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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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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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anyone leave from LA MEPS on nov 8th??? looking for someone

I was at MEPS on Nov 8th when my son swore in and there was another boy with the same rate leaving and flying with my son... i was just wondering if his mom was on here since we are near by... i know his name.....

Added by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on November 11, 2010 at 10:38pm — 3 Comments

One of my Favorite pictures of my oldest son,

This picture brings tears to my eyes, it is of my oldest son Stephen- while he was serving in Iraq, over the wall of fallen soldiers there. There are so many that we can no longer express our appreciation to.

The Air Force Featured my son 2 years ago with an article and this picture.…

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Added by groovyghiagirl (778) on November 11, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

My father, my hero

This is my facebook album of some pictures of my dad, the Masterchief.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2067796&id=1192536713&l=8fd0539e7f

This is his boot camp picture in…

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Added by Anti M on November 11, 2010 at 5:21pm — 4 Comments

Honor Flight

November 8, 2010, I was privileged to go on my third Honor Flight out of the Davenport, IA/Moline, IL area. The weekend before the Davenport Legion hosted a brunch for us "guardians" to meet our WWII veterans we'd be accompanying. I was assigned three veterans--delightful men who were excited to go (they're all excited!). I also was asked to be a bus captain--just a field trip with older kids!

On Sunday night, Hy-Vee grocery stores hosted a…

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Added by Ruth, Gun's Mom on November 11, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

They Did Their Share

On Veteran’s Day we honor

Soldiers who protect our nation.

For their service as our warriors,

They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted;

Some were volunteers;

For some it was just yesterday;

For some… Continue

Added by groovyghiagirl (778) on November 11, 2010 at 10:15am — 1 Comment

Fighting to stay in the Navy

My son Nick was taken out of his basic training division 3 weeks in to it. It seems I made a horrible decision 3 or 4 years ago that could now cost him his dream of serving his country. Nick was diagnosed when he was 4 years old with ADHD and when he was 16 or 17 his doctor felt that he had "outgrown" the ADHD but still had some minor self control and social skills issues and told me the best thing to do would be to change is diagnosis from ADHD to Aspergers Autisim. He explained that this…

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Added by nicksmom on November 10, 2010 at 9:50pm — 2 Comments

Panel calls for 3-year freeze on military pay

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/11/military-debt-commission-recommendations-111010w/

Hello!!! Did anyone mention to this panel that my son is a new sailor???

I should probably avoid politics cuz I know what a hot button it can be,,,,,but....grrrrr..

Well, it's not a done deal and there are so many other…

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Added by Suzi-OH on November 10, 2010 at 5:47pm — 2 Comments

letters from J

We all received letters from J this week. He already sounds like he has matured a lot. We are still missing him like crazy but the time is getting closer. It won't be long and we will be there watching him graduate. I only have 12 more days until I send my other son off to Navy boot camp):

Added by luvthemsomuch.shp4div19shp7div55 on November 10, 2010 at 2:53pm — No Comments

High School student Navy concerns and questions

Im a senior in High School and im looking to join the Navy right after High School. I want to become a Master at Arms. But I have many questions.

What is "A school"?
Would I get a college degree while serving Active duty?
What jobs I can qualify for after 4yrs in the Navy?
Does Masters at arms get deployed often? If so when do I get a chance to visit my family?
How do I prepare myself for Boot camp?

Added by Kevin1993 on November 10, 2010 at 1:46pm — 7 Comments

The Call

Made it, you will be getting a package in 3 weeks. It's going to be a long 3 weeks for mom!

My oldest son who is in the AirForce called to let me know, his brother is going to do great, and shared his bootcamp experiences with me!

I am proud of my boys!

Added by groovyghiagirl (778) on November 10, 2010 at 12:52am — No Comments

Moving on.. to start his new life... I am extremely proud.

Well he's off, and on the plane... What a tearful day for us all. Goodbye's are always so hard to say!

Added by groovyghiagirl (778) on November 9, 2010 at 7:54pm — No Comments

AnnaK

Is this site only for those Mom's of children going to boot camp?? I have one that is to be deployed in 2011.

Added by Anna on November 9, 2010 at 2:46pm — 7 Comments

My Matthew leaves in Just a few hours...

Its been an amazing few months since he joined, and today he will leave for boot camp, Last night at dinner with myself, my ex and our spouses he said he is most nervous about the plane ride to Chicago! I couldn't be more proud of him, yet I am feeling over whelmed with bitter sweetness.

Added by groovyghiagirl (778) on November 9, 2010 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

heartache

I just dropped off my son (18) at a hotel..he's leaving for BC tomorrow. first time with military. Not sure what to expect. I feel like I lost my first son. : (

Added by MJ on November 9, 2010 at 12:48am — 3 Comments

Hey there, I am new here to this site and was wondering if there are any moms on here that have someone in Ship03, DIv028 that might be able to answer a question for me. My daughter is in there and …

Hey there,

I am new here to this site and was wondering if there are any moms on here that have someone in Ship03, DIv028 that might be able to answer a question for me. My daughter is in there and she will graduate on 12-22-10. I appreciate any help.

Thanks

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Added by walker12003 ship03 div028 on November 8, 2010 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

FIVE GUYS DROP THE DIV 016...WHAT'S NEXT FOR THEM?

I am wonder about those 'five' I would not care if my son is one of them:)(being honest I will feel a little bit dessapointed)But, I have been miss him so much;) and no matter what.. I think that whoever is in this situation (me,you) should support them and not make them feel BAD...After all, they did have expectation(????)..things are good in the idea but sometimes not in reality) THEY TRY AND THEY DESERVE SOME CREDIT!!!! THIS WAS A REALITY CHECK and they have all the right to change their…

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Added by MsMaria68 on November 7, 2010 at 8:51pm — 2 Comments

Anxious!

Well, its only been a months and I'm already excited about my husbands return home! lol. I'm in a more relaxed routine since my hubby deployed. But I miss him very much. I am just happy that I receive email from him on a daily basis when it is allowed. I am suppose to get a call from him tomorrow! I am very anxious to hear from him!

Added by Steph_Proud navy wife & momma =) on November 7, 2010 at 2:17pm — No Comments

After Boot Camp

So my son writes me and wants me to bring his game system, tv and all his video games to him after graduation. How much supervision is there going to be? I don't want to bring all this stuff because it will distract him fro his studying. All that game stuff was a huge problem durning high school. I don't want to encourage it at all. Any ideas of how life will be at bootcamp?

Added by Proud Mom on November 6, 2010 at 10:44pm — 5 Comments

just got my daughters address

ijust recieved my daughters address today yea does anyone have future salior in div035 ship 12 i need any advice i can get this is so scary and im worred to death about her

Added by chrissy ,s mom on November 6, 2010 at 8:11pm — 3 Comments

My last text from my daughter on 11/3/2010 waiting @ Airport.

I was clearing my text messages on my cell and had to share with you all, my last text from my daughter @ the Airport on Wednesday …”Hey mom, words cant explain enough how much of an amazing mother u are, no one can replace u ever. You would do anything for me and my sisters. You may not feel at times your doing enough for us as a single mom, but that’s the opposite, you are my role model, you’re the most strongest independent and passionate person I know. You… Continue

Added by Ms. Ampi USS Germantown on November 5, 2010 at 3:41pm — 5 Comments