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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."
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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Hi Jill, Sorry I was on my lunch and walked away from my computer. My son arrived at MA school on Nov 17. He was sitting there waiting in Great Lakes since he graduated on Oct 29. Unfortunately he had a second ROM due to someone in the next bunk over testing positive after 5 weeks in. The guy had only been in their division for 10 hours. It was awful having him call me in tears. My son doesn't wear his heart on sleeve but you know how hard it is on these kids.
So he started classes yesterday and is so happy to finally be moving on. I lost your DM. Where is your son at in the process?
Hi Jill, I just got your message. That's so awesome to meet a mom who's on the same journey! My son is Ship 11 Div 386. We got a letter from him saying that he has made some great friends so you never know it could be your son. He wrote this letter in quarantine so it could very well be boys that aren't in his division.
Hi Jill - agree - it’s hard to believe they are already over halfway done, but at the same time seems like it’s been forever since I’ve seen his face. It’s great to find other moms who are going through the same emotions. I am very proud of all of them, too. They are doing something that not many people can say they accomplished.
Its very disappointing that we can’t go to graduation. Yes, my son just graduated from high school in may as well. At 18 they still seem so young to be sending off. His school pushed their ceremony to August, so he was able to walk across the stage just a week before he left for boot camp. But you are right - it wasn’t the full experience. Half of his class chose not to participate.
My son is going into an IT job - his A school is in Pensacola. But my brother-in-law was in the air force for 30 years and went in as MA. That’s great! Does he want to get into law enforcement? Just wondering.... my husband is a police officer.
We received personal letters yesterday - 3 envelopes, so the letters were written different dates. He sounds like he is doing well. It was just nice to finally receive a personal response. In one of the envelopes, he included separate letters for his sisters - they were so happy that he wrote to them! I hope you receive a personal letter soon. Waiting to hear from him has been the worst, but I know that’s part of the deal.
Hi Jill - I think our sons left for boot camp around the same time, so just thought I would reach out bc I think we should be on the same schedule. My SR left for Chicago on Aug 11th. He’s in div 379.
At 1:10pm on September 10, 2020, partyofseven said…
Jill- Good Morning.
Have you been able to post on the main page yet? I am stopping by to say hi and to see how you are doing? Let us hear from you. :)
You are welcome!!! If you ever get stuck maneuvering this site go to the top where it says My Page and it will bring you here, then you can click on BC Mom to go to the group or my picture to reach out to me.
Jill Welcome to BC Moms group!! Partyofseven posted a note in the comments there welcoming you - If you haven't already been to the BC Mom page be sure to click on your group here and join us. Scroll down most of the page till you find the comment section with a window similar to this and post a note. Please introduce yourself to the others there and let us know where you are at in your BC journey.
My son went through BC 3 summers ago and is now out in the fleet as a Nuke. We all volunteer our time on here, helping and encouraging you.
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question.
This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor.
Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
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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:
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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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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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Hi Jill, Sorry I was on my lunch and walked away from my computer. My son arrived at MA school on Nov 17. He was sitting there waiting in Great Lakes since he graduated on Oct 29. Unfortunately he had a second ROM due to someone in the next bunk over testing positive after 5 weeks in. The guy had only been in their division for 10 hours. It was awful having him call me in tears. My son doesn't wear his heart on sleeve but you know how hard it is on these kids.
So he started classes yesterday and is so happy to finally be moving on. I lost your DM. Where is your son at in the process?
Hi Jill, I just got your message. That's so awesome to meet a mom who's on the same journey! My son is Ship 11 Div 386. We got a letter from him saying that he has made some great friends so you never know it could be your son. He wrote this letter in quarantine so it could very well be boys that aren't in his division.
I'm about to go check the mail for a letter. :)
Let's keep in touch :)
Hi Jill - agree - it’s hard to believe they are already over halfway done, but at the same time seems like it’s been forever since I’ve seen his face. It’s great to find other moms who are going through the same emotions. I am very proud of all of them, too. They are doing something that not many people can say they accomplished.
Its very disappointing that we can’t go to graduation. Yes, my son just graduated from high school in may as well. At 18 they still seem so young to be sending off. His school pushed their ceremony to August, so he was able to walk across the stage just a week before he left for boot camp. But you are right - it wasn’t the full experience. Half of his class chose not to participate.
My son is going into an IT job - his A school is in Pensacola. But my brother-in-law was in the air force for 30 years and went in as MA. That’s great! Does he want to get into law enforcement? Just wondering.... my husband is a police officer.
Still hoping you get your personal letter soon!
We received personal letters yesterday - 3 envelopes, so the letters were written different dates. He sounds like he is doing well. It was just nice to finally receive a personal response. In one of the envelopes, he included separate letters for his sisters - they were so happy that he wrote to them! I hope you receive a personal letter soon. Waiting to hear from him has been the worst, but I know that’s part of the deal.
Hi Jill - I think our sons left for boot camp around the same time, so just thought I would reach out bc I think we should be on the same schedule. My SR left for Chicago on Aug 11th. He’s in div 379.
Jill- Good Morning.
Have you been able to post on the main page yet? I am stopping by to say hi and to see how you are doing? Let us hear from you. :)
You are welcome!!! If you ever get stuck maneuvering this site go to the top where it says My Page and it will bring you here, then you can click on BC Mom to go to the group or my picture to reach out to me.
Jill Welcome to BC Moms group!! Partyofseven posted a note in the comments there welcoming you - If you haven't already been to the BC Mom page be sure to click on your group here and join us. Scroll down most of the page till you find the comment section with a window similar to this and post a note. Please introduce yourself to the others there and let us know where you are at in your BC journey.
My son went through BC 3 summers ago and is now out in the fleet as a Nuke. We all volunteer our time on here, helping and encouraging you.
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question.
This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor.
Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
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