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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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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: 2692
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

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 2sailormom on April 30, 2014 at 8:24pm: I'm getting in to this conversation a little late. I'm 48, and my husband is 50. Our Nuke is 19 (Class 1424M). Our SR (PIR 6/6/14, and future Nuke) is 21. We also have a married daughter who is 24. The younger Nuke is eagerly awaiting his brother's arrival in GC, as they are very close.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on April 30, 2014 at 8:02pm: Dinky My son agrees with yours on the liking power school better and that it is more interesting and he gets more help if he needs it. More relaxed.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on April 30, 2014 at 7:22pm: I have a a son in 1403-1 I hope I don't jinx anything, I booked a cottage for the week so when he is not busy in class he can play tour guild. If any more of you go for more than just one day let me know and we can play tourist together.

Comment by britefuture on April 30, 2014 at 6:59pm: An update on my Sailor. I don't post much about him because there isn't much to add. He's on eternal grad hold and is adjusting to shift work. I'm crashing his Navy bachelor pad in a couple of weeks. Hotel rooms are scarce and over priced for racing season so he said that I can stay there. It should be interesting. He told me to bring my inflatable bed for him and I will sleep in his bed. His words were, "I not gonna have my Mom sleep on a couch or blow up bed". I told him that his brother will be coming with me (2 years old). He called yesterday to let me know that he bought the new WII system and a bunch of games that he can play with his brother. He's so sweat. I'm so proud of the man he has become.

Comment by britefuture on April 30, 2014 at 6:50pm: I've really been enjoying all of the stories and sharing lately. We are an amazing, eclectic bunch. Wouldn't it be great if we could have a N4M reunion? Or publish a book titled, "Memoirs of Navy Families".
The weather, here in MD, has been a bit soggy to say the least. I have a mop bucket on my back porch that's half filled with rain water just from today. Fog rolled in, within the last hour, so thick that I can't see the field behind my house. Thunder is rumbling so hard that I can not only hear it but can feel it as well. It's dark and rain is now coming down in buckets again. Oh and my goofy dog is in my bath tub. Good grief, guess I should get the oars out.

Comment by kaye444 on April 30, 2014 at 4:55pm: From windy 7 hot so calif. 55, my Sub now 27, he was called the 'old man' when he was in Goose Creek.

For those going to Graduation at Goose Creek, when we were there, they had T-shirts for sale. Nice t-shirts, I think they were only taking cash. Great price, wished I had more cash. After graduation commencement, they sold fast.

Comment by SlezaksMom on April 30, 2014 at 4:33pm: @SandraG - we have had our tough spots, but for the most part we just love each other and want the best for each other. Suffice it to say I'm a fan of his!! :)

BlancheMarie - I find myself wanting to know if I'm congratulating you for birthday anniversary or wedding anniversary! Lol either way, I'm impressed!

Christy - I teared up reading your story. My guy is that protective of me, too. And isn't it lucky that we had the benefit of birthing someone who inspires us to be and do better? Reminding me of this stuff is part of the support I love from this group.

Happy Hump-day, everyone!!

Comment by Dink(Vinson) on April 30, 2014 at 4:26pm: Okay, if we're doing ages, I'm just about to hit 53, my nuke is 24, and his brothers are 26 and 28.

Comment by susank on April 30, 2014 at 3:07pm: See what you started B's nuke mom by posting that young picture of you and your hubby!!!

Comment by SandraG on April 30, 2014 at 3:05pm: Slezaks Mom I absolutely loved your story. Sounds like you & your son have a fun relationship. My nuke is 19, his brother is 16 & we have mother/son dates too. Love them!