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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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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: 12 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 B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 6, 2019 at 10:41am

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 6, 2019 at 10:39am: Hi all - Happy Friday! I've got my RED on ;-D

NancyJo - glad things are getting back to normal in Charleston. I've got my fingers crossed the baby waits until you get there - you might have to pack an extra suitcase lol!

Here's the latest update from NPTU regarding Charleston:

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on September 6, 2019 at 8:42am: Well, things are beginning to get back to normal in Charleston. My son's power came on early in the evening. There were a few shingles in his yard but he's waiting for the gusts to stop before he climbs up for a look. People will be returning to base and putting everything back together. He's hoping he doesn't get called in because he's convinced the baby will come this weekend. I hope the baby waits until I get there Tuesday.

Love the picture, B'sNuke! They are such a cute couple!

Chipmunk, so fun to shop for grandbabies! My daughter has been hitting clearance sales for months, not to mention knitting up a storm. She asked if I could carry what she has in my suitcase. Hmmm I think I need another suitcase!

Comment by Chipmunk on September 5, 2019 at 11:26pm: So I just found this note siting in the comment box from what I started to post this morning (Thursday) - oops, I had an important phone call - closed the computer and forgot.

Good morning everyone. I got my walk in but haven't checked the news today. Prayers for everyone on the east coast.

JayDee659 - my thoughts are the same with my sailor. The other day, he said they would make sure the ship was sealed tight. My concern is more for him and his belongings, but they are on extended hours so communication is limited.

Loved the picture ladies!

MTBCHCK - my nephew is in the Army and was at Ft. Jackson for his training. My sister & BIL thought the same thing last year when I told them where my sailor was.

Well I bought every brand of baby wipes and diapers last night - figured my daughter needed the variety to decide which she wanted. That gave me an extra coupon to go with my discount for the other baby shopping that I did today. No, I am not spoiling, I just figured I should use my inheritance on my grandbaby and not just on other bills!

Good night all!

Comment by Chipmunk on September 5, 2019 at 11:17pm: B'sNukeMom - thanks for posting the news article! I spotted the tornado right off! - That is a mixture that I just don't like to see. The engagement picture is beautiful!

JayDee659 - thanks for the Norfolk news. I did hear from my sailor - so all is good. - Also that is a great idea regarding the washing machine!

NancyJo - yes, the fridge and freezer need to stay closed. If I have a chance I will look up the information my husband found when our power was out, as to how long you can expect stuff to stay cold. But for now I am headed to bed.

Too much time on my feet shopping for this new grandbaby, but I had an extra discount!! Thanks Partnerinwine, looking forward to seeing my daughter and SIL and to see how she has grown since May.

KayCee - I will get back with you soon. I know you are busy but it was good to hear from you.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 5, 2019 at 3:39pm: Grandma had an engagement party for the kids while they were here - here's a picture from that:

Comment by partnerinwine on September 5, 2019 at 3:25pm: Great pics B'sNukeMom and NancyJo! Love all the smiles :)

MTBCHCK, my husband enjoyed your post. He's former Navy and Army!

Enjoy the baby shower, Chipmunk!

My Nuke is between A and Power School so he's not affected too much by Dorian. Do they usually get called to help the clean up efforts off base after hurricanes? We lived in Charleston for 3 years in the 90's. I worked at MUSC and the flooding downtown was incredible even without a hurricane offshore. My husband (boyfriend at the time) was in the Navy while we were there and it was always worrisome when they moved his sub out to sea ahead of a storm. Hoping the best for all of your sailors and family!

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on September 5, 2019 at 1:26pm: JayDee, too late for my sailor but a good thought!

B'sNuke, I passed that tidbit about keeping fridge closed on to my son. We have no idea how long they will be without power. Fingers crossed.

Comment by JayDee659 on September 5, 2019 at 1:14pm: I did see a really interesting tip on hurricane preparedness which suggested using your washing machine as a cooler by filling it with ice and beverages/food. It would theoretically drain automatically as ice melted but keep things cold. Not helpful if the power is out already but probably worth trying.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on September 5, 2019 at 1:09pm: NancyJo - remind them not to open their fridge or freezer! Hopefully they won't be without power for too long :( Praying for safety for everyone!