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:
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:
**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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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He left today
My son left today for bootcamp. What can I say? I feel like there is something missing. He is not here to talk to or even just set and watch tv with. I know that everyone goes through this when their son or daughter leaves, but you don't know what it is like until you have been through it. Although I know that it will get easier, it feels like it never will.
I miss my son and I want hime to come home, but that is being selfish. He is doing what he wants to do and what he has dreamed about for years. The time has come. He will be safe and taken care but things change and I just have to adjust.
I am excited for him and all the adventures that he will have, and knowing that he is going to a man. I know that he will miss home but I have to be strong for him and me in order for us to get through this.
It's 9:15 in the evening and we are anxiously awaiting that 15 second phone call telling us that he is there and safe. I know all the mechanics of everything that will be happening to him for the next 9 weeks, and can't wait to be there to watch him graduate. I know that tomorrow I won't cry as much as I have today, and the next day will be even less than tomorrow, but tonight I am going to cry until I hear from him.
My heart feels broken.
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Comment by Momof3kidz(IT) on July 14, 2011 at 10:45pm
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Hang in there! It gets better. I felt/feel that same way and my son's been gone 3 weeks today. My son's 1st call came at 1:26 am. His plane left NE at 5:30. We just have to say lots of prayers and check in here often for comfort. This is their dream, even if it's not ours. Today, I am sooooo proud! I can't even put it into words the pride I feel when I talk about him.
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Comment by Nautical Mom on July 14, 2011 at 11:06pm
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just friend me girlfriend, i'll help you through...mine left Father's Day...19th of June...it's been a crazy 3 1/2 weeks...Blessings, Cindy
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Comment by laura h on July 15, 2011 at 11:08am
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Believe it or not...it does get a bit easier each day!! My SR is on his 6th week & I still cry! Just keep writing everyday to help him get thru this. Your support and letters will keep BOTH of you going. Did you get your phone call? We waited and waited and got it at 3:00 am the next morning. Good luck to you and your SR. YOU WILL GET THRU THIS!!
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Comment by MySonMyWorld on July 15, 2011 at 12:39pm
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Trust me, I completely feel your pain. My only son left July 10th and I've been a wreck since. You're feelings on far from being selfish. I cry for my son everyday and ask myself so many questions. However, this website has been extremely rewarding during this difficult time for me. Let's keep in touch!
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Comment by babo2 on July 15, 2011 at 11:31pm
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Thank you ladies! I really appreciate all the support! Today was a lot better!
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Hang in there it really does get better. Just remember that he is doing something you should be very proud of. My son has been gone almost 4 weeks now. You will survive and it does get better:)
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Be strong, I completely understand how you feel. My only son joined July 11th and it has been very difficult for us without him. I can tell you that this website is awesome and the people her are extremely supportive. We can keep in touch!
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