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
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My boy just picked his Navy career
I pushed this idea.
I have this amazingly intelligent kid that chose not to "excel or stand out " in anything. He made good grades, he was in Marching Band, he was in Boy Scouts - he did however get his Eagle Scout (at the 11th hour).... But otherwise nothing "overly outstanding". He tends to float through life almost undetected - except for being "the kid that never causes any problems and is a pleasure to be around". I had a teacher describe him one time as the "cool side of your pillow". That pretty much says it all....
I made a prayerful decision to promote the military to this boy who had no clue what to do with his life. People have asked me and still ask me - "aren't you terrified? Why would you want him to go into the military?" My answer.... I would be proud and honored for my child to serve our country. I trust that my child will be okay and we have no control over when our time comes in life. I have been blessed with the gift of this child and I trust I will be blessed with his presence for many years to come.
Come to find out, this kid who has no idea what he wants to do with his life is excited about his military career... even looking at the possibility of a 20 year career. This unassuming kid, tested so high on his ASVAB that he is being asked to test for even more exciting career opportunities within the NAVY. Much to my surprise, he selected HM - Hospital Corpsman, unless he tests high enough to be considered for other opportunities. His recruiter said hands down that he was the easiest recruit he has EVER worked with. No problems, No skeletons in the closet, No legal problems, etc...- except for that 18th birthday tattoo. :) I know that all of that is a God thing and me being a constantly present parent.
Does my heart drop every single time I think about this beautiful, precious, first born baby boy, leaving home and facing unknown dangers? YES. Do I believe he will be surrounded by the safest, most courageous young men (and women) also defending our country - as well as their brothers.... YES. Do I know in my heart that this will turn out to be the most rewarding experience of his life.... YES.
I will pray daily as I have since before he was born for God's grace, mercy and protection.
I am so PROUD. My cup runneth over!
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Comment by Coach Shelia on March 9, 2014 at 3:18pm
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What a beautiful post! Sending prayers and well wishes your way today and forever Navy Sister!
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