"I'm having a hard time getting used to my son not being here, we have to be strong."
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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.
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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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"He called on his phone last to let us know he landed safely and that he was going to facility instead of the barracks to quarantine. I was told by him he isn't allowed to use his phone. Hopefully when two weeks are up your son will be able to…"
"Thank you very much for the hugs, I miss my son so much and hearing his voice last night when he called I cried I know he will be just fine. I will do my best to get stronger and I cannot wait for his first letter he sends me. Big hugs to you as…"
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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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- A little about me:
- My son is leaving on August 17 for boot camp. He is the youngest of 5 and has always been my baby. I am very proud of him , but I am having a very hard time letting go. He is only 18.
- 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, had concerns or fears
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
- I know will provide discipline and give him life learning skills that he needs.
- Our Navy experience so far...
- has presented us with many questions.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 4:12pm on August 21, 2020,
NavyMom01 said…
I'm having a hard time getting used to my son not being here, we have to be strong.
- At 4:10pm on August 21, 2020,
I meant to say last night at 8:00pm
- At 4:09pm on August 21, 2020,
He called on his phone last to let us know he landed safely and that he was going to facility instead of the barracks to quarantine. I was told by him he isn't allowed to use his phone. Hopefully when two weeks are up your son will be able to call. I understand completely what your going through.
- At 3:57pm on August 21, 2020,
Thank you very much for the hugs, I miss my son so much and hearing his voice last night when he called I cried I know he will be just fine. I will do my best to get stronger and I cannot wait for his first letter he sends me. Big hugs to you as well.
- At 1:25pm on August 16, 2020,
Chipmunk said…
Pamelad - Since you were having difficulty reading on the BC Mom page, I wanted to put this link here for you. It has some helpful information that one of our "veteran" moms recently finished posting based on information we have been gleaning from our "Covid" moms. I hope it will be helpful!!
First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition
Just click on the blue letters, if you are not familiar with this format.
- At 12:24am on August 16, 2020,
pamelad - First of all Navy Mom Hugs!! Welcome to the BC Mom group - I haven't checked the main page yet, but I saw you also posted in the Main Room chat. Be sure to tell your son to call from the airport when they land before he gets on the bus - it will be your last call until you should receive the "I'm here" scripted call which may come very late.
If you will post over in the main page of the BC Mom group, scroll down towards the bottom and look for the comment wall - you should have a few responses. We all volunteer our time on here, so sometimes it just depends on who is available, but we have lots of information on the page as well.
If your sailor is still able to call and leave a voice message for you to listen to when you need to hear his voice, have him do so - in return write a short note and have him stick it in his wallet or small Bible.
- At 6:39pm on August 15, 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!!
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