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!

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

Events

**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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Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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The journey from civilian to sailor begins in Great Lakes, Ill., home to the U.S. Navy's Recruit Training Center. Follow a group of new arrivals, from many different walks of life, as they prepare for their training. See their stories and learn why each chose to become part of the Global Force for Good on, above and under the sea.

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Comment by Darleen on May 29, 2013 at 9:51am

Excellent Video to help us understand what the new recruits experience.  This old Grandma is proud of her grandson.  I know his great-Uncle would be proud as well!

 

Comment by nvramos on April 10, 2013 at 2:34pm

I received my first call from my daughter last night thankful that they arrived safely.I know she will do just fine. she is a strong willed lady.I always pray for you asking for guidance ,strength and wisdom..best of luck.cant wait to hear from you..love you!

Comment by amybreneman on April 10, 2013 at 12:36pm

My son leaves for bootcamp May 13th. Do they actually leave the night before? Nervous mom!

Comment by pinky10172003 on March 25, 2013 at 12:16pm

is anyone coming in for Naval graduation this weekend 3/29 if write me i would love to chat 

Comment by Liz on February 23, 2013 at 10:41am

my daughter left for boot on 2-20-13 ! got the first call that night about 9:30pm. I can't wait to mail the letter I've been writing since she left. So excited for her. She is always on my mind.  Liz

Comment by nvramos on February 5, 2013 at 10:07pm

thanks for showing this video .mixed emotion after watching .felt relieved tho...at least i know whatt they will go thru at the BC.My daughter is leaving for BC april 9..

Comment by cj'sMum on January 28, 2013 at 7:57pm

My son got a chance to write his first letter home his 2nd Sunday. It was so great to know he was doing well.
My family has been sending him cards and letters. He told us to keep writing the cards and letters because he misses us and loves hearing about whats going on at home.

Comment by LupitaM on January 23, 2013 at 11:53pm

I don't have this information from the recruiter yet, as I was told I need to wait at least a week; which is tomorrow. Can't wait!! I'm happy for you that you got your info :)

Comment by Red Rover on January 23, 2013 at 2:24pm

I have enjoyed watching the videos too.  My son  left for BC on Jan. 17th his ship#is 12 Div. 119.  I got this in an email from his recruiter.  I know we are suppose to wait to send letters but just cking to see if any other moms know their recruits ship# yet. 

 

Comment by LupitaM on January 22, 2013 at 1:42am

Thank you for this video. My son just left to bootcamp on January 17th; which has been difficult for me but after seeing this video, I feel much better knowing what he is going through. - Lupita

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