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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:

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RTC Graduation

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Redirection for former SEAL Candidate

Our son was working thought the BUDS program to become a SEAL. He scored high on ASTB tests and was in the top 1/3 of his class. He was well on his way to achieving his dream of becoming a SEAL.

During a particularly difficult workout, he experienced chest pain and was taken to medical. It was determined that he had high blood pressure and then had a series of tests that resulted in his removal from the SEAL program because of an apparent defective heart valve. Since then, it's been… Continue

Added by Bluestem on June 20, 2010 at 5:05pm — 2 Comments

Our Paths May be Different but Our Goals Are Probably Similar...

Since my son decided to enlist I like many other Navy moms have experienced a myriad of emtions. I have cried and cried, mostly in private, sometimes in sadness other times with pride, and still other times simply with the fear of the unknown. i have laughed with my son, teased him about all the cleaning he will do, the foods he WONT be eating and reminded him of how much he likes to sleep and how much I will try to sleep for him. I have read with interest how each Mom deals with the changes…

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Added by Lynne on June 19, 2010 at 3:14am — 2 Comments

To All The Navy Dads.

Alright, we know we're on the Navy for Mom's website, and we share stories of our sailors and what they do in the Navy and how proud we are of them. With Fathers Day this Sunday I just want to know that as a wife and a mom I wouldn't have the fine young men that I have the prevlidge of calling my sons.

My sailor son wanted to join the Navy when he was eight years old and watched "Top Gun", I know my son isn't the only one who was influenced by that movie, but God had it in…

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Added by Christine-OS2 proud mom on June 18, 2010 at 11:31pm — No Comments

moved to maryland!

hello every one i just moved to maryland ( fort meade) while my husband is in a school. i was wondering if anyone else is here or has been here. i was wondering what there is to do out here? iam trying to make new friends while iam here also a little hard cause familys come. any advice will help out greatly thanks.

Added by navywife4life on June 18, 2010 at 9:58pm — 2 Comments

I've been the mother of

a baby girl,

a toddler,

a little girl,

a ballerina,

a cheerleader,

a teenager (ughh),

a young woman,

a college student,

and NOW I am the mother of...a SAILOR!

~EDIT~ As of 9/28/10, I am now the mother of an official CE Seabee! :)…

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Added by SeaBeeMomma((April)) on June 18, 2010 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Meeting Kits Are Back!

Hello everyone,

Yes it's true, Meeting Kits are back! These kits will come in handy at many scheduled meet and greets or planned luncheons. They are designed to make your events more special as you relate to one another, share stories, laugh, and chat about your…

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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on June 18, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Son wanting to join Nay

My son just turned 18 and graduated from high school. He had been all hopped up a couple of weeks back and now i feel he has lost his enthusiasm.

We live in Queens, New York and i am looking for a group of newbies that he could train with before he goes to boot camp.

He is a little overweight and i feel this is holding him back. He called his recruiter twice with no return phone call and i'm afraid he is not going to go forward.

Added by Arlene on June 18, 2010 at 3:01pm — 4 Comments

A Son Growing Up...A Mom Letting Go...Give Them Wings

"Hey Mom, I want to join the Navy."

"You want to what, with whom, hello, why?

And with those words the roller coaster began, my life turned upside down and my little boy, my only child who I had raised by myself began to grow up. At first, all I could do was cry. He was my only son, an only grandchild. My father had given his life for our country and I thought, "Dear God, not my son." I was convinced he was making the wrong decision and he was convinced he was making the right…

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Added by Lynne on June 18, 2010 at 2:34am — 1 Comment

Life... Both Navy and civillian

Hey N4M...my last blog was a little update on everything that has been going on with Jake and I and the Navy... Here is a little more that has been going on, and a bit of ranting as well.

First off, I would like to say that I apprciate N4M and all the support and love that everyone can find here. Though I have had a few encounters with some not so nice members, I have for the most part made it this far because of you all. So thank you!

It is 45 days until the…

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Added by bella [mrs. ae2] on June 17, 2010 at 1:02am — 4 Comments

Assignment...Porthsmouth, Va

Well, the adventure continues. After a long wait thru boot camp and c school, a- school and Captains Mast, we now have a destination.

