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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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RTC Graduation

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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USS Jason Dunham DDG 109

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This group is for those of us who have loved ones on the USS Jason Dunham.

Website: http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/DDG109.htm
Location: Norfolk, VA
Members: 54
Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2021

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Comment by navymom9875 on May 11, 2012 at 11:02am: This link actually gives more information:

http://navaltoday.com/2012/05/10/uss-jason-dunham-simulates-strait-...

Comment by navymom9875 on May 11, 2012 at 11:01am: All is well! Check out what they've been doing on this Navy photo site:

http://navaltoday.com/2012/05/10/uss-jason-dunham-simulates-strait-...

Comment by Veronica (Ariel's Mom) on May 3, 2012 at 4:01pm: Hey paula, I cant buy anything on the NEX web site because I don't have a military ID number. I bought all kinds of things for the Marines through a web site called SGT GRIT. But I have been unable to find anything that carries alot of Navy things.

Comment by Veronica (Ariel's Mom) on May 3, 2012 at 3:58pm: This is the first time for me having my daughter in the Navy deploy, But my son deployed twice to Iraq. It does not get any easier. This is my baby girl. :( I am dreading her being gone for the holidays. When my son was gone, I couldnt even bring myself to put a Christmas tree up that year. But this web site may help in the fact that we all stick together and keep each other informed when we hear from our sons and daughters. That way at least we will all know that they are still ok. :)

Comment by MissMySailor on May 2, 2012 at 7:25pm: I ordered the flag from the NEX online. They have great stuff on there.

I will be driving to Ohio later this month to see my son, he is going to meet his SO family and they were so nice to invite me so we can all spend time together before deployment. I am keeping fingers crossed that the Navy does not change that!!!
I will not have Internet until tomorrow night but when I do first thing is looking up the pictures I would love that.

Comment by navymom9875 on May 2, 2012 at 5:02pm: Thanks MissMySailorPaula! That's a great idea! Can I ask where you got the flag? Did you order it online?

I know what you mean about being sad already. I'm trying to stay strong but it will be difficult. It's good to hear that I'm not the only one feeling that way.

Thanks for the heads up on the pictures, Sue. You're right - it does make them feel a little closer. Of course I scour the picture with a magnifying glass hoping to see my LO!

Comment by MissMySailor on May 2, 2012 at 3:33pm: Hi Navy Mom I purchased a Navy flag and I am putting it up on my front porch when he leaves. I am with you this is my fist and I am already sad but proud too. Glad you are here and I look forward to keeping in touch.

Comment by navymom9875 on May 2, 2012 at 12:56pm: I've never had a child in the Navy nor had one go one a deployment. so this will be my first I've seen people put yellow ribbons on their house/car or hang an American flag etc. when they have someone deployed. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? Is it a good idea? Bad idea? Are there any reasons not to do it like security issues or something? I'm just looking for a way to honor my LO in his service to our country and remind others in the neighborhood to keep him in their thoughts and prayers. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.

Comment by wifeofafc on April 17, 2012 at 11:10am: Hi gals,

It is a beautiful day here in Virginia!

How are your sailors doing?

Any questions or things I can help you with? If I don't know the answer I will put you in contact with someone who will! Looking forward to talking with you all!

Susan

Comment by Julie on April 12, 2012 at 11:51am: Thank you Paula! Everyone has been so nice! I am so thankful for all of you! It's tough being the "newbie" and not knowing all of the terms, etc, etc. But I am learning with all of your help! Thanks again and happy packing / moving :)

Take care!