USS TORTUGA

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Comment by Tom'sMom on November 9, 2009 at 5:45pm

Thank you Princess, I appreciate the feedback. I will check into getting one for Tom for Christmas...1 present down...

Comment by Princess on November 9, 2009 at 8:24am

Yes, I believe they are able to have them. My son said they do not have much space for much of anything, but they make do.

Comment by Tom'sMom on November 3, 2009 at 1:00am

Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone has heard of the Rackpacks and if they are allowed to have them on the USS Tortuga? I am trying to come up with ideas for Christmas.

Thanks
Leah

Comment by Princess on October 27, 2009 at 10:59pm

That's awesome news! Keep me posted and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Comment by Heide on October 27, 2009 at 10:50pm

My son just got his orders to report here by December 20th. He is so excited and is counting down the days. He is DC.

Comment by Princess on September 13, 2009 at 4:22pm

The tortuga is a small ship. Per my son everybody knows everybody.
Wants your sons gets to beautiful Saesbo know that he will be embraced.

Comment by Tom'sMom on September 13, 2009 at 3:56pm

Hello, my name is Leah. My son just called to let us know that he was going to the USS Tortuga. I'm not sure when just yet since he has 3 C schools to get through first. I'm glad to know there is a group for the family members for the Tortuga and look forward to learning about the sailors and their families.

Comment by Princess on June 12, 2009 at 6:50am

Glad you are here. Right now our ship is deployed so its good to have some company. Have you been to Sasebo yet?

Comment by juneangel607 on June 12, 2009 at 1:08am

Hello, my name is Muriel...My son is stationed in Sasebo, but he's on the USS Denver...he's a culinary specialist 2nd class...while I know that these are two different ships, I couldn't help but feel a conection...glad to meet you.

Comment by Princess on April 29, 2009 at 7:59pm

Hi everyone, it seems like everyone is doing well. I know I have been rare, but I have been spending quality time with my sailor before he departed. Yes! He is in Japan now. He left yesterday. The girls and I were so thankful to AA for giving us gate passes to accompany him to the gate and watch his plane depart. It was amazing seeing him begin his future overseas.

While there, we met some other military men, mostly marines. They were headed to many places in Asia as well. Only three sailors ended up with my son in Saesbo.

I was really disheartened, but understood when Mike told me that he was quarantined when he got to Tokyo. He said after they deplaned all the passengers were put into a large room and had to sit on the floor for a long time. They were checking them all out for Swine Flu. Thankfully, Mike didn't get the "X" tagged on him and he was able to connect to his final flight to Fukoka, although he missed his original one. He told me that he even called the quarterdeck when he missed the flight and they arranged another one. I was so very proud of him.

He called me this morning, which was 1:00 am his time and said he arrived safely. He said, "Mommy, I love it. It's beautiful here. The people are so nice." He told me he bought a calling card, but did not know how to use it so he asked for help and he thought it was sweet how friendly and helpful everyone was. I remember the boot camp days when I wondered if he could figure out the calling card to call from 20 miles north... now hes on the other side of the planet!

Just wanted to provide everyone with an update. I am so very proud of our boys and I wish I was young again with today's experience. What an adventure!

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