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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

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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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So Sad

Hello Moms,

My one and only son decided to leave college after last semester and join the Navy! I cried for 3 straight days. My biggest issue was cutting the apron strings, but also because he actually made the decision on his own. I didn't expect him to make such big decisions without consulting me. Then I came to the realization that he was an adult and had a plan. So, what can I do? I researched and asked around until I understood what he wanted in life. And, it was that greatest… Continue

Added by kysmom on March 6, 2014 at 2:32pm — 7 Comments

Spice

Ladies,

I lost my son Adam in 2012 to a synthetic drug called Spice. The Navy made an informational video about it to warn our sailors of the consequences it can lead to--negative affects on the body and naval career. You can view the video on youtube. Type in Navy and spice. Please learn about this drug. It has become a HUGE problem with all branches of the military. Let's protect our kids by educating ourselves about the dangers that are out there.

Ruth

Added by rrivas1111 on March 6, 2014 at 9:46am — 1 Comment

LETTING GO AND LETTING GOD!

My son decided to leave college at the end of his third year. He had my youngest son take him to the Navy recruiter. He told him to tell me he was spending time with friends. He did not want me to talk him out of his decision. The next day he informed me of his decision. I cried. I lost my mom three month prior. I felt that I was going to lose him too!

My child worked part time and attended school part time. I felt that all…

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Added by Psalm150.1.6 on March 5, 2014 at 11:27pm — 2 Comments

letting go

I don't think it's so much about "letting go" as it is about accepting the inevitable. Children will grow up. They will probably make many of the same mistakes and have similar successes as tyou did did. The only thing you can do for your now adult child is to be loving always, supportive in the positive things, and instructive in the negative things. In theory, if they made it to adulthood, you did an okay job already. You need to let them be independent and to show you all you have taught…

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Added by suzan181 on March 5, 2014 at 4:07pm — No Comments

My Baby just left for RTC,

My son just left for RTC. You would think I would be use to this, my oldest son graduated RTC in May of 2006, and since that time, is now in the Army stationed in Germany. But this is my youngest, and we are very close. I am happy for him. He loves the medical field and will be a Corpsman. His dreams are all coming through. But it is still hard already not having him here to talk to. I am happy and sad all at the same time.

Added by Loralee on March 5, 2014 at 12:46pm — 8 Comments

getting closer

another day closer to seeing my amazing young man,but when i see him he will be U.S. SAILOR!!! april 4

Added by DarylH on March 5, 2014 at 11:13am — 1 Comment

Ship 14, Division 114

I'm looking for moms that have a kid on this ship and division.

Added by LisaAnn on March 5, 2014 at 2:08am — 2 Comments

my son is half way through!

my son is at boot camp,about half way through,will be coming to the great lakes april 2 cant wait,we live in the south pensacola,fl. this has been very stressful for me having my son away , i write everyday that is very important to our future Sailors to keep that mail coming and encouraging them.he misses us as much as we miss him,i am very sad because he will not live us,it is so hard,i know he is doing the right thing,best advice i can give is to pray DAILY for your loved one there,and…

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Added by DarylH on March 4, 2014 at 7:41pm — 3 Comments

Heard his voice

We missed the 1st call, but got to talk to him the second time he called and he finally got his mail. Now we are just waiting to go to Chicago/Great Lakes for Graduation. Hope to meet all of you!

Added by mapark01 on March 4, 2014 at 10:11am — 2 Comments

SHIP13 DIV 134

Trying to get in touch with other Moms in same group. SHIP13 DIV 134

Added by mapark01 on March 4, 2014 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

Encouraging Images I have sent to my Daughter ~ Images found on Google no (C) infringement implied, Thank you, {C}

Added by Cat on March 3, 2014 at 4:24pm — 2 Comments

NAVY Images to Send ~ Images found on Google no (C) infringement implied, Thank you, {C}

Added by Cat on March 3, 2014 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Div..119

Not doing too well.. I got real spoiled when my sailor called and now I got a letter saying Div, isn't doing well so NO more Phone calls... 3/28 can't come fast enough!! I miss you sailor G ship 11

Added by Jennie C on March 3, 2014 at 2:02pm — 4 Comments

NO MAIL?

I don't understand why my son is not getting his mail? It has been three weeks and we have written at least 20 cards and letters. I received a letter from him stating he has not gotten any of his mail and how hard it is watching everyone else getting their mail. Has this happened to any one else son?

Added by mapark01 on March 1, 2014 at 9:35am — 2 Comments

Sailor call

Harley03 ship09 div 097. We got our I am a Sailor call about an hour ago. Congrats to my son!

Added by Harley03 on February 28, 2014 at 8:37pm — 4 Comments

new to this, i miss my son and looking for support

I miss my son its only been a week since he left for boot camp and the hardest part for me as a mom is not being able to speak to him everyday.I am so proud of him i know hes in good hands but i still worry

Added by Brenda on February 27, 2014 at 9:30pm — 15 Comments

looking for Moms in the same ship 11 Div 142 as my son.

Ive been struggling and feel it would help to talk to Moms who have kids w my son:)

Added by shannon on February 27, 2014 at 5:38pm — 4 Comments

Boot Camp Send Off?

New to this site. I am 33 years old single mom of 6 kids and my 17 year old was just sworn in this past Monday. I have been going nuts since then, not really but just every thought imaginable is going through my head.

I probably have the busiest summer ahead of me and was hoping I could get some ideas on a party to throw for my son? He is graduating from high school in June, his bday is June, and as of right now is set to leave for boot camp Sept. 16th. But this may change…

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Added by Navy_brat6 on February 27, 2014 at 11:27am — 3 Comments

graduation

Our son is graduating sometime in November (he leaves for boot on 9-9) and I just want to have an idea of a good, decent, inexpensive hotel near the base. Any ideas?

Added by amos on February 26, 2014 at 12:17pm — 4 Comments

Need Help

My daughter has been in Behrain since the end of Nov. Last week when she woke up, she had a bunch of red bumps on her face. These bumps have now turned into painful deep looking scabs. She has not scratched or picked her face. She is now in Italy for two weeks. She has been to the doctor there on base twice but the doctor doesn't know what it is. Has anyone heard of this kind of thing? Could this be an insect bite? Sandflies? Any information would be great. Thank you. Extremely…

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Added by Andrea on February 25, 2014 at 8:38pm — 9 Comments