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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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Hello Tina happy to know things are fine there. Well here we had severe thunderstorms amd alot of hail damage in part of Texas. Suppose to get more rain today. On top of that my mother n law is in icu. Was able to get my son home to come see her.
Hi Tina so glad your folks are 2 hours away so that Matt can go visit with them. Wish a had family closer to Dee. We are 5 hrs away which is great for all of us. For us here in Texas we have thunder storms the next two days. You also have a daughter right. How is
she doing and how is she coping with her brother been gone. My 15 yr old is very close to Dee and its hard on him at times
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
The links to everything you need in BC is in the Survival Guide.
Just can't read dates right when I've been up half the night with a sick dog. I was thinking it said March. Sorry....bootcamp is still 8 weeks unless there's a push group, in which case it's 7 weeks. Doubt they do that any more.
I don't think I will be able to do the book club right now. I would really like to sometime though as I love to read and think it would be alot of fun. Maybe the next one?
I get my hair done at Studio 3 on Jungermann. It's in the strip mall next to Paul's Donuts. It's where Quizno's used to be. Jan does my hair. Let me know what you decide to do! Hope to talk to you soon.
Yes, they can only have their Bible and some letter writing material, including stamps. They will be sending their clothes and cell phones home to you within the first several days of arriving at Boot Camp. You will get a call from your sailor saying that he has reached the base. It is tough not being able to talk to them every day, but know that they are very busy with training and learning to be a sailor. Send him upbeat and happy letters about home life often as it helps them feel connected. My son said that he looked forward to mail call and the letters from home. Also have other family members and friends write to him. He may not get all the letters answered, and you may only receive one or several letters from him. Their letter writing time is short. Also send with your sailor a phone calling card or two. They may get to call home on occassion if they have a calling card. I was lucky and received two phone calls from my sailor while he was in bootcamp. Also have you sailor order a copy of the Graduation Ceremony on dvd. It is awesome and you can show it to family members who can't attend. I very highly recemmend that you attend the graduation ceremeny it is very beautiful and the smile on their faces when the sailors greet their families is very heartwarming. I shed a few tears of joy when I got to see my son right after graduation. We spent the weekend with him. Soemtimes the graduating sailors have to leave that afternoon for their next school, but for the most part most don't leave till that next week after graduation. Right now I am going through not being able to talk to my sailor as he is out to sea somewhere in the Pacific. The next time I will get to hear his voice will be when he comes back in from being on patrol. It is like having him in Boot Camp again. You can talk to me any time. I will be here to help you. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your Sailor.
We are happy to have you on the Navy for Moms site. You are invited to join either the Illinois or Missouri family page as listed below. It is a great way to find families in your area and even help plan meet and greets. We also have some packing parties for our troops overseas getting together.
Looking forward to hearing from you in one of our groups!
Be sure and let me know if you have any questions!
PS. Feel free to “cruise” my page and see if there are any other groups that interest you. One of my passions is supporting our deployed troops. Check out http://www.navyformoms.com/group/mollysadoptasailorproject and see if it is a group you may like to join.
You will definately want ot look into the boot camp group and then watch for a group for his PIR. The link below is for a group that is not very active, but the information contained on the pages will help you understand what is going to happen after Boot Camp.
One quick question...I am assuming that he is not going to be a Nuke, correct? The only reason I ask is that Nuke Submariners do not go to Groton, unless they are chosen to go after Nuke school.
Feel free to contact me any time, Tina. I know what it means to be sad. It's a different kind of missing your kids, not like kids just being at college. Communication is often brief, and you can't count on being together for the holidays, birthdays, etc. Don't be afraid to make new traditions like celebrating Christmas/birthdays when you can instead of on the actual day. That's Navy Normal :-)
First of all it is OK to cry. I did when my son went to bootcamp, when I passed his empty room, when I received a letter from boot camp, when I went to graduation and when he left for sub school after having 9 days at home. But the crying eventually subsides and the proudness takes over especially when you see him in his uniform at graduation. My son said it is best to get into really good shape before bootcamp as the PT's are tough and you don't get much sleep.
Hang in there and read as much as you can find on Navyformoms.com and the internet about bootcamp and sub school. There is alot of info out there. Navyformoms.com was my lifesaver.
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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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:
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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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How are things going?
she doing and how is she coping with her brother been gone. My 15 yr old is very close to Dee and its hard on him at times
Tina, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your post.... it was so helpful.. Our son leaves 8/15 and then is heading to CT after his PIR. Look to keep in touch!
