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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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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.

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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.

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GOPACK - WAITING

Denise (Seabee Mom), Holy Cow. Six years without seeing him. Guess I shouldn't whine. Even when my youngest was in for just 4 years we were able to see him about 3 times. The oldest hasn't extended anywhere yet so we are always able to get together when he is in transfer from one side of the world to the other. He had been talking about staying in Japan and retiring but not sure now. I think if I had not planned on going there it would be about 5 years before I saw him again. The hard…

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Added by GO PACK on March 16, 2011 at 12:41pm — 1 Comment

Boot Camp getting closer

I am now down to 7 days until boot camp. Nothing is stopping me now =] Boot camp be prepared for me cause I'm not going down without a fight!

Added by Brandi -USS RONALD REAGAN CVN-76 on March 16, 2011 at 12:26am — 5 Comments

Day 7 - box day

Received "the box" today! I wasn't as emotional as I thought I might be, maybe because my daughter was with me. I had just picked her up from school, she had written him a letter today & was a little upset on the way home saying how she wished she could talk to him & she misses him. Good grief they did nothing but argue & tease one another on a daily basis...but I know they love each other & would do anything for one another! It was really a great day~~~my new little niece… Continue

Added by kim12div160 on March 15, 2011 at 7:02pm — No Comments

USS RONALD REAGAN

MANY PRAYERS GOING OUT TO THE CREW ON THE RONALD REAGAN AS THEY HELP JAPAN IN THIS TIME OF NEED

Added by lauralynn123 on March 15, 2011 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Hi Navy Moms, I am very worried about the radiation that was detected on the USS GW!!!! Isnt this ship over 200 miles away from the reactors? My son is suposed to be leaving for Japan very soon. Fr…

Hi Navy Moms,

I am very worried about the radiation that was detected on the USS GW!!!! Isnt this ship over 200 miles away from the reactors? My son is suposed to be leaving for Japan very soon. From what I understand from the news and this detection of radiation levels on this ship is that it is unlikely safe for our sons to be there! What is sad is that the Japanese officials are…

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Added by ProudOfHim on March 15, 2011 at 2:40pm — 2 Comments

Thanks

Thank you for the web sites and prayers. This isn't the first time I have not seen my son for a long period as most of his time in service has been abroad. The hardest part now is I was so close to being therre. I know things can change and for all the people in Japan I pray every moment it does soon. Thank you all.

Added by GO PACK on March 15, 2011 at 2:31pm — No Comments

remember this...

~Sailors aboard the USS TORTUGA delivering humanitarian aid to Japan~

~photo credit~ US NAVY~ enchanced by SeaDreamStudio~

There are real heroes in our turbulent world.…

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Added by SonandSea on March 15, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

3/15/11

First time on this site for me. Years ago I was on for my youngest son who served on the Enterprise. My oldest is career Navy and on his 2nd tour in Sasebo, Japan. He is assigned to the Denver. As of last Friday, 3/11, he was not being deployed as they had just returned from manuevers, but I have not heard from him since. To all you new Navy moms........things change every minute for our loved ones. I know you are all praying for them and the people of Japan. I have a selfish prayer of… Continue

Added by GO PACK on March 15, 2011 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

how do i do this?

First...the prospect of my son leaving in the near future for basic...and now...thanks to the economy...my husband is unale to find a job nearby...so he is highly considering going over the road for a year toget the experience he needs as a truck driver (no one local will hire him without atleast a year exp)...I DON'T know what i will do without either of my guys home with me..i will still have my daughter...but she starts nursing school in the fall and will be very busy then too...her "free…

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Added by Ann on March 15, 2011 at 8:06am — 3 Comments

boot camp

hello everyone! I am new to the Military world. My husband of 11 years father was in the Navy and now our son has just left for boot camp. I miss hearing his voice. I am also new to the world of blogs and posting notes, I do not even have a face book. but i am learning and have been reading everyone blogs. I get the feeling that i will be sitting and waiting a lot these days. I am very proud of my son, so if I have posted this correctly and someone is able to read this please drop a note…

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Added by Stew Mom2 on March 14, 2011 at 11:00pm — 14 Comments

Is there anyone else here for Ship 03 Division 155

So glad to receive my son's information today. Just reading the few lines he wrote on the form letter was comforting.

