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:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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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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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 Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936) on August 3, 2011 at 9:53pm
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Thank you Denise for posting for us and other groups. I am so glad that we are all able to let Matt's family know we are praying for them. Please continue to post if you hear of anything more we can do.
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Comment by Ann-Marie(Proud Mom of Nick) on August 3, 2011 at 7:57pm
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I sent condolences, thank you Denise. So sad.
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Comment by Kim on August 3, 2011 at 6:29pm
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Thanks for the link Denise!
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Kellypen and Denise...thanks for the ideas on things to put in his box.
Seabeewife...I feel for you. In my situation, it's not children but wives that I am in contact with. I have so much respect for all of the military wives. You ladies have a lot to deal with in all aspects. I tell everyone here at home that I am glad that my son does not have a girlfriend or wife right now. I know how I feel as a "mom" I could not imagine being a military wife. Wives deserving a standing ovation in all that you do. I will continue to say special Prayers for everyone. Hugs to all!!!!
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Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on July 29, 2011 at 4:12pm
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Jean C: I'm so glad Tyler got a chance to know your bee...wishing he would have been with him longer....tell him Thanks for All His Service!!! Will he be moving closer to you now?
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Got it! Thank you.
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Denise can you send me the info too. I also want to send a care package.
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Comment by SeabeeWife20 on July 29, 2011 at 12:31am
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Well ladies I'm maybe halfway through our deployment.......the month they come home is still up in the air. I have my days where this deployment is really easy and seems to be going by quickly. But then I have my days like I've had the past few weeks....I've had a root canal because apparently a nerve in my tooth was dying. I then got sick because my immune system was weak because of the root canal. I have been on two different antibiotics and seem to be getting better, thank goodness. The days seem to be dragging on and I really miss my husband right now. I don't like to complain or be a debby downer, but what I wouldn't do just to hug my husband right now. I appreciate having N4M on days like this. I have been very disappointed with my FRG because they are mostly targeted to those people with children. I have nothing against children, I'm actually going to school to be a preschool teacher. But when you have every event and meeting centered around kids, it tends to get old. It's hard to relate to people whose priorties are their children, as they should be. I've also found that rumors are running rampid among those who attend the FRG and that's not something I want to be a part of. I had this idea when my husband joined the military, that I would became a large part of everything that happened with the families and hopefully become an Ombudsman. I think my goals have changed slightly base on the little experience I've had thus far.....who knows maybe when my husband returns and we start to hang out with people with similar interests to ours, it won't seem so bad. Like I said, not trying to be debby downer, just venting a smidge. Thank you all for letting this be a place to have an outlet! Hope you're all doing well. Goodnight!
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Comment by Kelleypen on July 28, 2011 at 4:59pm
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hard candy, granola bars, and lots and lots of jerky. I also included a small water color box, and a watercolor journal, plus pens and brushes. Cards are good and so are word and sukoku puzzles. I sent my son a set of those tiny strong magnets and he liked those. I also sent him lots of paperbacks from his favorite authors.
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My Seabee is on his first deployment, any ideas on what I could send to him. When I sent his first box, I put in some gummy worms that end up being one big gummy worm haha. It's hot where he is.
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