Added by HMs' mom on June 16, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Homecominmg

When someone says they are sending you a pm what is that?

Added by Susan (Shane's Mom) on June 16, 2010 at 11:42am — 2 Comments

Homcoming

What to expct at homecoming? How will they come in someone said that they will line the boat in their whites just wondering. Also are we allowed to how signs made to welcome them can anyone tell me what it is like I cant wait ready to see my son

Added by Susan (Shane's Mom) on June 16, 2010 at 10:23am — No Comments

Son starts boot camp tomorow 6/16/10. Anyone else's?

My son, Brett, starts boot camp tomorrow 6/16. Flies in from MEPS.
I used to be a flight attendant, so I'm glad the forecast is sunny.
We are 7 hours drive away in southern Minnesota.
Anyone's else son starting BC 6/16?

Added by ritags(Ship 14 Div 272) on June 15, 2010 at 11:53pm — No Comments

Has had a really busy week had our son on wed. June 9 and got my first letter from husband thursday and got to talk to him on the phone to tell him he was daddy..I really wish he could be here to mee…

Has had a really busy week had our son on wed. June 9 and got my first letter from husband thursday and got to talk to him on the phone to tell him he was daddy..I really wish he could be here to meet him but I know it wont be long only 5 weeks and two days left and it will be here b4 I know it!!
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Added by jessica on June 15, 2010 at 12:46pm — 4 Comments

leaving for boot camp.

Well today is the day Alex has been waiting for. Boot Camp. She is excited about going and getting a new adventure started. I don't think she has been at all nervous about her decision. I'm looking forward to her phone call home tonight. I sure hope I don't miss it. The one thing she commented most about were the shots they give them at MEPPS. She was not ready for them at all. Maybe she got some sleep last night in Charlotte. If I were there I would have been wired all night. Then again… Continue

Added by Alex's mom Joann on June 15, 2010 at 11:53am — 2 Comments

auto insurance

anyone else finding this....... My insurance agent tells me, that unless my18 year old daughter relenquishes her NC driver license, she has to covered under our auto insuance policy even tho she is shipping out 7/13 and won't be residing in our home or driving our car. so what has anyone else had happen in this regard. I find it silly to pay double the insurance on someone not living in the home basically for the next 6 years.

Added by PeggyM on June 14, 2010 at 5:14pm — 15 Comments

He's off

I dropped him off at the recruiters this morning. He drove up to Spokane, and will be flying out tomorrow afternoon. I'll get "the call" sometime between 11:00 pm and 1:00 am. I cried just a little :) I'd like to thank everyone who's posted on this site. It's really made this much easier for me. I know to expect "the box" and all the paperwork to follow. Thanks again. He starts bootcamp June 15th. Anyone else's son or daughter start the same time?

Added by proudascanbe HM mom on June 14, 2010 at 5:01pm — 3 Comments

HELP LOCATE SHIP'S ITEMS FOR PURCHASE

Would like to know if anyone knows how to locate a car magnet with a loved one's ship's logo on it???? Need one for the USS RODNEY M DAVIS FFG-60 let me know, thanks, Julie Curtis

Added by JULIE CURTIS on June 13, 2010 at 12:37am — 2 Comments

Anyone connected with Uss Bonhomme Richard

Hi,

I am a spouse of a Sailor that will be joining the Uss Bonhomme Richard on Monday morning. We have been here in San Diego about 2 1/2 weeks and he will be leaving for a couple of months. I have a one year old daughter and would like to try and find a Mother's Day Out program for a couple of day a week. Is anyone familiar with any in the area. We live at the Avion at Spectrum apartments and I am not familiar with the area at all.

Are there any events or get…

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Added by princesswia on June 13, 2010 at 12:25am — 2 Comments

I will miss the "poopie suits"

Well our Plebe, is now officially a Youngster (sophmore/3rd Class). It all happened so fast. Seems like Plebe Year came and went. Although, as another Navy Mom told her son that he replied, "You were not the one who was there". Nuff said!

I look at the growth of my son, after that one short year. I am in awe. He has mellowed and really come into his own. He confidence and maturity astounds me. His caring, empathy, and willingness to help anyone is beyond whatever I could have taught.… Continue

Added by B mom of S on June 12, 2010 at 8:31pm — 2 Comments