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

Weather - Charleston

Members: 2693
Latest Activity: 17 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

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

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Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on January 4, 2012 at 5:55pm: I was one of those "radical" moms who breastfed for a long time. I think it's OK if you don't. Two of my sisters went to bottles, but it was something my babies and I enjoyed so much and life was just so much easier. I didn't have to pump since I was at home but my working daughter who pumps loves the nursing too.

My 1st and 3rd babies nursed abou 24 months and my 2nd and 4th nursed about 3 1/2 years. Of course, older babies only nurse at bedtime, and sometimes naps. It's not like they don't eat food or drink from a cup.

Bottom line, Heather, is do what feels right for you and your baby. Every family is different and so is every baby. The main thing is lots of love and it sounds like that is the least of your worries. Enjoy this special time b/c it is gone before you know it. He is so precious! You're very lucky.

Comment by Navy Mom x3 on January 4, 2012 at 5:51pm: My son leaves for GC on the 21st. We got him an Ipad 2 for graduation but I didn't spring for the 3G one since I didn't want him to be stuck with another payment. Is there wireless access at Goose Creek? Is it something they have to pay for?

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on January 4, 2012 at 5:11pm: Here in the midwest the weather is crazy! We will have 50's and 60's all week in Omaha which is rare in January. Lovin' it! I don't mind winter but these momentary lapses into spring-like weather put a smile on everyone's faces.

Comment by quiltblue on January 4, 2012 at 2:43pm: Heather, make sure you don't use any fragrances on you or your clothes, and use a warm washcloth just before you put Nick to breastfeed, try different holding positions as well. My 1st born only liked to be held on his right side, so that took some getting used to. My 2nd (Sailor) liked to sit up and nurse! My daughter was too busy looking everywhere, so I had to move to a dark room or use a blanket to cover her up, she only nursed until she was 3 months and would then only take a bottle!

He is just adorable, blessings to you!

Comment by mommajo on January 4, 2012 at 10:13am: Connie foaling-lady My son is a MM as well and just started prototype in GC the 19th of December (on hold since June) He said it was very difficult to get back up to speed; wished his brain hadn't had so much vacation. He was also thankful for a long weekend over New Years so he could get in extra study time (10+ hrs daily)...Made me feel fantastic not to worry about New Years drinking for my 21 year old :)

Have a great day, everybody!

Comment by Bandito's Mom on January 4, 2012 at 1:37am: Heather, I had the hardest time with breast feeding, and also had a difficult time with the bottle.... finally at 4 weeks started him on Soy Milk Bottle and he was happy as could be.... prior to that,,,, major crying jags everynight!!!!!

Comment by Bandito's Mom on January 4, 2012 at 1:34am: our son and dil moved using HelpUMove,,, UPS trailor that they self-loaded/unloaded... were able to get the trailor on base, unhitched from the truck while they unloaded, and picked back up.... relatively the same as PODS I would think

Comment by Dodie on January 4, 2012 at 12:20am: I found a great discussion about housing for those staying in Charleston for prototype...

http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/apartments-in-the-goose-cre...

Comment by Dodie on January 4, 2012 at 12:18am: My son flew back to GC yesterday. He found out from his Chief that he will have to move out of the barracks before Powr School graduation. He graduates 2/3/12 & classes up for Prototype 2/20/12 at GC.

Comment by Sheltie on January 3, 2012 at 11:40pm: Congratulations on such a handsome baby boy, Heather! The more you can relax while he is little the better. I was able to breast feed my two boys, but when my daughter came along at just over ten pounds, I couldn't keep up with the demand. To make it worse, developed mastitis and nursing became a nightmare. She ended up on formula with a little cereal before she was three months old. She is now a hair short of six feet, slender as a reed and gorgeous!

Bedtime with your little one is the best time of day. My first loved to be rocked and sung to sleep, but the second fussed and fidgeted and finally I learned to just put him in the crib and let him get to sleep on his own. When they're old enough for bedtime stories it becomes even more special. Wishing you and your little one many happy hours of making memories.