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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

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

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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.

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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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Comment by kaarinac on November 11, 2018 at 8:06pm: We just spent the weekend with our DS as he received his "wings of gold" and is preparing to head to his next assignment. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments and excited to have him stationed closer to us for the next year! Thank you for all your support and words of encouragement!

Comment by Nancy on November 10, 2018 at 9:43pm: Andy'sMom, My DS finished up primary at the end of October and was selected for helicopters, which he really wanted. He stayed in Milton for primary, and he is staying in Milton for advanced. I am told this next phase will move faster without the slow downs experienced in primary. He has been happy to stay in the same place for awhile. It will end up being almost 2 years in one place! Can't wait for winging! Hope your DS enjoys Texas! Best wishes to you and your DS!

Comment by Andy'sMom on November 10, 2018 at 6:52pm: Nancy, where is your DS doing his Primary? My DS is finishing API and is heading to TX early next month.

Comment by CheriH on October 25, 2018 at 9:57am: Congrats Kaarinac! Winging is the best! Sounds like your DS had some major challenges to get to this point, so it will be even sweeter!

And, Nancy, hang in there. Everyone has a story about waiting in the aviation pipeline. So, while it is frustrating and you wonder if they will ever make it, just realize it is very normal.

JudyM...TPS is quite the accomplishment. Glad yours is closer now! DS is waiting word of his next assignment after this deployment. He had a rush ride for Top Gun. We will see.

helomom: we will be in west seattle. Only 1000 more miles to go.

We've just spent 2 days with our DIL and grandson. They are doing well and she has good support among the squadron wives. Plus several family trips planned in the next few months.

Thanks to all for your support!

Comment by JudyM on October 21, 2018 at 8:00pm: CheriH, my best wishes and prayers for your DS's deployment. I have been through 2 and it is our roles as mothers to be supportive (and always missing them).

Kaarinac, winging is fo much fun. Congrats to your DS.

It has been a while since I have posted (although I do read). DS completed two deployments and TPS. I am thankful he and wife are now in the same state as Mom, Dad, and brother. Yeah! We will spend as much time as possible with him while we can. Who knows where he will be in a couple of years.

Comment by Barb on October 21, 2018 at 6:51pm: Kaarinac, sending you positive vibes to get through...it's quite a ride.

CheriH, best wishes on your move and sending you warm thoughts for strength through another deployment.

For anyone interested in the Navy for Moms Annual Holiday Project, here are the details: This year we will be adopting the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76). The Reagan is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan and is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group Five. We will start shipping packages the week of November 18th to ensure all packages reach the command by Christmas. If anyone has questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Oh, by the way, this is the 10th anniversary of our starting this great project⚓️⚓️

To sign up you just have to find them on Facebook. We did a a hundred last year and put the word out to our friends, family, teachers in the community and they did tons more!

Have a great day!

Comment by kaarinac on October 21, 2018 at 3:26pm: My DS completed his carrier quals at the end of Sept. and is finishing up his BFM now. We have a winging date of Nov. 9 and are anxiously counting down the days. It has been a long journey as my DS injured his knee and required surgery that had him med down for 10 months. The anticipation and excitement is off the charts for us and I needed to share with the community that understands! Thank you for sharing your joys and challenges with me!

Comment by Helomom on October 21, 2018 at 1:47pm: CheriH! Welcome to the PNW!

Comment by jsefamily on October 21, 2018 at 11:40am: Best wishes to you CheriH on your move, your trip and your DS’s deployment. So much happening in your world! You got this!

Comment by redheadlass on October 21, 2018 at 11:37am: CheriH- the best to your son and his family! And to you all in your move! Welcome to the West Coast-I love Seattle!