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Update: Meeting Kits No Longer Available, Downloadable Items Are Here To Stay

Hello everyone! Back in August we introduced Meeting Kits to help you host and promote your gatherings. We are glad we were able to send so many but we have unfortunately ran out and won’t be producing any more. That being said, there are still lots of things that you can download for free – like name tags, flyers, and contact cards. Just click here to che… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 24, 2009 at 10:27am — No Comments

Want to help out at the Army-Navy Game?

090829-N-1557B-012 GREAT LAKES, Ill., (Aug. 29, 2009) More than 4,750 recruits and staff members from Recruit Training Command spell out "Go Navy!" in front of the USS Iowa headquarters building at Recruit Training Command for a photo to be aired at this year's Army-Navy football game Dec. 12. (U… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 23, 2009 at 6:30pm — 9 Comments

Comment Order On Blogs Reversed

Due to popular demand, I've switch the order of comments on Blogs back to the old setting. Comments will now appear in chronological order - so you can read them in the order they were posted (much easier). Still working on the page number issue - I think it's obvious from all the feedback I've received that everyone prefers the old format much better (myself included). Let's keep our fingers crossed that Ning listens to us! Elle Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 18, 2009 at 4:03pm — 7 Comments

Noticed some changes to N4M? Here's why...

What a hectic few weeks it's been! Ning, the company who hosts this site and handles the "technical" side of things, has been releasing lots of changes to their networks including Navy For Moms. I wanted to share with you everything they have announced and would love to hear your opinion in the comments section below. Here we go... Private messages now have an increased character limit. This means you'll have more room to write your PM without having to send a second message to continue… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 17, 2009 at 12:30pm — 84 Comments

USPS Military Holiday Mail Deadlines: Make Sure You Send Your Package Out In Time!

Hey everyone! I know that many of you are sending out care packages and letters to your loved ones for the holidays. To ensure that whatever you mail out reaches your Sailor or Officer in time, please be sure to send it out by the deadline specified by the USPS. Cut off dates begin on November 13th, depending on the shipping method you chose and your Sailor/Officer's location. You can find a full list of deadlines within a news release the USPS just posted last week here:… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 5, 2009 at 2:22pm — 12 Comments

Ning Gift Store Application To Be Removed

A few weeks ago I posted a blog about the Gift Store Application potentially being removed. After being reviewed by the Navy, a decision has been made to move forward with removal. The Navy can't accept money - nor were they- but they didn't want you to believe they were somehow making money off of N4M members. As we currently can't chose to only offer free gifts or control the cost of gifts that w… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on November 2, 2009 at 7:30pm — 14 Comments

Profile Page Changes & Exportable Event Guest Lists Coming Soon!

Hey everyone! When you log onto the site Friday afternoon you’ll see a few changes and new options available to you. These are part of a new release by Ning, the company who provides our Web space. The first change you’ll notice is that the default layout on your profile is returning back to its original format – with the Comment Wall at the very bottom. This was due to the amount of feedback that members from all of Ning’s networks had. If you have already customized your profile page this ch… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 29, 2009 at 5:20pm — 2 Comments

Gift Store May Be Removed

Hello everyone! Earlier this week Ning released the Gift Store application on all of its networks, including ours. There is a chance that this application will be removed within the next week. Navy’s JAG Corps is looking into whether or not we can have this functionality on the site due to the costs associated to our members. If the decision is made to remove this application, all current gifts will be removed from the site including those that have already been purchased. Keep this in mind if… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 23, 2009 at 5:08pm — 9 Comments

Public Visitation for Future USS New York

Happy Monday everyone! Just wanted to pass along some information I received today regarding the upcoming commissioning week events in New York City. :) The following information comes from a CHINFO press release. Unfortunately we will not have any private tours scheduled for you guys but it's still a great opportunity. Hope some of you will be able to attend! Elle NAVY ANNOUNCES WELCOME SALUTE AND PUBLIC VISITATION FOR FUTURE USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) DURING COMMISSIONING WEEK EVENTS IN NEW YO… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 19, 2009 at 12:10pm — 8 Comments

Become a Fan of MPCON (SS/SW) Rick D. West & CNO Admiral Gary Roughead

For those of you that are on Facebook, I wanted to bring your attention to some Navy personnel who have pages you can become a fan of: MPCON (SS/SW) Rick D. West and CNO Admiral Gary Roughhead. This is a great way to keep on top of Navy-related news and updates! Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MPCON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West http://www.facebook.com/MCPON Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 12, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Oklahoma Navy Birthday Ball: 8 Tickets Available For N4M Members!

