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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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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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MINNESOTA NAVY FAMILY

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GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF MINNESOTA NAVY MEMBERS

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Comment by JJ on December 2, 2011 at 1:29pm: Mnpatty: This is what I know re:Flowerama in Blaine. They have the Patriot Guard pick up the wreaths and deliver them to Fort Snelling prior to the ceremony at 11:00 on the 10th of December. The cost is a bit cheaper but the wreaths are still done up with cones and a bow. If you are also a Blue Star Mother (let them know) and they will include a small American (made) Flag. They are hoping that all the orders are in by the 5th so they have enough for both the general public and the ones that are going to the cemetery.

I ordered two for the cemetery just the other day. They were so kind to me at the Flowerama. I would certainly go there again and again! The owner does a lot of things for the military. One year he gave away 100 dozen roses to the military sweethearts (girl friends and wives) for Valentine's Day, another year he gave out 100 dozen roses to military moms for Mother's Day. Now, I think that is way too cool.

Comment by Mnpatty on December 2, 2011 at 7:24am: Curious about "Wreaths across America"....does every grave get one at Fort Snelling or just those that order and designate through Flowerama?

Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on November 26, 2011 at 10:40pm: Had a great Thanksgiving and shopping. Skyped with my sailor and his wife for an hour today. he showed us their new apartment.

Comment by carol on November 26, 2011 at 10:21pm: I'm back from visiting my dad and mom and sisters and families. We had a great time. Lots of good food and lots of laughter. I am so thankful for them.

I also want to put in a plug for buying a wreath for the grave sites. For me, it is a heartwarming chance to show my appreciation, even if no one else knows I did it.

Also, Flowerama is so kind and nice.

Comment by JJ on November 24, 2011 at 8:04pm: I'm a very happy Navy Mom today! Just got off the phone with Eric Robert! I asked if he had a good Thanksgiving Dinner. My answer sorta surprised me. "Nope, went to the beach!" Then I remembered he was in Hawaii. Dah!! I would be at the beach too! Kids, don't you just love 'em?!!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now we can start to think about Christmas.

For those of you that don't have this on your calendar for December...Wreaths Across America is on the 10th of December. In the Twin City area, the cemerony will be at the main flag pole at 11:00 in Fort Snelling. The Flowerama in Blaine will be having the Patriot Guard pick up any wreaths that have been ordered to take out to the cemetery. Thanks Carol for ordering yours. We need to remember those who have lost their lives for your Country. If you have never driven by the cemetery around Christmas, take the time to do so. It is very pretty with all the wreaths on the grave stones, knowing that our soldiers are not forgotten.

Comment by NavyMomx3 on November 24, 2011 at 11:18am: Happy Thanksgiving to MN Navy Moms and their families.

My sailor will not be be home for the holidays this year. He states now that he'll be home in mid January for a short while. We are looking forward to seeing him again.

Comment by carol on November 24, 2011 at 2:32am: I bought 2 wreaths today to put on the grave sites.

Comment by pinkcubby on November 23, 2011 at 1:58am: Happy Thanksgiving MN Navy Moms and families and all our Navy Sailors!!! Hooyah!!!

Comment by MN Mom of MM on November 23, 2011 at 1:32am: Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless all MN Navy moms and your families.

Comment by Schafam Master at Arms Mom on November 22, 2011 at 11:21pm: Happy Thanksgiving everyone, we will be going to San Diego to spend it with our sailor. I am pictured below attending my first get to together, it was fun, thanks all for being so welcoming.