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.

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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.)

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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

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September 2008 Blog Posts (29)

Why does my page look different?!

I've been getting a handful of e-mails dealing with the latest update to the site.

If you haven't watched this video yet... please (pretty please) do.



http://networkcreators.ning.com/video/video/show?id=492224%3AVideo%3A340882



After you watch the video... and you page isn't acting like the upgrade it says it should... then please contact Ning about your issue...… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 30, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Quote Me, Capture This 9/30/2008

Quote of the Week:

"America is a tune. It must be sung together." – Gerald Stanley Lee

Photos of the Week:





080927-N-9610C-039 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 27, 2008) Sailors assigned to the deck department of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) heave a mooring line on the fantail as the ship moors pierside at Naval Air Station Coronado. Stennis transiting from Bremerton, Wash. to San Diego for fleet exercises in… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 30, 2008 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine,



If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,



If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,



If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,



If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,



If you can take criticism and blame without resentment



If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:55pm — 1 Comment

Free Welcome Home Banner...

My banner came in today!! I have it ready when Derek comes home at the first of the year!!

Yea, what a way to start early planning for this one!!!



They are "free" from the following website: http://www.buildasign.com/troops



It looks like they are charging you over $60 at the end, but keep pressing on!! Before the final click, you see that you only pay for shipping - less than $11 to Texas!!! This is a company based in Austin, Texas doing this for our troops. They are… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:55pm — 5 Comments

I Believe

Another neat thing that was emailed to me and I wanted to share with y'all!!



Birth Certificate shows that we were born

A Death Certificate shows that we died

Pictures show that we lived!



Have a seat . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.



I Believe...

That just because two people argue,

it doesn't mean they don't love each other.



And just because they don't argue,

it doesn't mean they do love each other.



I… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:55pm — 2 Comments

When Your Hut's on Fire...

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island.

He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him.



Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment

Meaning of Flag Draped Coffin

Another interesting item that was emailed to me and I thought I would share.



All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our "GOD… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:54pm — 7 Comments

Four Boyfriends

No - I did not steal one from Tina (I would, though, if I could!!) :)



This was emailed to me and I thought it was interesting!!!



Four Boyfriends



THIS TURNED OUT TO BE SO DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE.. IT IS A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL MESSAGE AND IF YOU THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH 'REAL BOYFRIENDS' YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT THE END... ENJOY



Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends.



She loved the fourth… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment

ONE MINUTE EACH NIGHT...

This was emailed to me and I thought I would share it with my praying friends on here.



ONE MINUTE EACH NIGHT....



This is the scariest election We as Christians have ever faced.

From the looks of the polls, the Christians aren't voting Christian

values. We all need to be on our knees.

Do you believe we can take God at His word?

Call upon His name, then stand back and watch His wonders to behold.

His scripture gives us, as Christians, ownership… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:53pm — 1 Comment

Another Inspirational Picture

I hope the picture will go through for you - of this Army soldier in Iraq with his tiny 'plot' of grass in front of his tent. It's heartwarming! Here is a soldier stationed in Iraq, stationed in a big sand box. He asked his wife to send him dirt (U.S. soil),! fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:53pm — 2 Comments

Oh Yeah!!! Love this Comeback

Someone just emailed this to me - thought I would share it.

Don't really know my views on the war - I hear sooo many conflicting stories.



But I do agree with this comment,



OH YEAH!



Love This Comeback



One of my sons serves in the military. He is still stateside, here in California. He called me yesterday to let me know how warm and welcoming people were to him and his troops everywhere he goes, telling me how people shake their hands and thank… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:52pm — 3 Comments

The Navy Mother's Creed

I found this on another Navy Mom's website. Thought I would share it.





The Navy Mother's Creed



I am a United States Navy Mother.



I support the Constitution of the United States of America and

the United States Navy.



I will observe and obey the procedures necessary to

ensure the security and safety of all Naval Personnel.



I support the fighting spirit of the Navy and all those who

defend freedom and democracy… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:52pm — 2 Comments

Gather Your Things and Come on Over



When starting this blog I also considered calling it Pay It Forward, because that is the message that I want to pass on. In the movie Pay It Forward (I have not seen it - but I’ve heard it is awesome!), a young boy does something good for three people and then encourages them to do something good for three more people - thereby, making a difference in this world. I feel that is the purpose of the website, Navy for Moms.



Let me explain with an example. On…
Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Texas Mom's Get Together - Report

Just posted pictures online both on Walmart and Shutterfly.

If you want the link, I need your personal email.

There are over 100 pictures!!!!



We had a GREAT time!!! Will give many details later!!

Don't believe anything that Kimberly tells you!!





Standing (left to right): Chym's daughter, Chym, Busymom, CCR, Kimberly, Peggy, Deena, LynnDear, Deena's daughter, Brenda, Eddie (Peggy's hubby).

Sitting (left to… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:30pm — 17 Comments

Daddy's First Hug - Ever...

WARNING - Before you start reading (or seeing the pictures) go get a full box of tissues or a roll of tp.



Thanks to a mom on this site (Yea N4M's and Susan), I got to be at the USS Truman homecoming!! What an experience!!! Talk about mixed emotions!! You will be crying one minute and then laughing with "strangers" the next!! If you have someone in the Navy, we are FAMILY - just us here at N4M's are closer "kin" with each other!!!



If you ever have a chance to watch a ship… Continue

Added by Brenda Sue on September 27, 2008 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

N4M's will be down for a short period on Thursday 9/25 & Friday 9/26

**** Update : http://networkcreators.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=492224%3ATopic%3A352804



Ning just sent this my way and I wanted to give you a heads up.



"I wanted to let you know about a bit of platform maintenance happening early Friday morning, September 25, starting at 12:30 a.m. Pacific. This is an upgrade of our storage environment with 1 hour of planned downtime — Ning.com… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 24, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

NAVYForMoms.com & The Columbus Day Parade & You?

NAVYForMoms.com loves the Big Apple! :D



It's parade time again and NAVYForMoms.com is showing their presence in the Columbus Day Parade in NYC on October 13! The Columbus Day parade is a huge event in NYC. It features vibrant culture and spectacular achievements of some of the people who made America great. And who better to represent this country than our Navy moms! October 13th also is the Navy's 233rd birthday, so we will be celebrating that historic day with the parade goers as… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 23, 2008 at 1:00pm — 6 Comments

Quote Me, Capture This! 9/23/2008

Quote of the Week:

"This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." – Elmer Davis

Photos of the Week:





080919-N-0807W-205 SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 19, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Robert Skibsted, assigned to the mine countermeasure ship USS Patriot (MCM 7), assists Mineman 3rd Class Jeremy Holloway as he flushes Oleoresin Capsicum, known as "pepper spray", from his face after being sprayed… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 23, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Quote Me, Capture This! 9/17/2008

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world." – George Santanyana

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK:





080912-N-9985W-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 12, 2008) Interior Communications Electrician Chief Petty Officer Joseph Stevenson hugs his daughters goodbye before he deploys aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). The Mason is deploying as part of the Theodore Roosevelt… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 17, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Twitter Time? Excellent.

Thought I share with you my joy of the day!



http://search.twitter.com/search?q=navyformoms.com



I didn't know we were being twittered about?! Goooooo N4M's!



I think the comment that made me laugh the most was ISShanks.

http://search.twitter.com/search?q=Navy4moms

"I believe I'm making progress! I spent a little time tonight on the… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 16, 2008 at 4:56pm — 1 Comment

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