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

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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.

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

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A Father's Point of View on His Son Leaving for the Navy

Started this discussion. Last reply by tyler's mom Jul 8, 2013. 2 Replies

Hello Everyone,  My husband Andrew wrote this vey touching message to his son and posted it on Facebook the other day, and its just so special, I felt led to post it here so other moms can get a…Continue

Thin Black Wallet - Help!

Started this discussion. Last reply by divn4$ May 29, 2013. 6 Replies

Hello Everyone!Our son leaves in three months for BC (July 29th, 2013) and we are looking for advice on the type of wallet that is most acceptable to give to our son.Does anybody have any links to…Continue

 

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A little about me:
My husband and I are the parents of five wonderful children, and our first is in the Navy Nuke Program.
I am here to support my
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When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
To remember each stage (Boot Camp, A-School, etc.) is a stepping stone to a final goal.
Our Navy experience so far...
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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At 4:41pm on June 23, 2014, lemonelephant said…

Make change 3 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.

 

Since you have a Sailpor, you can change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" above to "Enlisted."

At 1:56am on November 7, 2013, Jen said…

Hi Maureen! Well i'm happy for you that you get to see your son and yes it will be hard to leave your other children for Thanksgiving but hopefully they understand. Be safe on your journey!

At 12:53pm on September 2, 2013, Pa Mom (div 368) LS sailor said…
My prayers to you and your family. Wish I was closer to help you in some way.
At 11:27am on September 2, 2013, cathymgShip03Div367&ship11Div383 said…

You must of got rid of your post from this morning, but let me let you how sorry I am for your loss and that your family is in my prayers!!

At 11:27pm on August 16, 2013, Coedy's Mama said…

Hi Maureen! I'm sure the bous know each other. Coedy has always made friends so easily! I too have known all of Coedy's friends. Our house was always the "Hang Out" house! I am so proud of our kids and pray that they are doing great! Hopefully we will hear from them soon. Hang in there! ox

At 7:32pm on August 8, 2013, ChristinaMarie (Ship 14/Div 298) said…
I am doing ok, just a lot going on all at the same time... No letter yet! :( I'm so glad you have all your sons info now! The recruiter hasn't sent me any info yet either. Just trying to be patient though. Maybe they will be together... I'll let you know as soon as I hear. At least now you can write to your son!! Yeah!!
At 11:23pm on August 3, 2013, lemonelephant said…

Welcome to Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) for information on what to expect and to help you prepare for PIR. I see you have joined NUKE moms and you may also want to check out Nuke School Charleston and Nuke A School FAQ. The Rating Information Card for NF can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/nukepower.pdf. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend. Take care and blessings to you and yours.

At 2:11pm on July 23, 2013, ChristinaMarie (Ship 14/Div 298) said…

LOL - yes and we need all the support we can get with everything we are going through!  :) So glad to have found someone with the same date as my son!

At 7:26am on March 12, 2013, Recruit Man - Ronny said…
Welcome to NavyforMoms.com.  My name is Ronny and my son has been in the Navy since February of 2012.  He is currently stationed in San Diego with a Helicopter Squadron.  He is an Aviation Structural Mechanic.  I hope you find all the info you are looking for here, and if you have any questions feel free to ask.  My son is 3rd Generation Navy, so I do know a little about the Navy..:)
If you have a new Sailor who is in Boot Camp, or leaving soon, visit CallsforRecruits.org and I will send you FREE Pre-Paid Phone cards for your SR to use while they are in boot camp.  I started that program when my son left for Boot Camp :)
Welcome Aboard and I wish your Sailor Fair Winds and Following Seas.
 
 
 

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