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 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
Navy Speak
Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)
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Navy.com Para Familias
Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com
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Missing My Son
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on June 8, 2010 at 11:17am
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Hello! My youngest son left last year in July. His leave date was also moved up by one week and I was not ready. There were some things we had planned to do and I was devastated that we missed being able to do them. In the beginning, when they leave for BC, it is very difficult. As time goes on, it eases up. By the time PIR comes around, it's even better. So, hang in there. Keep busy busy busy. Write him letters every day. Or send a card (not a musical one). Send news articles, jokes, quotes, photo's of family. I think it greatly helps to do this every day....it not only helps him while at BC but it also fills a void for you. Remind yourself that when he goes to "A" school, communication greatly opens up and it can be daily. Of course, while there's nothing like a big hug, at least your communication opens. I tell myself frequently that my sons are becoming the men that they are meant to be and that this is life's process. Hang in there....keep posting here. Find your son's PIR group. And know that there are many shoulder's for you to lean on....a lot of us find that this is the place for support. Not everyone understands - not even family members. BUTTTT, we do so let us know how you're doing.....okay? :o)
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Comment by Military mom of 2 on June 8, 2010 at 3:20pm
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I have to say that what "Texas Mom of 2" wrote has even helped me! Susan it does get easier (kinda).. I have a son who went into the AF 2 years ago last April, but even with that, seeing my other son go off to Navy BC was very very hard! But it is correct if you keep busy it may go by faster and if you look at how long they have already been there it also makes it easier :) My son left May 26th I still have not touched the clothes left on his floor or done anything in his room. It takes a little time but we will all get there! This is the best site for when you are feeling down, it helps to know there are lots of other Moms out there feeling like we are! Texas Mom of 2 gave some wonderful advice, I plan on using it! Like I said earlier I have been through this but it doesn't make this time any easier than the first!! I read on one of the forums that they are supposedly going to start being able to mail letters in a week :) This will help lift your spirits! Youwill read the letters over and over again. I'm right there with ya, My son is on the same ship as your but differnt division, but we can still keep up with this blog and help get each other through the hard times :)
Thanks Texas Mom of 2 for your awesome advice!!!!!!
Susan let's keep in touch :) my name is Cathie
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Military Mom, thank you! This place didn't exist when my oldest went in 3 years ago. It's been a lifesaver for me with my youngest. The other Moms and loved ones on here have been my rock of strength and I want to be able to pay-it-forward. :o) Lemme know if I can help you - or anyone else - with anything!
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I see we have something in common....2 kids in the service! I never had anything like this with my first one either. This is really a great idea. I'm so glad I found it. I am going to send this to my niece in law, my nephew is in the Navy and is in Iraq :( It has been very rough for her. This will be a big help!!
Thanks again for all you do!
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Comment by Susan-Andrewsmom on June 8, 2010 at 7:27pm
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Got the form letter today. Alot of information. PIR date is 7/30. He seems to be doing ok complaining about bed and pillow (He loves to lay in his bed). My problem will be with the tickets for PIR. They only issue 4 and Andrews father and I are divorced and both are remarried as well as there is a brother and sister. Andrew has listed his father, myself and his girlfriend on his list. How do I or him make a choice between allowing his sister or brother attending. I don't have the heart to tell him his brother and sister should come before his girlfriend (who also happens to be our neighbor).
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