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Navy For Moms

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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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

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RTC Graduation

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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Small World Isn't It?

Hi all you proud moms. My name is Diana and I, too am the proud mom of a son in the Navy. He is assigned to the Hue City (CG66) Mayport. I am not new to this life as I literally grew up on the water. My father was a Merchant Marine Chief Engineer so I know what a "Water Widow" is. The only benefit I had that you don't was I got to go on trips with dad whenever I wanted to because he was an officer. I've been to most of the Great Lakes ports. Of course there were the drawbacks that you…

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Added by Diana G. on August 24, 2012 at 3:38pm — 2 Comments

the box

Maybe it's just me but I thought getting the box was a very difficult day for me... And I absolutely hate that they call it "the kid in the box". I get what they mean but I think it is extremely morbid!!

Added by kathleen on August 24, 2012 at 2:44pm — 2 Comments

Son in boot camp

Hi Everyone,

My son Sean has left for boot camp, and its hard when we cant communicate with them right now.I started to mail him letters so he know we are thinking of him.

I know how all the moms are feeling,but I cant wait for graduation,I'm sure I will be crying as soon as I see the uniform. I'm very proud of him for working so hard.He was running miles be for he left, and was really determined.

I cant believe they have so many ships in Chicago.I hope…

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Added by sage on August 24, 2012 at 12:42pm — 2 Comments

Son left for basic on 8/21/12

Hi Everyone

I'm new to this site, my name is Janet..I have an 18 year old son Kyle who just left for Basic on Tuesday. I am so proud of Kyle. But this has got to be the most difficult thing I have every lived through as a parent so far. Saying goodbye to him after his swear in on Tuesday was heartbreaking. I was much better today and then it happened....THE BOX....I couldn't believe that BOX came already... and inside my sweet boy sent a note, he wrote "I'm sure…

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Added by Kylesmom (Ship 11 Div 339) on August 23, 2012 at 9:22pm — 9 Comments

Ship 11 Div 311

Got the form letter today...anybody else have a child in this ship and div ? would love to chat

Added by momof3djm on August 23, 2012 at 8:21pm — 4 Comments

Emotions are Rising

It's been a week and a day since he's been gone and I feel completely emotional. I'm mad, I'm sad, I'm irritated, I'm lonely the list goes on.. i miss my boyfriend so much. I keep telling myself "7 more weeks its just 7 more weeks." I'm trying hard to be patient and keeping myself busy but lately I'm just getting more exhausted than usual. I remember when me and him had to count down 8 weeks till we can see each other more often when I lived in San Diego. It did go by fast, but it was easier… Continue

Added by LuvyLovesChris Ship02 Div948 on August 23, 2012 at 4:08pm — 3 Comments

It's a ?????

Been a little while since I've been here. Met my future daughter-in-law during the Memorial day weekend and and my future grandbaby (although I didn't know all this at the time). So at the end of June my son texts me telling me I was going to be a grandma and shocked us all! So July 9th we got to see the first picture of our new grandchild, July 11th they got married, July 13th our son graduated from Surgery Tech school, July 20th he packed up his new wife, baby, all their stuff and two…

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Added by fishmom23 on August 23, 2012 at 3:37pm — 1 Comment

Hello Navy moms

Missed a call from my son last week:(. But got a letter can't wait to see him. Two weeks and counting one proud momma....Div 12/285......Hello moms I hope to meet some of you 09/07/2012.....Enjoy the rest of your day.

Added by dyschell on August 23, 2012 at 1:50pm — No Comments

I have become my own worst nightmare!

I may have become the woman I used to avoid! YIKES!

Let me explain. Read on, as this does have SOMETHING to do with N4M's!!

