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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 as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RTC Graduation

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

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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 PacNWmom on September 16, 2023 at 8:29pm: MomofJoseph - My son graduated (as an officer) at the same time as yours. I wish I had known, we could have met!! Where is your son headed next? Forgive me if you’ve said already. Mine is going on the Teddy Roosevelt. What a great ceremony! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

We arrived early, with my son, who had to be there an hour ahead of the ceremony (and he likes to be a bit early). That was plenty of time.

I highly recommend going to as many graduations as you can, folks. Each is different and special.

Comment by Pizanche on September 16, 2023 at 5:25pm: momifJosrph - congrats on your son’s graduation!!!

Comment by MomofJoseph on September 16, 2023 at 5:00pm: My son graduated from Prototype! (Picture is of stage prior to ceremony.) Just wanted to share a few tips.

My son was in the 3rd group that graduated. The flyer said that the crowd change-out would be from 10:30 - 11:00. We arrived on the ship about 10:22 and people were already seated for the 11:00 graduation. (But we still found seats in the 2nd row.)

They had merch for sale before and after, but it is cash only. There is an ATM at the gift shop, but it's not on the ship - it's back at the main entrance.

Parking and admission fees are waived. Just state that you are there for graduation and they'll wave you through.

Arrive EARLY. Our hotel was less than a mile away. We left at 10:05 and it took 10 minutes to get through the gate. (People who are not there for graduation have to pay at the gate and that slows the line.)

Hope this helps!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 15, 2023 at 9:13am

Comment by Chipmunk on September 13, 2023 at 8:03pm: B'sNukeMom - Baby and Momma are doing well. This is a totally new ballpark for me as well, so we are all learning and encouraging each other.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 13, 2023 at 5:24pm: Chipmunk - I'm so glad you have your trip scheduled to see your son, DIL and new grandbaby P! How is everything going with mama and miss P? I will keep them in my prayers daily....

Comment by Chipmunk on September 12, 2023 at 11:02pm: 4kidsforfun - Thank you so much for helping MomofJoseph out. Have a wonderful time at family day. I missed getting to go to ours, but my son still gave me a tour of the ship when we went and visited them last year. It really helps to have an idea of where they are at and to get an idea of the size of the ship.

Well - I am going to be hit and miss on this site and group for a bit. My little miss Precious showed up over two months early and grandma was just not ready for her to come so soon. Neither were mom and dad, but they are figuring it out. I can't wait to see her, so I need to get back to figuring out my flight. I don't like having my sailor family halfway across the country, but I know that I am not the only one.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 12, 2023 at 10:24am

Comment by MomofJoseph on September 10, 2023 at 11:47pm: Screenshot_20230910-234427.png

Thank you for the help! It was posted today on Facebook!

4kidsforfun - please let us know how Family Day goes! That sounds so fun!

Comment by 4kidsforfun on September 10, 2023 at 5:35pm: MomofJoseph sorry I've been off the computer most of the week so just seeing your question. I found most of my info from the NNPTC and NPTU Family/friend Gathering Place facebook page - they also said to keep an eye on the groups on FB for NPTU Charlestion, NPTU Charleston Connections and NPTU Charleston Ombudsman. I'd think the last would be the most beneficial.

As it has already been mentioned - they do three groups so you could be early in the morning or later. We were the last one so it was an easy morning and no rush to get out of the way for the next group. They let as many come as you like and while you are there you are welcome to tour the ship as well as others on the docks there. They had plenty of parking on a big grassy field.

I hope you have a great day there! We are having a family day on my son's ship in a few weeks in Norfolk so something new to look forward to!