This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
FIRST TIME HERE?
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
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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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Navy.com Para Familias
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 deniseMatt'smom on May 4, 2013 at 12:28am
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Absolutely amazing whàt a great way to honor your sons service !!!!
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Comment by Hayden's Mom 12 207 on May 3, 2013 at 10:16pm
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Joanie Tyler's Mom,
The wreath made from your sons uniform is awesome..what a wonderful way to welcome people into your home!
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Comment by Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees) on May 3, 2013 at 6:18pm
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Went to Gulfport to visit my son today...Great visit...Also picked up my wreath made from one of uniforms he wore in Afghanistan...
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That means this is Battlestations week!!!! So excited for all of you !!! We were in the air flying to Chicago and missed our " I'm a sailor call " but got to have a long talk when we landed !!!! Best wishes to you all !!!
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I am so happy for you cmcninch!! We are 4 weeks away..Best wishes to your future sailor, and congratulations to your family! I hear the PIR is amazing :)
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Comment by Philip'sMom (Deb) on May 2, 2013 at 7:37am
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Hayden's Mom,
We are west of Hartford. I added you as as friend on this site. Is your son going to be assigned to the 133 in GP? If he is, there are a couple Facebook pages for the 133. What will his job? My son is a CM Seabee. There aren't many Navy families around me. I had joined the CT Blue Star Moms, but the Chapter dissolved shortly after I joined because of some political issues with the National Chapter. Also if you look at the local military offices, they have other groups for military families. Our local Army Strong office has functions in which military families get together. Yes, enjoy this weather! It is such a relief!
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Phillip's Mom,
Thank you for taking the time to guide me through the PIR process..all of the little tips are so helpful. I don't have a camera with a big lens, but I think I might consider sitting next to someone who does (teehee). It's nice to meet a mom from Ct. My son is the only one from NE in his division..In fact, our last name is very french and his RDC could not pronounce it so he immediately earned a nickname (BooBoo)..all I can think of is Yogi Bears little sidekick! We are located in the Northeast corner of the state..small town, but we love our community. We are looking forward to making a visit to GP in August..I know it will be muggy and hot, but as you know, anyone from the Northeast could care less about that after a long winter. I will share pictures when the big day arrives! Have a great day..it's going to be lovely out!
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Hayden's mom-I am from CT too and my son is stationed in GP (along with Julieb1019) My son's PIR was 4/20/12 and he just got back from deployment. He is getting a PO box in GP to receive letters. As soon as we were able to bring my son off base, we gave him some boxers to wear because they give them tighty whities during bc. In face, I think he opted out of wearing undershorts completely because of he didn't like them. (He hadn't wore that kind of underwear since he was a kid!) We also met him at the airport and hung out with him there for several hours. You can meet up at the USO and go through security to get gate passes. Once in A school, there is much more communication. You must be so proud! If you have a camera with a telescopic lens, it will take better pics. My little point and shoot did nothing and I had to get another dad to send me pics. Enjoy the ceremony and bring lots of kleenex!
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deniseMatt'smom,
Thank you for the heads up on the white boxers..my son will get a good laugh out of me bringing white "skivvies" for his dress whites! I really get him going when I start dropping the Navy acronyms.. All kidding aside, Navy for Moms helps me to feel like I am still in his world and it gives me great comfort to understand what he is going through and what is ahead for A school. We feel very fortunate that he left April 2nd for bc, knowing full well how long those Chicago winters can be. We are from Ct (about 70 miles from Boston) so spring is definitely making the time pass a whole lot quicker. I really appreciate all the kindness from you Seabee Moms and look forward to sharing the journey with you! Have a great day ladies!
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