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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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Yes!!! Just received the "I am a Sailor" call from my son! I am so excited! I can tell he is exhausted by his voice and excited! I am in tears!

Added by Reik's Proud Mom on June 4, 2014 at 3:42pm — 2 Comments

Where Do I Began??

Where do I began? I can't tell you the last time I been on here. I posted comments, even connected with NavyMoms like myself who kid(s) have just started boot camp, graduated, went to A school, & stationed to many different parts of the United States or overseas. My son finished A school, was looking forward to coming home for the holidays. The day he left to come home, my father died unexpectedly!!!! I had to wait to my son came home to tell him I had to leave the following morning…

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Added by AveryMom on June 3, 2014 at 7:55pm — 16 Comments

He has ask !

After 4 plus years my son Alex has finally ask Amylia to marry him..I am so Happy for them..She is very sweet young girl..and i welcome her as my daughter..Her family is awesome too..I know that I am lucky that God has brought them into our lives..I am so proud that God picked me to be the mom of 2 awesome boys..and now he has blessed me with a girl..Alex took her to Disney world and ask in front of the big castle.She was so surprised..Now shes trying to plan the wedding for next year here…

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Added by Cecelia ( cece) on June 3, 2014 at 12:31pm — 1 Comment

He has ask !

my son my Alex & Amylia this was at a friends wedding.

Added by Cecelia ( cece) on June 3, 2014 at 12:23pm — 2 Comments

I've passed (sort of) missing him, now I worry...

I specifically joined this group on a day that I had a breakdown. My son is deployed but not for too long, but longer than ever before. There are so many negative shipmates that are in his ear. Although I keep reminding him how many plans he had in the Navy, how many dreams for his future he had, he over rules me with his own negativity. I'm worried. I encourage him and send scriptures and try to inspire him. I remind him to stay clear of negative people an he agrees. He is bigger than this,…

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Added by Monkeymom on June 1, 2014 at 11:40pm — 4 Comments

Posted a video I took of PIR 5-23-14 on you tube last night. Ill copy the link and put it on here. It focuses alot on DIV 928 and my son Ryan, but maybe some of you will see your sailor on it too if …

Posted a video I took of PIR 5-23-14 on you tube last night. Ill copy the link and put it on here. It focuses alot on DIV 928 and my son Ryan, but maybe some of you will see your sailor on it too if you want to watch it. http://youtu.be/yuL7tNzub4c .

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Added by Midnightboatride on May 30, 2014 at 9:13pm — 1 Comment

July 3rd Graduation

Hi all Division 211 moms. Our sailors are in week four. Sounds like they are getting some gun action. We have not had any letters home yet so we RE going by the outline our son sent home. Our son Michael has called home twice, both times sounded a bit homesick. Bootcamp sounds so hard and we are hopeful we will make it to graduation. Anyone else hearing this from our sailors? Right now all we can do is encourage. Ideas?

Added by kelleenlscott on May 29, 2014 at 3:40pm — 2 Comments

Attention

Great news..... My sailor is home!! It will be a great week!! Thank you all for the support!!

Added by Jennie C on May 29, 2014 at 2:50pm — 3 Comments

TO THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE ME- WHERE TO STAY?

I have been looking at the site and the comments for motels for graduation in July. One of them said the location was a bit scary- I don't want to spend a fortune and since I will have my youngest with me- I would like to have something with a pool- I would like to be closer to the base. Anyone have suggestions- where to stay or where not to stay! Thank you!

Added by zacsfan on May 28, 2014 at 2:12pm — 9 Comments

uss donald cook

is there a group for the uss Donald cook?

Added by JOSHUAKEITH on May 22, 2014 at 4:04pm — 4 Comments

Any Dental Assistance? San Antonio anyone? What will her school be like?

My daughter is going to finish boot camp May 30th. I am so excited that I can see her in just a few more days and I'm also very sad to think it will only be for a few hours. Then she'll be off to San Antonio the next day. I haven't heard from her for a month. I really thought they might let her get a phone call out on Mother's Day but nope. I know they are suppose to let her call before PIR to make sure of who will be coming but I also heard from her that her group can make a phone call…

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Added by Rona on May 21, 2014 at 10:59am — 3 Comments

Montana moms

Are there any moms from Montana? Just thought it would be nice to connect with another Montana Navy Mom.

Added by zacsfan on May 21, 2014 at 12:04am — 6 Comments

counting the Fridays

My son left a week ago tomorrow. I got home today and there was a note from Fed Ex... I missed the box. I cried to the Fed Ex guy that I talked to when he said the truck was out of the area and wouldn't be back until late tonight. I miss him so much. I know this is the best choice for him but I am really hating this. I hear it gets easier... 7 Fridays left.

Added by zacsfan on May 19, 2014 at 11:08pm — 11 Comments

"Got my call"

I received my call from my daughter and I was so excited to hear from her. She sounded so good and amazed at the things she has accomplished so far. I'm so proud of her. I can hardly wait for PIR 06/27. Go NAVY!!

Added by Precious2tb on May 17, 2014 at 7:45pm — 4 Comments

PIR 5-16-14

A big Congratulations to our Sailors who graduated today! Us moms proudly support you and the families that love you! And a big Congratulations to the Sailors' families. You have raised heros and sacrificed your time and effort to get them here. Have a wonderful night and BRAVO ZULU!!!!!!

Added by Midnightboatride on May 16, 2014 at 11:56pm — No Comments

Part 1 of Fairy Garden

Added by momof3TX-Becca on May 16, 2014 at 8:47pm — No Comments

DIV 190 Blood drive photo

Added by Jlin SHIP03 DIV190 on May 15, 2014 at 10:51pm — No Comments

How long for a signature

I have been waiting on my Sailor... He graduated boot camp and graduated A School, he is leaving for Diago.. Ok now he is cleared on all Meds.. And waiting for a signature from the Command Officer? ? Not sure how that works, but he is telling me it could take 10 days to A mth.. Why?. I would love to spend this time with him... Mixed emotions.. Can someone please explain to me why it takes so long for a signature.. Thanks Proud and sad Mom

Added by Jennie C on May 15, 2014 at 6:55pm — 2 Comments

Female recruits

Are there any moms with daughters on ship03 div210 PIR on 06/27? If so, would like to communicate.

Added by Precious2tb on May 15, 2014 at 5:17pm — 2 Comments

Where i'm supposed to be....

My parents went on a trip to see my son and there is a ship that is now a museum that they went to see...my dad took this and upon looking I see a young man no longer my baby boy...I see a man that is at peace with the world and is happy and a look of this is where I'm meant to be...…