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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FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:

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

Events

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

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

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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New to the site

I'm new to this site and I have found it very helpful. My husband is a recruit @ GL PIR 02/26. I'm from Norfolk, VA originally (Oceana) but after my father retired in '94 we settled in Georgia where I finished school and met a wonderful man I married. A year ago he came home from being laid off and he looked at me and said "I joined the Navy." I said "You did what?" I couldn't believe fate had brought me back to the place my life began. But here I am- and I am so proud. I look forward to this… Continue

Added by RicksWifeAmber on January 19, 2010 at 4:26pm — 5 Comments

We the People of the United States



We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.



Federal law requires everyone who enlists or re-enlists in the Armed Forces of the United States… Continue

Added by BunkerQB on January 19, 2010 at 2:30pm — 16 Comments

Dinosaur Mom

Yes, she can be taught...at any age. I discovered google lets you TEXT from your desktop. Maybe this is not news to most, but it sure was a happy discovery for me. My son texts all the time. He doesn't email much. Now, at least I can communicate... oops, that means I have to keep the browser open to receive the text. Like I said, a little knowledge in hand is dangerous. If you are interested, check out google's site. Even I could understand it! Yes, I tested it out & it works.

Added by Marty Mc on January 18, 2010 at 5:26pm — No Comments

i was wondering!

were will the uss carl vinson cvn 70 be homeport once they reach san diego?...does anyon know....if so how would I get hotel information?

Added by paytyn.A on January 18, 2010 at 2:39am — 1 Comment

Promotion and loving it!!

Got 3 letters from my daughter Danielle (ship 12, div 081) yesterday and she has been promoted to RPOC and loves it! She said she's been training for it most her life by being a big sister. LOL She misses sleeping in and seeing her family. I got to talk to her a little over a week ago and it was great just hearing her voice. She told me that when she really starts missing me and wants to talk to me she thinks about the song by Lonestar "I'm already there". What a great kid. Miss her alot. Can't… Continue

Added by Danielle's mom on January 14, 2010 at 7:36pm — 1 Comment

New to 4nms

My daughter is in boot camp. Her div is 069 ship 10. Looking to connect with with other moms who's kids are in boot camp.

Added by Haysmom(ship10 div 069) on January 14, 2010 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

Updated: Navy headed to Haiti

Here is an article from NAVY.mil. Click here to check it out!

Carl Vinson and six other Naval ships headed to Haiti to support relief efforts after recent earthquake. Click here to read the article in the NavyTimes.

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on January 13, 2010 at 6:30pm — 7 Comments

Mellow Mood

Hello little darlin',

aint no need to worry.

Feels right in my arms now,

why go home and be all alone?



But if the sun shines, know it's because of you.

Just know that's true.

When all your money's gone,

where will you be?

If your love is strong,

that's all you need.



Our love runs deep like the love in my veins.

I love you always and always the same.

Love remains

Love your every change,

Love your every… Continue

Added by CarrieAnne&Nick(Ship 11 Div 117) on January 13, 2010 at 5:46pm — No Comments

United States Navy headed out to Haiti to assist in recovery efforts





We learned first thing this morning that my daughter and her shipmates will be headed to Haiti to help residents of Haiti recover. I'm both grateful and proud that the United States Navy has been selected to assist in recovery after the horrific earthquake disaster that hit the island yesterday. Please keep these men and women in your thoughts and prayers for their safety, protection and encouragement. Another good thing, I'm sure these… Continue

Added by Sherry James on January 13, 2010 at 4:57pm — 7 Comments

New to bootcamp

My daughter just left yesterday for bootcamp. I feel as if a little part of me has died inside. I know that her joining is a good thing, especially with the economy the way it is and there are no good jobs in Michigan right now, but it is truly bittersweet. I've been reading a few of the letters that folks have sent and it scares me a little. How does someone get discharged after only a few days? what happened? How do you fail out of A school? Is it so difficult that if your not a genius, that… Continue

Added by asiasyolanda on January 12, 2010 at 3:33pm — 3 Comments

MY SAILOR BOY!!

