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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Since you have a Sailor, you can change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" above to "Enlisted." What is your Sailor's rating (job/specialty) going to be? There are groups for most ratings and/or "A" Schools and knowing that will help you to better plan for PIR weekend. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
My son graduated in September, I remember the most exciting time was during the pass in review (PIR) ceremony, when the "garage door" opens up. The crowd goes WILD!
If you have any questions, I'd love to help. I'm a Navy veteran myself.
Please like my group on facebook LINK, I'm just starting out and would love the support.
I also support “calls for recruits” from products sold on ETSY if you order soon I ship next day!
If you are traveling, wishing you a safe journey.
If you can't travel; be sure to watch the video link, it's the next best thing.
At 6:38pm on September 26, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie, I do the same thing, I tell Kaylina to always pray, and know that God is with her keeping her strong. And I do send Kaylina bible scriptures that are talked about from our church. She really enjoys that cause I think it makes her feel that she is still with us on Sundays. I hope you hear from Kayla soon. Just three more weeks, and you will get to see her, Yay! God Bless, Lisa
At 9:26pm on September 25, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie, I'm doing okay, yeah, but I have my ups and downs too. Sometimes it will be so unexpected, that all of a sudden I will feel sad that I haven't seen my daughter in so long. And I won't see her when she graduates from boot camp either. I'll have to wait until after A-school to see her, around the holidays I think. It's hard not knowing how she is really doing over there. But I just pray for her, write encouraging letters to her, and staying strong for her the best that I can. I got letters from her today, so that's as close to her as I'm going to get for now. How are you doing today, and how is Kayla doing? I hope you got a letter from her too. God Bless Lisa
Hi Julie, I am doing good thanks, how about you?? No my last name is not Wyatt it is Garcia so my son would be SR Garcia, he is Div 396 is that the Div your daughter is? My son is the mail guy and he is the one who carry's the flag, so if she is the same Div then she probably does know him. I have not been on this site much because I have joined the Navy 4 moms facebook page. only 3 weeks left of bootcamp what a wild ride this has been! I can't wait to get that phone call that says "I'm a sailor". Well let me know if your daughter is the same as my son.
At 4:15pm on September 14, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
That would be wonderful if Kayla and Kaylina could be roommates when they get to A-school. Kaylina's dad will be at the graduation and her sister Jessica will be there too. They will be staying at the Navy Lodge. So if you see a man and a short girl, (she's 20), that will be them. Both my girls are under 5 feet tall. Hopefully, we can take a picture of Kayla and Kaylina standing together at the graduation. God Bless Lisa
At 1:52pm on September 13, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
I'm so happy you got to hear from your daughter Kayla :)
At 9:33pm on September 12, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
At 9:30pm on September 12, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
Yeah, Kaylina said she has her ups and downs, but she is settling in. And having nice people around does help. I'm so happy that you got letters from Kayla today. Did you happen to see the picture of Div 396?
At 7:34pm on September 12, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
Kaylina didn't mention how the division is doing, but she did say the people there are really nice. Also, if you haven't checked it out, there is a picture on the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command facebook page of div 396. My daughter is in the picture, maybe your daughter is in it too :) Hang in there, graduation is very close.
At 11:24am on September 12, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
Yes, I did get a call on Saturday from Kaylina. She dated her letter September 8. I'm sure you will be getting a call from Kayla soon. I'm sad to say I won't be at the graduation, because my son has school. He just started high school. Also, financially it would be very difficult. However, Kaylina's dad will be there and her sister Jessica will be there too. They will be staying at the Navy Lodge. So if you see a man and a short girl, (she's 20), that will be them. Both my girls are under 5 feet tall. Hopefully, we can take a picture of Kayla and Kaylina standing together at the graduation. Also, I sent you a friend request :)
Hi HDShortysmama thanks for sharing that information it brings so much comfort to my heart knowing that our daughters are together in BC. Have you gotten a call from your daughter. I keep praying I get a call from Kayla soon. I am really looking forward to meeting you in October. God bless julie
At 1:29am on September 12, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
I just wanted to tell you that I got a letter from my daughter today, and she mentioned that she knows your daughter. My daughter thought is was neat how we met here on Navy For Moms and how they know each other.
At 11:04am on September 11, 2013, szycrmchezy said…
Hello Julie,
Not sure about who gets phone calls, when and why. My daughter told me that she had about an hour to make calls and she actually called me, her dad at work and her best friend. I dont think there is any rhyme or reason to how things work in boot camp unfortunatley. I will be praying that Kayla gets to make a call home!!!
I dont think we will get a call for another week perhaps. I still have not gotten a personal letter but hopefully today or tomorrow. When my daughter left I sent her with a calling card and she still has it, meaning it did not come back in her box. Hope you are handling things ok. I have not booked travel yet but maybe this weekend I will. Where will you be coming from? Im in Panama City, FL.
At 12:20pm on September 2, 2013, szycrmchezy said…
My daughters name is Stephanie. I will also include your daughters name when I write my next letter. It is so great to have support. I am praying for strength for our girls.
At 11:22pm on September 1, 2013, HDShortysMama said…
Hi Julie,
My daughter's name is Kaylina. She is my middle kid, and has always been a go getter. She was eager to start her Navy career. I miss her, but I know she is doing what makes her happy.
