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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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portsmouth, new hampshire

just got back form a 5 day vacation to see my sailor in san antonio tx A school. it was so great to get to see him and understand more of what his days are like. i got to meet his friends which were all so nice. the base down there was huge but by the end of it i was starting to get it down. he wasnt able to leave base which was okay with me because there was plenty to do on base.

While i was down there he got oc sprayed and got to pick his orders. i felt so bad for him having to get…

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Added by lovemysailor on March 6, 2013 at 11:08am — 13 Comments

My son leaves a week from today

Any suggestions?

Added by Mom2Coleman on March 5, 2013 at 5:55pm — 8 Comments

Flights are being canceled- my daughter is on way home with broken heart

Hi All- my heart goes out to all the shippers whose flights are being canceled due to the storm- my own is on her way home from Maryland to try flying out on thursday-

Added by Steph Proud AG Mom on March 5, 2013 at 3:55pm — 4 Comments

my son left also on feb 26

my son also left on Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 for great lakes. actually, he was delayed until the next day because we had a snow storm here. just remember, count the weeks until graduation, don't count the days. before you know it; it will be here. this is my second son within six months to leave . main thing is once you get the address of your son, writing is so important while they are in boot camp. this experience is just as new to them as it is for you. Belief me, i cried all the time. The… Continue

Added by theresa320 on March 4, 2013 at 9:07am — 11 Comments

18 DAYS!

its only 18 more days till i get to see my handsome fiance. i am so excited as are his family and friends.

were almost done with the worst part! i cant wait till the 22nd i just wanted to give a huge thanks to everybody on this website, it has helped me and his family through this whole process. thank you :) have a blessed night.

Added by shannon on March 3, 2013 at 11:43pm — No Comments

I JUST TALK TO MY SON

I just got off the phone with my son. His voice sound so good to his mothers ears I told him. He is doing good and he has got the letters from me and his family. He said they help so much and he has read every one of them. Hearing his voice made me very very happy. Thankyou again for all the love and support everyone has given me. Many blessings to you all.

Added by daviyonmom on March 2, 2013 at 8:23pm — 2 Comments

I GOT A LETTER..... HOORAY!!!!!!!

Thank you everybody for your support. I got a letter on Thursday I am very happy Now I am waiting for the call. I learned how to use call forwarding so I will not miss another call. Can not thank everyone enough for the support.

Added by daviyonmom on March 1, 2013 at 10:29pm — 2 Comments

My Son Left For Boot Camp on 2/26/13

My name is Mary and my youngest son of three left for boot camp on Tuesday the 26th. I am still having a hard time talking to people about it because I start crying everytime. Those who haven't been through this think I am nuts.He is the first in our family to join any military branch so it is all new to me. I was so happy to hear about this website to share feelings and get information.

Added by Mary on March 1, 2013 at 5:15pm — 11 Comments

thanks

thanks for all your support. i will drop in daily .

Added by theresa320 on March 1, 2013 at 2:39pm — No Comments

here i go again

well I am back again.
my first amazing son left for the navy in October, 2012. Now, my second amazing son left for boot camp with the navy on February 26,2013. I am so proud of both of them. But, let me say, for me, it did not make it any easier saying goodbye to my second son. The good thing is, I know what to expect, at least I hope! In addition, this website, NAVYFORMOMS is so helpful I am not sure what I would do without it. Everyone have a great day!!

Added by theresa320 on March 1, 2013 at 9:38am — 5 Comments

Worried Mom

My youngest son left for boot training camp on Feb 11. I got the phone call he was there. I missed the second phone call which made me so upset. I had been waiting for that phone call that I thought was coming to my cell phone but he called the house phone while I was out. He rarely called the house before he left. I think he did not know my nor his dad cell by heart. I wrote him and told him to call my cell only if he gets a chance to call again. I have wrote several letters to him every…

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Added by daviyonmom on February 28, 2013 at 5:02pm — 18 Comments

my son left from virginia a week ago havent heard from him yet its killing me beacuse im disabled but like they say duty calls he somewere in this world god bless u and all troops

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Added by carmen on February 28, 2013 at 2:09pm — 6 Comments

22 hours and counting!!!!!

22 hours from now I will be on a plane to Texas to see my fiance. I am so excited because I haven't seen him since her graduated from boot camp on Febrary 8th. I wasn't able to get a hotel on base till sunday so I staying right across the street. We are planning to get married down there but not sure if it is a possibility. since he was on hold for so long he still dont have liberty to leave base. He said they dont get special aporval to go off base for any reason. I am really nervous…

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Added by lovemysailor on February 28, 2013 at 9:47am — 3 Comments

My boyfriend said he's coming to see me when he hits port? Is that possible??

Hi everyone, my boyfriend deplyed right now but he said that he would be back to his home port April sometime, he said he's going to see me and that he would be here for a week or so, is that possible for him to leave ???

Added by StaciaHunt on February 28, 2013 at 2:49am — 2 Comments

We Are All In This Together. We are all Americans.

Dear MY3SONS,

I assume you have encountered a disagreeable episode in one of your groups. I don't see any discussion posted currently which indicate an religious bashing. If it happens in one of your groups, then contact the group creator or admin. If the creator of the group is long-gone and there are no admins, then contact Colleen, the Navy For Moms admin. There are a number of Christian based groups on this side and they are very active (Prayer Wall and Christian Chat) with many…

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Added by BunkerQB on February 26, 2013 at 9:57pm — 24 Comments

Gee! I thought this was a NAVY MOM sharing and caring site! (Not mock Religion per the BLOG! Ms. Theological Aside Speaking)

btw...GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD!!!

Added by Hello2u on February 26, 2013 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Any Jobs Available?

My daughter went to Maps yeastarday to test but she was told there are no jobs avalialbe, they said with all the cuts that are being made they have not seen jobs for months. Does anyone know what is the wait?

Added by leannesmom on February 26, 2013 at 12:12pm — 3 Comments

In Crisis mode- she leaves for BC in 1 week

Hi All, I don't know how this is all going to play out- she's nervous and excited can't sleep- I can't sleep cause I'm nervous and scared for her- Her going away party on Saturday was a huge success- we all had a great time- and alot of touching moments. But for me- I feel like I have to keep a brave face on and not cry and I feel like I can't talk to anyone about it cause I cry.. I'm thinking taking next monday tuesday and wednesday off was a good idea- My blue candle is ready for bs21…

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Added by Steph Proud AG Mom on February 26, 2013 at 8:29am — 4 Comments

My son leaves for BC in 2 weeks

My son leaves March 13th for boot camp. I was really concerned but I am glad I found this web site, it helps me with knowing what to expect while he is away. We are planning a party this weekend and wanted to know if anyone has any ideas. I was planning on having cards for everyone to write something so that I could send to him while he is away. Anyone have any other ideas? Thanks

Added by Brandon's Mom (ship14 div180) on February 25, 2013 at 6:56pm — 1 Comment

2-20-13

my daughter, age 19, left for boot camp on 2-20-13. I heard from her that night about 9:30pm. The scripted call. We said our good byes at MEPS. She is so excited to begin her journey. I am happy and excited for her and so very proud. I think it was harder for my husband, her "daddy" to say goodbye !

God willing she will do well. Waiting to get "the letter" and the next phone call ! She is always on my mind. ...Liz

Added by Liz on February 24, 2013 at 4:01pm — 2 Comments