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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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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

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RTC Graduation

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I would like to know is there a lot of parents that do not go to graduation mainly because of finances! I am looking at many different ways to get from Nevada to Great Lakes but everyway is expensive…

I would like to know is there a lot of parents that do not go to graduation mainly because of finances! I am looking at many different ways to get from Nevada to Great Lakes but everyway is expensive and i have narrowed it down to two one is driving 1900 miles or going by greyhound bus which is by far the cheapest and within our budget but is it a safe way? It will be myself and 15 year old son, driving would be ok a lot of miles but again going through all those states… Continue

Added by cheffiona on July 9, 2010 at 8:19pm — No Comments

i have a ?

i have a question but i dont know if i can ask it

Added by jessi on July 9, 2010 at 8:02pm — 7 Comments

feeling sad.,,,

My son left for great lakes on tuesday.I am still very sad .Had one phone call....waiting for the next one.Hard to beleive he grew up so fast....,

Added by Charlie's Desertmom on July 9, 2010 at 1:39pm — 5 Comments

PIR 8/6/10 SHIP 14 DIV 270

Daughter Bridgette just sent 2 letters and she said that it was so good to get so much mail it is very important and i have read this many times on this site but she also said that a lot of the other girls "are bummed" because they are not getting many letters I write everyday at least once sometimes 2 times and all her friends and our family are also writing!

And she also said that "Boot Camp is becoming a little fun - well somethings" wow…

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Added by cheffiona on July 8, 2010 at 7:12pm — 2 Comments

Ship 14 Div 276 graduating August 13th, 2010

Just found out my son is Ship 14, Div 276, graduating August 13th, 2010. Anyone else?????

Plus, haven't received my sons box of stuff or the form letter yet.

I thought the program was 9 weeks and he will be there just about 8 weeks.

Added by Melissa (Ship14/Div276/PIR8-13) on July 8, 2010 at 6:30pm — 8 Comments

NICE LETTER HOME

Alex sent us a really nice letter this week, it was two pages front and back. I was so excited I couldn't hardly stand myself. She is doing really good and learning lots of stuff. At the knowledge bee they did she made it down to the last two out of 80 so she was really proud of herself. She said her and the other girl both missed their last question so it was all good.

Her and her bunk mate are not doing so good at working as a team but I'm sure with enough hits they'll get it…

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Added by Alex's mom Joann on July 8, 2010 at 10:17am — No Comments

Son in Boo Camp Ship 12 DUV 261

Hello Everyone My name is Kathy. New here to this site. Looking to talk with anymoms that may have a son or daughter on Ship 12 DIV 261 Wondering what you have heard? Have gotten one phone call thus far is all about six minutes long. Son says he is doing well. Food is great. Workouts are tough. Says he is busy from morning too night. Said he made section leader. Thought that was neat. So proud of him. Josh is our youngest of four Twenty years old. He has just been the best kid to raise. I worry… Continue

Added by Kathymac on July 8, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Gearing up for graduation!

I am so excited!! We leave for Jerrod's graduation tomorrow and get to see him on Friday. I am so proud of him.

Added by jrodmom on July 7, 2010 at 3:37pm — 2 Comments

Son Leaves Pensacola & Reports to San Diego - What to do with his truck?

Anyone have advice on moving his truck from Pensacola to San Diego? I doubt it would make the trip if he drove it - not to mention that he really doesn't have enough time to drive it cross country. Who do you call to do this? Any ideas as to what it "might" cost? Thanks!

Added by TexasMomof2 on July 7, 2010 at 12:54pm — No Comments

6 Days!!!

I myself am leaving for the Navy next week. I will be at MEPS on Tuesday, and Wednesday I'll be at RTC. I am 18 years old and just graduated high school. I decided to join back in January, so that's just what I did :) At first, my dad didn't really know enough about the military and would've rather seen me go to college instead. Me being the youngest of 4 and the baby girl, my mom wasn't too thrilled. I am the first of all my siblings to decide to join the military. I am also the first of all… Continue

Added by timidamoeba on July 7, 2010 at 11:55am — 14 Comments

discussion tab

I just received an e-mail concerning the "Discussion" tab. This is a place where we can go and add our name to our state in case a sailor is in need of assistance .. I would love to be a part of this, my son is in Conn. in A school and I would love to have someone there for him if he was in trouble. However, I cannot find this site. How do I join, any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you, Tracey

