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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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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

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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.

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Latest Activity: Apr 7, 2021

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Comment by NM*Il on May 27, 2012 at 6:17pm: @Zachs Mom: a couple of things I did before my sons left for Boot camp: I Had Power of attorney for Health care done. (Its simple you can find forms on line), I got a calling card (Make sure you activatre befoire he leaves I forgot to do that. I had a few family pics made(wallet size) so he can have them to look at (Our Dog, His girlfriend, us). We made sure someone else was on his bank account to be able to check it or make out bills if necessary.. I typed out addreses and phone numbers for him to keep in his wallet so when he needed the info he had it( I thought he may be too tired or nervous at the beginnning and forget things) Just some helpful hints for you and others if needed. Recently I sent a few extra envelopes and stamps with my letter for him to have even though I know they can purchace ose items at RTC.

Comment by Pentwater98 on May 27, 2012 at 8:24am: Last year on this day my Sailor graduated High School. Now on this date one year later he is in New York City enjoying Fleet Week. Would have never thought in a millon years he would be there. Its amazing how much his life has changed in one year. Can't wait to see how much it changes in the next year.. One very happy and Proud Navy Mom..

Comment by medic mom on May 26, 2012 at 11:14pm: Welcome Zachsmom! You are in good hands here. Ask any question you need to. At least one of us will be able to answer it. Chances are there will be more then one of us that can answer any question. These gals are great. Hope to get to know you.

Comment by Future Doc's mom 09 001 on May 26, 2012 at 5:13pm: NM*ll Thanks so much the words of encouragement, my son does not leave until Sept. and I am already not looking foward to it. It has helped though to hear from other moms like you who share their experiences.

Comment by NM*Il on May 26, 2012 at 4:11pm: Just a reminder: On June 5th there is a Navy Event scheduled at Cellular Field. I am planning on attending with some friends. Check Events tab for additional info.

GO NAVY !!!!!!!

Comment by NM*Il on May 26, 2012 at 4:07pm: Hi Zach's Mom and Welcome........I have a son in Boot camp right now.....the first week was something!!! But since I have been getting letters and a call I am much much better. Letters started in wk 2-3. I've also been trying to be supportive to my son's girlfriend of 3 yrs. I know its hard on her too! He is doing very well.This site has been very helpful and the PIR grp site is also helpful.

Comment by Future Doc's mom 09 001 on May 26, 2012 at 9:43am: Linda k.- Steve's mom thank you so much for posting the link, I watched it this morning and it was very helpful.

Comment by Pat L. in IL on May 25, 2012 at 9:08pm: Zach's mom, Welcome! We have all been where you are right now so don't ever hesitate to come here and get support. We help each other get through the rough spots and we all share in our sailor's achievements. There is no such thing as a dumb question, so ask away!!

Comment by AngiePNMx2 on May 25, 2012 at 8:40pm: zach'smom.....

Enjoy your summer with your recruit! We are all here for you .....no question is a stupid one.....we have all felt your emotions, concerns and feeling to one degree or another!

HUGS!

Comment by Future Doc's mom 09 001 on May 25, 2012 at 5:54pm: Hello everyone I am new to all of this so please be patient with me, I am vewry nervous about it all. My son just signed up in April and will be leaving me in Sept. so in the next few months I am coming to terms with all of it. Any advice is welcome I would really apperciate it. I am looking foward to becoming friends with all of you out there with a love one in the Navy. My son will be third generation going in. I know the basics of what will happen, but it is different when it is your own son/daughter. I know I am rambling I am sorry I do that when I am nervous.