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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.
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."
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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GoatLady (USS Theodore Roosvelt)
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- New Richmond, OH
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- A little about me:
- I am a stay at home Mom. I raise a small herd of dairy goats and chickens to help with the finances. I use the goat's milk to make soaps and lotions which I sell, along with the chicken eggs, at local farmer's markets.
- I am here to support my
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- Was concerned or afraid
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
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Emotional Roller Coaster
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:11am 1 Comment 0 Likes
T-minus 34 days and counting until he leaves and I am an emotional wreck. I cry at the drop of a hat, Can't imagine what I will be like at the swearing in ceremony. I just hope and pray that I don't embarass him!
I read on someone else's blog about being overwhelmed and I totally agree with that feeling. Overwhelmed pretty much sums it up. I am so proud of him and his choice. And I know that the feelings I am feeling are "Mom" feelings and most likely very selflish. I try to…
ContinueReality Setting In
Posted on February 3, 2011 at 1:46pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Last Thursday, Nathan (my son), went up to Columbus, OH to take his ASVABs, Physical, etc. Came home Friday wearing a Navy Ball Cap. When he walked in, he yelled out to me "Mom, I am a Sailor!" Of course, I cried and hugged him. I was so proud (and still am!). He seemed different. He walked a little taller and seemed more sure of himself. Everyone I saw the next couple of days, the first thing I said to them is "my son joined the Navy!!"
On Tuesday, we all had to meet with his…
ContinueInsensitive People
Posted on December 30, 2010 at 9:04am 12 Comments 0 Likes
Why are there such insensitive people? Yesterday, I ran into a person who I know (not exactly a friend) and I told him about my son joining the Navy. He immediately said you know they are going to send him to Afghanistan and hopefully he won't get shot. I was stunned. Why would this man say this to a Mom? I had no idea how to respond, so I just walked off without a response. I cried all the way home. When I got home, I called my husband. He assured me that I had nothing to worry…
ContinueI'm a wreck!
Posted on December 27, 2010 at 10:39am 5 Comments 0 Likes
I'm a wreck and he hasn't even left yet. And the sad thing is that he probably won't be leaving until June or July. This whole thing has hit me like a ton of bricks. He had talked on and off about joining the Navy, but I thought it was just talk because he talked about other options, too. Then WHAM! He and his Dad are off to talk to the Recruiter. I was told "don't worry, we are just getting information." Next thing I know, he has decided to join the Navy and the ton of bricks have…
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You may also want to join CARRIER Families!. This fB page may be of interest as well, https://www.facebook.com/USSTheodoreRoosevelt. The home port will shift to San Diego at the end of the current deployment and you will want to join San Diego Moms or Sailors in San Diego, San Diego Moms/SOs, Lemoore NAS California Moms, and/or Sailors Stationed in California at that time if your Sailor is staying with the TR. If your Sailor changes to the GW instead, join USS George Washington Sailors, CARRIER Families!, and/or Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends.
Hello,
I just wanted to thank you for coming onto the PIR groups and offering advice and support. We can always use the help and I appreciate it very much!
Hope your Sailor is doing well!
FTLW
Thanks so much, I will send you the email right now. Lora
Welcome to Navy For Moms!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video.
Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen