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GHOST RIDDING ON A SUB
My son is ghost ridding on a sub. he was on the Miami. in order to finish his quals for his Dolphin. My question is this. he couldnt tell me what boat he was going on and said they were leaving shortly. that was 2 weeks ago. i have not heard from him since. is this normal? any help would be appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by LLovesmysailor on
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The only thing I can add is that he will be on a Fast Attack. Most likely the same class boat as Miami. I doubt he's on a full length deployment. So, you should hear from him when they get back.
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Permalink Reply by Karen B. (Ship 14, DIV 275) on
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My son hitched a ride to finish quals too. He is in radio, so was able to get an email address and write me. I believe though that it did take a couple of weeks until I heard from him. They are super busy at first, and with keeping watches, and as my son did, working in the mess hall, AND working on quals, he barely had time to sleep, so writing was low on his list. They run silent for periods of time too, so not too unusual. Hang in there and just know that it's temporary and that he is working hard to get those Dolphins....you will be amazed when you do hear from him. Boy do they mature and speak differently once they are pinned! You will be so proud! We know how you feel....take care, and thank you for your son's service!
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Permalink Reply by Nana Donna (nanaTo2Saliors) on
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My grandson is also on the USS Miami and he was told he would go on a "ghost ride" in October on the USS Jacksonville for 3 months. I am so glad they let these Nubs go on a ghost ride to make is easier for them to get their Dolphins.
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Permalink Reply by ISH-MOM on
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thanks everyone for the advice. i just though it was weird that when he was on the Miami, he was able to let me know the name and texted me the night before to say they were leaving... maybe because it was his first deployment?
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Gina - thanks for the info. my son told me he was "itching" to get back "underwater again" LOL. he also loves being on a sub. I myself would never be able to handle it. Dont like closed in places. I did send him emails about things happening w/family all good of course. and skyped him 2x while in ports, along with a few calls. like they say no news is good news...
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Permalink Reply by missin'mybrowneyedboy on
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Hi ISH-MOM and all, Well, I guess contact or lack of contact must depend on the individual boat and CO? My sailor is a NUB as a rider and he sent us his email address w/i 5-6 days and was responding fairly regularly until recently when he said things were getting "hectic". Also, he was able to call me and several other family members about 2 weeks after getting underway. He's on a boomer so really was not expecting a call. Sounds like I've been very lucky! I'll take it: }}}} PS: I also contacted my local county auditor about him needing a ballot for the primary and they said they send them out to subs "all the time" I don't know if it reached him in time to vote, though.
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