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For all Family and Friends of Sailors on the USS Columbia
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Latest Activity: Jul 9, 2020
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Started by DLG1962. Last reply by DLG1962 May 31, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by CrackerjackMom on November 11, 2010 at 6:25pm
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Are you referring to the Ball Cap at Boot Camp? I don't know either other then the ball cap they have going in says "Recruit" and after they do battle stations they have a ceremony and change the recruit cap to one that says "Navy."
Thats all I know.
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He should find out the email address and give it to you. Then you can write and introduce yourself. Thats what I did. I will PM you the address that I have. I don't know if it is still the same or not.
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Now his navy life will really begin. Good luck to him.
I'm sure they will meet.
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Yes, I got a text from Aaron last night....THEY ARE BACK!!!!!
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Hey everyone, just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Got one email from Aaron and thats it. Just a day in the life of a submariner.
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Lea, I sent a friend request to you, that way I can send you the Ombudsman email that I have, If it is still good.
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Talked to Aaron on Saturday night, then said he won't be calling for a while. Soooo.........
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Hi Lea, don't really have much of an idea how long they will be out, maybe a month or two. He can send emails once in a while and you can write him. But it is kinda hit or miss. There is nothing set in stone for these guys.
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Great reporting from Pearl Harbor Nancy, so glad you are having a great time.
Barb, Aaron just did his first real dive under the boat a few weeks ago. He really enjoys having that as an extra job....although he says its not really a job, he really enjoys it.
Aaron loved going to school for Diving, hope Bob gets to do it. Keep us posted.
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Hello Lea and welcome to our Columbia world. Sounds like your son is a Nuke, my son is also. He did prototype in New York. He has been on the Columbia for a little over two years. He loves living in Hawaii.
I'm sure their paths will cross. If you have any questions go ahead and ask. We are a great group here.
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