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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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Hi Julie,
I'm so happy you got to meet my family :) God Bless our Girls on there next part of their journey. And I am so proud of them! Lisa :)
Since you have a Sailor, you can change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" above to "Enlisted." What is your Sailor's rating (job/specialty) going to be? There are groups for most ratings and/or "A" Schools and knowing that will help you to better plan for PIR weekend. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
My son graduated in September, I remember the most exciting time was during the pass in review (PIR) ceremony, when the "garage door" opens up. The crowd goes WILD!
If you have any questions, I'd love to help. I'm a Navy veteran myself.
Please like my group on facebook LINK, I'm just starting out and would love the support.
I also support “calls for recruits” from products sold on ETSY if you order soon I ship next day!
If you are traveling, wishing you a safe journey.
If you can't travel; be sure to watch the video link, it's the next best thing.
Hi Julie, I do the same thing, I tell Kaylina to always pray, and know that God is with her keeping her strong. And I do send Kaylina bible scriptures that are talked about from our church. She really enjoys that cause I think it makes her feel that she is still with us on Sundays. I hope you hear from Kayla soon. Just three more weeks, and you will get to see her, Yay! God Bless, Lisa
Hi Julie, I'm doing okay, yeah, but I have my ups and downs too. Sometimes it will be so unexpected, that all of a sudden I will feel sad that I haven't seen my daughter in so long. And I won't see her when she graduates from boot camp either. I'll have to wait until after A-school to see her, around the holidays I think. It's hard not knowing how she is really doing over there. But I just pray for her, write encouraging letters to her, and staying strong for her the best that I can. I got letters from her today, so that's as close to her as I'm going to get for now. How are you doing today, and how is Kayla doing? I hope you got a letter from her too. God Bless Lisa
Hi Julie, I am doing good thanks, how about you?? No my last name is not Wyatt it is Garcia so my son would be SR Garcia, he is Div 396 is that the Div your daughter is? My son is the mail guy and he is the one who carry's the flag, so if she is the same Div then she probably does know him. I have not been on this site much because I have joined the Navy 4 moms facebook page. only 3 weeks left of bootcamp what a wild ride this has been! I can't wait to get that phone call that says "I'm a sailor". Well let me know if your daughter is the same as my son.
Hi Julie,
That would be wonderful if Kayla and Kaylina could be roommates when they get to A-school. Kaylina's dad will be at the graduation and her sister Jessica will be there too. They will be staying at the Navy Lodge. So if you see a man and a short girl, (she's 20), that will be them. Both my girls are under 5 feet tall. Hopefully, we can take a picture of Kayla and Kaylina standing together at the graduation. God Bless Lisa
Hi Julie,
I'm so happy you got to hear from your daughter Kayla :)
Hi Julie,
Here is the link to the picture. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151805072454651&set=a.10151805071484651.1073741872.324592704650&type=3&theater
Hi Julie,
Yeah, Kaylina said she has her ups and downs, but she is settling in. And having nice people around does help. I'm so happy that you got letters from Kayla today. Did you happen to see the picture of Div 396?
Hi Julie,
Kaylina didn't mention how the division is doing, but she did say the people there are really nice. Also, if you haven't checked it out, there is a picture on the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command facebook page of div 396. My daughter is in the picture, maybe your daughter is in it too :) Hang in there, graduation is very close.
Hi Julie,
Yes, I did get a call on Saturday from Kaylina. She dated her letter September 8. I'm sure you will be getting a call from Kayla soon. I'm sad to say I won't be at the graduation, because my son has school. He just started high school. Also, financially it would be very difficult. However, Kaylina's dad will be there and her sister Jessica will be there too. They will be staying at the Navy Lodge. So if you see a man and a short girl, (she's 20), that will be them. Both my girls are under 5 feet tall. Hopefully, we can take a picture of Kayla and Kaylina standing together at the graduation. Also, I sent you a friend request :)
Hi Julie,
I just wanted to tell you that I got a letter from my daughter today, and she mentioned that she knows your daughter. My daughter thought is was neat how we met here on Navy For Moms and how they know each other.
Hello Julie,
Not sure about who gets phone calls, when and why. My daughter told me that she had about an hour to make calls and she actually called me, her dad at work and her best friend. I dont think there is any rhyme or reason to how things work in boot camp unfortunatley. I will be praying that Kayla gets to make a call home!!!
Hey Julie,
Hope your day is off to a great start. Have you heard anything from Kayla?
I don't know about pics on facebook but I check it every day just in case, LOL! You never know.
Hey Julie,
I dont think we will get a call for another week perhaps. I still have not gotten a personal letter but hopefully today or tomorrow. When my daughter left I sent her with a calling card and she still has it, meaning it did not come back in her box. Hope you are handling things ok. I have not booked travel yet but maybe this weekend I will. Where will you be coming from? Im in Panama City, FL.
My daughters name is Stephanie. I will also include your daughters name when I write my next letter. It is so great to have support. I am praying for strength for our girls.
Hi Julie,
My daughter's name is Kaylina. She is my middle kid, and has always been a go getter. She was eager to start her Navy career. I miss her, but I know she is doing what makes her happy.