Added by vanavymom on March 14, 2011 at 7:39pm — 1 Comment

SHP 02 DIV 925 Anyone else here?

My Son left on Wednesday March 9th for Boot Camp. He is SHP 02 DIV 925. Got the formal letter today. I have written him everyday since he left so he will have lots of letters when he gets his free time on Sunday. Just looking for other Mom's in the same group. Anyone out there?

Added by Cyndi S. shp02/div925 on March 14, 2011 at 7:04pm — 3 Comments

Formal Letter

Just got the formal letter today read everything on it held my tears my heart is racing in a special way. Have is address first letter going out tomorow. Checking for airplane ticket for graduation day. But at the end of the letter when it has the Recruit's coments and read his comments my tears just came running down. Happiness is funning. Just feeling proud.

Added by Maria (SHIP 03 DIV 155) on March 14, 2011 at 6:48pm — No Comments

What is the best cell phone option for a deployed sailor?

My son will be completing basic training soon and then going to A school before becoming assigned to a ship. I believe he can have a cell phone during A school and I send him his current cell phone following graduation. (for now his phone is on my plan.)

My question is for the future.... as he will want a NEW CELL phone, and his own cell phone plan. I want to help him get it set up in his best interest. Since he…

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Added by Proud Mom on March 14, 2011 at 12:25pm — 3 Comments

Ship 07 - Div 112 Battlestations

Just an FYI....for those in Div 112, Battlestations are this Thurs-Fri (3/17-3/18). Its posted on this site somewhere that they are 3/21-3/22, mom's keep your phones handy friday for that call home!!! Good luck to your SR!

Cheryl (Sailor's name: Kaila)

Ship 07-Div 112

Added by Cheryl D. on March 14, 2011 at 10:22am — No Comments

PROUD OF OUR SAILORS

Watching all the news coverage of the Japanese Earthquake I can't help but feel pride in our sailors who are actively providing assistance to the citizens of Japan. My one son served on the USS Ronald Reagan and I still feel a kinship to that ship, so I watch with pride and awe to see our sons and daughters work with such dedication to help others in the world when they are needed so dearly. My one son while aboard the Reagan also helped with relief supplies for the previous Tsunami disaster… Continue

Added by JULIE CURTIS on March 14, 2011 at 2:49am — No Comments

so proud of my daughter

Well my daughter left on 03/06/11 and she made her one call once she got to the base. It was so said because she said she was ok but she would not be able to talk to me for 3 weeks. We talk everyday and she tells me everything. I got her bo yesterday and she put a note telling me she loves me. If you could have heard her she sounded as lost as i am . One week down 2 more to go. Please tell me this gets easier.

Missing my daughter but so proud of her...

Added by gabby19 on March 13, 2011 at 12:56am — 7 Comments

hello my name is Patti my son is stationed in Japan,anybody else has been worried about everything that has been happening?

hello Im new here my son is the navy in Japan ,has anybody else been going through the worry of all the stuff going on in Japan to ?

Added by COASTALMOM on March 12, 2011 at 5:44pm — 2 Comments

Hi my name is Heid and I am new to Navy Moms. My son is on the USS McCampbell and I heard from him lastnight saying he was ok. I have been so worried about him but now relax a little. If anyone has a…

Hi my name is Heid and I am new to Navy Moms. My son is on the USS McCampbell and I heard from him lastnight saying he was ok. I have been so worried about him but now relax a little. If anyone has a son on the USS McCampbell and has any new info please let me know. Thanks so much and I am glad to be part of Navy Moms! Continue

Added by Heidi on March 12, 2011 at 4:41pm — 2 Comments

getting a"job" assigned

so...my son passed at meps...now he is just waiting to get a call from his recruiter about a "job"...how long does this take? he doesnt even know what job they are looking for at this point...he wanted air/rescue diver...but we are pretty sure his color blindness rules him out for this...i just don't understand any of this...what if he gets stuck doing something he doesnt want to do? will they make sure that he is placed in something that interests him? are they just gonna call him up one… Continue

Added by Ann on March 12, 2011 at 1:05am — 14 Comments