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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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Just received "THE LETTER" = ) ... My son is in Ship 9 Div 219....

What a relief! = ) The letter came to day and the reservations have been made for PIR mid June.

My son said he has been waiting around the past few days till more recruits come to join them... So do they still do PT while they wait?

Now waiting for the phone call..Won't it be great if he calls on Mother's Day!!!

Added by aznavymom on May 2, 2010 at 1:46am — 3 Comments

Saturday May 1, 2010

Yvonne and John and Cody ate hamburgers and fries at the house and were starting a game of dominoes, then decided to go to the Virginia International Tattoo at the Scope in Norfolk instead. The beautiful colors, pagentry, and music from international military bands were awesome! I am soooo glad we went! I think this is going to be an annual event for us.

Added by John and Yvonne on May 1, 2010 at 11:34pm — 1 Comment

Sunday April 25, 2010

Had a housefull this afternoon! Savannah, Brandon, and Malachai (NAS Oceana), Cody (USS Fort McHenry), Kim, Aiden, and Barbara (NAVSTA Norfolk), and Sarah and Jacob! We ate Italian Crepes and a spinach and artichoke vegetable, and then vanilla biscotti and coffee for dessert. Yum! Then we watched the first eight chapters in the Matthew video and prayed together. What a great day! Check out the pictures I added.

Added by John and Yvonne on May 1, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Saturday April 24, 2010

Had a good night tonight with Brandon, Savannah and Malachai (NAS Oceana), and Cody and Pricilla (USS Fort McHenry. We played Settlers of Cataan and ate club andwiches and chips. Yvonne won the game!

Added by John and Yvonne on May 1, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Barbara1951 {ship11 division215}

Well I got my first phone call from my son this afternoon, it was so good to hear his voice , at least I know that he is well and doing okay. Now I wait to see when I get my first letter, I hope it is soon. He told me that the first week was really rough but he got thru it and now things seem a little better. He really likes the guys that are in his division he told me that everyone gets along really well and that was good to hear. Now I think the rest of the time is really going to fly by.

Added by Barbara1951 on May 1, 2010 at 8:45pm — No Comments

SAILORS IN SAN DIEGO SUPPORTS IN GA

Who has a Sailor in San Diego? What mom, girlfriend, wife, BEST FRIEND, lives in GA?

If this is you, tell me about your sailor and yourself. I'd love to get to know you guys

Added by Addison'sBG on May 1, 2010 at 4:01pm — 1 Comment

Possible problems with graduation?

Hi again N4M, Again, I am needing advice from all of you. My stepson, who is scheduled for graduation on May 7, 2010, supposedly called his grandmother in Louisiana yesterday to tell her he may not graduate. I think the boy may have been embarrassed to call us (me and his father). Due to some strange family dynamics, including some trust issues regarding my husband's ex wife and inlaws, we are at a loss of what to do. Who do we contact to see if he is still graduating? PAO? As far as I can see… Continue

Added by kjapaunt on May 1, 2010 at 12:42pm — 1 Comment

CONFUSED AND FRUSTRATED!!!-Need help with site!

I'm starting to feel like a complete IDIOT because I just can't seem to figure out how to do things on this site. Although I dont't really do any social networking (i.e. facebook,mayspace, twitter...) I like to think that I'm somewhat computer literate and not a stupid person! When I click to add someone as a friend, it doesn't do anything. Does the person I tried to add as a friend get an invite from me that I don't see? Am I supposed to get a message of pending friends?When I tried to send a… Continue

Added by julie(Shane's Mom) on May 1, 2010 at 11:35am — 1 Comment

New to Site

Hello everyone,

I am new to this site and I would love some friends to talk to . My Sailor is in San Diego and I was wondering if anyone else has a Sailor out there too. I am looking forward to lending and gaining support from this site. He has been in the navy now for 11 months, so most of the processs isn't new. I will answer ANY questions I can. No question is too stupid and no feeling you have is too silly. I get to see my Sailor in 26 days! For teh very first time in over 6…

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Added by Addison'sBG on May 1, 2010 at 11:14am — 3 Comments

US Veterans, detained and deported after service.

http://www.vvaw.org/veteran/article/?id=1248

This is just wrong on so many levels. In the words of one of my favorite vets..."those guys lay their lives on the line just like the rest of us, and they earn and deserve citizenship and the same respect, and benefits, that the rest of us get."

This is a write your congressman situation. This has to change.