Hello everyone! The Oklahoma Navy Birthday Ball is coming up this Saturday, October 10th and we have 8 free tickets available (4 couples)! This event will be held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. It begins at 6:00pm with a reception, followed by dinner, program, and dancing starting at 7:00pm. There is a dress code that is required: gowns/cocktail dresses for the ladies and tux/suit for men. To qualify for a ticket, you must be from Oklahoma and have a Sailor/Officer who… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 7, 2009 at 5:27pm — 1 Comment

AMERICA'S NAVY. "A Global Force for Good."

The new campaign will position the Navy as A Global Force For Good, protecting the United States and supporting the world by whatever means necessary, 24/7. The campaign will also highlight available opportunities in today’s Navy. Additionally, the new brand campaign is designed to ignite a passion… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on October 2, 2009 at 5:30pm — 12 Comments

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

“The opportunities afforded by the United States Navy to the diverse people of our country is not duplicated anywhere else on the planet. With our rich heritage, Sailors are uniquely prepared to lead change and innovation in all that we do. This will be the key to our success.”
– Rear Adm. Albert Garcia, III, Deputy Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command


Were you aware that Hispanic Americans

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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 30, 2009 at 3:00pm — 19 Comments

Private Ship Tour in Alabama (N4M Members Only!). UPDATE: Ship change

A few weeks ago some of our members had the chance to tour the USS Carney In NYC. They not only were able to see the ins and outs of the ship, but also met with some Sailors and Officers. This went so well, the Navy now wants to share another exclusive opportunity with all of you to show their appreciation! This time, you will have the chance to get a special private tour on the USS Robert G. Bradley USS Klakring… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 28, 2009 at 2:39pm — 3 Comments

Have You Verified Your Email Address?

Good morning everyone! Last week, Ning (the company that provides our Web space) introduced a new email verification system across all of it's networks. You may have seen the image below appear on your screen when you logged into Navy For Moms.

The reason you are being required to do this is… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 28, 2009 at 9:38am — 12 Comments

Ship Tour in NYC just for N4M members

We received a call today from NAVINFOEAST (English translation... PR team for the NY area) and they've offered all of you a great opportunity. There is a ship coming into the NYC harbor from the 8-12 of this month. The ship is a DDG, USS Carney, it will be open to the public for tours on the 9th and 10th. But... because the Navy is so proud of it's N4M members, they're offering a special, private tour just for you! Saturday 12 September at 10:00a.m to noon . the ship will open it's door… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on September 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 13 Comments

New Poll Video: "OPSEC & Internet Safety"

Hello again, Navy Moms (and other Navy loved ones)! Did you know that posting something as simple as a name or an innocent photograph can threaten lives and missions thousands of miles away? Thereʼs been a good bit of discussion on N4M about safe and wise posting in our forums and blogs – particularly as it relates to operational security (OPSEC) and privacy for our Sailors and their families. We know you’re eager to share news about your Sailor, but it’s important to keep in mind that any bit… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 27, 2009 at 2:26pm — 6 Comments

New Poll Video – “Racks – USS Wasp”

Last month we showed you what life on a ship is like. But what about when Sailors are in port? In this video, AO3 Karina Cortes gives you a glimpse into her Navy life – from the gun shop on the USS Wasp where she works, to the place she calls home when she’s in Virginia Beach. Whether she’s putting in hours at the gym or surfing… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

N4M Meeting Kits!

Hello everyone! Did you know that we’ve had over 300 events created on N4M since it started? That’s over 300 times that members of our community have planned to get together and meet in real life. Whether you met to share stories over coffee, put together packages to ship out to Sailors, or just see the faces of other moms at PIR – we applaud you for your efforts and your commitment to supporting each other, your Sailors, and the Navy. To show our appreciation, we’ve been working to create som… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 14, 2009 at 3:00pm — 15 Comments

At Sea - Military Channel Mini Series

Worth Watching! Due to a partnership between Navy Recruiting Command and CHINFO (Chief of Naval Information), Discovery network is able to provide viewers a never-before-seen glimpse inside the US Navy. This 3 hour mini-series explores the radical changes that are currently taking place to the mission, manpower, machinery of the world's greatest maritime force. Each hour will focus on a key mission and the new technologies and training necessary to achieve success (Naval Aviation, Surface Warfa… Continue

Added by Navy for Moms Admin on August 7, 2009 at 5:00pm — 14 Comments

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