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NAVYForMoms.com Reaches Membership Milestone, Growing Quickly

MILLINGTON, Tenn., July 28 PRNewswire — Today, recently-launched social networking Web site NAVYForMoms.com celebrates the arrival of its 3,500th member. NAVYForMoms.com continues to grow quickly, averaging more than 25 new members each day.

In March 2008, the U.S. Navy Recruiting Command launched NAVYForMoms.com in response to research that found many parents have questions about what life in the Navy is really like, and are searching for candid answers from parents who have experienced it firsthand.

NAVYForMoms.com puts potential Navy parents in touch with parents of young men and women who are already serving. The online community gives prospective Navy moms a place to gather accurate information, share stories and gain support from their peers.

"NAVYForMoms.com has become a valuable resource for potential Navy parents, as well as an online gathering spot for current Navy moms," said Rear Adm. Robin Braun, Deputy Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. "We highly encourage everyone to take a look at the website to view this powerful online community. The site has enabled many strong friendships and support groups to develop and provided a place where potential Navy parents can get information. Its success is a true testament to the value of such a community."

Janice Fry, 57, of Birmingham, Ala., joined NAVYForMoms.com after her son Patrick, 24, enlisted in November 2007.

"NAVYForMoms.com has been an incredible part of my life since my son's entry into the Navy," Fry said. "The site is a lifesaver, connecting me with moms across the country who share the same thoughts, hopes and dreams for our children in the Navy."

Members have formed more than 250 groups, from Boot Camp Moms to a Moms' Cookbook Group. As the site approaches its fifth month, more than 200,000 viewers have visited the site, with 2.5 million pages read. Members continue to share their lives with one another: more than 11,500 photos have been uploaded and hundreds of new discussion topics added to the site.

For more information, please visit NAVYForMoms.com or contact Elly Spinweber at 703.741.7513 or espinweber@golinharris.com.

SOURCE NAVYForMoms.com

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