Added by JJonesmom on July 6, 2010 at 11:31pm — 2 Comments

Boot camp questions

Hi, my daughter decided to join the Navy. As her mom, I encouraged this decision and am proud of her. I was wondering, though, what is boot camp like? Can anyone tell me what the experience was like for your son/daughter? Would really appreciate it. Thanks so much and look forward to your posts.:)

Added by MySarahgrl on July 6, 2010 at 5:44pm — 9 Comments

Hello moms

My Son Victor has been in Boot Camp since June 23 and I have yet to receive a letter and/or a phone call.

He is my only child, my best friend, and my most favorite person in this world. We grew up together as I had him at 16 years of age. I miss him soooo much. I miss our Sunday talks when he tells me every thing he and his friends did that weekend (sometimes it was crazy talk but atleast we were talking).

He will go on to Pensacola Florida after his basic training in August,…

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Added by Sanman on July 6, 2010 at 4:06pm — 13 Comments

almost time!

Well we have 2 weeks left till we fly to IL. for his grad. He got to call me on the 4th of july and I was so happy to hear from him we got to talk for 22 mins. which is the longest I have been able to him since he lefted! Then he said he will have another phone call three days before he Grad. Im so excited for him to meet our son...

Added by jessica on July 6, 2010 at 12:45pm — 2 Comments

student loan forgiveness

I have read that once a recruit signs a contract, the Navy "forgives" his Federal Stafford loans. My sons recruiter is not mentioning this. Can anyone direct us to the proper guidance on student loans. My son has graduated with a BS in Marine Science and has over $40,000 in loans. He needs help.

Added by lweimer on July 6, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

BRIDGETTE SHIP 14 USS ARIZONA DIV 270 PIR 8/6/10

Just got the first phone call today after 20days of her getting there, she sounded so positive and much happier! Wants lots more letters which i am doing at least 2 a day! even from the cats and dog, lol but she will appreciate those ones, she was picked to be a dental yeoman, she is a great kid with a great personality and likes everyone and everyone likes her!! Not long to graduation !! We are all so proud of her!! Especially me! Next is son 16 and wants to join…

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Added by cheffiona on July 5, 2010 at 5:47pm — No Comments

The waiting...

Yesterday, the 4th of July, I went to the grocery store to pick up some much needed items - I haven't gone REALLY grocery shopping since Dylan left... hence I had a pretty full basket... All the while, my cell phone was never out of sight - I just knew they would let him call for the Fourth... ha ha

Anyway, I was almost done with the necessities and on to the meal planning when it hit me.... I was…

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Added by Vickie ship 7 div 279 PIR8/13 on July 5, 2010 at 9:17am — 2 Comments

Thanks

Dear NavyforMoms,

I know I might have overreacted with my comments, but I just miss my fiance a whole lot. So I hope you guys can understand, but I will not send a FedEx since it will get her in trouble. I just want to thank everybody for their input, you guys just don't know, well you do know. How hard it is, ecspecally for me, since I never had to deal wit anything like this. All I do is write and write, I wrote 10 cards this weekend, and yet I have to cry "sorry don't like…

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Added by Flo1983 on July 5, 2010 at 4:40am — 6 Comments

Thanks for quick reply.

The comments where all really helpfull, yet I do believe she should have gotten at least 3 of my letters since they were send Priority. So slow is fine, but lazy is not. Especially which what was said in the last letter. She needs to know that I am writting. Sending a FedEx on Monday. At least then I know it is there since they have to sign for it. Then we shall see how long it will take, from Desk to Her.

Thanks again....

Added by Flo1983 on July 2, 2010 at 3:48pm — 8 Comments

2nd Letter

Well I just received my second letter home. Alex sounded really happy but didn't have much time to write. Said she had alot she had to get done. She passed her swin quals and was glad about that. She hasn't received any mail from us yet and she probably feels like we just left her hanging. Trust me this is not the case. I have written letters everyday since she left. When they finally make it to her she's going to have a book to read. I'm so proud of her and I love and miss her very much. I… Continue

Added by Alex's mom Joann on July 2, 2010 at 10:18am — No Comments