This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

FIRST TIME HERE?

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:

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

**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).  

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

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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Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms!  (Hint:  When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

N4M Merchandise


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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.

Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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Comment Order On Blogs Reversed

Due to popular demand, I've switch the order of comments on Blogs back to the old setting. Comments will now appear in chronological order - so you can read them in the order they were posted (much easier).

Still working on the page number issue - I think it's obvious from all the feedback I've received that everyone prefers the old format much better (myself included). Let's keep our fingers crossed that Ning listens to us!

Elle

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 18, 2009 at 5:03pm — 3 Comments

Noticed some changes to N4M? Here's why...

What a hectic few weeks it's been! Ning, the company who hosts this site and handles the "technical" side of things, has been releasing lots of changes to their networks including Navy For Moms. I wanted to share with you everything they have announced and would love to hear your opinion in the comments section below. Here we go...



Private messages now have an increased character limit. This means you'll have more room to write your PM without having to send a second message… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 17, 2009 at 1:30pm — 19 Comments

Combat Medic

My son has chosen his job and I would like some clarification on the details and duties of the position, as well as the length of training before he is sent out. His position is "Combat Medic. Can anyone share their experiences with me?

Added by Mindy Berryman on November 12, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Combat Medic

My son has chosen his job and I would like some clarification on the details and duties of the position, as well as the length of training before he is sent out. His position is "Combat Medic. Can anyone share their experiences with me?

Added by Mindy Berryman on November 12, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Bring Back "Latest Reply" Please Elle!!!

I loved the "latest Reply" ...for me it was a quick and easy way to keep track of my groups activity!
Please consider bringing it back!
If you agree please just leave a "na" or Ya" here.
♥xoxooxoxxxo
D.

Added by diane {Shawns mom} on November 11, 2009 at 9:00pm — 8 Comments

Happy Veteran's Day!

Just wanted to take an opportunity to thank all who serve our country! I am so proud to count my son among the ranks when offering my gratitude. My 11 and 12-year-old daughters each responded to the Patriot's Pen question, "When is the right time to honor our military heroes?" I am including the responses as tribute to all who serve.



By LS age 12

"Everyone is sad and still as they honor our fallen soldier, Specialist George Cauley, who was killed in Afghanistan on October 11th,… Continue

Added by MN Mom on November 11, 2009 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Thank you

Thanks to my 2 sailors for your service to our country...I am sooooo proud of both of you!! Thanks to all the men and women who currently and have served in all the branches of our military. I especially thank those who given the ulitmate sacrifice with their lives...I owe a debt to them and their families that I can never pay. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

Added by AngiePNMx2 on November 10, 2009 at 11:05pm — No Comments

USPS Military Holiday Mail Deadlines: Make Sure You Send Your Package Out In Time!

Hey everyone!



I know that many of you are sending out care packages and letters to your loved ones for the holidays. To ensure that whatever you mail out reaches your Sailor or Officer in time, please be sure to send it out by the deadline specified by the USPS.



Cut off dates begin on November 13th, depending on the shipping method you chose and your Sailor/Officer's location.



You can find a full list of deadlines within a news release the USPS just posted last… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 5, 2009 at 3:22pm — 8 Comments

Ning Gift Store Application To Be Removed

A few weeks ago I posted a blog about the Gift Store Application potentially being removed. After being reviewed by the Navy, a decision has been made to move forward with removal.



The Navy can't accept money - nor were they- but they didn't want you to believe they were somehow making money off of N4M members. As we currently can't chose to only offer free gifts or control the cost of… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 2, 2009 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

My PIR weekend Oct. 30th

Okay, here's my story: Thurs. pm arrive HSV airport for direct flight to ORD in plenty of time for flight departing at 3;26p. Twenty minutes prior to departure time, gate agent says there's going to be a delay (mechanics on the way) don't know how long. This is the last flight out of HSV to ORD. My first thought is "I might have a 10 hr. drive ahead of me since I'm not missing PIR". Fortunately, flight leaves with a 45min delay. Arrive ORD, bags make it, grab shuttle to rental car. Rental car… Continue

Added by vettespace on November 2, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

what is the Navy's policy about tattoos?

