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!
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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Hello I ordered my ribbons Dec 24th, but have not received them yet. I ordered three ribbons for Matt div 075. Can you tell me when I can expect to be shipped?
Thanks Lala...I hope you don't mind that I took the pix. I wanted to show my friends on FB of this beautiful artwork that you have created. I so cried when it came...can't wait for my recruit's PIR on 11JAN13
Hi Lala - trying to get my ribbons ordered but I have a question on the window decals - are they the re-usable kind or the permanent kind (like where you rub it on with a credit card)?
Dear Lora - I really need to talk to you about my son. I know your not the all omniscient Navy mom but maybe you could help me deal with some issues my son is having. Would you have a few minutes to call me? I think we are both on the east coast so if you have time after 8pm that would be great. If not...just write me back and maybe we could somehow chat on line.
Your help has been seriously appreciated.
Sincerely - Diane
Just wanted to let you know I received the ribbons I ordered from you. They arrived in plenty of time for 11/30 PIR. Thank you for rushing to get them in the mail so quick. I really appreciate it.
Hi Lala, Have an order in my cart at your website, but it is saying I have not filled out the field for the American flag. What info do I put there? My son's father was in the USCG and his grandfather was in the USN. Do you need to know how many ribbons get a flag? Since it's so close to PIR, I can just place the order without the flag if that makes the order go faster! We are staying at the NavyLodge so maybe it would be better for you to ship the ribbons there for our PIR 11/30?
Hi Lala Ribbon, I definitely need help. I would really like to see some pics orf my little sailor performing. I sent you a friend request. I would like to order some ribbons let me know what I need to do to get them.
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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.
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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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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Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.
Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.
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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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Thank you for the information about the PIR ribbons. I look forward to receiving them. Thank you for your reply. Jane
Hello I ordered my ribbons Dec 24th, but have not received them yet. I ordered three ribbons for Matt div 075. Can you tell me when I can expect to be shipped?
Thank you Lala i just ordered my Ribbons!
Thanks Lala...I hope you don't mind that I took the pix. I wanted to show my friends on FB of this beautiful artwork that you have created. I so cried when it came...can't wait for my recruit's PIR on 11JAN13
I just got my ribbon today...Yay! Thanks Lala, it's beautiful.Santa%20Barbara-20121231-00049.jpg
I hope you are feeling better Lala!! I haven't had the flu but heard it i a bad one this year!!
Got my PIR ribbons today - love, love, love them! And the window stickers and magnet are cool too - Thanks Lala! Less than a week to go :)
may your daughter and grandbaby be safe my prayers are with them and you
Just placed my order for my ribbons and window decals - woohoo - so getting ready for this!
Hello lala,
i would to order this ribbon how would i do that, my duahters PIR is on Jan 4, 1213
thanks
Hi Lala - trying to get my ribbons ordered but I have a question on the window decals - are they the re-usable kind or the permanent kind (like where you rub it on with a credit card)?
hey, how do I order a ribbon?
Your help has been seriously appreciated.
Sincerely - Diane
Just wanted to let you know I received the ribbons I ordered from you. They arrived in plenty of time for 11/30 PIR. Thank you for rushing to get them in the mail so quick. I really appreciate it.
hey, just tried to send you an friend request.
Hi Lala, Have an order in my cart at your website, but it is saying I have not filled out the field for the American flag. What info do I put there? My son's father was in the USCG and his grandfather was in the USN. Do you need to know how many ribbons get a flag? Since it's so close to PIR, I can just place the order without the flag if that makes the order go faster! We are staying at the NavyLodge so maybe it would be better for you to ship the ribbons there for our PIR 11/30?
Hi Lala Ribbon, I definitely need help. I would really like to see some pics orf my little sailor performing. I sent you a friend request. I would like to order some ribbons let me know what I need to do to get them.
Hey I can not find where you posted tips for avoiding delays when checking onto base for PIR. Will you re-post? Thank you so very much!