This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
FIRST TIME HERE?
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:
Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!
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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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Molly's Adopt A Sailor
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We adopt a group of DEPLOYED U.S. MILITARY each month and together send a flood of letters and packages - how much you do is up to you! All of us (Military moms, family and friends) aim for a big boost in morale when our adoptees receive an AWESOME mass mailing of love and support from home.
For more information email us at
newmoms@mollysadoptasailor.com
We support all branches - Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Website: http://www.MollysAdoptASailor.com
Location: Everywhere!
Members: 696
Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2023
Supporting our military by way of cards, letters and care packages filled with love & support from HOME
This group is the perfect place to learn all the tips and tricks of packing and mailing care packages and most important, to make a difference for those serving. PLEASE do introduce yourself in the Comments below!!
Click "NEW MOMS READ FIRST!" here or at right under Pages. Everything you need to know! Email newmoms@mollysadoptasailor.com with any questions.
Where is the monthly Adoptee Mailing Address?
To access the adoptees' mailing addresses, you first need to join this private group: MAS We SHIP Love. Once approved, you can always click here for this month's ADOPTEE MAILING ADDRESS (We Ship Love)
Where is the information about this month's adopted unit or ship?
We provide information about each month's Adoptees and their Wish List in the Discussion Forum below. For the mailing address, see link above: Adoptee Mailing Address.
What are Packing Parties?
Ask if one is planned in your area, or hold your own with friends and family! By carefully following a few simple rules and completing our forms, your group's shipping costs to that month's Adoptees will be paid by MAS (must be a group; individuals don't qualify). To request information, send email to webmaster@mollysadoptasailor.com. MAS can also provide you a letter with Federal Tax ID for requesting donations. There is some info. just to the right of this text-underneath the members photo's.. "Packing Party Information" ..Check it out.
What is the most critical or best thing you can send? Your SUPPORT!
What counts here is the morale of our military and how we can boost it with a touch of love from home. We have a great time here each month sharing, chatting, planning, packing and mailing our appreciation to our deployed.
Will you get a 'thank you' from the deployed military who receive your package?
We hope you do but can't guarantee it as they are engaged in their vital work and often in harm's way. Include your email address in your note (best bet) or add a self addressed envelope (no need for a stamp on it) and paper and pen, and ask if a note is possible in your letter. Replies and photos from our adoptee Point of Contact (POC) will be posted here and on our MAS Facebook page as they come in.
BOXES: Get APO/FPO large priority-mail boxes at your post office, OR call the USPS - 800-610-8734, say "Order supplies" and then ask for the Military Pack. They'll send you six priority-mail large boxes for military, tape, and labels, all for free. You can order cases of 10 and 25 online sent for free, too; choose size under "select format" at right on that page. Send up to 70 lbs per box (that's 7.7 bricks!) at a discount of $2 below the regular rate.
Click here for your MAS (Molly's Adopt a Sailor) stickers. Please print and add these stickers to your boxes - we get new adoption requests when these are seen on dozens of boxes in the mail!
Questions? Please contact "PAT L in IL" at newmoms@mollysadoptasailor.com. Pat is a wonderful source of information. She can explain to you how MAS works and get you started. We have a TON of fun here in our group every month, so jump in and get ready to rock with MAS!!
Discussion Forum
Molly's Adopt A Sailor has adoption requests that we feel obligated to honor.
Started by Pat L. in IL. Last reply by tysmom Sep 28, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes
December 2013 Adoption...VAQ-130 "Zappers"
Started by Laura. Last reply by carols_kitchen Sep 8, 2020. 96 Replies 7 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Dana on September 26, 2010 at 9:45am
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Off to Orlando for the show...it's exciting...Mary has done a wonderful job putting all this together. Can't wait...
Sue you have such will power!!!! Think mints..mmmm...my fav! Many thanks to the Girl Scouts of America! Can you imagine...girl scout cookies, Pop-Tarts(?) and Pepsi...where to next...what a treat for the troops! Yeah!!!
Sue, I have done many fundraisers at Bob Evans, Applebee's, Chili's, etc. The nice part about it is that you only have to get the people to come. They take care of the cooking and serving and you can sit back and enjoy. There are exceptions like drinks and deserts (depending on the business). If you would like more info, feel free to let me know...we can chat about it. And maybe some other ideas that bring more $ for donations. I'll be happy to help in any way...
Kim, I got off 10 flags and I believe the last count was 18 flags but I see you posted on the discussion. If it turns out we need to get more, let me know as well.
Well ladies, have a FABULOUS day...I know I will. Enjoy!
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Comment by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on September 26, 2010 at 9:22am
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Well, I wish I was in Florida today so I could see the show! I hope you ladies have a fabulous time!
Does anyone know if all the flags they wanted in the Love and Hope bunch have been accounted for. I'm mailing tomorrow so if I need to go buy a couple I can. I think I can 'squeeze' a little more love in there!
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on September 26, 2010 at 3:19am
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Shirley, Karen and all you Florida mom's. Have a great time. Wish hubby and I could hop on our bike and be there to enjoy it with you all, but alas.......it's a LONG ride from California!!
Joanne, congratulations!!! So sorry to hear about your mom. Have been thru the "chemo" regiment with both my mom and my hubby. It is NO FUN :-( Hang in there, will keep her in my prayers.
Molly, had no idea that the Girls Scouts did such a wonderful thing!! I, as well as my girls peddled a TON of those cookies throughout the generations. Heaven knows I certainly don't need them. Will definitely donate mine this year!!
Nancy.........so great that you heard from the Dusty Dogs. Your pillowcases are just wonderful.
All.....my sailor's picture was on the official GW facebook page yesterday. Taken during their "Steel Beach Party". This was one excited mom!!!
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Comment by Susan mom to Niko on September 25, 2010 at 10:35pm
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Ohhh... Diane that offer is so darn tempting!! I wish I could hop on a plane... maybe even bring along your little darling grandson!! That is if I could sweet talk Heather into letting him go!! Maybe in another year or so...
Have a great time at the big party all you Florida moms!!
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Comment by diane {Shawns mom} on September 25, 2010 at 6:52pm
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2morrow evening looks like its going to be a huge success...anybody else want to come....I am sure you can still book a flight, I will pick you at the airport and I have an extra room......any takers??? ♥
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Comment by LindaA AM Mom on September 25, 2010 at 6:49pm
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Looks like we've all been busy packing! Feels good to have it done. I included self addressed envelopes, writing pads, pens and my email in hopes, but also said in my letters it would be nice to hear from them but understand if they can't respond... Looking forward to seeing you FL ladies at the show tomorrow, too!
Congratulations JoAnn! That date is dear to me (my son's PIR! Great Day!)
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Wow, a day full of wonderful events! Congrats to all!
Including techno Molly...yeah...new phone with bells & whistles!
Diane, looking forward to seeing you and Shirley at the show tomorrow.
Shirley, thank you very much for your help this morning. Very much appreciated!
Got my boxes packed up to go...troops will be happy soon...What a wonderful day!
Hey Karen, how long would it take you on motorcycle to get to FL...in time for the show...that would be awesome...any everyone else too!
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Karen, I know ...I love ya too...but I never did see your little "poke" and it did put a smile on my face, which has been missing lately..thanks....I can't wait for the day the I actually get to meet Karen...double trouble...LOL
love the letter Nancy, thanks for sharing....feel better Joanne...and the mental pic of you in all that rubber is quite funny indeed...
And heck ya for girl scouts..whoohoo..
getting ready for the big show here tomorrow nite in Orlando @ the bunker, Mary has worked her BUTT off for the past 4 months and I am very excited to see this great show...lots of pictures will be taken and from my understand the whole thing will be video taped....crap...I have to behave....oh no.....♥...let me say right now "it wasn't me" LOL ♥
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Congrats Joanne! That is wonderful!!
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Comment by Pat L. in IL on September 25, 2010 at 2:11pm
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Nancy, The thank you is terrific. What a great way to start the day. I have been doing "Molly's" for 2 years and have received an occasional email. BUT in July, I received a letter from the CO of the Marine helicopter squadron we adopted. Only thing I can figure is that he got my address from the customs form. The letter arrived on my birthday and BLEW MY SOCKS OFF!!!!
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