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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
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.
Discussion Forum
Looking for Moms and Family Members who have Sailors on the USS Bataan
Started by Navy for Moms Admin. Last reply by mamabear Jul 13, 2017. 55 Replies 7 Likes
Possible Deployment, USS Bataan 2014
Started by GoNavy. Last reply by Yasminie5 Dec 20, 2014. 17 Replies 4 Likes
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Comment by JillG on April 15, 2011 at 5:00pm
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Chandlersmom- they are selling raffle tickets for first kiss, first hug, and front row parking. this helps raise money for homecoming. we still dont know when they are coming home.
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And there is no need for you to feel guilty. you did not initiate the rudeness.
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No one bashed her. My mother asked her to please be more sensitive to those of us that are new to this. We are not used to rumors that apparently start every deployment. I think it was a totally appropriate response to her rude an uncaring comment.
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Comment by chandlersmom on April 15, 2011 at 4:44pm
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Also another question yall were talking about tickets can u tell me what that is all about and how do we know when they are coming home?
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Where do you read those things? I am on the Ombudsmen Yahoo group but I think the other group I signed up for has to be approved by my son so maybe that is why I have not had the info all of you have? I guess he will get his email soon. I am on facebook, twitter and google alerts. I know they have been busy it's just strange for me not to be able to pick up the phone or text him. This is his first deployment and he turned 20 the 12th so that was hard as well.
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I know the last couple days have been insanely busy. The last letter from the Captain said they were working on trying to get a routine down within this next week. Maybe Once it settles down you will hear from him!
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I have still not heard from my Son at all he has been on the ship since April 7th so I guess I should not worry. Hope to get an email or something soon! Any of you have a Son or Daugher that is brand new to the ship? Just wondering if you have had communication.
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But "Coming Home" causes happy tears!!
I'm not in Virginia, and as of right now my sailor will be back before the ship is, so i can't buy the tickets, but I need to ask if i can just donate money to go to their homecoming, cause i agree it is a VERY good cause!!
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Thanks Sandra. I am glad someone understands!
We all have our weird moments when we cry! I've been using Lifetime on Sunday nights for my weekly cry. "Army Wives" and "Coming Home" are a good excuse to let out your tears! Its been working. Haven't had a major melt down since i started watching them!!
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LongIslandNavyMom- the ombudsman has now deleted it. It was her saying: Thank you. Now the phone calls, emails, and rumors can stop for today. there have been many more that i read that rub me the wrong way.
It made me angry because it is her job to be compassionate, sympathetic and a liason between the ship and the Bataan's FAMILIES. She volunteered for this job and i understand that she can has a right to be frustrated, but so do we. if she didn't want the calls and the emails she took the wrong job. I know that the problem with emails and texts is that you can not tell the tone of voice that a person is trying to convey. This is stressful enough for all of us. I don't like feeling that out ombudsman doesn't care.
sorry for the rant. its been a bad day today. hope everyone's day is better than mine!
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