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Comment by mtnmom on April 2, 2010 at 9:04pm

Mabel--
Thanks for the Welcome!
Gen

Comment by mtnmom on April 2, 2010 at 12:39pm

NY Navy Mom--
thank you!!

Comment by mtnmom on April 1, 2010 at 10:01pm

Hi all;
I just joined this site, my son just completed his A SChool in G/L for GSM and has been assigned to the Oscar Austin. He is still waiting for his travel orders. Any information about DDG's and what to expect would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
Gen

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on April 1, 2010 at 11:17am

We're hoping to make a trip to Japan as well, so much to do there. Really a fabulous experience for our sailors. Glad to hear that your daughter is living off base and really experiencing the country :-)

On a different note...we got pirates today -
USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates

NNS100401-04. USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW/EXW) Michael Lewis, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

USS NICHOLAS, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Nicholas (FFG 47) captured suspected pirates April 1 after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff and confiscating a suspected mother ship.

While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas reported taking fire at 12:27 a.m. local time from a suspected pirate skiff and returned fire before commencing pursuit of the vessel until the disabled skiff stopped.

At 1:59 a.m. personnel from Nicholas boarded the disabled skiff and detained three personnel. The boarding team found ammunition and multiple cans of fuel on board.

After taking the suspected pirates on board, Nicholas sank the disabled skiff at 2:59 a.m.

An additional two suspected pirates were captured on the confiscated mother ship.

The suspected pirates will remain in U.S. custody on board Nicholas until a determination is made regarding their disposition.

Piracy is an international maritime issue that consistently affects the safety and security of the sea. The U.S. Navy works to uphold maritime law in order to prevent an environment conducive to piracy.

Nicholas, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Norfolk, Va., is currently supporting U.S. Naval Forces Africa. U.S. Naval Forces Africa is the naval component in support of U.S. Africa Command.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on March 30, 2010 at 11:56am

How wonderful Jane that you got to visit her in Japan. It will be nice of you to have that vision as she talks about her time there. We lived there for five years and loved the country.

Comment by spensmom on March 25, 2010 at 10:19pm

Where is your daughter in school? USNA or NROTC? I will tell my son. Sounds like a good idea. Thanks.

Comment by spensmom on March 25, 2010 at 2:01pm

Oops! I was wrong about that. Now I see what you mean. Wish I could help but know nothing about it.

Comment by spensmom on March 25, 2010 at 1:59pm

Looks like there's one there now. You work fast, JB! LOL

Comment by spensmom on March 25, 2010 at 1:32pm

Hi, All, I am new here but wanted to join as my son did "ship selection" yesterday and will be on DDG 93. He will be commissioned in May, and I assume will be on board sometime this summer. I have already learned a lot about DDG's from all the postings on this site. Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Comment by Dianne on March 23, 2010 at 5:30pm

Yeah, I was hoping we could meet, Denise. I'm glad to hear you had an amazing time, I can't wait for my chance to go. Are you posting your blogs on here? I would love to read them.
Thanks, Michelle, I know you were there with us in spirit.

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