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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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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

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**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).

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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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October 2012 Blog Posts (94)

Stepson has been gone a week now.

My stepson left for boot camp on October 2. I was a little sad but mostly excited for him and proud. I think he was ready and I feel the Navy is a good place for him.

Just got his address today-- he is in Ship -03-Div-021. It would be cool to talk to Moms that have children in boot camp and would be awesome if someone else here has a child in the same division. I am not sure my stepson will write but I hope he will.

Added by jashalyn on October 10, 2012 at 10:56pm — 5 Comments

My Son leaves for Boot Camp in 2 wks

My son Chase leaves for Bootcamp on October 25th 2012 and I was wondering if anybody else's child leaves on that day. He was scheduled to leave on October 30th 2012 but was moved up. As the days get closer it becomes harder to know that soon I wont be able to see him for awhile. I am so proud of his decision to join the Navy but can't help feeling that I don't want to let him go.

Added by Deanna on October 10, 2012 at 10:36pm — 3 Comments

The FORM Letter...

2012Oct10

IT FINALLY CAME!! Just yesterday, now we can start planning...…

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Added by Nancy=^.^= on October 10, 2012 at 10:22am — 1 Comment

THU temporary holding unit support needed!!!! 10-9-12 anyone else have their loved one stuck in THU??

My son is stuck for almost 5 weeks in the THU and we are just hoping and praying the Navy doesn't need 6 months to send him on to A school. They haven't a clue how hard this is on an 18 yr old kid and his family! Frustrating doesn't describe it. Wish they could at least give us an idea when the waiver will be approved or not. My son is being so strong but is also wondering when he will get to move on already!!! Anyone else in the same boat. He tells me there are several waiting with him.

Added by Debbie on October 9, 2012 at 7:19pm — 9 Comments

letters to Rane

My son, Rane, leaves for RTC two weeks from today. Today, I wrote his first letter. He said, Mom, I haven't even left yet!!

Added by RanesMom(Ship02Div905) on October 9, 2012 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

Help

I think my son needs a photo ID for PIR I didnt know this until Friday that he could not use his SS card... I dont know what to do its to late to get one now... HELP

Added by momof3djm on October 9, 2012 at 9:32am — 2 Comments

My son has been gone 3 weeks on Wed. and I have not heard one word from him! He is Ship 02 Div 901 if you have a someone that is the same as him have you gotten a letter yet???

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Added by Momma Marjean on October 8, 2012 at 6:29pm — 6 Comments

my sailor called!

my sailor got to call me Sat. He is in Ship 11 Div 363 and graduates Nov. 9th. It felt really good to talk to him. He is doing really good and said boot-camp isn't all that bad.

Added by Jacqueline on October 8, 2012 at 4:04pm — 1 Comment

Ship 03 Div 018

Finally received my form letter and my daughter is Ship 03, Div 018. Does anyone else on this website have a family member in this division?

Added by brunner2 on October 8, 2012 at 10:55am — 2 Comments

Can't get a hold of son in Pensacola a school

Got a disturbing call from son at 2am and now can't get a hold of him. Who do I contact to make sure he is okay? Please help.

Added by Charlie083106 on October 8, 2012 at 7:03am — 1 Comment

PIR November 16th!

Just got my first letter this weekend but no phone call other than the "I'm here and safe" call. My daughter's letter sounds like she is doing ok, but I want a phone call. She is in Division 003, ship 09.

Added by dianaerussell on October 7, 2012 at 5:23pm — 1 Comment

Time...and God's will...

On July 31, I knew that September 28 was a lifetime away. That first week with Justin gone to Great Lakes was a nightmare of no information from him, strange medical emergencies here at home, and the most unimaginable fear of unknown boot camp dread. I hope someday to be a support for those enduring that, because...wow.

I had senseless, unfounded (I hope) worries about what was being done to him and what his reaction would be. In a way, I believe I may have felt worse pain than he…

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Added by Jolene2Sailors on October 7, 2012 at 12:14am — 1 Comment

phone call from ship 03 div 354

whoohoo we got a real phone call not the im here one it was great to hear his voice and know that he's doing good so so happy cant wait till nov 2 when i can see him again they took his wisdom teeth so he missed out on getting to make that call but sounded great and this mom may actually sleep more the 2hrs tonite he laughed when i told him im even sleeping with the phone so i wouldnt miss a call from you i so hope all the other parents get a good call like i did made my day to hear my baby…

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Added by wendi4 on October 6, 2012 at 6:38pm — No Comments

Waiting.....

My son leaves in December. I have read some of your posts. Some have made me happy and some have scared me. Others helped me a lot so I can tell him what to do or look for. Was wondering where he might get stationed? Sounds like he needs to choose a squadron. Also sounds like he may be on land some, but primarily at sea. The recruiting so he can stay here a little longer sounds good too. A-school sounds like a pain but he'll get through it. I'm scared and nervous now. You want to baby them… Continue

Added by Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13) on October 5, 2012 at 10:19pm — 6 Comments

Does it ever get better????

So my oldest child, and only daughter, joined the Navy straight after high school graduation. She was on the delayed entry program and left for boot camp on May 8th 2012. She made the 900th division and had a rifle solo at graduation!! Then it was off to San Antonio the very next morning for her corpsman school. Bootcamp was a breeze for her, hell for me. : ) School has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for her, as she also holds the CDC position within her division.

We have had our… Continue

Added by Krtkrs on October 5, 2012 at 5:56pm — 3 Comments

THE BOX...

2012Oct05

We got "the box" on Tues... it has taken a couple days to process. …

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Added by Nancy=^.^= on October 5, 2012 at 11:42am — No Comments

Fiance' in Bootcamp

hello everyone! I was just wondering if anybody had a sailor in DIv. 363?

Added by Jacqueline on October 4, 2012 at 11:48pm — 1 Comment

yay!!

i am a proud mom of my sailor..............cant wait to hug you and tell you how much i love you hija, lets go div 327 only one more week to go,navy sailor's keep it up!!

Added by yamisproudmom on October 4, 2012 at 5:32pm — 1 Comment

My first real letter!!!

Ohhhh joy Ohhhh the joy my heart is about to burst!! I got my first real letter from JT today!! He sounded sooo awesome I am just so happy to get something from him that says he is doing so well. He said he gets to carry a flag for his division PIR. And gets to say the bible verse they use as their montra. 1 Corinthians 12:26. So proud of my son who is seeking God's guidance in this journey and is believing he is in the right place. It is amazing to see the difference in how he writes from when… Continue

Added by HeatherT(09/003) on October 4, 2012 at 4:41pm — 3 Comments

Education/Benefits for military spouse

Hello. I have a really important questio. My husband is in the navy and I have heard from many poeple that the navy will help me out with school (grants/school money). How can I go about gwtting information about what kind of benefits a navy spouse gets and how I can get those benefits. Please Help:)

Added by Nani&Tony on October 4, 2012 at 2:59pm — No Comments