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A place were we family members with Sailors on amphibious boats can come and talk ask questions and just hang out.. so anyone out there with a loved one on a amphibious jump on in lets share stories..
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Latest Activity: Jul 6, 2023
Discussion Forum
How to Communicate with a Sailor on Ship Deployment
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by 10mileloop Jun 18, 2017. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Tiger Cruise
Started by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors. Last reply by hope4answers Dec 27, 2016. 23 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors on April 5, 2010 at 5:30pm
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Trivone, that is a good question. My son is currently living in the BEQ. He was told that on the 14th of this month, he will move to Camp Pendleton so he can live aboard the BHR. This is all still confusing to me. I will just have to live and learn. As long as I can call him daily, I'm fine.
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Marcy, which ship is your son assigned? My other son is a corpsman. He is doing his FMTB currently at Camp Pendleton.
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I have been reading about the problems with meals and Marines aboard ship. My son is a CS(culinary specialist), but just got to San Diego. He ship is heading home, so he has not been on one yet. He is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard, which is a Marine transporting ship. I hope he will do well with the Marines, and hopefully, being in the kitchen, he is able to eat! lol
He did call about the earth quake. It was his first one! My other son in Camp Pendleton also called. Both said they left all the snow in GL for earth quakes. lol
Also, thanks for the advice on things to send. As soon as he ships out, I will start a goody box!
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Thanks for all ya'lls advice. I am getting excited about my trip to San Diego this summer. To drive would be three days, so, I think we are going to fly.
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on April 2, 2010 at 1:56am
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Don't forget, there are two Discussion Forums up top for both San Diego and Norfolk " ~ what to see & do; restaurants; where to stay" - check it out and add your tips!
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I was talking to my son today. He was just assigned to the BHR, which is not in port, but when it does, he will be moving to Camp Pendleton. Is this standard? He just got to San Diego this week, and was told that on the 14 of this month he will move to his permanent BEQ at CP,
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Comment by matthews_mommy on March 30, 2010 at 2:31pm
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is ther anyone with someone on the ashland
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I talked to Richard today. He had his indoc and was told that the BHR will dock next month, but it will leave in May. I guess that is good, but I was hoping that he would stay in dock a little longer. I am planning a trip to see his brother's graduation from FMTB in June.
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Well, my son made it to SD today. From what I can gather, he will be in temp barracks until the BHR returns. He isn't sure. He sounded tired when I talked to him a few minutes ago. I'm just glad he made it safely. I guess he will find out more information later.
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I heard that the BHR is heading back. Here is my question: how long are they in port before they sail out to sea again? The reason I ask is that his brother is at Camp Pendelton for FMTB and will graduate in June.After that, I will have on in San Diego and one in New Orleans. (Not that close to each other.) I would love to travel out to see both of them, but with my luck, I would plan the whole trip and then be told that he will be out at sea! lol
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