Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

AxolotlMom - I am glad that you daughter has found a friend! And that my information was helpful. 

AxolotlMom -- On the Laptop... Yes she will have to answer that question.  I'd still write or Sandboxx the question so she can ask before the "I'm a Sailor" call and provide you with that answer. 
I'm so glad they aren't making the kids fly out in their "whites" anymore.  Yes they look amazing but keeping those "whites" white was so Nerve wracking!!!

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

PIR JUNE 2024

PIR MAY 2024

PIR APRIL 2024

I'm so excited, I finally received my son's information this morning. I was able to get Sandboxx set up last week and it automatically connected him with me today. I created my first letter and sent it to the address Sandboxx gave me only to realize after I submitted it (and it printed) that I didn't have the SR in front of his name and I forgot to reverse first and last names. So I've been worried all day about it and if he will still get the letter or not. It was one of those time where I had it in my head all week to check the name format and in my excitement I completely forgot to check. Has anyone else gone through this? Does anyone know if he will still get the letter or should I just resend it? I've read so much info I'm a little overloaded and struggling to remember. 

WolfpackMom no worries, he’ll still receive your letter! It may just take an extra day or so to get to him. My daughter has had 3 different addresses since she’s been in BC, her original division, a 2.5 week stay in RCU and her current division, and she’s gotten all my letters, they just take a bit more time to sort and transfer. My mom was notorious for not reversing the name at first and she got all of her letters also. So happy you have the information and can send him mail! I find it therapeutic to write and just ramble off my thoughts on the regular. 

WolfpackMom, I never knew I was supposed to use SR before the name...well if i knew, i forgot. I've been just mailing her letters using her first and last name and the address she gave me. (her return address). It takes about a week from the time i send it until she actually gets it in her hands (snail mail). She loves getting pictures. I just take them with my phone and use the walmart photo thing and i think it was like $0.98 to print 7 pictures (that was with tax and everything). 

WolfpackMom -- You are FINE!!! Please let that fear/worry go!!

A tip for sending Pictures is to print them on your computer and then write your letters on the other side.  They have very limited storage space and cannot display any photos at BC so a color printer quality photo will be great for now. 

If you choose to sign up for Sandboxx be sure to use all your Sandboxx before the end of BC and then forget that it exists after PIR!!

Thank you for the feedback everyone. 

WolfpackMom - I am so glad you finally have contact info. 

Londack86 - all the best to your daughter as she continues to move forward! 

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

PIR JUNE 2024

PIR MAY 2024

PIR APRIL 2024

Here is the link to the Official Guide to PIR (Pass-In-Review) Ceremony:

Official Guide to PIR

What to expect at boot camp and FAQ's:

What to Expect at BC - FAQ

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Happy Thursday and Happy PIR Day!

Today's PIR happening now.  Here's the link:

LIVE PIR APRIL 18, 2024

WolfpackMom - Congrats on getting your son's info!  I wanted to say Hi and ask if your username is in reference to NCSU???  My husband and I are both graduated from NCSU.  We hoped our sons would go to State, but our older one is a Sailor (nuke) and our younger son chose Charlotte.  :-)  Not what we planned, but we are proud of both of them!

MomofJoseph- Hi, I just looked up what NCSU was, I can see why you were asking. 🏉 It's from my pack of kids and my husband's nickname. We became the Wolfpack as a family motto. Both of your boys sound like they are doing great. Congratulations! 

WolfpackMom - that makes so much sense!  I have been wanting to meet local Navy Moms, so when I saw your name, I was hoping you were nearby.  :-)  But best of luck to you and your Sailor!  This is a grand adventure, and I would have never made it through boot camp, nuke school, and beyond without the support of these amazing women!

i just got "the call" my girl is officially a sailor! whoo hoo! she is a tired little tuna right now!  

AxolotlMom - BZ to your new Sailor!

AxolotlMom that’s awesome news!! So excited for you and your new Sailor! 