Thanks, I'm doing ok. He's almost made it to week 4. I'm gonna try to get some sun today and hope for a phone call or letter.
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
The links to everything you need in BC is in the Survival Guide.
Hi Tina,
I live in Kansas City. My son left the 10th. I miss him the minute he was ln the plane. Hope you had a great today.
Talk soon
Roses4bud
Just can't read dates right when I've been up half the night with a sick dog. I was thinking it said March. Sorry....bootcamp is still 8 weeks unless there's a push group, in which case it's 7 weeks. Doubt they do that any more.
Sorry *Tina lol
Tine, you are so welcome!! We are truly in this together! I have been where youare and not long ago! I;m just an email away!! ohiosangel@hotmail.com
Hi Tina,
It was great to meet you yesterday. Alot of fun.
I don't think I will be able to do the book club right now. I would really like to sometime though as I love to read and think it would be alot of fun. Maybe the next one?
I get my hair done at Studio 3 on Jungermann. It's in the strip mall next to Paul's Donuts. It's where Quizno's used to be. Jan does my hair. Let me know what you decide to do! Hope to talk to you soon.
38 days, Tina!!!!
Yes, they can only have their Bible and some letter writing material, including stamps. They will be sending their clothes and cell phones home to you within the first several days of arriving at Boot Camp. You will get a call from your sailor saying that he has reached the base. It is tough not being able to talk to them every day, but know that they are very busy with training and learning to be a sailor. Send him upbeat and happy letters about home life often as it helps them feel connected. My son said that he looked forward to mail call and the letters from home. Also have other family members and friends write to him. He may not get all the letters answered, and you may only receive one or several letters from him. Their letter writing time is short. Also send with your sailor a phone calling card or two. They may get to call home on occassion if they have a calling card. I was lucky and received two phone calls from my sailor while he was in bootcamp. Also have you sailor order a copy of the Graduation Ceremony on dvd. It is awesome and you can show it to family members who can't attend. I very highly recemmend that you attend the graduation ceremeny it is very beautiful and the smile on their faces when the sailors greet their families is very heartwarming. I shed a few tears of joy when I got to see my son right after graduation. We spent the weekend with him. Soemtimes the graduating sailors have to leave that afternoon for their next school, but for the most part most don't leave till that next week after graduation. Right now I am going through not being able to talk to my sailor as he is out to sea somewhere in the Pacific. The next time I will get to hear his voice will be when he comes back in from being on patrol. It is like having him in Boot Camp again. You can talk to me any time. I will be here to help you. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your Sailor.
Hi--that means I'm just east of you, off the i-70/55 at exit 18 in Illinois! My kiddo is also in subs.
Be sure and hug your future sailor for us
Hi and Welcome.
We are happy to have you on the Navy for Moms site. You are invited to join either the Illinois or Missouri family page as listed below. It is a great way to find families in your area and even help plan meet and greets. We also have some packing parties for our troops overseas getting together.
Looking forward to hearing from you in one of our groups!
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/illinoisn4m
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/missourinavymoms
Be sure and let me know if you have any questions!
PS. Feel free to “cruise” my page and see if there are any other groups that interest you. One of my passions is supporting our deployed troops. Check out http://www.navyformoms.com/group/mollysadoptasailorproject and see if it is a group you may like to join.
Carol
You will definately want ot look into the boot camp group and then watch for a group for his PIR. The link below is for a group that is not very active, but the information contained on the pages will help you understand what is going to happen after Boot Camp.
One quick question...I am assuming that he is not going to be a Nuke, correct? The only reason I ask is that Nuke Submariners do not go to Groton, unless they are chosen to go after Nuke school.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/grotonctsubschoolaschoolmoms?commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A2196323
Feel free to contact me any time, Tina. I know what it means to be sad. It's a different kind of missing your kids, not like kids just being at college. Communication is often brief, and you can't count on being together for the holidays, birthdays, etc. Don't be afraid to make new traditions like celebrating Christmas/birthdays when you can instead of on the actual day. That's Navy Normal :-)
Welcome Tina,
First of all it is OK to cry. I did when my son went to bootcamp, when I passed his empty room, when I received a letter from boot camp, when I went to graduation and when he left for sub school after having 9 days at home. But the crying eventually subsides and the proudness takes over especially when you see him in his uniform at graduation. My son said it is best to get into really good shape before bootcamp as the PT's are tough and you don't get much sleep.
Hang in there and read as much as you can find on Navyformoms.com and the internet about bootcamp and sub school. There is alot of info out there. Navyformoms.com was my lifesaver.
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