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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.
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Wisconsin Navy MOMs
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Moms from Wisconsin who want to share their photos or share their experiences of their son or daughter in the Navy.
Location: Watertown
Members: 123
Latest Activity: Jan 28, 2020
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Comment by Dana - Ship 11 / Div 361 on November 29, 2010 at 4:57pm
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Hello Wisconsin Moms! It's been a little while since I was last on the site, but as you can imagine it has been a very busy time getting ready for our son to leave for BC and for the Thanksgiving Holiday. He left for BC yesterday and we just received our call letting us know he arrived safely. This will be a long 8 weeks, but I'm excited to see his transformation. Happy Belated Thanksgiving to everyone.
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Comment by nascarnov on November 23, 2010 at 11:44am
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I know we aren't suppose to mention our sailor's last name, to protect them, but is it OK to use their first name?
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Comment by nytesail on November 23, 2010 at 10:44am
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Brrrrr...Just wishing all of you and yours a safe and Blessed Thanksgiving....
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Comment by mom2nw on November 22, 2010 at 11:18am
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welcome nascarnov! We've all been where you are now! you'll get through it. Getting letters in boot camp is "the best part of my day"...my son's words. Although in A-school he wasn't as thrilled about it--since he had his computer and we can talk on facebook. When you get his division number/PIR date, join the discussions for those groups as well. My son was surprised I knew more about what he was doing than he did! Would love to met you at WI meet and greet in January (the link for that is further down) Good Luck, we're all here for you.
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Andysmom - Thank you so much! I appreciate the advice, and the schedule of things to come. I'm sure I'll have questions along the way. I like reading past comments. Its comforting to know how everyone feels about their sailor.
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Comment by Andysmom on November 21, 2010 at 1:19pm
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You should get his personal articles in a box soon. He should have the address in that box or a letter with the address. When you send him letters, make sure you have the ship and division on the letter. He will not be able to write you for the first few weeks. They have about 5 hours off free time on Sundays (after the second week). This is the only time he can write you. And I think it's after week 3..they will get a short phone call. And it by week 4, he can call more often. If you didn't send him a calling card, please do! Oh yah...and stamps. Best of luck. If you have any questions, just ask. Make sure you don't mention your son's last name at all on here or place his picture on your page unless it is set as private. Best of luck.
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Hi everyone. My son just left for BC on the 16th. I'm glad the recruiter told me about this website! Lots of good information here. We should be getting my son's address tomorrow. I've already written 3 letters, but don't know where to send them! Thanks for starting this group of WI moms. I think I'll feel closer to all of you!
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Comment by Mich Richard's mom on November 19, 2010 at 11:30am
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mom2nw... it was great to meet you too! I signed up for the Madison Meet n Greet. I am so excited to see my SR and his buddy! I am so thankful for this opportunity!
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http://www.navyformoms.com/group/wisconsinn4msrsvp
Above is the link for the meet and greet---for all WI Navy Moms. I think the discussion on that site is what PLACE to go and meet in Madison.. Anyone know Madison well?? It would be so nice to meet everyone and hear about their loved ones. Richardsmom: it was great to meet you and I hope your Thanksgiving with your SR and his buddies goes well.
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Comment by SimplyJRB-ADs Mom on November 19, 2010 at 8:51am
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Welcome Jenda!!! If you go to Wisconsin Navy MOMs - RSVP for Jan 22 2011 that is the discussion for our M&G in January. We would love for you to join us!!
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