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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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:
Events
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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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Comment by Brit'sMom on September 23, 2011 at 11:12am
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Hi Kendra, I know how hard it is not to cry in front of your daughter...I too have a daughter in the Navy. She has been in since Feb. and I still have my good and bad days...today is a not so good day. So you are not alone at all. My Sailor (which is still so hard for me to call her...she is my "Daughter"!) is good about keeping in contact with me. She is my youngest and only one I had left home. :( So this has been a hugh adjustment for me. I know it is the best thing for her, but I don't have to like it...I just don't let her know that! Feel free to email me if you want to chat more kmn39@yahoo.com You take care and enjoy the days you have left...my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you! Britsmom - Kim
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Comment by Ship12 Div 008 Kendra on September 24, 2011 at 9:36am
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I will keep ya'll in my prayers as I do for all military families! Its great to know that there are other moms out there that KNOW what I am feeling... 2 more days til we leave for San Antonio to drop her off and I am stuck working one more night!
God Bless Ya'll
Love Kendra!
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Comment by skittlesmom on September 25, 2011 at 1:32pm
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Hi Kendra, I also have a daughter in and right now she is on the Carl Vinson. I try not to cry when I think about her on the ship but at times I can't help myself. She is good at keeping in touch with me through emails. I stay strong for her by telling her how very proud of her I am and that I know she made a good decision in enlisting. Hang in there and know that she will be in good hands. And I thank your daughter for her service. Bravo Zulu to all the sailors out there. SkittlesMom (Linda)
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Hi skittlesmom and all the other mom's out there with our Daughters that are serving in the Navy! It is so nice to have other mom's to talk with...we all love our children...but I think there is just something a little different when it comes to Moms and Daughters!! I know the bond I have is totally unbreakable with my girl. We are best of friends, but I made sure to always still be the mom when it was needed! I don't know if I will ever get use to Brit being gone...but as you said skittlesmom, we tell them how very proud of the we are and that are making a good choice for their lives! Brit is on the USS Eisenhower. They are in and out of port right now all the time. Brit too is good about emailing me when they are out at sea. But it is the phone calls I most look forward to. Hearing her, and her funny little comments...it is the best!! this is going to my first up coming holidays without her (if she is not able to come home) I know that I will need you all when this gets closer... I do believe if we all stay in touch and be there for one another it will make this all that much easier to handle. To you mom's...our daughters' are among the best...but that doesn't mean we miss them any less!! Take care all...and hope to talk again soon! Kim
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Comment by stevensmom on September 27, 2011 at 11:48pm
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Trust me we all know your feelings! My oldest son left last Nov. and It was probably the hardest thing I ever went through. aside from losing my Mom. He and I have always been close. It makes me proud to say my son is in the Navy and serving our country. This experience has made him a better person. confident, and courageous, And the things he has learned and the people he has met has only enriched his life. At times it was hard but it teaches them to not give up and keep pushing. And they see how much they are capable of accomplishing. I hope this helps you. Knowing it should be a good experience for her. All we can do is be here rooting them on. and letters and phone calls and texts messages will get you through! We have to stay strong so they will. They will face some hard challenges.. but it will all be worth it! And this sight has enormous support for you. You will never be alone! Best of luck to you and your daughter. God Bless.
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