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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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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

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Latest Activity: 42 minutes 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

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Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on November 29, 2010 at 5:52pm: Lisa, I know what you mean. I struggled with it, and actually I did include a few treasts when I sent him his laptop, phone and clothes. It does make a mom feel good. You know, even though he has his own money, I still slipped a $20 into the Thanksgiving card I sent him. Some things never change.

Aaronsgirl - we need to find out how to get those NEX gift cards. That would be great for gift giving.

Comment by Lisa (MMNuke Mom) on November 29, 2010 at 4:42pm: When my son was still in boot camp and I was so excited about getting to send a goodies care pkg to A school, my fiance gave me a hard time - "don't you know they have a NEX there?...don't you know they have a mess hall there?...they really do feed them, you know" - so when my son specifically requested ramen and easy mac (and a bowl and fork/spoon), I just smiled (well, kinda smirked) and went to the store. I know he can get them there, maybe he was just trying to make me feel good by requesting them...confession - mom (aka me) has been having a hard time with the 'not needed' any more. Working on it tho!

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on November 29, 2010 at 4:38pm: And thank you Mary for answering my question. :)
She has one, but it's quite old and is falling apart. It only has one handle now :(
I ended up just texting her and telling her that "someone' wants to know what size crockpot she has. :)

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on November 29, 2010 at 4:37pm: He probably gets his junk food at the mininex. :)
Or is getting a ride to Walmart with someone..
My guess is the MiniNex. Or walking like a mile and a half to the big nex.
The MiniNex is super close to their barracks (right next to the famous Subway). Aaron always goes there to get pop and snacks for his room.
I've heard you can buy giftcards for the Nex online and have them sent to him. :)
...He can use the Nex to buy school supplies, ship packages, buy food, purchase video games... Just about anything. :)

Comment by Kat (MM Nuke) on November 29, 2010 at 4:24pm: my son has somehow managed to get to a store and buy his own junk food to have in his room. I was going to send a package, like you all are doing, but when we finally Skyped with him on Thanksgiving he was showing us the pop tarts, cheez its, potato chips, Arizona Sweet Tea, etc. that he has bought, so there must be fairly easy access for him to get stuff and bring it back.
I figured I'd just send him a $20 every now and then and he can use that to go buy what he wants rather than spending so much on postage. I know, i do take away some of the joy of sending him stuff, but I'm trying to be frugal. ha. A lot of good that is doing me this time of year.

Comment by Lisa (MMNuke Mom) on November 29, 2010 at 3:46pm: No problem - I have a friend named Linda from highschool, so we've been called each other's names for a long, long, time.
Hah, changing to Emily wouldn't help me anyway, since that's my daughter's name, LOL!

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on November 29, 2010 at 3:25pm: Aw man. It was Lisa! Not Linda :(
I'm so sorry! My computer screen is broke. :(
But I know there are a couple of other moms here with sons named Aaron.. I've thought about changing my name to Emily since several other girlfriends/wives know that anyways from Facebook. But I like the sound of aaronsgirl. :)

Comment by Lisa (MMNuke Mom) on November 29, 2010 at 3:20pm: Aaron's girl - too funny! Yeah, this guy wasn't very friendly, but hey, I was on a mission, so, chalk it up to lesson learned, I guess. I used their large priority box and a large flat rate box...just annoying to have to go out and unpack his shoes, clothes, and the food, in the lobby and then re-pack it all.
On another note, your comments always catch my eye, too, since my son's name is Aaron...(:

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on November 29, 2010 at 3:12pm: Hey moms! I found a 5 quart slow cooker on Walmart.com for $16.
1. Is that a pretty standard size? My mom wants one for Christmas, and I want to make sure its the right size!
2. That's a decent price, isn't it?

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on November 29, 2010 at 3:10pm: Linda- Eeek. Very expensive Ramen Noodles! haha.
I'm not a big fan of the flat rate boxes. Sure, they're great if you're shipping something square or rectangular, heavy, and small. But if you're shipping anything lightweight, it's a waste. I tend to use their priority mail boxes instead. The post office here in town is super nice. They'll help me pick a box, tape it up, and send it out. Without them, I'm not sure Aaron would receive any packages!
... Heck. I was afraid to buy stamps when he was in boot camp. :)