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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: yesterday

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 Sandra MM Nuke Mom on August 26, 2014 at 10:59pm: Kfguay - is your son in class 1304? My son has been in BS since sept also. Where did you get the possible graduation date?

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on August 26, 2014 at 10:40pm: Oh goodness CO-twin. What a big change for your Sailor. Sorry to hear that he has to go but really wanted to stay. I'm sure he is thrilled to be with all of his buddies though!

BTW...I have a strong feeling my MAGIC day will be the one that our group reaches it's goal. We'll see! But I can just taste it! LOL

Can't believe PIR is almost here! SO DANG EXCITED! I can't concentrate on all the important stuff that I need to finish! LOL Chicago here I come!

Comment by kfguay on August 26, 2014 at 10:25pm: My son is in BS and loves it. He will be there a yr in Sept because of all the delays. Hoping for graduation on 9/26. He doesn't want to go thru another winter, lol!

Comment by britefuture on August 26, 2014 at 10:23pm: Hi all. Hope your are all well. Been busy here. Had my daughter's baby shower this past weekend. Now I can relax for 8 weeks, lol. Then my little grand baby will arrive.
I have to add to NancyJo's comment. My son also loves BS. Last weekend he and a large group of guys went white water rafting. He said they all had a blast. They've been hiking and biking in the mountains also, this summer. He doesn't have a ton of off time, but loves to get out into the country side up there. He's not one for hot weather so he was not a fan of GC.
I had a chance to catch up with him yesterday. He's on mids right now and loving it. Said he's been able to get lots of check outs done so he and his buddy are even farther ahead of the pack. He mentioned that s8g is down right now and his grad date has been pushed forward. But he's almost at the midway point so he's good. He also said that he's considering OCS. I was floored when he said that. I just sat and listened to him talk himself through the pros and cons of The Naval Academy vs. Sta21. The confidence that the Navy has given him is AMAZING. I am so thankful that my "little boy" has found his way. I would never say that to him, of course. But I know that I can say that here.
Thanks for listening/reading. XO

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on August 26, 2014 at 9:41pm: The Minions, I printed that on T shirts for another group once.

My son loves Charleston and wanted to stay put. His text said that they are sending All ET's and EM's Are the classes mixed? or all one rate? I am wondering if the class is mixed then maybe he meant just his class, otherwise that is a WHOLE LOT of sailors going to NY. Mine after growing up in Colorado was enjoying the mild S. Carolina winters. He bought a little sports car he loves and now that will have to go and he will need a more snow friendly car. :( for him. On the up side he will still be able to room with his best buds.

Comment by tina41 on August 26, 2014 at 7:50pm: hello all!!

bnuke--love the post!!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on August 26, 2014 at 6:28pm: Hi all - Happy Tuesday! My son liked the change from GC to BS but he's not wanting to go through another winter in NY LOL!

Co-Twin - The Winner's Circle at Saratoga Springs is a nice apt complex to look into when your son knows for sure a move date. Lots of sailor's live there and it's close to the work site. They have 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts.

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on August 26, 2014 at 12:37pm: CO-Twin, my son loves BS. True, there is snow in winter but there is lots to do and it's just beautiful. Also close to things. Coming from the midwest, it's amazing that Boston is so close, and the Baseball Hall of Fame. I bet your guy will love it.

Comment by Carla on August 26, 2014 at 12:30pm: Co Twinsalors mom, I haven't heard from my son yet but I wonder how he's gonna feel about that. First he was going to Ny, then right before graduation they told him he was staying in GC and now he's going to NY?

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on August 26, 2014 at 11:37am: My son just texted that this morning it was announced that all EM's and ET's that just finished Power school will be going to Balston Spa. He is bummed because he Loves Charleston. At least he will be going with all his buddies.