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 hotflashes on July 27, 2010 at 7:07am
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I just read on the internet that they found the body of one of our men, but are still looking for the other one. What a sad day for all of us. I pray for the families and friends.
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Comment by Kim on July 27, 2010 at 6:57am
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cudawn - we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, Long Beach, MS which is only about 5 miles from the base. There is the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, ship excursion out to the barrier islands which we didn't get to do because of the oil and we went to New Orleans for a day. If your interested in New Orleans I can send you a more detailed list on where to park and what you might like to see.
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Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on July 26, 2010 at 9:42pm
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The Fox News said they were Seabees...someone from 133 said they were from Huemene, CA.
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Comment by Dona on July 26, 2010 at 9:20pm
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Are the 2 missing Navy men Sailors or Seabees? The media says Sailor or servicemen, but I haven't heard any of them refer to them as Seabees. Of course, either way it is not good and my prayers and my heart go out to their families.
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on July 26, 2010 at 7:25pm
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kathryn,
I don't believe the DOD has released any information on the two sailors as of yet. My Seabee nephew has orders to leave for A'stan in two weeks - yep, Navy Mom Strong, Seabee Mom Stronger.
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Jessica B, No I did not receive my form letter yet, soon I hope, but he only left on the 21st. so I am sure it will be a bit longer. Thanks for the info on the PIR group! I really like this site, everyone is so helpful. I will try the bc group too, thanks, Joanne.
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My son just left for bc, but I can only imagine how I would feel. My heart and my prayers go out to the families of these men.
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Comment by Tobianne on July 25, 2010 at 11:09am
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Kathryn I too work midnights and was watching all night and I also saw what you saw. I just hope peace can come to these families and those involved will not do anymore than what has already been done.
My prayers are out to the families and the whole Navy this is a sad day indeed for us.
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Comment by Much Trouble on July 25, 2010 at 4:36am
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My son called his wife, so I am able to breathe again, but I am still sick at heart. Every person we have over there seems to be "my kid" in a small way. I am following the news closely, and saying prayers for for all of them...and for all of us, too. At times like these, I think our job is harder than theirs is.
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Comment by Kelleypen on July 24, 2010 at 10:29pm
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Many virtual hugs and prayers from me.
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