It doesn't matter your political…

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Added by TexasDocMom on May 1, 2010 at 10:35am — No Comments

Twinkle Twinkle my little star

Twinkle Twinkle my little star.

How I wonder how you are?

Away from home so very far.

You're in the Navy now all grown up.

The tears I've shed could fill a cup.

My heart is proud and full of love.

I send you prayers of…

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Added by SeaBeeMomma((April)) on April 29, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

The big call just came in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M A SAILOR!!!!!!!!

Well words can't express the feeling. Pride,excitement jitters and tears all wrapped up into one.Ian I'm so proud of you. You have made me so Proud and becoming a E3 before you graduate has made me even prouder. You sure have become a great man over these past few weeks. I want you to know how special I feel being the mom of a U.S.SAILOR. I can't wait to see you on Friday and share this once in a lifetime event with you. We all take our hats off to all of you.Congrats to you Ian and Div 175!… Continue

Added by murphy on April 28, 2010 at 4:36pm — 4 Comments

Boot Camp in mid-April

My son just left for boot camp. He's on my mind 24/7. I hope he's ok.

Added by Mobaygirl on April 28, 2010 at 2:47pm — 5 Comments

my son left from Houston to GR April 19 Ship 11 Div 213

Still getting used to not having him around, trying to keep busy. Getting lots done around the house! Little good in everything. I will feel much better when I can hear his voice again. I know he is taken care of and is quite capable of succeeding where he puts forth the effort.I never thought I would have such a hard time holding back tears, even when I was straightening up his room - a task that would have probably made me mad a few weeks ago. I do wish I could see him learning how to fold… Continue

Added by Lisa proud navy mom on April 28, 2010 at 2:05pm — 2 Comments

DOES ANYONE HAVE A SON/DAUGHTER AT BOOTCAMP ON SHIP 7, DIV 207??

HAVE A SON THAT IS BEEN AT BOOT CAMP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS NOW.. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT TO EXPECT AND IS THE GRADUATION DATE THEY SENT US. DOES THAT DATE SOMETIMES CHANGE? WOULD LOVE SOME INFORMATION. HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM HIM YET AS IN LETTERS.. JUST FORM LETTER ABOUT GRADUATION. MISSING HIM MUCH... I JUST NEED TO HEAR THAT HE"S OKAY....

Added by Proudofhim (Ship7 Div207) on April 28, 2010 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

Should I join the Navy?

Hello all! =)

The last time I was on N4M was when my boyfriend of 3 years left for Great Lakes in January. I found this site to be incredibly helpful and a huge support to get me through until he graduated in March. (so I thought I could get your help again...lol) Since he has been back, I have noticed all of the wonderful changes in him and all the new possibilities available to him now that he's in the Navy. It's made me start to think about my future and what I would like to…

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Added by Christy on April 28, 2010 at 9:21am — 1 Comment

Boot camp makes the heart grow fonder.....

My oldest child, my beloved and only daughter left for boot camp a week ago today. It's been a wild and exciting ride thus far! I never knew my heart could feel so many emotions in such little time. Yesterday, I received the form letter and the box within an hour of each other, and it felt like Christmas!

I am impressed that my daughter could cram so many words onto those four lines! I get the idea she dislikes the food and misses my cooking. She's also worried she looks like…

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Added by SeaBeeMomma((April)) on April 27, 2010 at 11:30pm — 8 Comments

BLESSINGS PAID FORWARD

We turned a corner last weekend; another one of those milestones in which you can't turn back. It was the selling of our son's bright red Toyota 4Runner. The symbolic nature of it didn't escape me... As the clock continues to tick away the minutes into days, I find more and more that God provides me opportunities to let go...

When Erik turned 17 he learned to drive, although it wasn't without it's mishaps. I mean, how many of us can honestly say… Continue

Added by Cynthia=Proud Nuke Mommy on April 27, 2010 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

Frustrations

How do you know when you are getting the run a round with your recruiter? After talking with recruiter, how long should it be before taking the ASVAB test? And then how long before the MEPS is scheduled? Woman's intuition kicking in and think her son is being put off. Had 2 dates for testing and neither have materialized with no real explanation. Any suggestions any one?

Added by Hollyanna on April 27, 2010 at 8:44pm — 4 Comments

what to do

SO my daughter just left for boot camp a week ago and my younger daughter is having the hardest time from it. They were best friends and they could not live without each other, but now that she is gone its like her world is gone. I do not know what to do? Did anyone else go through this what could i do?

Added by robbinsgirl55 on April 27, 2010 at 6:40pm — No Comments