Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Today's PIR live:

LIVE PIR 10.12.23

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PIR DECEMBER 2023

PIR NOVEMBER 2023

PIR OCTOBER 2023

**REMINDER** 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.

Happy 248th birthday Navy!

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PIR DECEMBER 2023

PIR NOVEMBER 2023

PIR OCTOBER 2023

**REMINDER** 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.

Thinking of all our troops this evening and especially those in the fleet and all the recruits working so hard in BC right now. Thank you so much to all the Navy moms for your support and wisdom and willingness to help those of us new to Navy life. Thank you ~

Welcome to all of our new members who joined this past week!!  

This is the best place to come post your questions, say Hi, and just share your ups and downs regarding Pre-BC (DEP) or BC. We are here to encourage and support you. If you are viewing this site on a mobile device, I recommend you put your screen into desktop mode. You can better see the computer layout and scroll around the screen to find more information easily. 

I am still mostly out-of-pocket, but I wanted to say hi, especially since I know we have some new members that I have not had a chance to personally welcome. 

Lara - Thank you!! 

Hi I have a sailor all glory to God 

congrats Marshannon..  when is your PIR,, later this week?

Thank you 11-02 

Marshannon - Congratulations to your sailor!

Marshannon - Congratulations to your son!!! - I left a message for you on your profile page. 

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PIR DECEMBER 2023

PIR NOVEMBER 2023

PIR OCTOBER 2023

**REMINDER** 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.

S.O. Contract:

Moms whose sons have an S.O. Contract headed to BUD/S there is a group for you.

It is called, BUD/S and SQT (Stages of a S.E.A.L.)

Interested:

Send a friend request to NavyMom(J) for more information.

(Click on the highlighted links.)

WHOOP!
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ATTENTION ON DECK!

WE HAVE A NEW SAILOR!
BZ TO Marshannon and Her Sailor!

Hey thank you 

This is a rather silly question, perhaps, but does anyone know how the sailors, once Boot Camp is over, receive winter weather gear? I’m trying to understand does my son arrange for that himself in accordance to with what’s supposed to be worn with the Navy uniform in the moment, or when he gets to A school, does he then get granted all of the winter wear he needs?  

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PIR DECEMBER 2023

PIR NOVEMBER 2023

PIR OCTOBER 2023

**REMINDER** 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.

Hi Lara - my son had PIR in December (2012) and he was given all his winter gear before he left boot camp.  But of course it was needed in Chicago....

I'm guessing there's a specific time the Navy passes everything out - depending on weather/location.  Either way, they'll get him what he needs!

Lara - Sorry, I had a meeting last night and forgot to reply when I got home. My DIL sent me this reply whan I asked her - "I got all my winter gear at boot camp except one of my coats cause they didn't have my size. The coat was then sent to my PO box at A school.  I hope that helps."

As I recall, my son was missing something with winter gear, or had to buy a new one because of the change in uniform. So, for the most part, they should be issued everything, but remind him, he should probably make sure he is budgeting for a clothing allowance to cover things they are not issued or have to be replaced. The NWUs were changed during my son's time in and he had to pay out of pocket for the new ones. I don't recall if they were given an allowance towards it or not, I just recall him being frustrated that they were issued the old ones in BC even though the new ones were going into effect. 

my sailor was issued some winter gear, he kept losing one of his gloves somehow.. their clothing budget is never enough.. he bought personal stuff too because he was at GL for A school which is referred to as the 'frozen hellscape'.. he's a Texan lol

Congratuations to Marshmom and Sailor!

@Marshannon - same here! Can't wait!

Marshannon and TravlinMom See you ladies 11/2!!!

Congrats Eds Mom!

See you then! I'll be at Sarge's Meet & Greet the night before as well, so if you're going to that, maybe I'll run into you then as well.

Ok.I got to get more detail on that.I know I have to get tickets so I hope I can make it to that if it's not that far apart 

TravlinMom we will be at sarge too!  See you in 2 weeks!

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WHOOP!
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ATTENTION ON DECK!

WE HAVE A SAILOR!

BZ to TravelinMom and her Sailor!!!

WHOOP!
WHOOP!
WHOOP!
ATTENTION ON DECK!

WE HAVE A SAILOR!

BZ to Eds Mom Danielle and her Sailor!!!

Eds Mom Danielle, Marshannon and TravlinMom -- You may want to Send private messages to each other (You can make your own 3 way chat) and set up a place to meet in the Hall at PIR just in case you can't meet up at Sarge's for any reason.  I had a couple of moms that I was supposed to meet at Sarge's but our flight was weather delayed and they didn't get my posts from this group and we didn't have a chat so we missed that chance.  I met up with some other moms but not those that I had wanted to stay in touch with.  They are not on here anymore either. 

Congratulations to our new sailors!! And Moms have a wonderful time at PIR!!

Be sure to come join us in Beyond BC if you haven't already. - Beyond BC - Navy For Moms (ning.com)

Here is information for Sarge's Meet n Greet - 

SARGE'S MEET & GREET  - BACK AS OF 3/18/2022

Plan to arrive the day before PIR so you won't risk missing PIR and go to Sarge's Meet and Greet from 4pm to 8pm the evening before PIR at the Lakehurst Event Center (go to http://www.mynavytaxi.com/events.html to RSVP). Sarge has a taxi service and he is a wealth of information. His cell number is 847-212-0246. His Meet and Greet and services have been getting great reviews. Find Sarge on N4M as OldSarge.

This discussion of mine shares how to send private messages - Private Messages - Creating & Sending + OPSEC

Reminder: Once your loved one has made it to A school - please be sure to update your profile page to sailor's status as: Enlisted. - it really helps out those of us who are keeping an eye out on members in various stages of their time here on the site. 

Today's PIR happening live now:

LIVE PIR 10.19.23

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR DECEMBER 2023

PIR NOVEMBER 2023

PIR OCTOBER 2023

**REMINDER** 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.

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR JANUARY 2024

PIR DECEMBER 2023

PIR NOVEMBER 2023

PIR OCTOBER 2023

**REMINDER** 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.

January PIR group is now posted.