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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.

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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sleepless nights

this is my "its 4am I am so not impressed with insomina" face....

I need it to be friday so I can finally get some sleep... all this excitement has me all out of wack when it comes to sleeping... I HATE infomercials and that is all that is on I turn the tv off and my mind just races a mile a min.…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on February 6, 2011 at 5:02am — 2 Comments

Wish Your Sailor a Happy Valentine’s Day on Behalf of the Navy

Hi N4M Members!

We are looking for videos of children, pets, spouses, family members, neighbors, etc. wishing Happy Valentine's Day to the Sailors in their lives. Upload your videos (30 seconds or less with NO music) to YouTube with the tag #NavyValentine and we'll pull the top videos for a special Valentine's Day production.

Link - YouTube: …

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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on February 4, 2011 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

My Daughter Is One Step Closer!

My daughter is a senior in high school and is now officially in the Delayed Entry Program. She went to MEPS this week, in the middle of the ice storm here in southwest/central Ohio! She actually stayed an extra day to take the DLAB test and was very successful! She's been assigned a job as a CTI. I'll learn more tomorrow but it appears she'll leave around August for boot camp. She is still interested in becoming a Rescue Swimmer but I guess that's a pretty tough test and this is an…

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Added by darlene8993 on February 3, 2011 at 8:45pm — 4 Comments

Half way there!

Our son is half way to graduation! He's finished 4 weeks, and only 4 more to go. When I look ahead four weeks, it seems forever, but when I look back on the four he just did, it does feel like it went by at a decent pace. We miss him so much and cannot wait to see our changed man. When he called he sounded like there was already change. I hope the next half goes by quick so I can see my son!

Added by AJVNavyMom on February 3, 2011 at 5:25pm — 1 Comment

Update on my husband!!

Ok now i'm able to sit down and share what my husband wrote:

Friday Dec. 31, 2010

He says that he received all my letters from Dec. 14th-20th and has been reading them and enjoying the card and pictures. He's sorry about the letters jumping around, they've been sooo busy the past 3 weeks.

He really misses us but the letters I sent him give him strength to keep going.

He's…

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Added by waiting for you (SHIP 3 DIV 080) on February 3, 2011 at 3:12pm — 2 Comments

Reality Setting In

Last Thursday, Nathan (my son), went up to Columbus, OH to take his ASVABs, Physical, etc. Came home Friday wearing a Navy Ball Cap. When he walked in, he yelled out to me "Mom, I am a Sailor!" Of course, I cried and hugged him. I was so proud (and still am!). He seemed different. He walked a little taller and seemed more sure of himself. Everyone I saw the next couple of days, the first thing I said to them is "my son joined the Navy!!"

On Tuesday, we all had to meet with his…

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Added by GoatLady (USS Theodore Roosvelt) on February 3, 2011 at 1:46pm — 4 Comments

Helping my brother with his Pay questions

My name is Justin and I have been in the Navy for 9 years. My brother recently swore in and while answering his pay questions, I realized how new sailors and their families can have little knowledge of all the different pays and benefits. I have created a website which is meant to help out my fellow Sailors (I don't advertise or accept pay of any kind) and is designed as a one stop shop for all current Navy pay information, explains and links to Navy related programs, benefits, laws, and… Continue

Added by InTheBlack on February 3, 2011 at 12:43pm — 6 Comments

I hope all Navy for Moms are ok after this bad winter storm. We worry about our recruits but we also need to keep an eye on all N4Ms. for all with PIR March I can't wait to meet you. I have learned a…

I hope all Navy for Moms are ok after this bad winter storm. We worry about our recruits but we also need to keep an eye on all N4Ms. for all with PIR March I can't wait to meet you. I have learned a lot of info on this site. Please take care everyone. Continue

Added by Joan1153 on February 3, 2011 at 9:25am — 1 Comment

NAVY GRADUATION FEB 4th

Is anyone out there trying to make the graduation on Friday the 4th in Chicago? I am trying to make it as I have a flight for tomorrow and I am scared I am going to get stuck at the airport or train station and not be able to get to my hotel or over to the graduation. Does anyone have any help they know of? I tried to call Public Affairs but they are closed today due to weather. I would appreciate any help or advice as I am really scared traveling by myself.

Added by spencersmom on February 2, 2011 at 2:06pm — 3 Comments

Since the day she left

Since the day my baby girl left for GL my life has been changing in so many ways.

On December 11th our son called us and said "the baby is on the way, meet us at the hospital" So up all night waiting on our first grandson to arrive and hoping he would make his appearance so he could meet his Auntie. He did! She got to meet him before she had to be at the recruiting center.

Then we dropped her off and waited for that call the next night to say I'm here!

I got the call…

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Added by O_Mom on February 1, 2011 at 8:26pm — 2 Comments

The journey begins...

Yesterday was the beginning of this huge journey for my daughter. We went in and signed the parental consent form. Now, she will go to MEPS next week. This is such an exciting time for her. I do keep asking her everyday, "are you sure this is what you want to do?" and "have you changed your mind yet?". But I know that her answers will "yes" and "no". Especially since she is passing up a dream of hers to go to the college she has wanted to and planned to go to for 4 years for nursing. And…

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Added by Mooselover (GW Mom) on February 1, 2011 at 12:19pm — 8 Comments

Thanks for the Info

I now have a really good understanding of what battlestations really are about.I really liked seebee moms interputation

and I find myself wishing it was just that simple.But forever forward. thanks so much. As always I continue to pray for

our military and our new recruits.

Added by bbkmom on February 1, 2011 at 12:12pm — No Comments

My son is going to Dam Neck, Va. Help please!

My son will soon be stationed in Dam Neck, and has been told that the barracks are closed due to renovations--won't be open til March. He will temporarily be housed in Oceana. He will have help getting back and forth for the first few days or so, but after that he is on his own. Does anyone else know anything about this, and where he can go to see about transportation? He can't afford a car right now. Thanks for your help!

Added by Jana B on February 1, 2011 at 8:16am — 1 Comment

letters from my love

I got more letters from my love today, 3 to be exact! He got his orders for “A” school. He got the rate of “FC” or Fire Controlman, he had wanted “ET” but said this will do. Didn’t say if they were “accompanied” orders… silly. I will find out when I get up there I guess. On the 25th he said they took Test 2 and out of 160…

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Added by just a girl with a broken heart on January 31, 2011 at 9:14pm — 4 Comments

Let my daugter go.

I want to know, how do I let my daughter go. She leaves Monday the Feb 7 for boot camp, I can't breath.. I'm so proud of her, yet I don't want her to go.. Any advise how to get through putting her on the plane, and getting through the first day??

Added by Ashes momma on January 31, 2011 at 8:56pm — 9 Comments

looking for

SQT graduation date....anyone hear yet? rumor was Sept 17th 2011 just trrying to confirm or find out the real one! :)

Added by Lucy on January 31, 2011 at 5:04pm — 1 Comment

BattleStations

Can some one explain battle stations I only know what I read in the guide

Is it a competition.Do the recruits have too pass certain test. I am a little confused. HELP!!

Added by bbkmom on January 31, 2011 at 2:38pm — No Comments

When do the SR's receive pay?

I am on my son's checking account and I noticed that his last paycheck was a lot less than the 1st one in December and then I think that he sent me a letter stating that they get paid on the 15th and then as well on the last day of the month. I checked his account this morning and noticed that nothing had been posted. Does anyone know anything about this.. Just curious. Any info is greatly appreciated. I only ask, because he needs me to make a purchase for his girlfriend. Thanks so… Continue

Added by Laina on January 31, 2011 at 1:07pm — 4 Comments