I have four kids - my youngest (and only son) is in the fleet, currently doing sea trials. We relocated to Reidville, SC a couple years ago after 2 years in NH and 21 years in Asheville, NC.
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
will give him a great start in life and possibly be a great career for him.
Our Navy experience so far...
has been positive and maturing., is a work in progress!
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Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
4kidsforfun - I just wanted to welcome you to the BC Moms group. Be sure to introduce yourself over there and ask any questions that you might have. We just shared some comments yesterday with a new mom about what to read and expect. You can always scroll back through the comments or ask your own questions.
Questions for Current Recruits/ New Sailors. 1. What Day did you have the “Moment Of Truth”? 2. What day Did you have your Hair Cut? 3. Were you issued “Blueberries”, uniforms and gear while in Quarantine? What Day? 4. How soon after arrival were you given your Bluejacket/ Study material? 5. Were you required to PT or given “Instructional Training” while in Quarantine? 6. Once you arrived on board RTC, following quarantine, how long before you filled out the form letter? 7. What day did you take the initial PFA? Was it the day you arrived on board RTC from quarantine or was there a period of days of exercising before the first PFA?
8. What Day did you go to medical and get the “Peanut Butter” Shot? 9. At what point were you assigned to a Division? 10. Did you have any "tests" while you were in quarantine? 11. Did you go straight from the airport to the Hotel or did you check into RTC first? 12. Did you have your wisdom teeth removed? When/ (week #)
Congratulations to you as well!!! He sent a text that he passed at 11pm last night (exhaling) did you also get the word that only 2 guests were able to attend due to the increase in COVID #'s?
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question.
This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor.
Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
Your NAVYforMoms Admins
May 1, 2020
Chipmunk
4kidsforfun - I just wanted to welcome you to the BC Moms group. Be sure to introduce yourself over there and ask any questions that you might have. We just shared some comments yesterday with a new mom about what to read and expect. You can always scroll back through the comments or ask your own questions.
My son left almost three years ago for BC.
May 1, 2020
partyofseven
Hey 4kidsforfun- I am from Va and have family in NC also. How do you like NH? I have always wanted to visit there. I heard it's beautiful.
May 11, 2020
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Please join our nuke moms group - here's the link:
Nuke moms
May 11, 2020
belovedbyHim
Questions for Current Recruits/ New Sailors.
1. What Day did you have the “Moment Of Truth”?
2. What day Did you have your Hair Cut?
3. Were you issued “Blueberries”, uniforms and gear while in Quarantine? What Day?
4. How soon after arrival were you given your Bluejacket/ Study material?
5. Were you required to PT or given “Instructional Training” while in Quarantine?
6. Once you arrived on board RTC, following quarantine, how long before you filled out the form letter?
7. What day did you take the initial PFA? Was it the day you arrived on board RTC from quarantine or was there a period of days of exercising before the first PFA?
8. What Day did you go to medical and get the “Peanut Butter” Shot?
9. At what point were you assigned to a Division?
10. Did you have any "tests" while you were in quarantine?
11. Did you go straight from the airport to the Hotel or did you check into RTC first?
12. Did you have your wisdom teeth removed? When/ (week #)
Jul 8, 2020
Chipmunk
Good afternoon - I saw you were online and just wanted to check in and see how things were going for your son. And how you were doing.
Sep 3, 2020
Nautical Mom
Congratulations to you as well!!! He sent a text that he passed at 11pm last night (exhaling) did you also get the word that only 2 guests were able to attend due to the increase in COVID #'s?
Aug 11, 2021