Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

To everyone with a loved one at RTC or soon to be there, we say, "Welcome!"  To those who are sticking around after PIR to help those who are just beginning this awesome journey, we say, "Thank you!"

**BEGINNING OCTOBER 5, 2023, RECRUIT GRADUATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED EVERY THURSDAY (NO LONGER ON FRIDAY), EXCEPT FOR THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING, WHEN GRADUATION IS ON WEDNESDAY.

This is a place to talk, ask questions, and share stories. It is our desire that this Group will provide the information, encouragement, and support you need while your loved one is at RTC in Great Lakes. Enjoy your time here and feel free to Comment and join in the Discussions. Be sure to check out the "Pages" to the right, located under the pictures of the Members, especially OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile), (Click "View All" to see all of them.)

Please, if you no longer want to be a part of N4M's consider NOT deleting your profile as everything you have ever posted will disappear when you delete it .  You can leave a group but don't permanently delete your profile!

  • Graduated And at Post

    It was strange that in Virginia Beach the base did not provide a mailing address to send a letter a picture or a care package because after graduation I sent care package and my son only received a few things out of it?

    By Navy Strong 25

    4
  • Boot camp

    My son leaves for boot camp July 30th. Is there anything I need to help him with?

    By Jess84

    7
  • Boot camp

    Hi all, my name is Darlene. My son is in his 4th week of boot camp and I'm completely new to the military life. I'm excited for him but nervous for the unknown. I'm open to any advice you are willing to share. Thanks.

    By Darlene

    10
  • Anyone from VT? Or NH?

    I live in VT, in the Upper Valley, right on the border with NH. Anyone else from around that region?

    By Sconebaby

    4
  • How to send PMs (Private Messages) to friends on N4M & some OPSEC/PERSEC info

    It has come to my attention that one of my friends did not know how to send their own private message to another friend. We had conversed through the private message option and so I never realized that she only knew how to respond to a PM and not how to compose or create her own private message to…

    By Chipmunk

    3
  • PASS Class Guidance?

    Has anyone else's SR gone through the PASS class? Mine started this week; he's had a rough go with a talkative ship and he's taking it to learn how to let go of the "big brother" trying to keep everyone out of trouble...and getting into trouble because it's not his job. It's also pushed his PIR a…

    By legoNavymom03

    1
  • PIR Weekend Experiences - Post Covid

    I am starting this discussion so that you may share your PIR experiences here for us to be able to refer back to. Since PIR - Pass in Review opened back up for guests, I have been intending to put something together for future members to refer to and I am just now getting around to it. Also, if you…

    By Chipmunk

    19
  • Bootcamp

    My son left for bootcamp 2weeks ago. When are allowed to make a call.

    By Angie

    5
  • Logistics when leaving for boot camp

    We will be driving our daughter to Jacksonville FL  on July 23rd the day before she leaves for boot camp. I think but don’t know, that she must stay with other recruits that night.  Where do you suggest that we stay?  Thanks for all of your great information

    By Happynurse

    8
  • Looking a head a little

    Good evening! Will after boot camp graduation will the sailors check their large duffle bags at the airport and then be able to take a backpack as a carry-on. Or does she have to take everything as carry-on? She is trying to figure out what she would like us to bring to graduation. She will be…

    By Happynurse

    16