"jonna - here's a link to a discussion I have posted regarding use of the Sandboxx App:
Sandboxx app
You can use Sandboxx but ONLY in boot camp! Please delete it after boot camp as it can cause problems while in the fleet."
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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.
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:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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.
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"Hello everyone,
Thanks for the responses. I mailed it on a Thursday, 8/5. It was the correct address. It had the response form for who will be attending graduation with a personal note as well, so I was a little worried that he had not…"
"Good Morning,
Good to see you posting. I posted on the comment wall to you to. :) I also got my letters from him on a Thursday but their mail would go out on Monday as well. Sunday's was letter day for them. It seemed like as the other…"
"Normally it depends on what day you send it. Did you send it three the sandboxx app or regular mail? Also with the correct address ship number and division number. If it isn’t mailed properly it might take longer. I’ve had it take about…"
"Mine went from Michigan to Great Lakes in 3-5 days usually. But I mailed a letter every day so I don't know if they arrived in order. "
"Hi,
You are very welcome!!! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. We are here for you!!"
"Sorry my computer froze. Ugh!!
And answer any questions you may have.
Welcome again and have a great day!!"
"Good Morning and welcome to our group. We are glad that you are here.
The first couple of weeks of silence can be hard. Staying busy is key and start writing now so when you get your form letter you can mail those letters off right away. When did…"
"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…"
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- I am here to support my
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- At Boot Camp now
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- had concerns or fears
- Our Navy experience so far...
- has presented us with many questions.
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 11:14pm on August 12, 2021,
Chipmunk said…
Welcome to the BC Mom Group!! We are glad you have joined us. - Be sure to come to the group page, scroll down past the information in the middle, keep going past the discussions and then you will come to a Comment Wall. That is where we post most of our daily chatter and the best place to introduce yourself and post your questions as more of the members see those posts in their email feed.
- At 4:22pm on August 12, 2021,
partyofseven said…
Hi,
You are very welcome!!! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. We are here for you!!
- At 9:54am on August 11, 2021,
Sorry my computer froze. Ugh!!
And answer any questions you may have.
Welcome again and have a great day!!
- At 9:53am on August 11, 2021,
Good Morning and welcome to our group. We are glad that you are here.
The first couple of weeks of silence can be hard. Staying busy is key and start writing now so when you get your form letter you can mail those letters off right away. When did your loved one leave and have you heard from your loved one yet?
Let me post some links for you:
***INFORMED DELIVERY UPDATE***
For those of you who have USPS Informed Delivery, I received an email today that they are discontinuing the App as of 6/12/2021 and you have to download the USPS Informed Delivery Mobile App to your phone. I just did it and the process is pretty simple.
This is a great app. You can see what mail you have coming every day.
First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition
One of our moms wrote this and it is great. There is a lot of great information in there that is very helpful.
If you go to the Boot Camp Moms page and scroll all the way down you will see the comment wall. That is where we post our comments and talk to each other
- At 4:32pm on August 10, 2021,
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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