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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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Graduation Info
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JPG – 3.4 MB
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.)

N4M Merchandise

Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.

Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.

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: 2695
Latest Activity: 4 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!

NPTU OMBUDSMAN TEAM (4/2024)

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Comment by Kimberly P on September 4, 2011 at 11:15pm: Kat, I told him to be careful not to spend too much. The Mom coming out I know, but he's worked since he was 15 so he is pretty good with his money. I'm fortunate that my sisters husband who is air force is stationed close so hes not all alone for a few more months anyway.

Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on September 4, 2011 at 10:43pm: wow Labmom - that is weird that they are the same day. So hard to believe it's about a year now isn't it? one down, how many more to go? it's not that I want the next 5 years to fly by, but...

Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on September 4, 2011 at 10:34pm: Kimberly, did you tell him to be careful because he might spend too much, or because he's out in the big new city? If he spends too much, well, it happens to them all. And even if he doesn't spend it now, he will later. They get their rooms set up with bigger TV's, more games, guitars, amps, computers, and who knows what else. Just when I thought my son had all he needs, well he told me this morning and he bought a remote control oscillating fan because they have NO air circulation in their room. If you are worried that it is unsafe out there, it isn't bad at all. The area is nice around the base really, and the mall area is quite nice, the normal mall area with lots of stuff around it.

Comment by Kimberly P on September 4, 2011 at 9:45pm: J's mom, my son already told me he was going to best buy today :) I had to remind him to be careful, but he has a good head on his shoulders.

Comment by Connie foaling-lady (Groton) on September 4, 2011 at 9:21pm: Hi newbie nuke moms! I've been with this group since last October, and I NEVER feel stupid asking ANY question, be it nuke or Navy ... so ask away ... there's always someone here who can help.

Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on September 4, 2011 at 9:05pm: Welcome new moms. Glad you are all here and that your sons or daughters are finally able to communicate easily with you again.

My son's one year anniversary from the day her left for bootcamp is coming up on Sept. 13. My how time has flown, with many ups and downs. He's heading into Power School graduation on Oct. 7. Just can't believe it's here already.

Comment by Michimom (MM Nuke Mom) on September 4, 2011 at 8:24pm: Yes, welcome, new moms! And, yes, you will enjoy this group.

Heard from my son yesterday. He saw Kerri Walsh, the Women's Volleyball Olympic Gold Medalist, at the beach, right next to his group, playing with her daughter. Pretty cool. They think there is some volleyball juniors training thing going on this weekend. I think this was Folly Beach. I guess you could say he was noticing an older woman. ha ha

Comment by Crystal(ship11div282)(EM1150) on September 4, 2011 at 8:15pm: Hello ladies, my SR has arrived. Can't wait for this adventure, and to get to know everyone, have a wonderful Labor Day weekend. : )

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on September 4, 2011 at 7:37pm: Welcome to all the new ladies! :)

And MV! I actually have one of her purses. :) Its on the homepage and its the messenger bag with pink nametapes. I love it! The wait for the bags is FOREVER (I ordered in September and didn't get it till May), but it was well worth it!! :)