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USS Barry
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Site for Families with Sailors on the USS Barry
Members: 35
Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2017
Do you have a Sailor on the USS Barry?
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Comment by Lacybee on October 13, 2013 at 5:39pm
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I would also like to be inboxed if i could about a return date? Please & thank you!
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Hi, I don't have exact but have good guesstimate - will inbox you. It takes 2 weeks to get back, so I think when they actually leave, we will hear from them more, not sure.
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Hello all, does anyone know exact date of Barry's arrival? If you could inbox me it would be very helpful..Thanks ~God Bless USN
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Hi Cathy, you don't need rank and division for Navy. Only the Sailor's name and ship info.
Sailor's Name
USS BARRY (DDG 52)
FPO AE 09565-1270
SpiritLakeMom, we sent goodies (non-melting things like peanuts, skittles, goldfish crackers), crossword puzzle books, magazines.
I also heard late November, haven't heard anything from our stepson in a couple of weeks now.
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I sent a letter last week, but was unsure of the rank and division. My son arrived on the Barry on the 18th and did not send any information. I would like to send him a package. Can anyone tell me how to find rand and division. I'm not sure if he received the letter, but am anxious to send him a package. My heart goes out to all of you who have had to endure such a long deployment. I am having a hard time to adjusting to the lack of communication after only 12 days.
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Comment by judymg on September 30, 2013 at 10:40pm
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Hi SpiritLake; I always had trouble getting on the family web page. There was a weekly letter going out and my son just started forwarding it to me whenever it came out but I haven't received one in a while. I never know what to send or what they need so I just end up sending what every mom probably does.....a box of goodies. :) I figure, if he doesn't eat them he can share with the rest. The packages and letter usually take a couple of weeks.
Wow....I'm really not liking the sound of this November return date. That really sucks!
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Comment by SpiritLakeMom on September 29, 2013 at 1:47am
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What kinds of items do you recommend sending in a package? Are letters faster than packages or do they both take a long time?
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Has anyone tried to get on the family web page for the USS Barry. We found the site but it won't connect us to the page to sign up for a new registration.
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Navymom58 where did you hear about Nov?? My husband is on the Barry too and I am desperate for any info on a homecoming! :) thanks
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I just found this group, my son is curenly TDY on the Uss Barry. He is attached the the Uss William which just returned in Nov 2012 from an 8 month outing; he was home only a 4 months and now is out with the Barry. Last I heard it is now going to be at least Nov till he gets back. He has made a life out of the Navy but this has been very tuff on his wife and kids. I just want to say how proud I am of him and all of your service members. I saw a bumper sticker that said hero don't wear cowboy hats they wear Dog Tags which is so true. I have to say I think some times the real hero's are the wives, kids and girlfriends back home.
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