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Navy For Moms

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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Blue Jacket Award

I found out that my son has received the Blue Jacket Award in April. I am so proud of him for working hard and defending his country at the same time. He is deployed so I heard by email but hoping for pictures at some point.

All I can say to son is, Bravo Zulu!

Added by nylindat on May 9, 2011 at 3:34pm — 2 Comments

Mother's Day was bitter sweet

My daughter will be leaving for boot camp on August 15, I have seen some posts that have said things like "this is the last one". Every holiday and birthday this year has been that for me. I know that we will spend these days together again, but it wont be the same.

This year has been a world wind of emotions for me and my daughter as well. Pulling and pushing away, then pulling back together. Her gaining independence and me not wanting to give it, kind of selfish I know but I…

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Added by Mary...Brittsmom on May 9, 2011 at 12:20pm — 3 Comments

time is flying!

My son leaves in less than 100 days!

blogged here... http://sonandsea.blogspot.com/

Added by SonandSea on May 8, 2011 at 5:24pm — 2 Comments

22 year old single mom of a 7 month old son

Right now I wanna better my life and my son's future. I'm currently a single mom and i"m thinking about joining the military. I looked into several branches and only two told my I can join as a single parent. I can either join the Navy Reserves or the National Gaurd. The Navy told me I have to have a good family care plan for my son. I talked to my dad and he told me he can help take care of him. Can anyone please give me advice I am at a crossroads right now.

Added by Melissa M on May 7, 2011 at 11:10pm — No Comments

Ship 7 Division 170

Today I got a call from my son James, his division was rewarded a phone call today for how well they did in a recent competition. He passed all his PT tests and now they are on to battle stations on Monday. After that we should get a call telling us that he is a sailor. He told us his Master Chief and Petty officer's are hard but fair. We are looking forward to his graduation. His dad and I our so proud of him.

Added by robintays on May 7, 2011 at 9:27pm — 1 Comment

Working the System...

(Written in response to a mom who wanted to know why her son wasn't getting medical leave for an illness).

Unfortunately, (name), this is one of those times we moms have to sit on our hands and bite our tongues until they bleed. Your sailor has to be the one to ask those questions. I agree, that from your description the rationale for keeping him on active duty is hard to deduce.

However, PARENTS can't get…

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Added by Kaye S. on May 7, 2011 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

What would I have done without all of my N4M's

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.....!!!!!!

tHINKING OF EVERYONE ON THIS DAY SO HAVE A BLESSED DAY.

kIMBER.. hELLO AND BIG HUG TO YOU

Added by Renie ship12 Div33 on May 7, 2011 at 2:39am — No Comments

Transitions

If your sailor is leaving the Navy, has left the Navy or you realize that, yes, someday your sailor WILL leave the Navy, please join us on a group called Transitions.

We're searching for information to help our sailors and Marines that have been deployed and might have issues with PTSD and TBI...as well as vets experienced with working the system to get the benefits for those issues. Also, information and experiences of those who are using the GI Bill and…

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Added by TexasDocMom on May 6, 2011 at 2:59pm — No Comments

How Does One Cope?

Today is my first day to be with Navy Moms. I have a bit of an unusual situation, and I am thankful to have a place to share. My son has just completed his 5th week of boot camp and I am counting the days until we see him at graduation. My son has had a sad start to boot camp and I've been so worried about him. The day he flew out, my husband had a stroke. The next day he passed away at 50 years… Continue

Added by Will's Mom (Ship07/Div177) on May 3, 2011 at 3:14pm — 10 Comments

Thank God

My girl is now serving, I served. Her grandpa served........In the NAVY....What a great day for the NAVY!!!!!!!!!!!

Added by okarma on May 3, 2011 at 12:33am — No Comments

neema

Hi Thomdent...and other members of group for ship 9 div 191.

I have received one letter from my son..he did talk about that test that had to be passed and then they would get a phone call..i did not receive any call so far.:( He also did not pass the swim and have to take practice. He too had his tooth extracted...was not having san easy time.I am not handling these days well at all!! still not sure whether he would pass his PIR and be graduating so I have not made any…

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Added by neema on May 2, 2011 at 10:43pm — No Comments

We ARE the United States of America!

We ARE the Unied States of America. The American way of life is individualistic, dynamic, pragmatic. It affirms the supreme value and dignity of our great nation. We are a strong, powerful nation with zero tollerance for such acts as September 11th. We rested none since that grim day and will continue to protect this great country for eternity. It was our duty, our mission, our American way to protect our nation, and we did just that. This is a time to reflect on all our… Continue

Added by AJVNavyMom on May 2, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

THANK THE LORD - OSAMA IS DEAD !!!!!

Now our servicemen and women can have some sort of inner peace and CONGRATULATIONS to them all for a job well done!

Added by Invisible12 on May 2, 2011 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Thank you, Navy Seals and all other Navy and military personnel! ♥

Added by SonandSea on May 2, 2011 at 12:30am — 14 Comments

Day 25

so i missed a call this morning... I could just kick myself.... My boy is doing well.... I still wonder where all the time has gone! im looking forward to that long road trip to seeing him graduate! I find that somedays i miss him so much more than others..... Time sure does fly in a childs life, our time together when he "needed" me really seems to have gone in a flash....

Added by 1stborninNavy on April 30, 2011 at 12:35pm — 1 Comment

Day 51 - Battlestations begins/Day 52 BS21 done - I have a Sailor!

Yes, today is day 51 since my son left for BC at GL. It has absolutely been the longest 51 days of my life! He is my firstborn & I find myself wondering where did the time go & when did this kid grow up? Tonight, about 15 minutes from now he goes into BS21....I really just wish I could have been there to give him a big hug & wish him well. I was fortunate enough to receive an extra phone call this past Sunday for 5 minutes & wish him well. I have written him nearly…

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Added by kim12div160 on April 28, 2011 at 8:30pm — 6 Comments

California to South Carolina

Hello Everyone!

Just wondering if there is anyone who can help me out with this question!

I'm moving from California to South Carolina with my husband while he attends A School. I was wondering if anyone knows how the NAVY MOVE works. What are the steps and how fast they are. Also If anyone can give me any other helpful advice would be appreciative. Thank you so much!

Added by mnsanchez87 on April 28, 2011 at 4:10pm — 4 Comments

Why did we name he that?

So why did we name the Cat Storm Chaser?

We get that a lot. So here is the Story...

I got two kittens 13 years ago from a friend. I told her I wanted to two males, and I did not care what they looked like, just that they needed to be males. So I go and pick up the two boys, one a very pretty tiger stripe, black with gray and brown stripes, circles, and one all white with little bits of orange.

I bring them home, I had no idea as want to name them, and…

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Added by Roses on April 28, 2011 at 11:14am — 1 Comment

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed…

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Added by Roses on April 28, 2011 at 10:54am — 2 Comments

A Ring, a Kiss, and a Name

Have you ever sat down and thought about your wedding? Like really thought about all the little details?

If you're married, I know you must have. If you're engaged, you probably have. But I am neither of those. Though, I guess I could say I'm pre-engaged, because we have talked about it and we are planning on getting engaged and married within 2-4…

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Added by Olive Oyl on April 27, 2011 at 11:00pm — No Comments