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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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Look at your profile pic. Is that a pic of your daughter (your Sailor)? Even though it is an older pic, it is still not a good idea to post pics of your Sailor and using a pic that includes your Sailor as your profile pic means that you post her pic EVERY time that you post. Please follow the directions to make all of the changes below. '
It is fine to post the ship's name, just not its movements, but yes, not posting the ship's name does increase PERSEC for both of you.
It's not a good idea to post a pic of your Sailor every time you post. See change 4 inOPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). To increase PERSEC, don't include ANYONE in your profile pic.
Also make change 3 (see the words in bold) so that this page is no longer visible to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web.
There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.
Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP Code to one that is not easily associated with you or your Sailor.
We should know more once the SR's get their addresses...or rater once we get their addressess :) I am making it a point to not to share her name...but her initials are JB.
When did she ship? I thought I remembered that it was close to my SR...you should get the box soon...and she should be able to keep the address book...it is just the waiting that drives us moms nuts. I keep hearing that no news is good news...so we must be patient :/
I keep getting sad...it was exactly one week ago we dropped her off with the recruiter...she shipped on the 9th. Not really crying anymore...just miss the sound of her voice and her coming into the room saying "mommy" because she wants to go somewhere.
What's your daughters name? I'll write my daughter and ask :) I haven't gotten my daughters box yet :( I've been pretty sad myself. The biggest thing making me feel better is trying to plan a trip to her PIR but not sure if we can make it. I'm now feeling pretty deflated. I have a 2 year and a 4 month that I couldn't leave with any family so they would have to make the trip with us which increases our expenses. I'm seeing how it would cost us at least $2000 for the airlines, car rentals, hotel and extras. It's depressing me realizing now that it's not likely affordable for me to go. My ex husband will be there for her, but I really wanted to see her before she left for another 96 days at her A school!
Great picture :) mine is of my daughter Jessica. I hope to get her box soon. She was told small address books were ok, but I am wondering if they made her ship that home. I have been writing her since that first day :) I start out writing a fresh one every morning and write through out the day, always ending with a good night I love you. I have a least 15 pages, lol. But I know she'll be happy to have them since she asked me to write her everyday. And I feel better writing her. Now I'm waiting for her recruiter to call me with her address. Hang in there Mom! We can do this :)
We both have strong willed daughters I imagine! I thought I was ok with my daughter leaving. Then when we got home I started crying thinking about how little I will see her over the next several years :( We're very close! Now I can't wait to get her next call and her first letter. I still tear up often, and don't see how missing her will ever feel easier! But I know it will just become bearable. But I am very proud of her and know she can do this! The fedex guy showed up today & I thought it was her box so I again started crying, but it ended up being something else! Lol I feel like such a baby even though I imagine what she is going through is harder! Keep me posted on how your daughter is doing!
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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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Look at your profile pic. Is that a pic of your daughter (your Sailor)? Even though it is an older pic, it is still not a good idea to post pics of your Sailor and using a pic that includes your Sailor as your profile pic means that you post her pic EVERY time that you post. Please follow the directions to make all of the changes below. '
It is fine to post the ship's name, just not its movements, but yes, not posting the ship's name does increase PERSEC for both of you.
It's not a good idea to post a pic of your Sailor every time you post. See change 4 in OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). To increase PERSEC, don't include ANYONE in your profile pic.
Also make change 3 (see the words in bold) so that this page is no longer visible to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web.
There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.
Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP Code to one that is not easily associated with you or your Sailor.
Where is your Sailor stationed (what vessel, if one)? There may be groups I can direct you to.
You may want to check out Mom's of Daughters 2.
My daughter knows your daughter! They are in the same division :)
My daughter is in ship 12 div 423 :) we got a call from her recruiter today.
I have not confirmed this info yet (with the form letter), but if the recruiter is right...our girls are together :)
When did she ship? I thought I remembered that it was close to my SR...you should get the box soon...and she should be able to keep the address book...it is just the waiting that drives us moms nuts. I keep hearing that no news is good news...so we must be patient :/
I keep getting sad...it was exactly one week ago we dropped her off with the recruiter...she shipped on the 9th. Not really crying anymore...just miss the sound of her voice and her coming into the room saying "mommy" because she wants to go somewhere.
waiting...arg.
What's your daughters name? I'll write my daughter and ask :) I haven't gotten my daughters box yet :( I've been pretty sad myself. The biggest thing making me feel better is trying to plan a trip to her PIR but not sure if we can make it. I'm now feeling pretty deflated. I have a 2 year and a 4 month that I couldn't leave with any family so they would have to make the trip with us which increases our expenses. I'm seeing how it would cost us at least $2000 for the airlines, car rentals, hotel and extras. It's depressing me realizing now that it's not likely affordable for me to go. My ex husband will be there for her, but I really wanted to see her before she left for another 96 days at her A school!
Great picture :) mine is of my daughter Jessica. I hope to get her box soon. She was told small address books were ok, but I am wondering if they made her ship that home. I have been writing her since that first day :) I start out writing a fresh one every morning and write through out the day, always ending with a good night I love you. I have a least 15 pages, lol. But I know she'll be happy to have them since she asked me to write her everyday. And I feel better writing her. Now I'm waiting for her recruiter to call me with her address. Hang in there Mom! We can do this :)
We both have strong willed daughters I imagine! I thought I was ok with my daughter leaving. Then when we got home I started crying thinking about how little I will see her over the next several years :( We're very close! Now I can't wait to get her next call and her first letter. I still tear up often, and don't see how missing her will ever feel easier! But I know it will just become bearable. But I am very proud of her and know she can do this! The fedex guy showed up today & I thought it was her box so I again started crying, but it ended up being something else! Lol I feel like such a baby even though I imagine what she is going through is harder! Keep me posted on how your daughter is doing!
The information within Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks (PACT) Program will be of interest to you if you have someone in that program.
Hi, I see you have joined the MA groups. Master at Arms is a rating very dear to my heart since my Sailor is an MA. The discussion, Break down week by week, within San Antonio MA's will let you know what happens at NTTC Lackland (San Antonio). The Rating Information Card for MA can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ma.pdf. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) to help you know how to plan your weekend. I invite you to join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well. Take care and blessings to you and yours.