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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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September 2010 Blog Posts (89)

WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL

My son is now gone to Afghanistan

Added by loborebels on September 13, 2010 at 6:48pm — 1 Comment

My son left Aug 30th

My son left Aug/30/2010, I miss him every single day, even dough I know he is going to be wonderful, to me is still terrible the fact they don't let them "free" to make calls or even for us parents to see them one time or 2 during boot camp, of course, if our children want it. I realy hope this is going to be for his benefit as I have been told:~)

Added by chica on September 12, 2010 at 7:44pm — 3 Comments

GRANDAUGHTER

MY GRANDAUGHTER WENT TO BOOTCAMP SEPT1,2010. I HAVENT HEARD FROM HER YET. I WAIT EVERYDAY FOR A LETTER. I WRITE HER ALMOST EVERYDAY. SHE IS IN SHIP 7 DIV 350. I HOPE SHE IS DOING WELL.

Added by BONITA CHAPMAN on September 12, 2010 at 1:27pm — No Comments

bremerton washington

hello moms out there,
my son is being stationed in bremerton washington in a couple of months and i was wondering if any of you have any guidance for us as we situate him there? we live in the south sound -Olympia washington but have no idea what it is like in bremerton. we are making a day trip of it to scout around. any guidance from you would be greatly appreciated. thank y0u

Added by queennor on September 12, 2010 at 11:29am — 2 Comments

Afganistan

Today my Army son told me the date for his next deployment.. this time Afganistan.. I have one in Iraq still who is on his 3rd deployment, however when he comes home this time its for good he is leaving the Navy and pursuing his education..

I only have one thing to say about this latest news of deployment..

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!!!!

Added by Debby on September 11, 2010 at 6:19pm — 4 Comments

September 10, 2010 MEPS

Peyton went to MEPS (military entrance processing center) yesterday. There you take your ASFAB test, physical exam, sit with a job counselor, choose a job, take the oath, sign your job contract and find out when you leave for boot camp. Steve and I drove up to sit with the job counselor and watch the swearing in ceremony.

Peyton had already taken his ASFAB in high school so he didn't have to sit through that part. His physical went well and no problem there,…
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Added by Peyt's Mom on September 11, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Totally Bummed!!!!

So I got another letter from my daughter today, was so excited until I read the letter... She is Grad-N-Go, which means I will only see her Friday, she leaves Saturday morning at 2:00am for Pensacola... I know I should be greatfull for spending at least 24hrs. with her since I haven't seen her in 2 months, but I wanted the whole weekend. I am sure that I am sounding very selfish but I miss her soooooooo much. We where going to do the whole 12hr. drive to Great Lakes, but think we maybe…

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Added by Kim (Dani's Mom ship 10 Div 331) on September 10, 2010 at 8:51pm — 3 Comments

Really?

Just realized that everyone must think I'm a total backwards hick. Well, they're 1/2 right :-) But we raise pretty good kids - in fact, we raise Sailors! (to-be, I know, but c'mon - I'm excited!!!) (and I've NEVER blogged before, so this is COOL for me!) Hey, my chinese fortune said that those who laugh at themselves are not laughed at by others.....makes sense.......but I figure if I can have y'all laughin' with me, then that's even better!!! :-) ...see if this blog thing works...

Added by Jen - Ship10mom(Div340) on September 10, 2010 at 5:51pm — 6 Comments

Lessons

Well...I've been on this site for a while but have never communicated with anyone. Just gleaned all the information I could. But if I don't express myself a little I feel that I might burst. I constantly feel on the edge of crying...and it doesn't make sense because I will see my son PIR next week. It may have something to do with the fact that last Thursday he got a reward phone call and tried 3 different phone numbers and not one of us were able to pick up. That phone was sitting right in… Continue

Added by Heather(Lucas' mom) on September 10, 2010 at 5:10pm — 2 Comments

INFO PLEASE

I just talked to my husband who is in A school in Pensacola he got to pick orders today and we will be going to Va. He is an Am and will be in the HM-14 Squadron! Does anyone know anything on this??

