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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 Kathy Dee on January 31, 2012 at 4:43pm
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ok. so if we are not going on the Tiger Cruise - then I do not need a bus assignment?
Sorry to be so dense but not clear on this at all.
Kathy Dee
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Comment by Whodamom on January 31, 2012 at 4:37pm
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I thought these bus assignments were for the TC. Help.
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Is my sailor the only one who knows what bus? I do plan on going to the night before party so I can get the assignment there? I have no idea where I am going since we were not there when the Bataan left. She(my girl) was air lifted later on so we are kind of working blind with the return. Any help would be appreciated.
Kathy dee
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It is definitely going to be one heck of a line of buses.
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Comment by Terri-Dustin's Proud Mom-IC on January 31, 2012 at 3:05pm
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Got my bus assignment also!!!
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Oh yeah. I already have a goodie box for his trip to NY. Gum, almonds, pistachio nuts. Bus assignment is official for husband and uncle.
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I can't wait to see my son he has been gone for ten months and before than he was in Japan for 18months. I miss him so and I am so proud of him . Yes I will be there when the Bataan returns. God Bless All of Our Men and Women..
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http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=65008
Thought some of you might want to see this article about the Bataan and its recent travels.
Kathy Dee
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Comment by Lynne on January 30, 2012 at 9:24am
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Is there any information where to go to meet them for the home coming? My first time.
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Comment by ckmom on January 29, 2012 at 6:10pm
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@jakesmom, Your son sounds like my son, I wanted to go and see him when he was at Pennsacola to see his graduation from A school and then I wanted to see him at Jacksonville when he graduated from C school.. Oh but he didn't want me said it wasn't nessary not that big of a deal and I should save my money. lol
I wanted to go on the TC but he said NO again that it smells and a lot of paper work. lol So I was ok with it because he said it would be better that after the homecoming he would show us the ship and where his shop is and ect.
But now he got 1st leave so now we will be leaving ASAP for home.
I won't be seeing the ship inside just outside. You know all he wants right now is to get off that ship and see us waiting for him. SOOOO homesick!! Said we will be driving straight home no staying over. We have 1000 miles to drive home after we see him. Can't wait to visit with him all the way home because I know wants he is home I wont see him. Will be out with his friends. LOL
So your son may not say he really wants you there but deap down he may want you there.
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