"So the vaccine cards were a super easy process. We went to the Welcome Center off base and we were directed to the sailors down at the end of the hall (the rest of the building was a typical NEX store) and as we passed those sailors pointed to…"
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"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…"
Profile Information
- A little about me:
- A single mom who has given 100% to my son and takes on any challenge she encounters.
- I am here to support my
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- At Boot Camp now
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- was proud and encouraged it
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
- challenge my son.
- Our Navy experience so far...
- has been positive and maturing., is challenging and exciting., is a work in progress!
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:27am on May 12, 2022,
Chipmunk said…
Awesomeakmom - Did you see my email / PM (private message) to you? I replied to your question that you posted in your friend request. I hope that was helpful. Look for the message in your inbox (upper left of this profile page. )
- At 5:21pm on May 10, 2022,
Thank you for your friend request, I am going to send you a PM. Look for it in your inbox in the upper left corner of your my page. It should also go to your email feed. I have to write it first though.
- At 7:15pm on April 28, 2022,
Awesomeakmom - I was getting logged on to post the link for the Security form when I saw that B'sNukeMom had posted it in the BC Mom group. I thought I would share it here as well with you. -
- At 7:56pm on April 22, 2022,
I am going back through some emails and came back across your message to me. I hope things are going well for your SR!
- At 10:38pm on April 21, 2022,
Lila said…
So the vaccine cards were a super easy process. We went to the Welcome Center off base and we were directed to the sailors down at the end of the hall (the rest of the building was a typical NEX store) and as we passed those sailors pointed to us to go around the corner for tickets. We did show our license and card at the door and then again to the guy with the clipboard and he will find your name on the list once you show him your cards and he will mark it received and give you a ticket with YOUR name on it. You get to keep your ticket after you show it at the proper gate getting on to base. I don't remember anyone scanning. Mostly they look at it along with your photo id or proper ID to make sure it is yours. Everyone was super nice and it was an easy process. Just have your card and your DL and you will be good to go! Have fun!
- At 12:14am on March 31, 2022,
Awesomeakmom - My apologies for not replying sooner. I have been dealing with a lot of family things the last few days. Be sure to go to the main BC mom group page and comment over there if you haven't yet. That is how we get to know the new members. If our kids are in any kind of leadership role during BC, it can be draining on them as they don't always get some of the other "breaks" that the rest of the division does. Sounds like you are doing a great job, helping to him his morale boosted.
- At 8:51am on March 28, 2022,
Awesomeakmom - Welcome to the BC Mom group. I just posted a message in our comment wall area (scroll down most of that group page to see it) welcoming our newest members. More of our members will see your posts there than they do in the discussion area above that.
Be sure to go there and post a hello. I use my computer for all of my N4M stuff, it is just easier to type and navigate on. If you are using a mobile device, we generally recommend that you put it in desktop mode.
My son has been in 4+ years and is out in the fleet now.
- At 4:53pm on March 27, 2022,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
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!!
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