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!
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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I put together a survival guide with links, diagrams, explanations, etc. I have been posting the welcoming message (previous post) on new comers personal pages. If you could keep the existence of the survival guide in mind and spread the word, I would really appreciate it. FTLW uses it often. You can just copy the link and any info contained in the previous post and paste it on to any comments (in a discussion, withing a group, on someone's personal page, etc.). My son has just completed his 5 year commitment. Thank you for you son's service and you participation on this site.
We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You'll find everything you need to get started. Videos, PDF files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Keep in mind the videos and PDF files may take some time to download the first time you try it. It'll look like nothing is happening. Be patient. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Click the MY PAGE tab on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck.
Sorry. I certainly didn't mean to ruffle feathers...just sharing our experience...don't want the post misunderstood so I will delete it. Please accept my apologies for it...anyone who knows my intention on this board knows that it is NOT to cause problems...
Well, best to not say anything about us on RTC FB...but please bring some of their info from there to the N4Moms group. Like I said, they usually have good info...but I have found their BattleStations info to not be quite as accurate.
I will be at the meet and greet on the 18th. We will have to find each other and chat. I tell you-this has been really hard on me. I can't wait to see him on the 19th.
Hey Sandy, I was just wondering if you have gotten a letter yet.I havn't gotten anything yet. BTW i love your little paper doll sailor...sooooooo cute and a great idea!
I"m right there with you Sandy ...7 yrs and I still remember my son first phone call.he was a little older so it was a LITTLE better .....I my be your first but you are in for many more friends are you going to make it to the Rockin the Troops concert?
Hi Sandy, On July 16 there is a concert called "Rockin for the Troops" at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. I have invited moms to my house for lunch and then we will go to the concert. Good chance for you to meet other Navy moms in the area. More information under "Events" at the top of the page. Hope you will join us! Pat
Good morning Sandy, We finally have sun with decent temperatures! You have been approved for "MAS We Ship Love". The reason we have shipping dates (May 23-27 this month) is that it increases the chance that their "goodies" will arrive at the same time instead of dribbling in. When they get a huge pile of love, it knocks their socks off!! haha!!
OOPS! Forgot....you need to request to join "MAS We Ship Love". That is where the addresses are kept. Request to join and I will approve you as soon as I see it!!
Also, don't forget to put a note on the inside of the box with your email addy, so you can get a reply!
Sandy, Saw your post on Molly's and you are exactly right!! Stuff the boxes as full as possible. Use lots of tape as these boxes have a rough trip. On the sides of the box, attach a "Molly's" sticker and if it is for a female use a marker and put that on the side too! Fill out your customs form and head to the post office!! Easy-peasy!!! LMK if you have any more questions. Pat
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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
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:
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.
Navy.com Para Familias
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 so much!
I have lots of family in San Diego. It very pretty there. Hawaii is not too bad either. My son was stationed there.
I put together a survival guide with links, diagrams, explanations, etc. I have been posting the welcoming message (previous post) on new comers personal pages. If you could keep the existence of the survival guide in mind and spread the word, I would really appreciate it. FTLW uses it often. You can just copy the link and any info contained in the previous post and paste it on to any comments (in a discussion, withing a group, on someone's personal page, etc.). My son has just completed his 5 year commitment. Thank you for you son's service and you participation on this site.
Regards, BQB.
We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You'll find everything you need to get started. Videos, PDF files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Keep in mind the videos and PDF files may take some time to download the first time you try it. It'll look like nothing is happening. Be patient. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Click the MY PAGE tab on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck.
BunkerQB
5 Days Left!! Excited Excited Excited
Where did you get the shirts from?? They are great Sandi
Wooo-Hoo we got the call!!! 30 Days Left!!!!
..........Hello friend, I'm really excited about tomorrow's phone call!!!!!
Hope to see you at the meet-n-greet!
I love the paper sailor!!! Great idea.
I will be at the meet and greet on the 18th. We will have to find each other and chat. I tell you-this has been really hard on me. I can't wait to see him on the 19th.
I"m right there with you Sandy ...7 yrs and I still remember my son first phone call.he was a little older so it was a LITTLE better .....I my be your first but you are in for many more friends are you going to make it to the Rockin the Troops concert?
OOPS! Forgot....you need to request to join "MAS We Ship Love". That is where the addresses are kept. Request to join and I will approve you as soon as I see it!!
Also, don't forget to put a note on the inside of the box with your email addy, so you can get a reply!