it here. We WILL NOT be judgmental. So let's just make a plan to take it day by day and you will get through this, I promise.

Comment by medic mom on May 30, 2012 at 5:05pm: Hey gals! Hope all is well for everyone. Just needed to vent a little. Thanx in advance for listening. Just found out my son will be deploying next month. A few months ahead of schedule. Just to catch you all up he is a green side medic. He will be deploying with the marines. I am scared and can't show him. His dad's family and dad will be freaking out. I so hate being the strong one. But being the mom I stay strong for him. I also know I can "cry "with you gals. This just seems so quick. I am trying to understand it all but my mind wont let me. Not being able to see him before he leaves is killing me.

I am gonna stop now before this gets long winded. Thanx for listening. I feel a little better.

Comment by carols_kitchen on May 30, 2012 at 8:38am: Also, Tbears, P-hold days do not count toward bootcamp countdown days, as they are waiting for groups to form. Usually not too many of them, though.

Comment by AngiePNMx2 on May 29, 2012 at 11:18pm: Tbears...they are in "p"rocessing while they wait for more recruits arrive to fill their division

Comment by Tbears73 Ship 12 Div 220 on May 29, 2012 at 11:13pm: Does anyone know what P-hold is?

Comment by RyGyMom0330 on May 29, 2012 at 2:18pm: Enjoyed a wonderful weekend with my Sailor home. We had sightings...He spent most of his time with his friends (shocker!) :)

Was still great to have the time we did while he was around. He has matured 100X over the last 3 months since he left for BC and now A School @ Great Lakes. I will secretly take advantage of him being still in Illinois while I can. :)

Looking forward to one day meeting some of the great Moms who post here.

Karen

Comment by carols_kitchen on May 29, 2012 at 12:42pm: Back home from visiting the sailor on Virginia. It was a great trip. We fed lots of sailors and their families. Even got to VA Beach once, and to the fantastic Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Chat with you later. Have TB S (tired butt syndrome) from the straight drive back home last night.

(((hugs)))) Carol