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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Clara333's Blog (7)

FROM BOY TO MANHOOD

Last weekend I saw my son become a man. He was standing with his back straight, with such pride wearing his uniform. I am so proud to see my son soooo happy. The graduation ceremony was beautiful. My son left our home a boy and when we left him, we left a young man. I am not worried anymore, or sad. He has made the best decision in his life. We love you and support all his decisions. Thank god for all your blessings. Watch over all our children, spouses and parents.

Added by clara333 on June 3, 2010 at 5:30pm — 7 Comments

His Voice

Finally I got to hear his voice..a phone call I didn't miss..He sounds so grown up, what joy..He says "I'm doing very good mom, no more tears, only happy ones". He spoke to all his brothers and that made their day. Graduation is coming up we are so excited.

Added by clara333 on May 8, 2010 at 6:22pm — 2 Comments

The letter

It arrived and I was shaking when I opened it carefully as if was a bomb..I looked at it searched for those few words..and this is what Joshua had to say "RAWR I'M A DINASOUR: WITH A SMILEY FACE.THEN I'm safe, its all good,but yea, ill see you at graduation! -Josh" Those first words made me cry with joy..I'm so happy he cracked a joke made me relax..That was the best moment for me..He is such a comedian..the house is quiet without him but at least my… Continue

Added by clara333 on April 12, 2010 at 8:59pm — 4 Comments

The Box

I got his box with his cell phone, I-pod, and chargers no clothes, no letter and no other information..Crying so much, for a cold person I have been so emotional..I actually smelled the items like a momma dog will do...I feel silly now..lol..I'm grateful for this site..I'm able to let my feelings out..before this I have always kept them inside..never wanted to burden anyone..this is different..I feel free..

Added by clara333 on April 12, 2010 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment

Still Waiting

Still waiting at home for that first letter..What I don't like is not knowing..Other mom's know what A school their son's are attending after BC..or which division they are in..I know nothing..Is it that some recruiters work harder than others..I'm getting anxious my emotions are everywhere..My son is a very loving person and I'm a cold person ..Him leaving like this has changed me inside..I miss him soooo much words can't express it..We went thru a rough patch when he was 17yrs… Continue

Added by clara333 on April 11, 2010 at 5:32pm — 4 Comments

Missing my Son

All I can do is wonder what my son is doing at this moment..What must be going on in his head..I miss him so much. Every time someone mentions his name I get choked up. I cried all night after that first phone call..I'm so proud..

Added by clara333 on April 7, 2010 at 9:12pm — 7 Comments

Bootcamp

I went to miami today and witnessed the proudest moment, my son was sworn in. He called me when the plane landed and sounded good...I can't say it enough I'm soooo proud of him...I love him so much.

Added by clara333 on April 6, 2010 at 8:33pm — 3 Comments

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