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Navy For Moms

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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**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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Printable PDF – 2.0 MB

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Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

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Navy.com Para Familias

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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NUKE moms

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A place to come for support and guidance for anyone with a loved one in the nuke program ⚓️.

Weather - Charleston

Members: 2693
Latest Activity: 16 hours ago

Please, if you no longer want to be a part of N4M's consider NOT deleting your profile as everything you have ever posted will disappear when you delete it . You can leave a group but don't permanently delete your profile!

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***NEW MEMBERS***

PLEASE READ ARTICLES IN THE "PAGES" AREA (20)

in the right-hand column, under the members (hit "view all") ----->

BEFORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS !!

These articles are the "reference library" for moms, ready to answer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 24x7 (twenty-four hours, seven days a week). You may not have to post a question after all!

"There is lots to learn before coming to NNPTC." This link will give you much needed info:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/NNPTC/

NNPTC OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFO:

(843) 296-9426

MILITARY CRISIS HOTLINE INFO:

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.

The time frame for each of the schools is listed under "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC" to the right ------->

Here's a "Welcome New Members" link from BunkerQB with some good info: Welcome New Members

The NF Rating Information Card can be found at NF Rating Information Card. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.

IMPORTANT: Read and follow these Operational Security (OPSEC) guidelines. N4M is an open website that can be read by non-members; and not all members are necessarily what they seem. Be smart and keep yourself and all our sailors safe. Keep YOUR safety in mind too. It's human nature to trust and want to share, but don't provide personal information to others. Great and lasting friendships are made on NavyforMoms.com, but use common sense and caution before proceeding. Online chat safety tips

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

Here's the story of RED SHIRT FRIDAY: Red Shirt Friday

USPS "If it fits, it ships" - link to order boxes: USPS If it fits, it ships

MAKING POSTS TO THE GROUP - Please be sure you are on page 1 when typing your comments or they may not post!

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Comment by Jo1 on March 17, 2012 at 6:26pm: Hi Ozzie's mom,

Just give your son a lot of support. Skype is a wonderful way to stay in contact and it's so good when you can talk to them and see their faces.

Comment by ozzie's mom on March 17, 2012 at 6:21pm: my son just left for nuke school this am. any advice to give for me?

Comment by Jo1 on March 17, 2012 at 6:17pm: Someone mentioned a few pages back that when they stayed at the Villa's the one they stayed in had a musty smell. We're thinking of renting one this summer and I was wondering if anyone else thought they smelled musty. I'm just wondering because our family has allergies and asthma. Thank you.

Comment by Gulf Coast Mom on March 17, 2012 at 12:04pm: hk1853 - My husband and I stayed in the "roundette" cabins at Short Stay. I have mentioned it on here a few times as a great getaway for the Goose Creek nukes. If I remember correctly, there were also some apt type buildings. I do know there was also a campground and a nice marina with small boats for rent. I do remember there is some type power plant not to far that you can see, but it did not bother us. Our little cabin was right along a canal/lake??. The evenings were absolutely gorgeous with the sunsets and the birds. We made our own reservations. Our sailor son was supposed to be there when we signed in (neither my husband or me are prior military), but was in class and couldn't get there. The lady at the front was really nice - said no problem - "we like to take care of our nukes". We stayed there a couple nights, then did move to the villas for the power school grad. Would definitely go back. Sorry - don't remember how much we paid, but if you are interested, I will see what I can find.

Comment by mom of MM on March 17, 2012 at 7:11am: My son is also graduating from A school 3/23 class 1210A. Would LOVE some pictures if anyone is attending graduation next Friday.

Comment by CindyLou (Louisville) on March 17, 2012 at 7:00am: Bye BunkerQB, we will all miss you. You have been here longer than most of us.You had and gave so much knowledge to many moms and girlfriends as they began their Navy experience.Than you! It will be interesting to hear what type of career your son pursues after the Navy. Please don't forget about your Navy family. Be sure to write home once in a while.

Comment by BunkerQB on March 17, 2012 at 1:28am: Since William has "reactivated" I can safely sign off. My son came home last night for good. He finished his five year commitment and chose not to reup. This group is a gas. I know I can drop in any time and will see our "free to speak our minds" nuke mamas and papas along with wifeys speaking their minds on many subjects, naturally at the same time. I am phasing to a supportive role - lurking periodically. I won't delete my profile because I will still be "Navy For Moms Emeritus" on the San Fran & a few other groups. After all I have to maintained the Survival Guide and a number of lists (such as PIR, Ratings, Ships). Will be devoting more time to our pursues, You'll find me in the San Fran group, if you ever need me. Chao.

Comment by MN Mom of MM on March 16, 2012 at 11:06pm: Welcome back William we did miss your input, and you did not get to put a guess in for the 1700th member joining date. Did I state that right ladies? 3 of the 4 sun catchers have been sent out. I am waiting for Angie00mom to get me her address. You can email me at: mnsnoflakes@yahoo.com

Not sure if any remember my sailor telling us he was told that since he was working grad hold at the reactor area doing things like painting and landscaping, and had a badge and clearance for the area, he would probably end up staying in GC for prototype.?? Well Marks comment on that was it takes next to nothing to print another piece of plastic and the job and clearance was no guarantee he would stay there. Well Mark you were right. He texted recently he is prefill, and is detaching from GC on Ap 6th and is given 7 days to get there, settle in and report in NY. Prototype in NY was his first choice, so he is happy. This is just 1 more thing I am giving to God to help him and guide him through the move.

Comment by TJL on March 16, 2012 at 10:53pm: Thank you all for the great advice! Is there anyone else here with a sailor graduating A school next Friday 23rd? My son is class 1210A and we can't be there.

Comment by William in Nashua on March 16, 2012 at 8:39pm: Oh yes the insect repellent. It is 3M Ultrathon and it is $7.50 a tube at Amazon.com it might seem a bit pricey but it lasts 12 hours and is the best thing out there.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LA5SUC/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_deta...