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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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I have a question - Say, for example, I come across a discussion that has had a "party" involved - there are SEVERAL pages to go back and read!!! At the bottom, where the page numbers are listed, I can't always tell what page I am on. Is that something that I can fix - or can you? Sometimes, there is a box around what page you are on - but sometimes not!!! So, I know something can be done. Just is it me??
You are supposed to be honeymooning with your hubby!!
All these mom's are going to find out then you will be in bigggg trouble. Quit working and go . . . . . .!!!!
You can never be annoying - (I do have control over what I read on here :)
I appreciate your helping me "round up" those Texas Mom's!!
School is almost out and DEREK IS HOME for two weeks - but I will get right on it, M'am.
Thanks,
Brenda
Hey Joyce (In response to her comments on this page below) - that is because our administrator is such a great teacher!!!
She taught by example!!! (and some of you are quick learners)!! I usually peak and if they are not from Texas, I ignore them - sorry - I am a slow learner - BUT. . . I get to blame it on my ADD and therefore, I get modifications!!! Now, can I go get a drink of water???
Thanks for the event tab - I hope people really respond to it!!
I don't know what stays on the front page longest - could you post something that STAYS for a while (like the nurses thing has) to tell people to go check out the new tab?? We have some really computer illerate (not saying that meanly - they were busy raising Sailors) - to know how to "look around" a website.
PS - Don't know if you know, DEREK IS HOME!!!
Check out the picture on my page.
Good Evening~!!!
I don't know if this is possible, but another mom suggested it to me. Since we are having get togethers both pre-PIR and in different states, we were wondering if there could be a "Reservations" tab at the top. We have posted blogs, but some people don't know to go to our pages and the blogs soon get bogged down - then they are bogged down blogs (that sounds like a country song).
We could put who was meeting and information and then people could sign up and it would all be in one nice place.
Hi, I just sent a message and it said that my comment had to be approved. I was replying to Lynn about going to the airport with our sailor who was grad and go. What did I do wrong? There was nothing controversial in my post. I love this site and wouldn't do that. Pat Leazenby
Tell Shell she just needs to move to Texas, we have 53 members and I know there are more from Texas, that just have not joined our group!!!
I was wondering if you were being held hostage and were trying to send us a secret message - I got about six emails saying that you had started the discussion "..." - and then there was nothing!!
Just give us the word and we will send the US NAVY to rescue you!!!
Sending you a personal message - about our get together!!
Hey Rita:
Whoa! I am a little confused by your tone with me! Personally, it doest matter to me if you have a major issue with the navy or not. (That is why we are here so you can find support and help from other mothers). What does matter is how you speak about and treat this community. From what I read publicly on the boards- both members were asking you to clarify your story. Because they are women that want to help- but need to understand the facts before they give advice. So yes. I will ban you if you continue to harass my members. If you are unhappy here- please leave. Sincerely, Catherine
I want to extend a personal invitation (gold embossed - if I was Shell) to attend our Texas Mom's group get together. I looks like it will be the last weekend in June at two places called Kema and Galveston. I am sure you have heard of Galveston but Kema is a cute, touristy city on the coast also. It is far for some - so we might have to change it.
We would love for you to come!!!!
Hi Catherine - just want to thank you for watching the back of some of my friends. I like the way you state things!!! You are wise for being so young. How much time a day do you spend on here? Do you have to read everything that is typed? Do you have help?
Catherine - just want to know that you have a special invitation to attend our get together - Everybody needs to come to Texas at least once in their lives!!!
Hello Texas Mom (and Texas Mom’s wanna be’s) -
I am going to start the planning stages of having a get together for all who can attend. It would really be fun to meet one another!!
I want as many as possible to attend. Therefore, I want to try to get the best time and city. Please go to my page to reply to the comment with the answers to the following questions.
(1) Location - I will get back later today with a run down of how many from each city. You could reply to this such as, “I live in Houston - but am willing to go to Austin” etc.
(2) Time - Weekend or weekday? - May, June or July? - please list specific times that you cannot attend - for example my family reunion is the 20, 21, and 22 of June.
