Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Good Morning Everyone!! Well today is PIR day but some families may not be able to make it as they had planned due to weather conditions across the country. Winter weather never plays nice when it comes to traveling via airlines or by land. 

It had not occurred to me to comment about what happens when you can't make it to PIR unexpectedly? We focus a lot on what happens if our SR gets set back but not, how do we let them know that last minute plans got changed and we can't be there.  - This is where early communication comes into play. And it is why you are here to learn "No News is Good News." - As well as Semper Gumby - Always Flexible

Your new sailors are going to need to know those same things for their Navy journey. So, as their loved ones, you can start sharing these ideas with them in your letters. Let them know you are growing and stretching and so are they. Also, be sure to let them know that your plans are to attend PIR but if something happens you will hopefully be able to leave them a voice message or text on their cell phone. If they don't have access to a phone, tell them to not hesitate to ask another person if you may borrow their phone. I can't imagine any Navy Mom denying a sailor a call home. - If they do - well all I can say is "you reap what you sow!" 

Make sure your phone ringers are on, and if necessary, make sure you change your voicemail replies to leave a message for your sailor. Answer ALL calls. You can always hang up. 

Once my sailor was out to sea. They were in an area where roaming charges would apply, so we knew our son was not likely to call us. I received an unexpected call on my personal cell phone and I went ahead and answered it. It turns out another sailor had loaned him their phone so he could call once they were close enough for signal and given the okay to reach out to family. My point, I would not have had a chance to have talked to my son if I did not answer the call.

Watch today's PIR live:

LIVE PIR 1.11.24

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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.

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Wonderful news calinavymom...  yea!!!  PIR there you go..

Cali Navy Mom - I am glad that things worked out for you to get your flights changed. Be thankful! Not everyone this past week or going forward will have the same. And it is quite alright to lose that "Calm" every so often. The tears still flow - Partyofseven called them Navy allergies. 

Cali Navy Mom - Reading this while eating my morning oatmeal and my anxiety shot through the roof for you!  So glad you were able to get this sorted.  As a newer (son PIR 11/9/23) Navy mom I can guarantee you that you will be amazed by the graduation.  Keep calm and cherish every moment of that ceremony and first Sailor hug!  Congratulations!!  Safe travels!!

Cali Navy Mom - so thankful you were able to get it worked out! And yes, we had some others that didn't make it last week to PIR due to cancellations.  It's heartbreaking...

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

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Dress warm Cali.  It's going to be C.O.L.D!  Bring something to sit on.  It breaks my heart when weather interferes with our plans.  We didn't arrive on time either due to thunderstorms.   Got in at 2:30am Friday morning.   Brief nap then off to PIR.  Another nap then evening with sailor.   Another nap and off to the airport with sailor then back to the hotel to sleep.  Just another sleepless time with the Navy!

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

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MannaChef - Welcome to the BC Mom and Loved Ones group here on N4M. I am glad to see you have joined us. This comment wall area is the best place to post your questions, comments, or concerns. More of our members will see these posts than elsewhere and be able to reply. We all volunteer our time here, so you never know who might be able to answer. The more you post, the better we get to know you. 

Everyone - Join me in welcoming MannaChef to our group!

MannaChef - my son left for BC over 6 years ago and is now a veteran. He was a Navy Nuke and then met a Navy gal. They are married and she is still serving, so I am still the mom of an active duty sailor. 

Today's PIR happening live now:

LIVE PIR 1.18.2024

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Welcome to a grand adventure, MannaChef!  Please let us know how you are doing and we're glad to help as much as possible!

Cali Navy Mom - did everything go well with your flight and with graduation?  Please let us know the details after you are done enjoying your time with your Sailor!  Congrats!!!

Welcome, MannaChef! I'm at the end of your journey, but these parents in here have made it a lot less nerve-wracking!

Cali Navy Mom - woohoo!  So glad everything went well and you enjoyed PIR!

Cali Navy Mom - Congratulations to your son!! I left a message for you on your page. 

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Please join me in welcoming AxolotlMom to our group. 

AxolotlMom - come say hello. This Comment Wall area is the best place to post your questions, your concerns, and even just your ups and downs. More of our members will see your posts here than elsewhere on the group page or the N4M site. 

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Good Morning Everyone!! Happy PIR!!

I am still trying to get used to the Thursday graduation. 

Chipmunk - me too!

Here's the link to watch it live:

LIVE PIR 1.25.2024

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PIR MARCH 2024

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Hi ya'll...so my kid leaves for RTC in t-25 days.  We are pretty excited. I come from a USAF family but my kids have never known the military. She originally went to college to the ROTC program but after a year and a half, she decided the air force wasn't really where she wanted to be.  So, she enlisted in the Navy :) 

Pretty jazzed my kid is going into NUKES. She debated between that and ITS, but ultimately deciding on NUKES. (even after reading all the horror stories on reddit) She wants to be on a sub. For the life of me, I can't imagine why...I'm good to lay in a tanning bed (not anymore as i'm old and wrinkly) for 10 minutes!

wow. wow axolotmom.. sub and nukes.. at least she looked into it and is set on it.. that does help I would imagine when it goes through the tough parts..

I am solar powered.. I live in Texas.. 4 or so days with no sun and I am so 'off'..  my hubby was AF.. they didn't want my sailor but the Navy did.. He is in San Diego as an FC on a maintenance team..

Welcome aboard.. hugs always available and shoulders too..

AxoltlMom - You will definitely need to stick around and let us know your daughter's experience. Subs - Wow!

Trey - I am with you. We need the rain but these days we have had this week are hard on this sunshine girl!

For anyone with a daughter going into BC or already there, you may wish to join this group as well - Moms of Daughters 2

AxoltlMom - both my son and DIL were nukes.  It's a difficult program - she will just need to take it one day at a time!  And if she's reading about it on Reddit then she already has an idea of what to expect lol!

I have the April PIR group started.  Here's the link:

PIR APRIL 2024

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