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 had no friend request in my in box from you so I requestwd you...hope you got it...My husband went through Orlando in 1992. Alot has changed in bootcamp since he's been in.lol
Hi Sharon, I got a letter from my daughter yesterday and she said that your daughter is creating the flag that my daughter will be carrying into the graduation... Isnt that ccol?
i didnt realize how hard it would be to have kandie gone. it helps knowing others feel the same way. i didnt have much warning she was going to join. i still expect her to come walking through my door.i too have struggles and hope it gets easier.i try not to think a hole lot about her being gone or i seem to cry :( it is hard going from seeing her everyday to not seeing her at all.i was told it will get easier when we can get letters from her.and when they say try to keep busy that is the key. i am very proud of my daughter.i hope God is watching out for her, as i know he is. just hang in there we will make it through this.soon we will get to see them in there uniforms and enjoy the short time we hve with them. hope you had a good day!
Hello! I sat down and wrote Justin a letter the first night. I'll write him another one tonight and I'm writing the numbers on the back. Hopefully he'll notice and read them in order. So far I'm doing better than expected. I have one graduating High School this weekend and have been keeping very busy. I think that's helped a lot. I will really hit once this is over and things start to slow down.
Sorry it took so long to respond. Every time someone comments it sends me an email. I can't figure out which option that is to make it stop. So i missed the email that actually said I had message. I'm not used to going to "My Page". :) I'll figure it all out soon.
I hope you're having a better day! I'm thinking about you and Erin too.
Thanks. It was great meeting your family as well. I'm trying to get this website all figured out. I knew you commented yesterday because of my email, but couldn't find it until now. :) So far I joined the Boot Camp group. I'm not sure what other ones I should join right now. I haven't had a lot of time to spend on it yet. Any suggestions?
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!
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.
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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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Friend request me if you would like more info! Don't have anything confirmed yet but may be able to help answer some of your questions.
Ya know what else is funny.. When my husband graduated boot camp in Orlando there was a girl with your last name in his company also.....funny
Hi Sharon, I got a letter from my daughter yesterday and she said that your daughter is creating the flag that my daughter will be carrying into the graduation... Isnt that ccol?
i am not seeing any posts after march 17..What am I doing wrong?
Hey Sharon, how's the toe today? Hope it's not giving you too much trouble!
i didnt realize how hard it would be to have kandie gone. it helps knowing others feel the same way. i didnt have much warning she was going to join. i still expect her to come walking through my door.i too have struggles and hope it gets easier.i try not to think a hole lot about her being gone or i seem to cry :( it is hard going from seeing her everyday to not seeing her at all.i was told it will get easier when we can get letters from her.and when they say try to keep busy that is the key. i am very proud of my daughter.i hope God is watching out for her, as i know he is. just hang in there we will make it through this.soon we will get to see them in there uniforms and enjoy the short time we hve with them. hope you had a good day!
Hello! I sat down and wrote Justin a letter the first night. I'll write him another one tonight and I'm writing the numbers on the back. Hopefully he'll notice and read them in order. So far I'm doing better than expected. I have one graduating High School this weekend and have been keeping very busy. I think that's helped a lot. I will really hit once this is over and things start to slow down.
Sorry it took so long to respond. Every time someone comments it sends me an email. I can't figure out which option that is to make it stop. So i missed the email that actually said I had message. I'm not used to going to "My Page". :) I'll figure it all out soon.
I hope you're having a better day! I'm thinking about you and Erin too.
Thanks. It was great meeting your family as well. I'm trying to get this website all figured out. I knew you commented yesterday because of my email, but couldn't find it until now. :) So far I joined the Boot Camp group. I'm not sure what other ones I should join right now. I haven't had a lot of time to spend on it yet. Any suggestions?
It is going to be such a pleasure to be able to share Erin's adventures. I can hardly wait and I only hope she knows how proud we all are of her!
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
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.
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