(3) Ideas - especially if you live in one of the central cities (Houston or Austin). Do we just want a dinner together one long evening - attend an event - I would love to be able to participate in a parade on Memorial day together somewhere!!! HELP!!!! I really think just spending one long evening in a restaurant is fine and then we could go from there!!
(4) Any other suggestions - please list ideas!!!!
Just go to my page - “Brenda Bourque” and comment back - I am putting this in a blog on my page - Please comment back to the blog!!!!
Thanks, Brenda Bourque - Proud Mom of Derek who is heading to Guam - and all plans will be cancelled when he comes in!!!!
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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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I have a question - Say, for example, I come across a discussion that has had a "party" involved - there are SEVERAL pages to go back and read!!! At the bottom, where the page numbers are listed, I can't always tell what page I am on. Is that something that I can fix - or can you? Sometimes, there is a box around what page you are on - but sometimes not!!! So, I know something can be done. Just is it me??
You are supposed to be honeymooning with your hubby!!
All these mom's are going to find out then you will be in bigggg trouble. Quit working and go . . . . . .!!!!
I was fixin' to send out the dogs with the barrels around their necks - to find you.I am going to type up a generic message and send one by one to them.
I appreciate your helping me "round up" those Texas Mom's!!
School is almost out and DEREK IS HOME for two weeks - but I will get right on it, M'am.
Thanks,
Brenda
She taught by example!!! (and some of you are quick learners)!! I usually peak and if they are not from Texas, I ignore them - sorry - I am a slow learner - BUT. . . I get to blame it on my ADD and therefore, I get modifications!!! Now, can I go get a drink of water???
I don't know what stays on the front page longest - could you post something that STAYS for a while (like the nurses thing has) to tell people to go check out the new tab?? We have some really computer illerate (not saying that meanly - they were busy raising Sailors) - to know how to "look around" a website.
PS - Don't know if you know, DEREK IS HOME!!!
Check out the picture on my page.
I don't know if this is possible, but another mom suggested it to me. Since we are having get togethers both pre-PIR and in different states, we were wondering if there could be a "Reservations" tab at the top. We have posted blogs, but some people don't know to go to our pages and the blogs soon get bogged down - then they are bogged down blogs (that sounds like a country song).
We could put who was meeting and information and then people could sign up and it would all be in one nice place.
Just an idea -
Thanks,
Brenda
I was wondering if you were being held hostage and were trying to send us a secret message - I got about six emails saying that you had started the discussion "..." - and then there was nothing!!
Just give us the word and we will send the US NAVY to rescue you!!!
Sending you a personal message - about our get together!!
Whoa! I am a little confused by your tone with me! Personally, it doest matter to me if you have a major issue with the navy or not. (That is why we are here so you can find support and help from other mothers). What does matter is how you speak about and treat this community. From what I read publicly on the boards- both members were asking you to clarify your story. Because they are women that want to help- but need to understand the facts before they give advice. So yes. I will ban you if you continue to harass my members. If you are unhappy here- please leave. Sincerely, Catherine
We would love for you to come!!!!
I am going to start the planning stages of having a get together for all who can attend. It would really be fun to meet one another!!
I want as many as possible to attend. Therefore, I want to try to get the best time and city. Please go to my page to reply to the comment with the answers to the following questions.
(1) Location - I will get back later today with a run down of how many from each city. You could reply to this such as, “I live in Houston - but am willing to go to Austin” etc.
(2) Time - Weekend or weekday? - May, June or July? - please list specific times that you cannot attend - for example my family reunion is the 20, 21, and 22 of June.
(3) Ideas - especially if you live in one of the central cities (Houston or Austin). Do we just want a dinner together one long evening - attend an event - I would love to be able to participate in a parade on Memorial day together somewhere!!! HELP!!!! I really think just spending one long evening in a restaurant is fine and then we could go from there!!
(4) Any other suggestions - please list ideas!!!!
Just go to my page - “Brenda Bourque” and comment back - I am putting this in a blog on my page - Please comment back to the blog!!!!
Thanks, Brenda Bourque - Proud Mom of Derek who is heading to Guam - and all plans will be cancelled when he comes in!!!!