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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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:

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:

RTC Graduation

**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.

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Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.

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RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:

In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.

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Comment by Jmae12 on July 26, 2013 at 7:13am
My husband is also on the Truman. This is his first deployment and mine as well. I've done pretty good so far, but I haven't been sleeping very well at night. I thought I would be an emotional wreck, but so far have only cried a couple times. I'm trying to be strong for him because I don't want him to worry about me and the things at home. Any advice on how to get through this?
Comment by debnchris on July 26, 2013 at 1:15am

It is really hard, and my heart is with you having your loved one on the Truman.  My son just recently returned and I know how I felt with him gone, and I know how I feel with him in the USA.

Comment by pschip on July 25, 2013 at 11:14pm

My son is also on the Truman. I'm trying to be strong for him i don't wait him to worry about home when his fellows sailors need his mind there.  we all have to pray for one another and be there for each other.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 25, 2013 at 10:48pm

Since you'll be shopping for care packages, another fun group to get involved with here is Molly's Adopt a Sailor Project, with really great and friendly moms.  Every month they adopt a deployed ship or unit, there's a theme and 'wish list' and everyone sends at once.  And they have a "Special Hugs" monthly project to Afghanistan too.  Often a bunch of moms will organize packing parties for the monthly "adoptee" and you can get the postage paid (always a great thing!).  Check it out - they'll welcome you and answer all your questions :)  http://www.navyformoms.com/group/mollysadoptasailorproject 

Comment by sandman713 on July 25, 2013 at 9:55pm

My only child is also on the Truman - we are hear for you and each other xoxo

Comment by luckysailorsmom- USS Truman AOAN on July 25, 2013 at 9:45pm

my son and only child is on the TRUMAN.I am having a hard time adjusting,:-(

Comment by Colleen in PA on July 25, 2013 at 7:54pm

My daughter deployed on the USS Gettysburg Monday from Mayport and will be part of the Truman Strike Group.  My husband and I were able to go visit her and watched the ship depart.  We have her car with us for the duration.

Comment by Calirose on July 23, 2013 at 8:20am

Thanks Marcy and Magpie, had a moment yesterday where I  broke down (okay, I had a few moments) but the worst was when he called me before leaving and I made the comment that it must be really busy there with everyone getting ready and he agreed and then told me there were lots of families around also, that made me sad that I couldn't be there too. I am in Washington state so just couldn't swing it this time to go but I plan to be there when the ship pulls back in.  I will join the other groups you mentioned Marcy.....and I will get order those boxes.  

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 22, 2013 at 10:31pm

Calirose, time to start gathering stuff for care packages!  Please come join this group, great people there and good ideas and advice and fun inspirations:  N4M Care Package Ideas 

You can order a "military pack" of six flat-rate boxes, customs forms, tape and address labels from USPS - call 800-610-8734 and tell them you want the military pack. Or order a pack of 10 or 25 here:  Priority Mail Flat Rate APO/FPO Boxes.  Either way, they'll be delivered to you free and shipping is discounted $2 when sent to FPO addresses, so $14.85 for up to 70 lbs.  Planning you next box to mail is a good way to feel connected to your sailor :)  

Please don't worry, they will be safe and he'll have great stories to share with you soon!  Also - be sure to get on the Ombudsman and Family Readiness Group lists.

Comment by Magpie on July 22, 2013 at 8:59pm

Thinking of you and your sailor, Calirose!

 

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