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USS Bataan LHD-5

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Group for family members of Sailors who are on the USS Bataan (LHD-5)

Members: 144
Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2019

I decided to start this group to see who else may have a Sailor on this ship; or heading to this ship.

Granted, we may be a bit limited to what we can discuss openly online, but if nothing else, may be a good way to connect and network off-line as well.

Make sure to not disclose advance ship movements or other OPSEC issues.

My son is an FC2 on this ship.

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Comment by JillG on May 16, 2011 at 3:05pm: ohh the pepper spray!!! My sailor had to do security on base for 6 months and he had to get pepper sprayed. he didnt think too much of it either!

I wish i could send my sailor a cake. He doesnt eat sweets, but I love baking. I guess i could make one and he could give it away!

Comment by JillG on May 16, 2011 at 12:31pm: haha a.mitchell i thought it was funny that after she posted all her crap she put: "this is from me, dont do anything to my husband" I kinda thought, if you have to ask them not to do anything to your husband you should know its not good to post!

Comment by JillG on May 16, 2011 at 12:30pm: Nothing to be concerned with. One lady said that there was a certain group of people that had some been told some very important info that was not shared with the rest of the families. The ship said there had been no changes to any info given to the families, but it was too late. Her comment started all kinds of drama! it was pretty heated at one point.

Comment by JillG on May 16, 2011 at 9:22am: In case any of you haven't checked, there is an announcement from the PAO on the family site about the facebook page. I hate it that 1 person started some drama (agian) and not we all have to suffer! Here is is for anyone that is interested:

The Bataan Facebook page has been temporarily taken offline due to operational security violations. Page administrators will review all historical posts to ensure additional violations do not exist before the page is restored for viewing.

We apologize to the thousands of fans of the Bataan Facebook page, but any mention of the ship's schedule, even when it does not involve specific dates, on a non-secure website or social media site is a violation of operational security. Indications by individual users that they are in posession of a schedule or are aware of the schedule can make them a target, the ship a target, and can put the ship's mission at risk.

Thank you for your continued to support to the crew of USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Very Respectfully,

Senior Chief Sisti

Public Affairs Officer

USS Bataan (LHD 5)

Comment by JillG on May 15, 2011 at 11:30pm: Debbie- so glad to hear that! It really bothered me that someone stole a Bible!! I'm sure there will be alot more activity on the page now that the facebook page is down.

I hope everyone has a good week!

Comment by siscarrie on May 15, 2011 at 10:37pm: Thanks Kellie, I will do that then,i will just make sure i send him envelopes and stamps to send it back. I'm getting excited now, i would sure love to see his face!!!

Comment by siscarrie on May 15, 2011 at 10:05pm: Ladies I was brain storming, and i have an idea, I was thinking of recording a video and putting it on a memory card to send my son for his birthday, just all the family wishing him a happy birthday. What i'm wondering, since he has his laptop and a camera on it could he record himself and send the memory card back to me? It would be really nice to see him. What do you gals think?

Comment by ckmom on May 15, 2011 at 8:11pm: Sorry I meant moist.

Comment by ckmom on May 15, 2011 at 8:10pm: I made pumpkin bread in a jar and sent it in his last package. Took some to work everyone liked it. Very Most!

Comment by JillG on May 15, 2011 at 6:17pm: kellie- well according to my sailor it was "s#!t" beer so maybe your sailor didnt miss much. i told him at least it was a little something for your to enjoy while your stuck in the middle of that sea! he just laughed and said "yea you're right"