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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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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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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

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

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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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Graduation upcoming!

My son will be graduating the 23rd.. He has sent a list of A school rules... But still wondering what he'll need to be sent to him....

Added by M'smom on June 12, 2017 at 11:08pm — 1 Comment

Needing Information about Graduation and my Sailors Unit Page.

My son is in "A" school and has been for over a month now. I get a few calls and texts from him but I realize he is very busy with schooling and other things he must do. I have ask questions and don't always get an answer or response and since it seems most days I still have very little time to actually "talk" to my Sailor I sometimes don't ask all the questions on my mind. Can someone direct me to a page/website that can give me some insight on his days? His graduation? I found something…

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Added by Lucinda on June 4, 2017 at 5:11pm — 3 Comments

To be a SEAL

Hello everyone,

I am trying to find out some information on the next steps after boot camp so my husband can become a SEAL. See my husband trained for 2 years to enlist in the NAVY and go into the SEAL program. But I feel like I am in the same situation that I was in BEFORE he enlisted, informationless. My husband left to boot on the 17th of May and since then I have tried to research how he can move forward with his dream and I can't seem to find useful information. After he…

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Added by thisnavywife on June 1, 2017 at 4:53pm — 3 Comments

Graduation Notice

I was wondering how much notice is given to family that the recruit will not graduate with his class?

Added by Auntie on May 31, 2017 at 7:15pm — 1 Comment

Ship 14, Div. 224

My son left May 22, so nice being able to go right to the gate and stay with him till he boarded. We received the box yesterday and I was surprised it was that soon. Guessing he will either be PIR either July 21 or July 28. I have hotel reservations for three different weekends! Before I know it, it'll be here, with the exception of the day after he left, this week has gone very fast....

Added by Mythreesons on May 27, 2017 at 4:51pm — 2 Comments

Ship 03 Div 215

My daughter left on May 16th. Anyone else on Ship 03 Div 215? PIR is 7/14

Added by JaMom on May 25, 2017 at 4:11pm — 5 Comments

ALMOST THERE

Wow, this time next week we will be on the road heading for Great Lakes. I can not believe that boot camp is almost over. I am sure my SR does not feel the same way!

Looking forward to witnessing this next milestone in my son's life. His family and friends are so proud of him.

Added by MJG914 on May 23, 2017 at 6:31am — No Comments

That Dreaded call

Friday last week@9;27 i got the call it was such a scripted call i was bummed of the repeated call do don't come to my graduation that he didn't pass his run and yesterday we would have another chance at it but we never got the call to say he passed and tomorrow is his PIR date . I wish he was graduating but instead i sit here wondering what to do and worry ! We write him daily and well i have got like 4 letter this entire time i know they are very busy . I just wished i new more ..

Added by Christina on May 18, 2017 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Call n box

Well because my phone had a hiccup I missed my call n a friend for it from her. I am jealous yes bc I wanted the call but happy she got to talk to someone she cared about. I got my box already that made me cry. A letter to her brother a girl I nanny for and I got dirty laundry hahaha!! Can't wait to the next step

Added by Momofnavyprincess on May 5, 2017 at 6:10pm — No Comments

May 2 bootcam

Hoping to find the group for that unit...

Added by Momofnavyprincess on May 5, 2017 at 6:08pm — 2 Comments

Light at the end of the tunnel

The hardest thing in life is to say goodbye to your child...we try to do it in baby steps starting at pre-school (oh how they cried) through high school, small trips here and there and then college.

Joining the military, however, is a completely different goodbye. It's almost like an abduction, no contact, only a quick call to confirm arrival and a box of their "proof of life" arriving, sometimes with no note.

This is tough,and feels foreign, against all parental instinct.… Continue

Added by Voxtrot on May 5, 2017 at 9:30am — 14 Comments

New to boot camp

My son left last Thursday, April 27. Feeling lost. Probably because he's our youngest and last one out of the house.

Added by M'smom on May 2, 2017 at 11:56am — 8 Comments

SHE DID IT

I had got the sad call on yesterday, and I felt so bad for her, but I encouraged her in those 2 minutes and let her know how proud I am of her and that she is doing great. Then today I got a call that said Mom I passed today I will be graduating on time. I was smiling from ear to ear and so excited for her and to know she didn't give up. Whew what a relief, thanks ladies for your prayers and encouragement it really does take a village.

Added by brownsugar41 on April 27, 2017 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

I Got The Sad Call

My daughter called today to let me know she didnt pass the prone float of the swim test. She sounded so sad, but they let me talk to her for 2 minutes, I encouraged her and told her she will pass next time and that I was so proud of her. So she will not be graduating May 5th. Can anyone tell me what happens to her now. I feel bad because she was so sad, Im sure she will get it next time

Added by brownsugar41 on April 26, 2017 at 6:23pm — 4 Comments

New to Boot Camp

This is my first time on this wonderful site. My son arrived at boot camp early AM on the 21st. We just received the box yesterday with all of his belongings except his wallet, I am hoping they allowed them to keep this.

Would love to hear from other Mother's who have a son or daughter that arrived the same time.

Added by NavyMom456 on April 26, 2017 at 12:30pm — 11 Comments

Day 21!

My son called this past Saturday, and I was so excited to hear from him! He said it was a bit of a adjustment, but that he's doing okay. He is in Division 170, and his graduation is June 2nd. We are already planning for our trip up there!

Added by jm3712 on April 25, 2017 at 3:17pm — 4 Comments

Great Lakes, IL

My son left 4/06. I got a text saying he landed at O'Hare around 9:00pm. The call came in at 1:45am "mom I am good, expect the box soon, a letter will arrive with my address and other info, love you mom, bye". The box came exactly a week after by FedEx. The letter a couple of days after that. I've written twice. Today is his 19th day at Boot Camp. His graduation is on June 2nd. Can't wait to see him! I am so, so proud that he has made this commitment. My best to all the young men and women…

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Added by Toni on April 25, 2017 at 1:45pm — 1 Comment

Moving on to Week 2

Like many of you, I too have experienced the overwhelming multitude of emotions that accompanies transitioning your child to SR. Thankfully we are moving into week 2!! Receiving his Form Letter was a real treat to end my day and I was finally able to send him some letters. He has several cousins who are all eager to write to him so I hope it keeps his spirit strong. We continue to pray for his and all SR's safety, health and strength as they focus on their futures. God Bless and thank you for… Continue

Added by LB904 on April 24, 2017 at 8:30pm — 3 Comments

Concerned mom

Ok, I get a call over the weekend that my son has hurt his knee real bad, may require surgery. Can they do rehab there during basic so he can finish basic. He does not want to opt out. He was told that he could opt out, have surgery and then re-enlist. He really wants to stay and finish. I don't know where to turn or what to do

Added by wanda0319 on April 24, 2017 at 9:38am — 4 Comments

What a surprise!

My grandson went to MEPS for 3rd time only expecting to retake his ASVAB and choose a job yesterday, then early this morning I get a call from his Mom that he is being sworn in at Fort Lee at 10:30 AM!! Here we go beginning the life of a NAVY family - hold on for the wave! So very proud of his decision and knowing that he is a child of the KING and will be followed 24-7-365 by his Savior/Creator/Holy Spirit for protection, provision, peace, and guidance - we praise the Lord!

Added by Gramma:) on April 21, 2017 at 2:19pm — 1 Comment