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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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I am full of sorrow, my heart is breaking. My son is also on the Boxer, he is the same age as your son. He turned 21 on the ship in June. Words could never express the grief I feel.Please know, Matt will never be forgotten. I am proud of him, I grieve for you. May God bless you and your family, and help you through this terrible time. A piece of my heart will always be with your son.
Melody, are you going to be printing them yourself? I could send the pdf file or jpg file to you or upload it here. You just have to save it to your hard disc. If you are going to have Kinkos print them, then I should send the files directly to kindos. I would print the front first. Then flip the sheet over and print the back 3-4 sheets at a time. Then cut in half. I suggest printing them on 8.5x11 card stock.
If you think you are going to have a hard time print on both sides, we can alter the card, so you print on one side only, fold it in half - the memories words can be written on the inside.
I can definitely get it done tonight. Please send me one or two photos of Matthew. His favorite words (thoughts). Find a photo that is a high resolution one if possible.
May you experience the peace that passes all understanding as you grieve the loss of your precious son, Matthew. May God comfort you and may you sense His closeness. Much Love, Laura
Years ago when the daughter of a family friend passed away, we created memory cards which were handed out at her service. They were printed on 8.5x11 card stock (cut into 2). On one side was a photo of her along with her favorite poem. Reverse side reserved for any comments her friends wanted to add. Her parents cherished the cards - read the words often. I am in CA. If you like, I can create the cards and send to you in a pdf file - if you have a family friend who can print them. I can print them too but don't know if we have enough time. I have sent you a friend request. Take care.
I can't find the words. My deepest sympathy to you. I am a Boxer mom and you will always be a part of our group and the entire navy for moms group. Let me know if there is anything that you need.
Hi. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My son is a sailor on the Boxer and if you ever wanted to talk please message me. When the ship returns from deployment we the family members of the Boxer are trying to put together a walk in your sons and all those lost at seas honor. Please let me know your thoughts or if you disagree.
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.
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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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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Melody, are you going to be printing them yourself? I could send the pdf file or jpg file to you or upload it here. You just have to save it to your hard disc. If you are going to have Kinkos print them, then I should send the files directly to kindos. I would print the front first. Then flip the sheet over and print the back 3-4 sheets at a time. Then cut in half. I suggest printing them on 8.5x11 card stock.
If you think you are going to have a hard time print on both sides, we can alter the card, so you print on one side only, fold it in half - the memories words can be written on the inside.
Sample coming in a few minutes.
Dear Melody,
May you experience the peace that passes all understanding as you grieve the loss of your precious son, Matthew. May God comfort you and may you sense His closeness. Much Love, Laura
Dear Melody,
Years ago when the daughter of a family friend passed away, we created memory cards which were handed out at her service. They were printed on 8.5x11 card stock (cut into 2). On one side was a photo of her along with her favorite poem. Reverse side reserved for any comments her friends wanted to add. Her parents cherished the cards - read the words often. I am in CA. If you like, I can create the cards and send to you in a pdf file - if you have a family friend who can print them. I can print them too but don't know if we have enough time. I have sent you a friend request. Take care.
Melody,
I can't find the words. My deepest sympathy to you. I am a Boxer mom and you will always be a part of our group and the entire navy for moms group. Let me know if there is anything that you need.
My most heartfelt thoughts are with you, mom!
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