Added by jessica on September 9, 2010 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Marriage Questions!! LEGAL STUFF!

So me and my sailor were married on september 3.

I live in California, he is stationed in Pensacola, Florida

I have changed my bank account and drivers license

I know I still need to change my Social Security Card last name

But I have a few questions,

I know he needs my birth certificate, ssc, and the marriage license to fill out paper work on his end.

1. Can I fax him these papers or do they need to be sent via…

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Added by bella [mrs. ae2] on September 9, 2010 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

Getting through the alone times

My boyfriend and i are absolutly inseprable, that is until he left for bootcamp. He has been gone for about three weeks now and i miss him like crazy. I am so proud of him and yet that selfish part of me that wishes he hadnt left takes over often. The way i am dealing with him being away is a mix of prayer and keeping myself insanely busy. I balance my days with school, work and a new kitten. lol. I know it sounds cheesy but having my new kitten ,meekah, gives me something to care for now that… Continue

Added by AJhop on September 9, 2010 at 11:13am — 5 Comments

My visit to Camp LeJuene!

I had a super time visiting my daughter this month! Got to meet really good guys and girls fired up to serve; I am honored to have been in their company! I posted some pictures taken while I was at Camp LeJuene and perhaps your Navy guy or girl is among them.. take comfort they are doing good and hanging in there. Can't wait till Thanksgiving to see my girl again! Just wanted to say to the mom's - You have done an impeccable job raising theses fine, moral men and women! Our country is being… Continue

Added by Janice on September 9, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Is your sailor taking their advancement test?

Good luck to all those exam candidates…

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Added by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on September 9, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Hello..I will be leaving for Great Lakes on 9-16 for Brandon's graduation on 9-17 WOO HOOO!! I am so excited. Brandon is on shipShip-03 DIV 314!! I will be staying at the Navy Lodge!!

Hello..I will be leaving for Great Lakes on 9-16 for Brandon's graduation on 9-17 WOO HOOO!! I am so excited. Brandon is on shipShip-03 DIV 314!! I will be staying at the Navy Lodge!!

Added by mitzihood on September 8, 2010 at 10:21pm — 1 Comment

extreamly upset

my husband just called and doesnt want me to move out to washington until may sometime its so hard for me hes going to come back in december then leave me again till may its something im not prepared to handle

Added by chrissy on September 8, 2010 at 9:21pm — 6 Comments

Graduation and on...

So my young woman is now a Sailor! Graduation was great and I was able to meet so many other parents from around the country. She is now in A School and is looking forward to her duty station. She was one of those that thought Bootcamp was cool and fun and a blast. What can I say, probably easier than life with her mama. I am glad she is taking so much of the positive from her experience.

Added by stillkid40 on September 8, 2010 at 2:29pm — No Comments

thanx

im so excited about being able to be with my husband i cant wait i miss him so much already i just wish he was here now

Added by chrissy on September 7, 2010 at 7:50pm — 2 Comments

sad

im so sad my husband had to leave me i know weve decided its the best thing right now since im pregnate that he goes to washington and i stay in iowa with my family until after the baby is born but its so hard being away from him my emotions are crazy right now im always crying

Added by chrissy on September 7, 2010 at 5:35am — No Comments

Cheers for PIR day!!!!!!!

Yeah!! What an experience on PIR day!!

It was so amazing and so breath taking for me. To see my son proudly marching in with his division wearing his dress whites. OMG- tears were flowing from my eyes as I proudly watched him and his division stand with pride. After the ceremony was over, we raced down to the floor to see him, and the tears were flowing from my family eyes as well as my new sailor's eyes!! He said his emotions just took over him when he seen us running to him…

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Added by CRUISES72 on September 6, 2010 at 2:40pm — 3 Comments

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