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
June 5, 2013
I hope there are other 2013s on here! My son got his date this past Saturday, he is so stoked! Advanced Electronics, Submarines! Subs were not on his wish list, but he failed his depth of field test for flight crew on carriers. :( He listened to the jobs available and made an informed decision that he feels is best for his future. We are so proud of him! And Dad is especially pleased, since he was on subs! I am pleased he will be close to lots of family when he goes to Groton for Sub School (I was born there). Now he hopes his friend can push his entry date out from June 4th to the 5th.
Peace!
Annette
Views: 339
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by Annette on
-
Congrats to your daughter! I wonder if A school is different for submariners, hubby did A school in Dam Neck, VA.
What are her job options in AE? Dennis is ready to leave yesterday, is your daughter anxious and raring to go? I am so excited for my son, and very proud. Where do you hail from?
Peace,
Annette
-
-
-
Hi Lisa!
We are currently in Southern California, where Dennis was born. Hubby grew up out here since the age of 2 (born in upper NY state). I was born and rasied mostly in CT, my Dad was Navy as well. I was born on the base in Groton, and met hubby when he was stationed there! He has been our since 82, did 6 years. My dad trained at Great Lakes as well, hubby went through San Diego, which is no longer a training facility.
Dennis had his first DEP meeting Tuesday, and is busy studying the START book.
For Dennis, he and his friend, niether being scholarly, realized they were going nowhere. Age 21, part time jobs, etc. And made the decision to do something bigger than them. I like the USN, less being shot at.
What is your daughter's reason or desire to join the Navy?
Peace,
Annette
-
-
-
Hi Lisa!
It's a sad situation when a person with a degree has so little opportunity. I hope she finds fulfillment in the service!
Dennis said that on this side of Christmas, June does not seem too far off. In a couple of months we will start collecting boxes for him to pack up his stuff and store it in the garage. His younger sister will inherit his room. And he is making a list of favorite foods he wants before he goes. And Mommy is trying not to be emotional yet! ;)
Peace,
Annette
-
-
Permalink Reply by proudmom of PH on
-
Hi everyone. Just joined N4M today. My son, Pat, leaves for Boot Camp on June 4th. He is so excited. I am really happy for him. My husband passed away in January and I guess I have been so consumed with other things, that I didn't think I would be anxious about it, but now that it is so close, I am getting a little nervous. I know he will be fine and will do great, but I will be an empty nester for the first time. It will really be strange.
-
-
-
How are you doing, proudmom? This will be hard, I am sure. What is Pat's path in the Navy? Dennis actually leaves on the 3rd now instead of the 5th, but in truth he leaves home on the 2nd to head to MEPS, will spend the night in San Diego.
Annette
-
-
-
Hi Annette. Whew. Today has been good butnall of a sudden a few minutes ago reality has come crashing down on me hard. Going to be strong and not let him see me cry. He asked me a couplemof nits ago if inwasngoing to be oknafter he left. I know I am, eventually. Just need to show him I am fine right now until he leaves. He has enough to worry about.
How are you doing? Have you heard from your son yet? -
-
Permalink Reply by Susan844 (Ship 04 Div 284) on
-
My son Jack is leaving June 5th, 2013. He is in Electronics and Subs - maybe they will meet each other. First child out the door, very anxious!
-
-
-
Hang in there Susan. It is a bit nerve-racking for sure! Dennis knows I will cry, but I am going to do my best to send him off with smiles, and save the crying for later. Where are you in CA?
Annette
-
-
-
El Segundo. Right near the MEPS so I was able to see him off on the bus! BTW got his address in the first letter last night so I can finally send my letters - so happy.
-
-
-
Got the call about 1 am this morning. He was so short and to the point, but managed to say he loved me. He is really trying his hardest to do the right thing and make it through with flying colors. I am really proud!
-
-
Permalink Reply by cindilouwho65 on
-
My son Robert also left on the 5th.
-
-
Permalink Reply by danielcmom on
-
My son left on June 5, 2013 also, looking forward to box and phone call, I will also be happy to know what date the graduation will be.
-
© 2025 Created by Navy for Moms Admin.
Powered by