I was wondering what the policy is with tattoos that r visible.
Thanks:)

Added by navywife4life2009 on November 1, 2009 at 1:16am — 2 Comments

Wal Mart's Wall of Honor for Veterans Day

Just a reminder for veterans and/or family members of veterans. You can take your military portrait into Wal Mart, photo dept., and they will scan 2 copies of the picture. One will be for their Wall of Honor on display in the stores for Veterans Day and the 2nd copy you can take home, and it's FREE!!! I do hope that you take advantage of this.



I took in both my son and my husbands Navy portrait.You can even add thier name onto the picture. I'll be sure to go into the store on… Continue

Added by Christine-OS2 proud mom on October 31, 2009 at 12:21am — 1 Comment

Controlling the size of your photos.

I added a discussion under FORUMS. Click on FORUMS, click on How to do stuff on N4M, click on Controlling The Size Of Your Photos & Adding A Hyperlink. Just follow the steps to resize the photos BEFORE you hit "add comment"



Click HERE to go directly to the discussion



I added this as a forum discussion, so the information will be… Continue

Added by BunkerQB on October 30, 2009 at 10:19pm — No Comments

Profile Page Changes & Exportable Event Guest Lists Coming Soon!

Hey everyone!



When you log onto the site Friday afternoon you’ll see a few changes and new options available to you. These are part of a new release by Ning, the company who provides our Web space.



The first change you’ll notice is that the default layout on your profile is returning back to its original format – with the Comment Wall at the very bottom. This was due to the amount of feedback that members from all of Ning’s networks had. If you have already customized your… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 29, 2009 at 5:20pm — 2 Comments

Bay Area M&G

Yesterday, I took a nice trip to the Bay area for my 2nd Northern California N4Ms M&G. I had a great time. Good food and good conversations. Navy Moms are Awesome!

Added by Vickyrun on October 26, 2009 at 3:08pm — 3 Comments

Gift Store May Be Removed

Hello everyone!



Earlier this week Ning released the Gift Store application on all of its networks, including ours. There is a chance that this application will be removed within the next week. Navy’s JAG Corps is looking into whether or not we can have this functionality on the site due to the costs associated to our members. If the decision is made to remove this application, all current gifts will be removed from the site including those that have already been purchased. Keep this… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 23, 2009 at 5:08pm — 2 Comments

Educational Tours

I have been organizing educational tours since 1988. I thought when I retired, that would be the end of my tours. Then I was offered the opportunity to take university students to Ireland in 2007. Thought that would be the end....until another teacher asked me to organize a tour of Greece because she wanted an experienced person so do it.

So on June 3, 2010, we're leaving for a tour of Greece including a three day cruise of the Greek Isles. I… Continue

Added by Ruth, Gun's Mom on October 22, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Public Visitation for Future USS New York

Happy Monday everyone!



Just wanted to pass along some information I received today regarding the upcoming commissioning week events in New York City. :) The following information comes from a CHINFO press release. Unfortunately we will not have any private tours scheduled for you guys but it's still a great opportunity. Hope some of you will be able to attend!



Elle







NAVY ANNOUNCES WELCOME SALUTE AND PUBLIC VISITATION FOR FUTURE USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 19, 2009 at 12:10pm — 1 Comment

2009 Navy Ball

I'll be uploading more pictures as a friend sends me more that he took, but I have started an album.



We helped celebrate the 234th birthday of the Navy with our son and many other fine sailors. The evening began with a social hour and commemoration pub glasses if you chose to purchase them. A photographer with a son in the Navy was there to take portrait pictures. I can't wait to see them!



When everyone was seated at the ships (each table was named), the colors were… Continue

Added by Ruth, Gun's Mom on October 18, 2009 at 2:31pm — 2 Comments

New Group Formed~~ Eagle Scout Moms

While in the N4M chat room today, I noticed a couple of mom's talking about Boy Scouts of America, and found out that the three of us each have an Eagle Scout. I thought it'd be fun to start a Eagle Scout Moms group so I did. If any of you moms, dads, aunties, uncles, grandma's or grandpa's would like to join the group to talk about your son, please join us.



Not only are we proud of our sons call to service, but we are very proud that they have acheived the rank of Eagle Scout in the… Continue

Added by Christine-OS2 proud mom on October 17, 2009 at 11:32pm — No Comments

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