This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

FIRST TIME HERE?

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:

Choose your Username.  For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either).  Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username.  While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups!  Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself!  Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018. 

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind.  In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships."  OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. 

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.  

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

Events

**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).  

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

RTC Graduation

**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

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

Format Downloads:

Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms!  (Hint:  When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

N4M Merchandise


Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.

Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.

Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

Badge

Loading…
KitaJ
  • Joppa, MD
  • United States

KitaJ's Groups

KitaJ's Discussions

I just got the first call

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chipmunk Sep 16, 2020. 1 Reply

I just got the call from my recruit. Very quick but eased my mindContinue

Our First Night

Started this discussion. Last reply by kim's husband Troy Sep 18, 2020. 1 Reply

I'm coming on over to the main page to officially introduce myself. At approximately 4am our daughter will start her ship out journey at MEPS. I can't sleep tonight and sure I won't be able to sleep…Continue

The Day Has Come

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Sep 16, 2020. 1 Reply

We are headed to drop my daughter off at the hotel for MEPS tomorrow and then she ships out. I had a good cry with her but it hurt to see her pack up her room and walking away with nothing more than…Continue

 

KitaJ's Page

Latest Activity

kim's husband Troy replied to KitaJ's discussion 'Our First Night'
"KitaJ- Hello, my name is Troy and my wife and I share this profile. I've watched tons of youtube videos in preparation of our SR leaving. If memory serves me correctly the video on the main page here has a link to one that will explain the swim…"
Sep 18, 2020
MaterNauta replied to KitaJ's discussion 'The Day Has Come' in the group Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)
"Sending my love... I know the feeling..."
Sep 17, 2020
KitaJ posted discussions
Sep 16, 2020
Jill replied to KitaJ's discussion 'The Day Has Come'
"Hugs to you mama! Our son left August 11th, so not too long ago. It was a time of so many emotions; proud of what he was setting off to do, sad that the past 18 years went by so fast, scared that we now have to trust that he himself and the…"
Sep 16, 2020
kim's husband Troy replied to KitaJ's discussion 'The Day Has Come' in the group Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)
"Our son shipped 9/1. We heard yesterday (not from our SR) that the "hi, I'm here" call came from RTC. Our understanding is they travel from the airport to RTC to be issued gear and make the call. After this happens they are then…"
Sep 16, 2020
partyofseven replied to KitaJ's discussion 'The Day Has Come' in the group Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)
" KitaJ- Welcome to our group. It is good to have you here. Come on over to the main page and introduce yourself. Welcome again."
Sep 15, 2020
belovedbyHim replied to KitaJ's discussion 'The Day Has Come' in the group Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)
"Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition  Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it here. We…"
Sep 15, 2020
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) replied to KitaJ's discussion 'The Day Has Come' in the group Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)
"KitaJ - you've come to the right place!  You'll find answers to most of your questions from the boot camp moms - don't be afraid to ask!  Be sure you keep your phone handy as you'll get a quick (maybe 30 second) phone…"
Sep 15, 2020
KitaJ added a discussion to the group Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)
Thumbnail

The Day Has Come

We dropped our daughter off today at the hotel for MEPS tomorrow and then she ships out. I had a good cry with her but it hurt to see her pack up her room and walking away with nothing more than a book bag at 18.  I hope this gets better. Many questions about quarantine. We saw a press release posted on RTC saying they will quarantine in Wisconsin. Ft. McKoy Army base. Hoping she will be ok. Feeling so overwhelmed with emotions. See More
Sep 15, 2020
KitaJ posted a discussion

The Day Has Come

We are headed to drop my daughter off at the hotel for MEPS tomorrow and then she ships out. I had a good cry with her but it hurt to see her pack up her room and walking away with nothing more than a book bag at 18.  I hope this gets better. See More
Sep 15, 2020
Anna left a comment for KitaJ
"KitaJ, I see you recently joined the Moms of Daughters 2 group and I want to welcome you!!  We are a close, friendly, supportive group of Moms and look forward to getting to know you and your sailor.  I see you are new to N4Ms and your…"
Aug 4, 2020
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) left a comment for KitaJ
"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…"
Feb 4, 2020

Profile Information

I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I...
was proud and encouraged it

Comment Wall (5 comments)

You need to be a member of Navy For Moms to add comments!

Join Navy For Moms

At 12:55pm on August 6, 2020, lemonelephant said…

Master at Arms is a rating very dear to my heart since my Sailor was an MA. Join San Antonio MA's; the discussion, Break down week by week, will let you know what happens at NTTC Lackland (San Antonio).

The Rating Information Card for MA can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ma.pdf; it indicates 9 weeks, but "A" School is 7 weeks after classing up. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-qualifications-3345832 and https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/community/security/Pages/default.aspx have some good info for you. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ6d3XAvORo.

At 9:45pm on August 4, 2020, Anna said…

KitaJ,

I see you recently joined the Moms of Daughters 2 group and I want to welcome you!!  We are a close, friendly, supportive group of Moms and look forward to getting to know you and your sailor.  I see you are new to N4Ms and your daughter is waiting to leave for boot camp?  Please feel free to jump in and join our conversations on our group page.  You can ask any questions you may have, talk freely about your feelings, fears or concerns, or just chat about life.  We are all in different phases of our daughter’s Naval careers - from newbies to those whose daughters have been in for several years - from officer to enlisted!!! We support all our sailor girls and each other as well. Not just during the Bootcamp days but the weeks and months following, as they go off to school, first duty station, or first deployment.  Let us support you when you're missing her, lend an ear when you need to vent, and celebrate with you when you want to brag!!  Again, Welcome Aboard!!!!!

At 12:01pm on July 29, 2020, Chipmunk said…

You are welcome!! Glad to see you have joined some groups. Do keep in mind that with COVID restrictions some of the PIR info is different, so that is why we are encouraging everyone to input on BC Moms group, because we have current BC Moms there that are doing their best to help us with up to date information. Be sure to read back through the comments there and see some of BelovedbyHim's information. Also LadyBluefire - she had two go through BC already since Jan and her third is there right now. 

At 8:56am on July 29, 2020, Chipmunk said…

Good Morning KitaJ - I saw your message in the main room chat. I wanted to post a note here where you would see it and could always find someone easily. I hope you saw Kmr5+1's reply to you in the main chat. - Just in case it disappears - here it is - 

Hi KitaJ! My son has been gone for almost 5wks now. I miss him so much. I have 4 children still at home but it’s not the same without my Anthony! But I got his first letter from bootcamp and that made it a little better. Hang in there! - Kmr5+1

I encourage you to click on the blue highlighted letters with the link to the BC Moms group  and join us there. I know your daughter is not leaving for another week, but we are always posting information for new moms. You can just read through the comment section if you like. You will also want to join,  Moms of Daughters 2 group. They will welcome you with open arms. 

Also, you daughter might want to check with her recruiter - one of our BC Moms said her daughter was to have restricted her interactions with others even 14 days prior to leaving for BC. 

At 11:44am on February 4, 2020, 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!!

Your NAVYforMoms Admins

 
 
 

© 2024   Created by Navy for Moms Admin.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service