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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

Events

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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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Proud Aunt of Holly's

I just want everyone to know how proud I am of my niece. She joined the Navy, went to boot camp in Feb. and now is graduating April. 8th. I am sooo proud! She is the first niece or nephew to graduate from any military services.

After graduation she will be going to Florida, and then coming home for a couple of weeks. Can't wait to see her!

Love you Holly!

Added by jllindsey on April 7, 2011 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

New Navy Mom

On Monday, I said goodbye to my son, my one and only child, the love of my life. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Everyone says, "It's only eight weeks." What they don't realize is that Boot Camp is eight weeks. Then, he's off to A School in Pensicola, Florida (we live in California), and no telling where he'll be after that. So, no, it's a lot longer than eight weeks. I have one of my son's sweatshirts that I won't wash because it smells like him. Am I crazy?! I…

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Added by LeAudrey on April 7, 2011 at 12:13am — 6 Comments

Upcoming Graduation

We are preparing for the trip to Goose Creek for the final graduation ceremony (he did boot camp in Chicago) in a couple of weeks to see bonus-son before his next assignment, and of course to celebrate his achievements! We are very proud of him, and Nuc school has been a welcome challenge for him - he has worked very hard, as his mates have as well! He has made many new friends and he's maturing into a quit the young man!

For now, looking over this board and…

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Added by bonusmom on April 6, 2011 at 2:28pm — 3 Comments

Peggy 64, How exciting and wonderful for you to know you will see your SR. in a short while. Prayers for your safe travel.

Added by Graced on April 6, 2011 at 9:19am — 1 Comment

Heading out tomorrow!

My husband, and I will be heading out to Great Lakes tomorrow. I can't wait until I see my Sailor!! Have a safe trip, and I will see all my new friends Friday.

Added by Ashes momma on April 6, 2011 at 9:14am — No Comments

courage

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Added by SonandSea on April 5, 2011 at 5:16pm — 3 Comments

First call from Sailor after getting underway

Hello there N4M's!!

Well, last night I got my first call from my Sailor since he's reported to his ship! They were in port and it was awesome to hear his voice! He got his first (and hopefully last for awhile) tat - and is really happy with it. It's the symbol for his rate - AM.

He sounded great! No complaints, said while underway, they work long hours and work really hard, but loved liberty while in port!

Did mom's heart good to hear from…

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Added by Jen - Ship10mom(Div340) on April 5, 2011 at 8:53am — No Comments

So my nd left today. I was strong and made through without having a major breakdown but when I got home the emotional rollercoaster began. Ill think I'm fine then all the sudden this sadness runs thr…

So my nd left today. I was strong and made through without having a major breakdown but when I got home the emotional rollercoaster began. Ill think I'm fine then all the sudden this sadness runs thru me even tho I'm so excited for him. I could use all the advice that any of u have to offer. I hope once I knw he made it safely to the global I will feel better. He should get there tomorrow night. I know that everything Goingro be okay and God has an amazing plan for us. Question once he's out of… Continue

Added by Z's girl on April 4, 2011 at 11:46pm — 3 Comments

My son took his oath today...

Logan got his job assignment...he will be hospital corpsman, and will leave for boot camp on dec 15th.

Added by Ann on April 4, 2011 at 10:24pm — 3 Comments

SERE

Anyone else have someone leaving soon for SERE?

I'm nervous even though our son is excited about going.

I suppose I'll be burning my blue candle again and saying some extra prayers....

Blessings to all in the same boat......Suzi

Added by Suzi-OH on April 4, 2011 at 2:07pm — 3 Comments

me and my sailors story.

when my fiance and I were in the 4th grade thats were our journey began. I never knew that i would marry someone I went to elementary school with and not even blink an eye about it. Tanner and I have helped out each tother through so many faults in our lives and been there for each other every step of the way. He is my anchor that keeps me on flat ground when sometimes i think i will float away. My dad and I have never really had a father… Continue

Added by sailorswifey92 on April 4, 2011 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

I'm surprised I lasted this long.

I don't know if it was because I took my youngest for a haircut today and thought about his big brother getting his head shaved or if it's because ...aww man I miss him and my emotions just got the better of me. There I was locked in the bathroom blubbering. I'm still waiting for ship and division information...well time to write another letter.

Added by Stacey on April 2, 2011 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Is there a website that you can see "real time" photos of boot camp

Hi...I am a first time military mom. My son just went to Boot Camp March 22 and I was told there was a website we could go on to see pictures of them. Does anyone know if this is true and where it is?

Thanks!

Added by joshsmom on April 2, 2011 at 7:50pm — 6 Comments

Day 23 - Phone CALL!!!

Ok, technically I should have written this yesterday....but it was a busy day. Got more letters from my son, he also wrote separately to his sister. AND most of all received the week 3 PHONE CALL!!! The phone call was short, but it was fantastic to hear his voice. Call came in at just after 1800 our time. In his letters everything is now in military time, so I'm getting much better at it now too. Called his dad first on his cell & then me on mine. Got to talk for all of 1 minute…

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Added by kim12div160 on April 1, 2011 at 9:39pm — 1 Comment

I got the call!!

I got my I'm a sailor mom call today!! I'm so proud of my daughter, Congrats to all the Sailors who passed!!

Added by Ashes momma on April 1, 2011 at 9:10pm — 1 Comment

thanks a lot...

Fear is a part of the parenting experience.

From the first moment we hold our newborns

and ever after we have some level of concern

about our children's well-being.

Worry is fear's troublesome voice that whispers

in our ears and paints ugly pictures of what might be.

My son's Navy journey thus far has stirred this nagging voice.

As a… Continue

Added by SonandSea on March 31, 2011 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Taking care of Sailor's cell phone

Hey there ladies!

I need some advice - I contacted at&t to put a military suspense on my Sailor's cell plan, they said they are happy to do this, I "simply" need to fax a copy of his orders in to them.... huh? How in the world do I get a copy of his orders? I thought these were private for OPSEC reasons?

Anyone else had to deal with this - what did you do?

Thanks all!

Added by Jen - Ship10mom(Div340) on March 31, 2011 at 7:09am — 9 Comments

mix feelings

My son is sixteen years old who i love so much...he expresses to me he wants to join the navy...he is concern about college is goin to be too expensive and i shouldn't worry..he reassure me its ok its for the best....i am so worry i cry all the time because he is so young and making such a adult decision..i hear and read that the navy make our young boys to grown men..what questios since i knew to this should we ask to the recruiter...is he still able to go to school ...p-lease help...

Added by yasmin on March 30, 2011 at 1:13pm — 3 Comments

22nd MEU aboard USS Mesa Verde

With deployment number two (2) underway by our Marine Son, I was pleased to find this site that shares our Navy and Marine's together. Our son is assigned to the 22 MEU 2/2

Weapons Co. Recon, out of Camp Lejeune. We hope over the length of this deployment to share with other site members of the deployments activities and meet new…

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Added by PKP1955 on March 30, 2011 at 12:50pm — 4 Comments

Consignee needed in Japan

Hello,

My name is Stace Pagel. I am the Cubmaster of Pack 445 in Friendswood, TX, USA. We have gotten together 4 cubic meters of humanitarian items for shipment to Japan. We have a way to get it there (currently by ship, as that's all we can afford). The problem is, we cannot find a consignee (somone to sign for a distribute our freight).

Items include coats, blankets, water, baby clothing, clildren's clothing adult clothing, sanitary items, (napkins,…

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Added by Stace Pagel on March 30, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment