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!
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."
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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Luci - if you need any help trying to locate a ship don't hesitate to reach out to myself, partyofseven, or BelovedbyHim. Since you and Party are "friends" she might be the best source for information and even help with FB as I believe she is on and I am not.
I apologize, looking through your previous posts on the group, I see you were going through a lot of this when I was in the middle of buying a house and my own things. I wish I had more answers for you.
Luci I replied to your question on BC Mom group. I would encourage you to join the Beyond BC - Navy For Moms (ning.com) group. If you have trouble joining, reply to my comment and ask for help. The page is closed to public view and you can be a little more specific with your question, or general and then see if someone can friend you or help you out more.
I just checked and you are almost 4 hours north of us. And if your son ever gets stationed at our Naval Hospital here in Va. Bch. I'm sure he will come home more frequently than most Sailors. :) And you can visit him also. However, in between times he would be welcome to come over to our home on the weekends. :) I sent you a message to check out our page on this site, so you know what we have been doing for our Sailors for the past 20 years.
Luci, I don't know the answer to your question but I wanted to post here so that you can always find me via my chipmunk picture. Any of us, you can click on our profile picture and it will take you to our page.
Partyofseven has an HM, she might be able to find out the information for you. All the best and prayers for your sailor. Glad you posted on the BC Mom group!
Questions for Current Recruits/ New Sailors. 1. What Day did you have the “Moment Of Truth”? 2. What day Did you have your Hair Cut? 3. Were you issued “Blueberries”, uniforms and gear while in Quarantine? What Day? 4. How soon after arrival were you given your Bluejacket/ Study material? 5. Were you required to PT or given “Instructional Training” while in Quarantine? 6. Once you arrived on board RTC, following quarantine, how long before you filled out the form letter? 7. What day did you take the initial PFA? Was it the day you arrived on board RTC from quarantine or was there a period of days of exercising before the first PFA?
8.What Day did you go to medical and get the “Peanut Butter” Shot? 9. At what point were you assigned to a Division? 10. Did you have any "tests" while you were in quarantine? 11. Did you go straight from the airport to the Hotel or did you check into RTC first? 12. Did you have your wisdom teeth removed? When/ (week #)
I sent you a friend request because I wanted to message you. When you received that message from james his email. Did he have a name or was it just the email address.
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.
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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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.)
N4M Merchandise
Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.
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.
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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Luci - if you need any help trying to locate a ship don't hesitate to reach out to myself, partyofseven, or BelovedbyHim. Since you and Party are "friends" she might be the best source for information and even help with FB as I believe she is on and I am not.
I apologize, looking through your previous posts on the group, I see you were going through a lot of this when I was in the middle of buying a house and my own things. I wish I had more answers for you.
Luci I replied to your question on BC Mom group. I would encourage you to join the Beyond BC - Navy For Moms (ning.com) group. If you have trouble joining, reply to my comment and ask for help. The page is closed to public view and you can be a little more specific with your question, or general and then see if someone can friend you or help you out more.
I just checked and you are almost 4 hours north of us. And if your son ever gets stationed at our Naval Hospital here in Va. Bch. I'm sure he will come home more frequently than most Sailors. :) And you can visit him also. However, in between times he would be welcome to come over to our home on the weekends. :) I sent you a message to check out our page on this site, so you know what we have been doing for our Sailors for the past 20 years.
Luci, I don't know the answer to your question but I wanted to post here so that you can always find me via my chipmunk picture. Any of us, you can click on our profile picture and it will take you to our page.
Partyofseven has an HM, she might be able to find out the information for you. All the best and prayers for your sailor. Glad you posted on the BC Mom group!
Questions for Current Recruits/ New Sailors.
1. What Day did you have the “Moment Of Truth”?
2. What day Did you have your Hair Cut?
3. Were you issued “Blueberries”, uniforms and gear while in Quarantine? What Day?
4. How soon after arrival were you given your Bluejacket/ Study material?
5. Were you required to PT or given “Instructional Training” while in Quarantine?
6. Once you arrived on board RTC, following quarantine, how long before you filled out the form letter?
7. What day did you take the initial PFA? Was it the day you arrived on board RTC from quarantine or was there a period of days of exercising before the first PFA?
8.What Day did you go to medical and get the “Peanut Butter” Shot?
9. At what point were you assigned to a Division?
10. Did you have any "tests" while you were in quarantine?
11. Did you go straight from the airport to the Hotel or did you check into RTC first?
12. Did you have your wisdom teeth removed? When/ (week #)
Awesome! Thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing more news from you since you're a few weeks ahead of me!
Hi Luci,
That is great news! I'm hoping for both of us that they reopen the ceremony. My daughter is a week in. So it took about 4 weeks to get the letter?
Deniseg
Thinking of you. I hope your son's dog is okay, please keep us posted, So 4 weeks in and no call?
Hey Luci,
Here is one of the groups I was telling you about.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/corpsmenmoms
Thanks Luci for answering me back I appreciate it. The admins were just trying to find out more about him.
Thanks again and have a great day. :)
Hey Luci,
I sent you a friend request because I wanted to message you. When you received that message from james his email. Did he have a name or was it just the email address.
Thanks for all your help. :)
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!!
Your NAVYforMoms Admins