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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.
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."
**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).
**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 isno 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.
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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Yes, i did. I am going on monday to get my I.D. and in the same building they have the tricare reps. I don't understand the paperwork because it only looks like it is for Dental. Kinda confusing.
My son is doing great, he knows daddy is in school and working and he can't wait to see him! Navy lodge would be your best bet. It is the closest hotel near the graduaution and it is only 65.00 a night but the rooms are going fast.
Yeah.. I've been thinking about some ideas.. I want to marry him asap but we've have discussed to get married in a few years but I hope he wants too sooner. Its just sooo hard. I cant wait until we are able to say 10 days to go.. now im stuck with 43 more days but hey, its been two weeks and we made it this far. I just hope we get a letter REAL soon...
Yea... Its been sooo hard. I mean I never thought it would be this hard. I knew it would be difficult at times but not this emotional. me & my sailor been together for almost a year. We've been wanting to start a family but I will be graduating with my BA at Temple University & he was leaving so we thought that it wasn't the perfect time. When I write my sailor tonite, I'll see if he knows your hubby (I mean he has to since Bootcamp is all about them being able to work as a team) (Ill inbox you my sr's name so when can see if our sr's know each other). Today honestly has been a tough day tho because today is my SR's birthday & it just feels awkward that we aren't celebrating together but I hope everything is well for you. You can always contact me on here or Facebook or text me. Ill inbox you all of that info.
Hey Meg,
My name is Bridg'ette & my bf is also on Ship 3/ Div 147. I'm on this site for support. In actuality, this site & other navy spouse and family members on facebook is what is keeping me sane. The ladies on this site & many others are very helpful. I feel like if where all here for each other, we can definitely get through this. I know I have my moments where I feel like I can't handle it anymore. But how are you? Have you received any letters? It'll be awesome if our SR's know each other! :-)
Awww....that breaks my heart about your six year old. I know she is going to be extremely happy on graduation day! That will be so sweet. My husband's A-school is in Groton, CT(submarine electronics or to be technical SEFC) a mere 21 hrs from where I am living now.lol If I get to go with him that is going to be some move. But, I don't care how far away it is I will be going if I can! I agree I would love to meet more wives on here (and hopefully be able to meet them in person at grad). I have met a few that have really helped me through some of the harder days. Without their friendship I would be a lot worse than I am. I told my husband before he left that wherever we go I will make as many "Navy wife" friends as possible. It helps so much to talk to someone who is going through the same thing! Hopefully we will get our first "real" letter soon! It would be so nice to here from him. Continue having a great day!
Hi! I know I have only found 2 other people who have sons in my husbands div! But, I have made some great friends regardless. I am doing ok, I think I will be much better once I get my first letter from him and hear how he is doing. It is hard, I agree, and while I knew it would be, I just never expected it to me this hard. It is going to take some time to adjust to him being gone like this! I hope that you are having a great day!
Oh, by the way, where will your husband be going to A-school? Take care!:)
Hi Megs...my son is on the same ship/Div as your husband. I live in Marshfield, MO just East of Springfield. Where do you live? My son arrived at GL March 1st and will graduate 4/22.
How are you holding up? This website has helped me sooooo much.
I got our form letter yesterday with a short note. That was awesome to hear from him in some capacity!!!!
We are happy to have you on the Navy for Moms site. You are invited to join either the Illinois or Missouri family page as listed below. It is a great way to find families in your area and even help plan meet and greets. We also have some packing parties for our troops overseas getting together.
Looking forward to hearing from you in one of our groups!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
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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.
FIRST TIME HERE?
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.
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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 doing great, he knows daddy is in school and working and he can't wait to see him! Navy lodge would be your best bet. It is the closest hotel near the graduaution and it is only 65.00 a night but the rooms are going fast.
https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_page.html?p_lodge_number=5
Just copy and paste this link to get the info on the lodge.
My name is Bridg'ette & my bf is also on Ship 3/ Div 147. I'm on this site for support. In actuality, this site & other navy spouse and family members on facebook is what is keeping me sane. The ladies on this site & many others are very helpful. I feel like if where all here for each other, we can definitely get through this. I know I have my moments where I feel like I can't handle it anymore. But how are you? Have you received any letters? It'll be awesome if our SR's know each other! :-)
Hi! I know I have only found 2 other people who have sons in my husbands div! But, I have made some great friends regardless. I am doing ok, I think I will be much better once I get my first letter from him and hear how he is doing. It is hard, I agree, and while I knew it would be, I just never expected it to me this hard. It is going to take some time to adjust to him being gone like this! I hope that you are having a great day!
Oh, by the way, where will your husband be going to A-school? Take care!:)
Hi Megs...my son is on the same ship/Div as your husband. I live in Marshfield, MO just East of Springfield. Where do you live? My son arrived at GL March 1st and will graduate 4/22.
How are you holding up? This website has helped me sooooo much.
I got our form letter yesterday with a short note. That was awesome to hear from him in some capacity!!!!
Stay strong... will talk to you soon.
Val
Our son is a nuke, too
Hi and Welcome.
We are happy to have you on the Navy for Moms site. You are invited to join either the Illinois or Missouri family page as listed below. It is a great way to find families in your area and even help plan meet and greets. We also have some packing parties for our troops overseas getting together.
Looking forward to hearing from you in one of our groups!
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/illinoisn4m
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/missourinavymoms
Be sure and let me know if you have any questions!
PS. Feel free to cruise my page and see if there are any other groups that interest you
Carol
Welcome to Navy For Moms!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video.
Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen