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

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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I want to express my feelings but there is so much going on right now and I want to honor my son when my mind is a bit clearer. My son, Matthew James Bergman, will forever be the beat of my heart and my reason to believe in everything that is good and honorable. I hope everyone will bear with me as we endure his loss and I appreciate everyone who is offering support in this great time of need.

 

God Bless,

Melody Paxton

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Comment by Terri(Machinist Mate Mom) on August 3, 2011 at 12:34pm
Whenever you are ready we are here for you.
Comment by Valtameri on August 3, 2011 at 12:44pm
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear son! Praying for you and your family.
Comment by AJ on August 3, 2011 at 12:50pm
We are standing with you, praying for you, celebrating your Hero and beloved Son Matt with you, and sending you waves and waves of Navy Mom Love.  We are here.  I am here.  As Terri said, whenever you are ready.
Comment by Lisa Brown/Cory's MOM on August 3, 2011 at 12:51pm
I am so sorry for you! I lost my daughter to cancer when she was 15 years old and at least I had time to prepare myself for losing her. Losing a child is never easy no matter how,but the not knowing has got to be the worst! If I can help you cope with the loss of your precious son please feel free to reach out to me. Thinking of you now and always.
Comment by TexasMomof2 on August 3, 2011 at 12:54pm
There is a great community of love that's here for you and your family.  I am so sorry for your loss....we all hurt for you and want to wrap you with thoughts and prayers of comfort and healing.
Comment by RED (Ship 11 Div 317) on August 3, 2011 at 12:56pm
I'm @ a loss for words, but my prayers will be plentiful! May God bless, comfort, & keep your family in perfect peace.
Comment by millierivera on August 3, 2011 at 12:58pm

PLEACE ACCEPT MY SUPPORT IN THIS TIME AND I'M PRAING FOR YOU AND FAMILY.

NAHUM 1:7 THE LORD IS GOOD, A STROGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE; AND HE KNOWETH THEM THAT TRUST IN HIM. GOD BLESS YOU

Comment by Donna-Amanda's mom on August 3, 2011 at 1:00pm

My prayers go out to you while you are trying to work through all of this. I lost 2 brothers unexpectedly but I know it is nothing compared to losing one of your own. I totally agree with Lisaladybug5. Nothing makes it easier. We are here for  you whenever you are ready.

 

Comment by Ann-Marie(Proud Mom of Nick) on August 3, 2011 at 1:03pm
God Bless, your family is in my prayers.
Comment by BunkerQB on August 3, 2011 at 1:03pm
Thank you for allowing us to share your grief. While we can't put our arms around you because we are all over this country, please know that we feel deeply your loss. We will be here to offer you support - he should not and will not be forgotten.

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