I was the woman who appreciated every point of view. I always had very strong personal beliefs, but I kept my opinions to myself. Strong faith ( I do believe in God and that there is a plan), strong family ties (Like being nice to certain family members when I don' t really like them!) a strong moral compass ("Do unto others" stuff...), perhaps generous to a… Continue

Added by BoxinatorMom Ship11 Div331 on August 23, 2012 at 10:55am — 6 Comments

Waiting for My Son Letter

My Son left for Boot Camp on 8/07, I received the box, but I haven't received a letter or a phone call from him, how long do I have to wait for His letter or phone call?

Added by AndresProudmom on August 23, 2012 at 5:10am — 5 Comments

ship 11 div 331

Hello all, New to the group. Our son Michael flew to GL Aug 14th, had his address by the 16th and his box by the 17th, i just wish i knew graduation date. I have gone through many emotions letting our son go, I am adjusting and know this will be amazing for him and the best thing for him.

Added by arsnook on August 23, 2012 at 1:48am — 3 Comments

What should my daughter be bringing to boot camp

I have been reading all kinds about what women should be bringing to boot camp. I have read everything from bring nothing but the clothes on her back, SS Card, ID, ATM Card, $$, Phone Cards, and stamps.

I have also read that she needs to bring 6 cotton bras, 6 pairs of cotton underwear, 2 white half slips, 2 pairs of stockings/nylons, plus the stuff named above.

Please help me as getting info from the recruiter has been difficult. I am beginning to feel like I…

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Added by Bri's Mom on August 22, 2012 at 9:52pm — 4 Comments

Praying

I was really hoping yesterday I would get the form letter, but I did not. So today I am really praying that it will be in the box this afternoon...Need to seed all the letters and cards I have for my SR.

Added by momof3djm on August 22, 2012 at 11:39am — No Comments

I need help!!

My son leaves in 5 days for bootcamp and I am a mess!!! I have no idea how to cope with this!! my oldest went off to college 4 years ago but he stayed in state, now with my middle son getting ready to leave so far away and then not being able to talk with him for these next 8 weeks..... I would love to hear from any of you moms that have already gone through this....

Thank you so much

Shannon

Added by shanmac1970 on August 22, 2012 at 2:28am — 7 Comments

Boy In The Box

My boyfriend's mom finally got the box and she told me I got one too.. hmm I wasn't expecting one I wonder what could it be? I'm nervous to find out I honestly didn't think I was getting something , I thought they were just supposed to send everything all in one box to one address. Super anxious excited and nervous!!!

Added by LuvyLovesChris Ship02 Div948 on August 22, 2012 at 1:12am — 2 Comments

Week 7

WOW!!!!!

It has been 7 weeks since I got the I'm here call at 2:31 in the morning.

I never dreamed that the time would go by this fast.

My SR has experienced…

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Added by GANukeMom(EM mom) on August 21, 2012 at 7:31pm — 3 Comments

Has anonyone received their boot camp video?

My son graduated boot camp July 6th. I ordered the graduation video that day and have not received it yet. Does anyone know how long it takes or who to contact to check if it has been sent or when it will be? Thank you.

Added by susang (Ship 04 Div 815) on August 21, 2012 at 7:30pm — 9 Comments

Any NW Moms out there... Seattle area?

Hello my newest family! I was just wondering if there were any Moms on here from the Seattle area. Our son left on 8/15 for boot camp and he just received the infamous box of belongings. We have yet to receive our first letter with his address but we are aware of the waiting period. Since my husband (my son's Dad) has been in the Navy for more than 20 years we know what to expect when it comes to the basics. Course we also…

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Added by Delta on August 21, 2012 at 6:27pm — 7 Comments

My son is on Ship 13 Division 311

Looking to connect with other people who have someone in that division. Im new to this and will appreciate any feedback. His graduation date is Sept 28, 2012

Added by Cherrish S. on August 21, 2012 at 6:20pm — 1 Comment

My son is on Ship 13 Division 311

Looking to connect with other people who have someone in that division. Im new to this and will appreciate any feedback. His graduation date is Sept 28, 2012

Added by Cherrish S. on August 21, 2012 at 6:20pm — No Comments