Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

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!!

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

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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!!
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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!

Londack86 - sending positive vibes to your daughter as she finishes boot camp!! Way to go! 

Axolotmom - thinking of you and hoping you had a wonderful weekend of celebration!! 

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I thought I was prepared, but I definitely wasn’t. The feelings when she told me, “Mom, I’m a Sailor!” So many happy tears and laughs. She did it!

We never are really prepared lol.. such great news.. you are lucky she said those words right off the bat.. when ours called, he talked about BS and that he was sorry we were still at the airport.. so our first thought was he was sad because he failed.. we eventually yelled at him, was loud in the airport and crappy phones they used,  did you pass?  he said yes.. grrr.. could have started with that.. the I'm a sailor call is suppose to be cliche you know..

Trey I probably would have lost my mind if she did that to me! I was nervous even answering the phone even though I knew what the call was about. I think she was just so relieved to finally be able to say it. Her voice squeaked a little bit at the end. That’s when we both seemed to laugh/cry. Just a heavy weight lifted after her crazy journey. I’m so proud of her.

londack86 - Congratulations to your daughter!!! 

Trey - I can relate. The first thing my son said to me was, "Have you left yet?" - I thought for sure he was calling to say he did not pass. I had only found this site the week before PIR. All I heard about was the "I'm a sailor" call, so I thought they all knew to say those words. But I was wrong!

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ATTENTION ON DECK! 

BZ TO londack86 AND HER SAILOR!

Well Done

Congratulations, Iondack86!!  Very exciting!

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Congratulations to all the new Sailors and their families!! 

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The July PIR group is now posted. 

Please note that the July 3rd PIR is a WEDNESDAY!

Welcome letter from the Department of the Navy:

Recruits-CO - Welcome Letter

Basic Military Training Schedule and Training for Boot Camp:

Preparing for Boot Camp

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