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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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My Sister was also crying when I answered the phone. I think it was cause she tried to call my mom 1st but she was baby sitting and didnt have her phone next to her. She said she was just really happy to talk to someone from home. Not tears of sadness but of joy =)
I got my first call from my Sister (thank God) She is just now sending her 1st letter out to our Mom tonight. My Mom was kinda bummed that she missed her call today.
Hello! Have you herd anything from your SR? I know they say no news is good news but others in the DIV are getting letters and calls just would be nice to know she is ok....well hope to hear from you soon.
We will be going those exact same dates. My Brother just started a new job so not sure if he will be able to get time off just yet. So we are just waiting to see who can go and who cant. My Mother and myself are going for sure. I hope we get to meet at PRI!
thats great they are in the same group =) are you guys going to go to PIR?
At 1:51pm on September 28, 2012, Mom&Dad4MattJ said…
Hi there.. we got Matt's form letter yesterday, we even got a phone call ( one of those I need information calls), He sounded really good.. Of course we did not get to chat, but it was great to hear from him.. He is on Ship 9, Division 4. Good luck. Rick & Julie,
Hi Stephsmom! You might like to join the inland empire of socal mom's group. We are trying to get together for lunch on 7/14 in Rialto. The info is posted on the group page. Hopefully you can join us - my son leaves on 10/23/12. We can all share info and help each other through the process :)
Enjoy all the time you have with her!!! She'll be heading to bootcamp before you know it!! At least time flew by while I was waiting for the time my daughter shipped out. It seemed so far away and then - - wow, here it was time to go!!!!
What rating is your daughter choosing? Will she be going to an A school out of bc?
I see you joined the Moms of Daughters 2 group and I want to welcome you!! We are a close, friendly, supportive group of Moms and look forward to getting to know you and your sailor. I see you are new to N4Ms, is your daughter in bootcamp yet? Please feel free to jump in and join our chats. You can ask any questions you may have, talk freely about your feelings, fears or concerns, or just chat about life. We are all in different phases of our daughters Naval careers and we are always there for each other!!! Again, Welcome Aboard!!!!!
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!
Hi...I just wanted you to know about an Amazing thing. Calls for Recruits.org is giving away FREE Pre-paid Calling cards for Recruits in Boot camp. Visit the site, and send an email requesting Phone Cards and send them off to your Recruits! Have a great day!!
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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.
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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:
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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My Sister was also crying when I answered the phone. I think it was cause she tried to call my mom 1st but she was baby sitting and didnt have her phone next to her. She said she was just really happy to talk to someone from home. Not tears of sadness but of joy =)
I got my first call from my Sister (thank God) She is just now sending her 1st letter out to our Mom tonight. My Mom was kinda bummed that she missed her call today.
Hello! Have you herd anything from your SR? I know they say no news is good news but others in the DIV are getting letters and calls just would be nice to know she is ok....well hope to hear from you soon.
Yes, you got it! If there is ever anything I can help with, don't hesitate to ask. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
We will be going those exact same dates. My Brother just started a new job so not sure if he will be able to get time off just yet. So we are just waiting to see who can go and who cant. My Mother and myself are going for sure. I hope we get to meet at PRI!
Yes we are going to go as well =)
thats great they are in the same group =) are you guys going to go to PIR?
Hi there.. we got Matt's form letter yesterday, we even got a phone call ( one of those I need information calls), He sounded really good.. Of course we did not get to chat, but it was great to hear from him.. He is on Ship 9, Division 4. Good luck. Rick & Julie,
Hi Stephsmom! You might like to join the inland empire of socal mom's group. We are trying to get together for lunch on 7/14 in Rialto. The info is posted on the group page. Hopefully you can join us - my son leaves on 10/23/12. We can all share info and help each other through the process :)
Have you joined the DEP group yet? If not you need to!!!
Stephsmom,
Enjoy all the time you have with her!!! She'll be heading to bootcamp before you know it!! At least time flew by while I was waiting for the time my daughter shipped out. It seemed so far away and then - - wow, here it was time to go!!!!
What rating is your daughter choosing? Will she be going to an A school out of bc?
Stephsmom,
I see you joined the Moms of Daughters 2 group and I want to welcome you!! We are a close, friendly, supportive group of Moms and look forward to getting to know you and your sailor. I see you are new to N4Ms, is your daughter in bootcamp yet? Please feel free to jump in and join our chats. You can ask any questions you may have, talk freely about your feelings, fears or concerns, or just chat about life. We are all in different phases of our daughters Naval careers and we are always there for each other!!! Again, Welcome Aboard!!!!!
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
Hi...I just wanted you to know about an Amazing thing. Calls for Recruits.org is giving away FREE Pre-paid Calling cards for Recruits in Boot camp. Visit the site, and send an email requesting Phone Cards and send them off to your Recruits! Have a great day!!