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:
Events
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
Latest Activity
Navy Speak
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
Badge
Boot camp
Views: 430
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Vicki B on
-
I can't be much support other than I understand. My boy leaves on 8/16. I've been crying off and on for a week. Was dumb enough to watch a baby video yesterday. What was I thinking? He's been out with his friends, going to concerts, eating out and having so much fun and for that I am appreciative. He has a very supportive friend base. Also, he hasn't had to see me melt down but once or twice because he's been gone so much! For that I am grateful and appreciative! I am so proud of him and I know he will be successful. I tell him often how proud I am. What he doesn't know is the upcoming void in my life is GUT WRENCHING... Does it get easier after they leave? Here I am answering your request for support by asking YOU for support.. Forgive me..
-
Permalink Reply by Aaron's mom on
-
Hi. My son left august 8. The first day was awful. I am slowly adjusting to his absence. I cried a bit yesterday, but today has been good, so far. This page has been my lifeline for weeks now. I have found since Aaron left, I am here constantly. I hope to get the form letter this week. I am a teacher and we go back to work tomorrow, so I will stay busy. Hopefully time will fly. Best wishes to you and your SR.
-
Permalink Reply by jackiet on
-
Hi- my son left August 9- and we are so anxious to get his address. We miss him and too are trying to adjust to the void. I have my weak moments but am so proud of him and know he made the right choice for his future. We are constantly thinking of him at different points during the day and night, and wondering, what he is doing or how he is feeling. Can someone tell me what the form letter is that everyone mentions? This is a great site, and wonderful to be able to stay in touch with other families. Best wishes and thank you for the support.....
-
Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
-
Go to the New Moms Stop Here link provided by lemonelephant. Click on the PAGE with an example of what this will look like. The pages are located just underneath the member icons. We also have videos, a survival guide, links and more.
-
Permalink Reply by Nuke Mom 11 Ship 3 Div 335 on
-
Thank you, still trying to get an address. Hopefully today.
-
Permalink Reply by Stephanie(Ship 9 Div331) on
-
My daughter also left on August 9th
-
-
My son also left on the 10th, I know how you feel not be able to just pick up the phone and talk to him, yesterday I was very quiet and a bit sad, but today is a new and brighter day, I guess that's how it is for me right now, this site gas helped he sooo much. Have a good week and let's hope to see a package or something in the mail soon. Take care and good luck to your son and all our sons and daughters. Gina
-
-
Thanks, I feel good too, I don't feel like there is anything wrong. I just received his package so happy to have gotten that plus I just got his address from the recruiter. so I'm on my 5th page of writing. Lets stay in touch and keep the prayers going for them. I'm so thankful for this website and being able to keep in touch with others going through the same thing as me.
-
-
My son left on the 10th also. I am patiently waiting to get his box. I have been trying to find wacky news and funny articles to send him. I am afraid if we write to much on how much we miss him, he will get home sick quicker. When I drive up to the drive way and see his car it throws me off. Almost one week down, I am hoping the rest go by just as quickly.
-
-
Thanks so much for the tips.
-
Permalink Reply by wordmountain1 on
-
My only child, leaves Nov. 11, 2011. I am so not ready.
-
-
I got to hear from my son Wednesday, because he needed some info, was happy i forgot to put something down. He sounded great. I can't wait to see him on Oct 7th. :)
© 2024 Created by Navy for Moms Admin.
Powered by
