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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FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:
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:
Events
**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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
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Navy Speak
Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)
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Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com
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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 oceangirl3 on February 24, 2014 at 11:23am
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Good morning Barefoot! My son's projected graduation date was January 17th and that was the day he completed A school. The waiting came after that, as he was in holding to start combat school in Gulfport. He was originally to start Feb 25th, but was classed up early and started on the 18th instead. But that is how the Navy is-"hurry up and wait" :)
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Comment by barefoot1 on February 24, 2014 at 11:10am
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Good morning ladies! My son has been in Gulfport for about a month now, and is beginning his 3rd week of A school (steel worker). Is really enjoying it! I do have a question for those whose kids have already graduated A school: when class originally started for my son, he was given a 'projected' date for graduation. Barring complications or any unforeseen incidents from occurring, what are the odds that original graduation date given will hold true?
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Comment by ProudMominJersey on February 24, 2014 at 7:34am
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Wow!!! I am so happy my son is going to be a Seabee!! It sounds like such great training and something that he can take with him in civilian life. It's so amazing that God gets us where we need to go.
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Comment by Beachmom (Ship 13, Div 281) on February 24, 2014 at 7:28am
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Good Morning! My son just completed ECS training and is in Gulfport. He is an EO. If any of you are on Facebook, please join our Navy Seabee's Facebook group!
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Comment by SBMom on February 23, 2014 at 2:04pm
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We are very excited for him to start this next chapter in his life. Fortunately he has already had 2 years of vocational training in high school for building trades and has been working for a construction company since August. Hopefully this is all good preparation for what is to come. I know that this is his passion. Thanks for all the words of encouragement.
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Comment by belovedbyHim on February 22, 2014 at 2:52pm
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Hi Sandiggregg- My son is also a BU and went to A school in Gulfport. He graduated in Jan of this year and is currently stationed in Italy. Welcome aboard and enjoy the roller coaster ride. Have you and Carrie joined Bootcamp moms yet? It was a lifesaver for me.
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Comment by deniseMatt'smom on February 22, 2014 at 2:43pm
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Hi Sandiggregg, my son is also a builder but graduated A school in Gulfport last March...they learn soooo much in there but it's not easy...lots of tests, studying and work but you will have much more contact with him there and he will eventually have much more freedom too ! My son got his orders for his next assignment right before A school graduation and has been stationed in Key West since....Welcome and good luck to you both !
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Comment by Carrie (sh 14 Div 104 PIR 3/14) on February 22, 2014 at 1:41pm
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Hi Sandi, My son is in BC as well. He will be a CM and his school is in California. Being from Gulfport, I would love for my son to get a Gulfport battalion.
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my son just went to BC and is in his P days. After BC he will be going to Gulfport, MI as a Seabee - Builder for his A school
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Comment by Couldntbeprouder Ship12 Div 371 on February 3, 2014 at 6:50pm
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DaltonsMom - There is a FB group called Navy Seabee Moms.
Also, I just sent you a message. Thanks!
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