After several days of anticipation as to whether my son was graduating or not, I finally recieved that call from him yesterday!! "Hello Mom? Well, Im officially a Sailor!!" OMG = this is just an incredible moment! We were able to talk for about 45 minutes so we called my parents and my older daughter......it was a family reunion!! I cant wait to see him in Great Lakes this Friday - a new hair cut, new uniform, new personality,....I'm gonna cry!! Cant Wait to give my baby a big hug and kiss and… Continue

Added by mytexasboy on January 12, 2010 at 12:55pm — 1 Comment

8 month anniversary, alone.

Drew, baby, I love you so much! I can't believe 8 months from today is the first day I met you. 8 months ago, my life changed and it will never go back to the way it was before. Life is hard, but you make everything worth it. Today is a day to think about everyone in the Military and about their loved ones back home crying because they miss them so much. Drew, my life will never be as bright as it was, until I have you back with me. I will tell everyone I know because I am, nor will I ever be,… Continue

Added by Tiffany (Ship 12 Div 086) on January 11, 2010 at 11:41pm — 2 Comments

Letter to Nick : Date, November 14th, 2009

Dear Nick, November 14th, 2009



I’m writing you this letter and I’m starting now, and I’ll finish when I’ve finished. First off, I truly, madly, deeply, am crazy in love with you. I love you with every cell in my entire body. My love for you will always be here as long as you let me love you, Nick. Please, let me love you, because I know I will love you forever. I know I will. Of course I cannot predict the future to come, but I can only pray that I have the opportunity to love your… Continue

Added by CarrieAnne&Nick(Ship 11 Div 117) on January 11, 2010 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Box

Well, I am at work but I hear that a box came from my baby. It must be his clothes and phone with no letter everyone has warned me about... I wish I could talk to him for at least 1 minute just to see how he is...

Added by Clarissa on January 11, 2010 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

looking for moms with sailors at Sheppard AFB as of 01/02/2010

My son just got to Sheppard's last week. He graduated from Great Lakes 12/29. I just got his address yesterday and am looking forward to sending him what he conciders essentials-- cell phone, ipod, and banana nut bread.



I managed to survive his time in boot camp because it is the busiest time of year for my company and I worked 60+ hrs/wk. Now - since we returned from his graduation- things have slowed tremedously and I have time to think a whole lot more. I understand that they have… Continue

Added by To's momma on January 11, 2010 at 1:12pm — No Comments

USS Chosin

Does any else have a relative on the Chosin?

Added by 1Hunny on January 11, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

meridian a-school

whats this- they closed the post office, and how am i supposed to send my priority boxes to my sailor?

Added by pepsimom on January 6, 2010 at 10:24pm — No Comments

Too much information

Maybe the OPSEC lessons should include "Things you really shouldn't put on Facebook."

... Particularly if your Mom is a Friend.

Obviously my son missed that lesson in BC, or do they not teach that?

Added by Marty Mc on January 6, 2010 at 6:27pm — No Comments

USPS Featured Stamps

Hello N4M's!



Check out the new USPS Featured Stamps for 2010.



http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_118.htm





With the issuance of the Distinguished Sailors stamps in February 2010, the U.S. Postal Service honors four sailors who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th century: William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burke, John McCloy, and Doris… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on January 3, 2010 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Changing up the Main Page, once in awhile!

I don't know how many of you agree with me or not...but I have noticed that the "MAIN PAGE" on this site continues to remain the same week after week. There are a lot of moms out there with a LOTof GREAT things to say and advice to offer, so I say change it up once in awhile and make it interesting!

This is said with complete love for this site! ♥

D.





Please bring back the PAGE numbers....simple request, simple!!!!



Happy 2010...and N4Ms will be… Continue

Added by diane {Shawns mom} on January 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — 17 Comments

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