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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

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**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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My son is two weeks into Boot Camp and I'm sure all is well. It's the first kid to leave the nest and I didn't think I would miss him so much. Some of my friends said it's like college. I beg to differ. In College you can skype, email, get to them if you need to and they can do the same. So no it is not the same. Technology is a blessing and a curse, we've gotten used to instant communication. I will say the first thing I did was clean his room and all those clothes that he did not wear for years went to a homeless shelter. I felt a little guilty, but it needed to be done. Anyway, let me know how you coped.

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Comment by VINNIEJOESMOM SHIP07 DIV 289 on August 1, 2011 at 8:40pm: my son is in bc for 3 week now and i finally got a phone call, we spoke for about an hour and i did not want to hang up. no one understands but you guys. as my sisters son lives in iowa, but she speaks with him all the time and skypes. i told her it is not the same. cant wait for graduation just to hold him. i also felt guilty getting rid of his clothes and things in his room he did not want anymore. it was very bitter sweet. i am also bringing joe some change of clothes for after graduation as i was told by some moms that as long as he is in the hotel room he can change clothes, but once he leaves the room he must wear his uniform.

Comment by Pat on August 2, 2011 at 12:33pm: We went to eat and then back to the hotel, he went to the pool for a few minutes (I brought his swim trunks)...he had his own PC and cell phone that I brought along...he contacted a few close friends, sent emails, played a game on the computer and went to sleep. We took him back to base...went to see some sites in Chicago 2nd day...had an advantage as this was his third trip to GL...he had been an officer in his NJROTC unit and had spent two summers, one as a cadet, one as a volunteer, so he knew what he wanted to see in town. Took him to base...picked him up for a short time before he left for school, went to the NEX on base...said our good byes and left. My best to all of you that are going to experience PIR for the first time...beautiful, moving ceremony!

Comment by BunkerQB on August 2, 2011 at 3:20pm: Hang - that is Sleep. Eat regular food. Wear normal clothes. Play video games. Watch TV. Snuggle with gf or wife.

Comment by Joesmama on August 4, 2011 at 1:26am: My son took the time to write his brother and wish him a happy birthday. It did my heart good. They are really close and I know they are missing each other.I haven't gotten a letter, but that's okay my turn will come. I hope all is well with all of your kids.

Comment by Bernice on August 9, 2011 at 1:16am: My son is the only child I have. It is hard when they go how I got through it I sent cards every week , they were usually humorous little inside jokes for him and I . I also sent pictures of the dogs or some place we have been. Do not send treats of any kind my son said on the first phone call. This time is a good time to prepare yourself for other quiet times in future. My son has been on a nine month deployment and the emails and phone calls are sporadic. Sorry if this is a downer but it has helped me appreciate the moments when he does come home for leave. I never let him see me cry, at graduation or when I have to take him to airport Positive thoughts and attitude is what they need. Take care.

Comment by clean4u125 on August 13, 2011 at 9:47pm: hello, My daughter is leaving for basic training in 2 days, I am very proud of her but i am having a very hard time letting go. I cant eat or sleep for the last 3 days. I know she will be fine but i will miss her so much. Does anyone have advice to help me though this!!! thanks

Comment by clippercurl on August 15, 2011 at 12:21am: my daughter left last week. i try to focus my mind on her education after boot camp.boot camp will be good for her. being a single mom i was probably to soft on her. I cant wait for a phone call or a letter. She was so happy when she left. she was in rotc so we had lots of time to prepare. Her highschool wasnt respectfull of graduates that were in rotc and wouldnt let the graduates that already went to boot camp where their uniform under there gown. I wonder what other obsicals out kids will face in society. Im very proud of her. So much i cant stop bragging

Comment by DayzeeJoy on August 16, 2011 at 6:22pm: I understand, Rookie Navy Mom. I wish the best for you!
My son just left this week and I'm not dealing well...at all. Especially after the recent tragedy. He's my only son...my best buddy. I'm not sure how I'll cope, especially being alone.

Comment by Laura Fay on August 17, 2011 at 5:40pm: My son left 2 days ago. Between my oldest daughter getting married in July, my youngest daughter moving to Wyoming in June and becoming engaged, and now my "baby" has left for the Navy I feel like I just had the most painful band-aid ripped off of me this summer. I did clean his room, get rid of the old clothes he hasn't worn in years, and I just don't know what I'm feeling right now. Family and friends just don't get it. I know what an incredible thing this is that he is doing and his sisters , dad and I are so proud, but it is just so hard. What I want to know is when does he get to make that first call home? What is the name of the town where basic is held? Any recommendations so I don't turn into a pathetic mess?

Comment by DayzeeJoy on August 17, 2011 at 5:48pm: They get a five second call when they get there to tell someone that they made it safely. Then they get a call midway....according to the recruiter. The recruiter will be able to give you the mailing address. **hugs** to you. This IS hard and we have a right as Moms to worry about our "babies".