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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 Whodamom on February 1, 2012 at 8:18am
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@JCKV"SMOM What google alert about the marines? Are they in port yet? I turned son's phone on yesterday wonder when he will be able to use it.
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Comment by ckmom on February 1, 2012 at 2:36am
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joanne If you see my son make sure you give him hug from me!! You know our last name, first name Curtis.
Did you say the rest of the family staying @ Hampton Inn?
I'm going to message you.
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Comment by joanne ko on February 1, 2012 at 12:52am
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If I could I would hug every one of those Sailors and Marines, I am going on the cruse and believe-you-me there is defiantly going to be some hugging and shaking hands and patting the backs of our fine men and woman. I only wish I could hug every one of them and tell them all how much they a loved even by complete strangers. God bless them all.
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Comment by siscarrie on January 31, 2012 at 10:24pm
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I know how you gals feel, i won't be at the homecoming, he is coming straight home after arriving so i will see him soon. It still makes me a little sad knowing there won't be anyone there to greet him. Its been almost 14 months since we seen him, and i can't wait!!!!!!
I hope you ladies have a safe and wonderful time, I sure am glad we had each other through this deployment. Thank You All!!
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Comment by jakesmom USS Bataan on January 31, 2012 at 9:10pm
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I second that Sailor's Mom, My son has asked that we dont come either but for different reasons, he has only been aboard since December 20th. I am glad to hear he wont be standing there hugless and I too would love to see some pics in the future.
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Comment by Sailor's Mom on January 31, 2012 at 8:45pm
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I am so envious of all of you that are able to meet your Sailors as they dock! We are unable to be there because of Norfolk being so far away, bad weather possibilities and cost.. Our sailor has asked us not to come because all he wants to do is get on the van and get back to his quarters in DC, and drive his own car again ! Sounds like a man doesn't it ? I just am feeling little down and and all I can do is picture is him standing all alone with no one to ''hug". I have been advised by a very kind, knowing, and thoughtful soul on this site (yes, you know who you are), is that they hold off the Sailors that are not greeting anyone, as then they can avoid all of the commotion with family and friends who are waiting. Just share some photos of them "Manning The Rails" with me please, after you have had time to enjoy your reunions, even if it is 6 months from now. We will see our Sailor some time April. So it will be okay, it has been 17 months since we have seen him. How my mother stood not seeing my father for 4 years during WW II, with no communication is beyond my wildest thoughts!! Thank heavens for computers, better phone service and Face Book photos!!! Have a wonderful time... I will be thinking of all of you!!!
Take care, stay safe and God Bless!!
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Kathy Dee what hotel are you staying at?
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Hi, I'm new to the group--and I am as excited as everyone else seems to be about the homecoming! I know we are all stressed out now, but think of how great it'll be!
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Ombudsman will tell you to check with your sailor. That is what happened to me yesterday.
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ok thanks so much. will touch base with the Ombudsman since I did not get an email and I am supposedly on that list.
Have a nice evening everyone.
Kathy Dee
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