Woot... BZ.. new sailor/tuna..  big hugs to all.. let us know how PIR goes..

AxolotlMom - Congratulations to your daughter!!

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

PIR JUNE 2024

PIR MAY 2024

PIR APRIL 2024

Axolotmom - Congratulations!! Enjoy the relief! It’s such a wonderful feeling knowing they made it through! Enjoy PIR!! 

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

PIR JUNE 2024

PIR MAY 2024

PIR APRIL 2024

Good Morning!! I know we have a few new members, some I have connected with and some I haven't had a chance to. Please be sure to come say hello, even if your loved one is not leaving for BC right away, this is a great group to ask questions. 

The more you post here in the Comment wall area, the more members will see you post and reply. This is the place to share your ups and downs, those tears behind closed doors are safe here. The questions and concerns, they are all okay to ask. We have all been where you are, and while we all journey the road a little differently, we are all Navy Moms and Other Loved Ones and we are Navy Strong!! 

1Proudmamma - Welcome Aboard!

Happy Thursday and Happy PIR Day!

Today's PIR live:

LIVE PIR 4.25.2024

Axolotmom -- I am late posting this because... Life....

WHOOP!!
WHOOP!!

WHOOP!!
ATTENTION ON DECK!!!

WE HAVE A SAILOR!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Axolotmom  AND HER SAILOR!!!!

BZ!!

Congratulations to all the new sailors and their families!! I am so proud of all these young people standing tall to defend our nation and setting forth a new future for themselves! It is so exciting! Congratulations Axolotmom! Enjoy every moment of the weekend! 

The Navy has updated their Cell Phone Usage (4/2024).

Read the article here on personal cell phones for call homes:

Personal Cell Phone Use for Calls Home

What to expect at boot camp and FAQ's:

What to Expect at BC - FAQ

She did it guys! She passed her OPFA!! She called me today and told me the good news. She was so afraid of failing or nearly passing out again, but she did it! She’s set to graduate on the 9th. We were so nervous about it, we really didn’t tell anyone about her updated PIR date. That stay in RCU was a huge hit to us all, but it was probably just what she needed because she sounded so confident and sure of herself on the phone! She said she can’t wait to call me again in a couple days to tell me she’s a Sailor. Battle Stations xxxxxxxx. Please cross all your fingers and toes for my girl!!

WOO HOO!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! This is AWESOME NEWS!!!! Are you going to PIR?  IF so give her extra hugs and high 5's from me!! BZ!!! Way to persevere!!! She had a really challenging BC and she has not quit on herself!! THAT is the kind of Shipmate I would want serving with my sailor!!!

-- just a gentle reminder-- You DO NOT need to edit your post.. We can have admin do that for you... (The edit feature is broken for some reason...) We don't post the date of BattleStations for OPSEC and PERSEC reasons.  You are not in any kind of trouble... this is your training ground too.  This is just a kind reminder to be careful.

belovedbyHim So sorry and thank you for the reminder! Definitely got caught up in the moment. Will tuck that info in my cap and reread the OPSEC guidelines. Yes, I will be going to PIR and I couldn’t be more excited! Will definitely give her some extra squeezes for you all. Thanks for all of your support thus far!

londack86-- It happens. Even to long timers it happens.  It's only because you are still learning that I made a point of bringing it to your attention. We all get caught up in the excitement of our kids lives from time to time.  I was excited when my Sailor was stationed to Cuba! That's a rare assignment and very few people get stationed there.  It was hard not to say anything and even then I may have let slip a bit more than I should have. 
I am none the less THRILLED that she is soooooo Close!!! I'll be keeping my eyes out for your message!!!

londack86 - Congratulations to your daughter!! This is huge for her, and we are all expecting to hear that you have another call coming soon! 

Wonderful news, londack 86! It's great to hear how your daughter persevered and worked so hard to get to this point. Wishing her all the best in the last days of BC!