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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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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO NAVY MOMS
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Nor Cal & East Foothill Counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin, Yolo, Amador, Calaveras, Sutter, Yuba and beyond. An active support group for Navy families & friends.
Location: Northern/Eastern California - Sacramento & Foothills
Members: 179
Latest Activity: Sep 2, 2022
Discussion Forum
ANYONE CLOSE TO I-5 or 99 in cali?
Started by GraceRae<3. Last reply by Alaina {Bob's Mom} Jan 21, 2013. 5 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Vickie - Rooney's mom on September 14, 2009 at 10:31pm
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Hang in there Leeanna - countdown to PIR. Start writing those letters now so you can mail a whole bunch when you get his address.
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Comment by BunkerQB on September 14, 2009 at 7:46pm
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My husband and I will be there this Sunday.
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Comment by NevadaSierra on September 14, 2009 at 11:27am
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Hi Everybody: I wanted to THANK Vicky who drove two and a half hours to be with us. Paula who drove an hour and a half. Kathy who brought Blue Star Moms information for us to share. It was a nice afternoon with each of you special Mom's. Unfortunately I have tried to down load the photo and it didn't work. I've e-mailed it to Paula - I'm sure that she can make it work.
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Comment by Vickyrun on September 13, 2009 at 11:38pm
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Hi No. Cal. Moms,
I went to Susan's Meet & Great today. It was my first one, and I am so glad I went. It ws so great to met Susan and the others. The group was small, but we had a good time. Navy Hugss ~ Vicky aka Chrissy's Mom
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Susan,
If you and your husband want to come to Los Altos on Oct 25, we have two spare bedrooms (one w a queen size bed and the other a fold-out double) - you can bring the gift with you; otherwise, if it is small in size and put in the mail, we can present it to him on the Oct 25th. If Lance is scheduled to come to Mtn View anyway, please let him take it. I leave the decision in your good hands.
I know the Blue Star Mothers in Danville is very active. I have not joined the San Jose Chapter but will purchase needed items for boodle boxes.
Even with all that is going on with your "Termination Notice" you find time to help everyone and host a meet and greet. You are an amazing.
Bea
P.S. About a decade ago, my husband had a number of wrongful termination cases - if you want to bring your file for a sit-around-the-breakfast-table informal consultation ...........
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you are right Katherine - and thank you. Sometimes I type faster than I think - woops talk faster than I think too. Thank you Bea!
Here is some information from Nevada County:
We meet for breakfast at Paulette's once a month. You can find us at the fair at the Friends of Nevada Co Military booth or look under links on the Friends web site (http://fncm.org/).
Sierra Nevada Chapter #12 of the Blue Star Mothers of America--We are mothers who now have, or have had, children serving in the military. We are a non-profit (501[c]3) service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political organization. We do not support any political candidate, nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement. .
The Nevada County chapter may be contacted by mail at Blue Star Mothers of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter #12, 10556 Combie Rd, PMB 6385, Auburn, CA 95602., or e-mail sierranevadabsma@yahoo.com, or telephone by calling Louise Bock, President, 530-273-3650 (h), or Stacy Rivera, Vice President, 530-432-0348 (h).
The history of Blue Star Moms is very interesting - please check it out.
ierra Nevada Chapter #12 of the Blue Star Mothers of America -- Mothers from North Placer and Nevada Counties who have, or have had, children serving in the United States Military. Our mission is to support each other by sharing personal experience, strength, and hope for the safety of our children, who honorably serve our nation, while promoting patriotism in our community.
IT IS THE SOLDIER
"It is the soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier,
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag."
Author Unknown
History of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
On January 22,1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization.
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were an working part of homeland security during times our time of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during at time of war.
Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
I have copied this information from Kathy, the Friends of Nevada County Military and the Blue Star Mom's link to that web site. If I were not currently unemployed I would be a very proud member. I am planning on checking with Kathy to see more at lunch today. I will do my best to get pictures. My angel blessings to all, Susan
P.S. To my surprise my ex got us a gift for the Commander - IF Lance (the local retruiter comes) I'll pass it to him or is it better that I get it to Bea and you can pass it to him? I have not even thought beyond today about attending any other meet & greets. I'll check it out after our gathering today. Have to go and put up the balloons. ~S
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Just in case anyone is questioning - we were invited to walk with the Blue Start Mom's if anyone is not able to, or does not want to participate you do not have to. I am off to a meeting in Reno today.
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Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on September 11, 2009 at 12:57pm
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Susan, Sunday sounds like a wonderful day, wish I could make it. Rachel, I wll remember the Layton family in my prayers. Welcome to new members! Hi fellow Trekkie!
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