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:
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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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 January 19, 2011 at 9:41am
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Good morning all- sad day, the body of the US Sailor has been found. I have been crying since reading this. Prayers going to the family and of course the shipmates who worked and loved her also.
On a lighter note, my kiddo graduates A-school today. Thinking by the end of the week she will be in GP.
Today I worry about her and all of our "Dirt Sailors" (as my kiddo calls them!) as well as everyone of our Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and the many that also defend our country.
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Oh Denise, I am right there with you girl. I know with what Kayla has gone through and what will have to be done once she gets to CA, she will also not let them boot her either. Hers is not the same thing, and they have told her, you do not need to have a jaw perform to be in the Navy. They do however want her out of the pain she is in and to be able to eat normally!
I understand where he is at (well as well as a mom can), I know my kiddo has sworn off AF docs and says she will not have anyone but the Navy docs check her anymore. Maybe that is not a good thing. She may be in for a surprise.
Good Luck to Michael. We are all pulling for him, you can be sure of that.
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What an awful tragedy. May they rest in peace now and the families and friends find comfort during this time.
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Comment by Dona on January 11, 2011 at 12:40pm
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What a terrible tragedy! My heart and prayers go out for their families.
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Comment by cindyrb on January 10, 2011 at 11:33pm
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Such sad news. My prayers are with all.
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Comment by hotflashes on January 10, 2011 at 9:41pm
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what terrible news! My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family.
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Oh going to a new base... this was scary for my kiddo. Now she says why was I scared! They all love and care and worry about each other. They are a family. She is a lucky one, she will meet up in GP with her friends for combat training, and then off to PH with some great friends as well.
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kym, I will be thinking of you and praying for your sons safe return . You will stay strong for him because you have to, that is who we are and what we do. We will be here with strong shoulders if you need us. We can all help comfort each other.
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I can defintely relate to a great deal of the mothers here. I have two sons and both keep me hopping. Missing them is what I say I do best! Recently I was able to see one of my sons and I never wanted to let him go, but this is the life he has chosen and I love them both no matter. The holidays are never easy but as long as I know they are ok that is what's important! Knowing there are so many that care really helps!
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Comment by Jaz04 on January 5, 2011 at 2:57pm
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My first holidays without my son only because he took his 2 weeks when he finished A school. It was hard, but Sykpe really helped. I just kept telling myself that it could be worse and he could have been deployed. It did not help that he gave me "If you loved me you would have come here for Christmas". But we managed. He is waiting for reorganization of 7 (he is a BU) which he says will be around the 12th, but is very bored in the meantime. I am glad to hear so many stories of happy Christmas reunions.
For those just starting A school, I went to Gulfport to see my son graduate. It was wonderful because it was a small class (only 10) and very personnel (not like the big div's at PIR). But as stated further back, check with your Seabee to see what they are allowed at graduation.
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