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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).  

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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED.  Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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Bern
  • West Dennis, MA
  • United States

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Bern added 2 discussions to the group NUKE moms
Sep 19, 2022
MomofJoseph replied to Bern's discussion 'Be grateful' in the group NUKE moms
"Bern, absolutely no judgment here!  For me, it's not just different when it's MY kid, every news report about any military kid grieves my heart because I think, "That kid has a momma and I know her heart is hurting." I…"
Sep 19, 2022
Pizanche replied to Bern's discussion 'Be grateful' in the group NUKE moms
"Thank you Bern. Good perspective. "
Sep 19, 2022
Proud Momma replied to Bern's discussion 'Nuke mom' in the group NUKE moms
"Merry Christmas Bern! And to all! My Son, my Baby, has been in for over 5 years.( 5 years and 13 days!) He was not able to come home for Christmas this year either :'(  He actually has 'Duty Day' today. His first Duty Station was…"
Dec 25, 2021
Tulip replied to Bern's discussion 'Nuke mom' in the group NUKE moms
"Hi Bern! My son has been in 6 years and just got back from (hopefully) his last deployment! Homecoming is officially tomorrow and we are headed to Bremerton (arrived in Seattle Saturday night and are on the ferry now) for homecoming and a Christmas…"
Dec 20, 2021
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) replied to Bern's discussion 'Nuke mom' in the group NUKE moms
"Bern - glad to hear that your son is doing well and hopefully he's enjoying Hawaii.  I'm sorry he won't be able to make it home for Christmas though. If anyone wants to reach out to you they can also DM you and you can talk…"
Dec 5, 2021
The Hammer replied to Bern's discussion 'Nuke mom' in the group NUKE moms
"Hi Bern! My son will be in for four years in January! He is stationed in Washington State. He just came home for Thanksgiving, but we will not see him for Christmas. Happy to chat with you! Hammer"
Dec 4, 2021
Bern added a discussion to the group NUKE moms
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Nuke mom

My son, my baby has been in for 4yrs now. He's now stationed in pearl harbor. He was supposed to come home at Christmas but that's not going to happen. I sometimes feel like I'm one of the few that has a child that's been out of school for a long time. I was a young single mom with him and I have been there with him every step of the way. I'm happy to talk to new Nuke moms but I want to also talk to the moms of kids that are 4yrs or more into it. I have a lot experience for the new moms and…See More
Dec 4, 2021
My2kidsmom9498 liked Bern's discussion My boy is a certified nuke.
Oct 1, 2019
Calico cat replied to Bern's discussion 'My boy is a certified nuke.' in the group NUKE moms
"God bless!!"
Sep 25, 2019
Calico cat liked Bern's discussion My boy is a certified nuke.
Sep 25, 2019
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) replied to Bern's discussion 'My boy is a certified nuke.' in the group NUKE moms
"BZ to your son Bern!  There's also a Guam group on here - I'll post the link for you."
Aug 5, 2019
Rose of OH liked Bern's discussion My boy is a certified nuke.
Aug 4, 2019

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A little about me:
I was a young single mom who was so lucky to have a wonderful kid. I worked a lot to give him everything. I am now a stay at home mom with a 6yr old autistic daughter. My son is a nuke and is going to be stationed in Guam and on an attack sub. Even though I have my Bella I'm really struggling with him being gone. Especially because everything he does is classified.
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...
He had full scholarships to all but 2 ivy league schools but he didn't feel college considering the current climate on campus was for him. He comes from a very long line of mostly combat veterans. He qualified for the best and most difficult job. The money and public sector future was a big part but so was the hands on training instead of just classroom.
Our Navy experience so far...
has been positive and maturing.

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At 11:38pm on September 19, 2022, Chipmunk said…

Bern, more of the Nuke Moms will likely see your posts if you put them down in the comment wall area, instead of posting a new discussion on the Nuke Mom page, or you can reply to your previous discussion that you posted.  

Please thank your son for his service. It is definitely a lot different knowing they are in school versus being out in the fleet!

At 8:03pm on August 4, 2019, lemonelephant said…

BernadetteP...e, I see you have changed your Username so that it no longer contains your full name. You also need to change the URL (address) to this page. Make change 2 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) to take care of that. (If you are using a Smart phone, you will need to switch to Desktop View to make this change.)   

Also make change 3 while you are there so that this page is no longer open to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web.   

There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes. 

At 8:02pm on August 4, 2019, lemonelephant said…

Join Sub Moms and Guam Moms. What vessel is he on? There may be a group for it as well.

At 11:15pm on August 3, 2019, B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…

Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!   

We ask that our members not use a last name or email address in their Username - even if it differs from their Sailor's - so please head to “Settings” on the main page right away to set your new Username (be creative!) and add a profile image (no last names visible) to 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.  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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