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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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 Songbird800 on March 26, 2011 at 8:26pm
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You know it Donna! I can't imagine now not being able to keep in touch with him! He told me that if they port somewhere, he will be able to call me. Can't wait for that!
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Awwww vpurneda....my son is a CTT (cryptologic technician technical) I just ordered my USPS flat rate boxes online today. They are absolutely free! I think since they may have to clear customs, it may take as long as 2 weeks to get to them. Keep your chin up! He will send you an email soon I'm sure of it!
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@ Donna.....I went shopping today for my first care package to send to him! U sure are lucky to get an email everyday! Like you said, I hope it keeps up too!
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Comment by vpruneda on March 26, 2011 at 8:21pm
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For those of you who are getting emails, what type of job does your sailor have? Apparently, my son hasn't caught on yet. I'm especially happy for the emails that "Donna" has been getting daily. And I wonder how long a care package takes to get to them. Any responses would soothe this frazzled mom in KC. Thanks!
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@ ckmom....He said he's happy that I have a group of ladies that feel the same way I do and the he's glad that I have a support system since he knows how emotional I get. I will definitely send your message to him.
6 inches of snow! Oh no! I can't take the winters anymore. We moved to Sarasota, Florida last summer after we got back from the Philippines to escape the winter. It was 86 here and sunny today! Thank God!
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Comment by ckmom on March 26, 2011 at 8:12pm
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Donna, Sounds like your son knowa what it takes to keep us girls happy. lol
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I wish my son was like that, he doesn't like that I'm on navy4moms.
That is wonderful that you got to chat with your son, and you tell your son thank you for serving our country and the rest of the sailors.
We got 6" of snow today in just a few hours. I'm so ready for warm weather. Couple of days ago we had 80 degrees.
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Just had an email conversation (16 in all) with my son! He is very tired and extremely busy but wanted to just chat about the everyday things like what did you have for dinner! LOL! I told him about our NFM group and he wanted to pass along this message: "Tell everyone I said thank you for your support from the homefront. It really means a lot!"
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vpruneda.....hope you get an email soon! I understand exactly how you feel! Just know that we are all going to be here for each other to share this experience. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here. It's never easy, but I am a seasoned Navy vet, Navy wife and now a Navy Mom! God Bless!
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Still have not heard from our son, but reading that others have makes us feel great. I know he is the youngest (and newest) member on his ship and the other Hull Techs are probably used to deployments. We will keep our fingers crossed for an email. Please keep letting others know when any of you get an email. Thanks!
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