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Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends
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For families and friends of Sailors who are stationed at Norfolk; for either Sea Duty or Shore Duty Sailors. Just make sure to keep OPSEC issues in mind and not disclose ship movements in advance.
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Latest Activity: Jan 13
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Norfolk Navy Lodge info, base tours, plus what to see and do in the area
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"Navy Lodge Norfolk" - Information, rates and photos
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on September 30, 2011 at 9:07am
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Hi KK! Sooooo we've ended up in the same place :o)
Good to see you!
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Comment by ckmom on September 30, 2011 at 9:04am
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I love the holidays but this year we will be one son less, Curtis wont be home for the holidays he is on the USS Bataan which has been deployed since March. I just might have to leave my tree up this Christmas till 2012, I wont get a real tree this year. I think he is getting homesick now. Every email I get now says I miss home!! Can't wait to be able to drive a round. lol I miss him too, but we have to keep those sailors spirts up during the holidays expecially! I love those sailors God Bless them!!!
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Comment by navy25 on September 29, 2011 at 2:46pm
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Grasshopper wonderful news for your son the best to him and yes start saving for that Italian Vacation Fabulous Naples as they say!!!
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on September 28, 2011 at 9:40pm
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Francine, My great grandmother and grandfather were from Italy. My Grandpa was too. (on my mom's side) It is funny because Italian food in Italy is nothing like Italian food in the USA.
When I went to Italy many years ago. I went up the Leaning Tower of Pizza. I went to Mount Visuvius, and Pompeii. In those days you could still walk amongst the bodies of preserved people form the volcanic eruption.
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Grasshopper, my sister was stationed over there also back in the day. She is 59 yrs old now so I think she was in her early 20's. She also got to see many places and different countries while she was stationed there. She told my son to be sure and buy souvenirs and have them shipped home on their expence. Most of the countries will do that to get your business. lol
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Comment by Grasshopper on September 28, 2011 at 1:14pm
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He has to report no later than June 6th. Fortunately that gives us time to prepare and get things in order. He admits he'll get a little homesick. He would have preferred a one year deployment but that was not available. His first choice was Rota, Spain which was only for 1 year but that was for E-6 and above or something like that. Thanks for the info about the Ombudsmen list. He is very concerned that something may happen to my Mom while he's there. She lives with us and she has serious health issues and he's very close to this Grandma! I'm just putting it in God's hands!
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Grasshopper, Wow and double Wow... How lucky your son is. I went to Italy as a teenager and loved it there. He will really enjoy life there. Even though he won't admit it. I know he will get a little homesick.
I heard that it is smart to have your Sailor put you on the Ombudsmen list that way they can give you information about your Sailor while he is deployed.
When is your son leaving?
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I knew that my Son's 2 years were just about up in Norfolk and that he was going to be looking at orders soon but got hit by a bombshell when he sent me a text yesterday saying "going to Naples, Italy...will call shortly". I texted back saying that I thought a phone call was certainly in order for that news. lol It's a 2 year order and he's really excited. I am excited for him also but it sure caught me off guard! He's currently only a 3 hour drive from home. I told him that will certainly be more than a 3 hour drive. lol Guess I will start saving and planning for my vacation!!
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Thanks for your advice ladies. I will remind him about the speed limit. It is hard to believe that driving over 80 in VA is a felony. There must be lots of felons in VA.
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Comment by Kim on September 27, 2011 at 12:07pm
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Sandy's sailor son, the drive would have been nice if we hadn't done it in three fays! Course we think there is no more beautiful place than what you find in Montana! After driving across it, instead of flying, you truly see how immense and diverse a country we have! Our country,USA, is a beautiful place and well worth protecting! Bless our military men and women!
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