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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:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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Don't discuss future destinations or ports of call!
Don't discuss future operations or missions!
Don't discuss dates and times of when we will be in port or conducting exercises!
Don't discuss readiness issues and numbers!
Don't discuss specific training equipment!
Don't discuss people's names and billets in conjunction with operations!
Don't speculate about future operations!
Don't spread rumors about operations!
Don't assume the enemy is not trying to collect information on you so he can kill you, he is!
Be smart, use your head, and always think OPSEC and COMSEC when using email or phone!
Rules of thumb for parents and loved ones:
*If your sailor indicates to you they can't tell you something, believe them. Don't try to coax them into telling.
*If it is published by the navy about where a ship or unit has been (not going), that is when it's okay to share.
*If your sailor is in a high security area, say a nuke or EOD, consider using a nick name for them and you, a seperate email without your name on it, and don't even tell where YOU live. Let them tell you what they want you to tell others or if they are worried about info, always let them know you are on here. That's why they are careful on here about only putting first names on your profile page.
*Be aware, the OPSEC 10 points are about what they can't talk about. Think about what YOU might share as a parent or loved one of a military member that could cause trouble. You also have a responsibilty.
*Be respectful and teach other parents if they don't know and say too much, no need to be disrespectful or mean to them about it. Just guide them and let them know they maybe need to rewrite or delete the post. There isn't a member on here that wants to cause trouble or harm. They just aren't thinking or don't know.
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Comment by Tobianne on November 30, 2011 at 4:16pm
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Most offer free luggage if no discount, that can save about 50-75 a trip as well.
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American Airlines, Southwest and I believe Delta, but I would call and ask what the price is first for regular. Sometimes it is not a real discount. If you go to Forfolk airport on line they have the same as all other airports or sites to check prices, but you can mark for military to see the prices.(I think it is Norfolk, can not remember)
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Comment by Ann-Marie(Proud Mom of Nick) on November 30, 2011 at 4:07pm
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Thank you Tobianne, do you know if any one gives Military discounts?
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sad, but it can be. He should contact his squad leader. He can look and see how many actually have looked at it and approved it. Many that need to sign may have gone home over the holiday and may either still be gone or just returning.
It does happen, has happened to many that I know of. Plenty have had to have what is called a paper leave approval. This is where they walk it through and he does not see it on the computer, but is still able to leave. Sorry, hope he gets news soon. Have had to pay the high price also for mine to come home. Look on hot wire, they have what I call Mystery Flights!!! You do not actually know the airline or times of flight, but usually about 100-200 cheaper.
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Help! Nick put a chit in over 3 weeks ago for Dec 2-11. He still hasn't heard and airfare is now double. Is this normal?
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Comment by Momofahousefull on November 29, 2011 at 9:33am
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Enjoyed a Thanksgiving with our Seabee, Marine, Soldier, & daughter but had a blast watching our favorite football team win on Saturday with all of them plus our Firefighter who worked Thanksgiving. I am a blessed mother. The laughter that filled the air will always be cherished.
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Comment by mama bear on November 28, 2011 at 9:43pm
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We had a nice, Thanksgiving, but miss my daughter alot. My 16 year old son made the entire meal including the pumpkin pie. Then we spent a quiet afternoon together. Just heard from my gal tonight she is trying to adjust to next phrase of her training. Lots of studying so far. I know she will get it soon or later hopefully sooner than later though.
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Comment by Jaz04 on November 25, 2011 at 9:43am
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Sounds like a good Thanksgiving for us all. I didn't see mine again this year (second year) but will get to see him in 2 weeks. I can't wait. Unfortunately I won't see him this year for Christmas (second year) either or when they leave. It is ok, he is doing what he wants and needs to do. My son will be joining 11 when he comes back from his deployment.
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Comment by Barbara C on November 24, 2011 at 8:43pm
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I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. My CM Seabee son surprised us by coming home for Thanksgiving. What a great surprise!
His next deployment will be to Afghanistan. That worries me. He insists he will be perfectly safe there.
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Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on November 24, 2011 at 11:11am
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Ann-Marie: I'm sure your son will meet my son eventually...Tyler is one of the Gunner's Mates for 133.
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