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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 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.
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Maryland Moms
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Group for moms who are in Maryland.
Members: 101
Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2021
Discussion Forum
Navy Mom From Harford County
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Southern MD
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Comment by soeacho on January 8, 2012 at 11:10pm
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I am a she and leaving this in the care of my mom so she can talk to other mothers while I'm away so if you could recommend any groups for me to join for her it would be great! She is really worried about my leaving and talking to other mothers might just sooth her worries
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Comment by lori on January 8, 2012 at 11:04pm
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soeacho- do you have a son or daughter going? Have you joined the boot camp group? We haven't had any new moms on here in a long time so welcome! How are you doing with your child leaving soon?
Linda- that's great that he loves it. As the time draws closer to Paul leaving to return to base I know he's wondering what to expect as they fly him out to the carrier. I'M trying not to worry about it!
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Comment by Linda on January 8, 2012 at 10:44pm
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Lori-My son loves the Nuke program. He initially thought he might try for the Naval Academy option, but now he just wants to finish school and get out in the fleet. Joey thinks there is a chance he will go to NY, but nothing is definite. He's hoping that grad hold is not too long. We're already making plans for his graduation since it is on the Memorial Day weekend!
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Is anyone from Maryand have someone shipping the 7th of February?
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Linda- sounds like the Navy! That is a long school Joey has to do. Paul's was long too. A school and then C school took over a year [ plus the holds]. So you don't know whether you will be going to NY or SC in May? At least the weather will be nice which ever one it is! Is he happy to be doing the Nuke program?
Joanne- sorry your boy hasn't contacted you :(
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Loir - Joey is in the Nuke program and has 3 different schools to complete. Power School is the second one and for some reason, his class is completing the 6 month program in 5 months. He is in Goose Creek, South Carolina now. The last school is Prototype and he could stay in SC or go to New York - he won't know where he will go for awhile. We're starting to make plans for graduation because it will happen on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend.
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Cindy, I'm glad your Paul got to be home for his birthday. My Paul did too [his is the 21st]. And I know what you mean- Paul has spent most every night at the station too! He has been assigned to the USS Carl Vinson a carrier. It's in the Pacific right now so he will be flown out there when he goes back. Sometime this month is all he knows.
Linda- what is Power school? Glad you had your son home too. Where is he based?
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Happy New Year to all! My son was home for Christmas and we are not planning in seeing him again until May when he is should graduate Power School. Wishing the best to all of you and your families in 2010!
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Yes- Happy New Year! Been working throughout the weekend. How is everyone? Cindy did Paul leave? My Paul is still here but returns all to soon. Not thinking about it yet!
Joanne- glad you at least got an email.
To all on here- hope your sailors are doing well.
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Comment by MarylandMom on December 23, 2011 at 11:46pm
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Merry Christmas Maryland Moms !! I am so happy to be a part of this group. Dont have much time to get on here, but I catch up when I can. I pray for a safe 2012 for all of our Military !! May each of you enjoy this Christmas season with family & friends !! Much love, Donna
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