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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.
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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:
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Valkyrie
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"Valkyrie,
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…"
"Thank you so much! This means so much to me."
"Valkyrie -- {{{{{HUGS}}}}}I was a HOT Mess the night my Sailor went to the Hotel for MEPS. My Hubby found this site and I spent the WHOLE night reading everything I could find. I learned we could go the next day to see him swear in, we…"
"Thank you so much "
"Thank you!YES! That is exactly the feeling. She is still my baby :(And to be honest we have grown so much closer since her older siblings moved out a few years ago. We went through some really challenging times together and our bond is insane."
"Also, be sure to join the Moms of Daughters 2 group. Here's the link:
Moms of Daughters 2"
" Valkyrie - I'm so glad you found this website. The ladies in the Bootcamp group were a LIFESAVER for me when my son went to BC in 2021. Bootcamp feels like it takes FOREVER, but like joe-mom said, you will be able to hug…"
"Valkyrie - We just experienced this for the first time last summer when our son left for BC 4 days after he turned 18. They still seem so young - almost too young to be doing what they're doing - but in our case (and probably yours) he was SO…"
"Thanks!
It makes me realize how wonderful it is to have support and people that understand you.
You are awesome!"
"Love this <3"
"When my son left, it was a relief that he had made a decision and is going forward with his life plans. That is what I convinced myself at first. We all miss him very much and are eagerly awaiting his PIR.
Oh, he's my last kid. It was difficult…"
"I have to get used to this. I am sure as time passes, my emotions will settle.
Thank you :)"
Profile Information
- A little about me:
- Full-time mom of seven, full-time business major
- 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
- Our Navy experience so far...
- has been positive and maturing.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 5:06pm on February 16, 2023,
Anna said…
Valkyrie,
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 in boot camp now? 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 12:15am on January 27, 2023,
Chipmunk said…
Valkyrie - Welcome to the N4M site and to the BC Moms and Loved ones group. I am sending you a friend request, you may accept it and then I can share some information privately with you.
I also suggest you read this discussion that I have posted on the BC Mom group page - How to send PMs (Private Messages) to friends on N4M & some OPSEC/PERSEC info - Navy For Moms (ning.com)
Once you accept my friend request, I can share more information with you in a private message. I am one of the "seasoned" moms who helps out with the BC Mom group page. My son left for BC 5+ years ago.
- At 11:22am on January 25, 2023,
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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