"Whoops!!
just having to go through all these hoops, that this military LIFE seems to create. "
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.
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"Oh gosh, I am so sorry this is happening too, for you both. I would have to agree with much of what you have said, as the same thoughts float on one side of my brain while the other side tries to rationalize all of this that are children experience,…"
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Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 7:26pm on March 15, 2024,
Chipmunk said…
Lara - Thanks for posting on BC Mom - It is encouraging to see others post, even if your SR wasn't in RCU, you shared great advice!
- At 9:06am on October 19, 2023,
Lara - In case you missed our posted replies here is part of mine. My DIL sent me this reply when I asked her - "I got all my winter gear at boot camp except one of my coats cause they didn't have my size. The coat was then sent to my PO box at A school. I hope that helps." - There were a couple of other replies, so be sure to scroll back to your post if you missed them in your email feeds.
- At 10:10am on August 23, 2023,
Lara - Welcome to the BC Mom and loved ones group. I along with BelovedbyHim and others help out to answer your questions and offer encouragement in that group.
When you go to the group page, be sure to scroll down past all of the information, go past the discussions and then you will see COMMENT WALL - That is where you should post your hellos, ask questions, introduce yourself and be able to share your ups and downs. More of our members will see your posts there and be able to reply. It is our daily chatting area. Feel free to ask your questions about Pre-BC things as well and check out the links to BelovedbyHim's blogs.
{{{BNMH}}} - Big Navy Mom Hugs!!
Also, if you view this site on your phone, be sure to put it into desktop mode, it should help you navigate a little better. I use my laptop and I have no issues scrolling around to the various sections on this site.
- At 12:32am on August 23, 2023,
belovedbyHim said…
Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. Welcome to the Navy... Everything will be ok! The First part is some things to do before your SR leaves IF you Can, It’s NOT ESSENTIAL! Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it here. We are here to get you through the “Great Silence” of the next 4 weeks (ish) and the 10 weeks of BC (ish). You will come to learn that No News Is GOOD News and everything is Needs of the Navy. You life will be Hurry Up and Wait and it’s ok to make plans but they are subject to change until after they have happened so it’s best to embrace the Motto: Semper Gumby!! (Always Flexible!!)
- At 10:11am on August 15, 2023,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
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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