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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 sportsmom on January 7, 2012 at 7:13pm: party details email the bataanfrg@yahoo.com. As things get closer maybe someone would be willing to meet those who arent going to get to the party and give them the details face to face. As things get closer and info will be able to get out more then trust me it does get easier... PROMISE (just my experience with ship deployments) There is that light!!!!!

Comment by chandlersmom on January 7, 2012 at 7:10pm: How do I find out about the party

Comment by Angiehm811 on January 7, 2012 at 7:06pm: Ok I do get emails from the yahoo FRG about upcoming events already, and I am set up on the family web site. Ill just keep checking and asking my fiance what he is able to tell me. Thx for everyone's response.

Comment by ckmom on January 7, 2012 at 7:04pm: Thanks, Nancy that was very nice of you, I'm out of state also and not going on Tiger Cruise so getting details is even harder. We are going to the homecoming, but not the party before it either. So again details wont be there, I'm just counting on that I meet someone from the Hotel to fill us in on what to do and where to go.

Comment by lalagoe on January 7, 2012 at 6:59pm: well said, Nancy. My husband was just recently assigned to the Bataan. Before that he was on the Roosevelt. I've come to learn to just roll with the punches... and learn to deal with not knowing anything. I haven't done a pier-side homecoming in over 5 years, so I don't remember exactly how I got all of the details that I did. I get emails from the FRG so hopefully I get most of the information I need after their meeting on the 17th... if not, then I'll just wing it.

Comment by sportsmom on January 7, 2012 at 6:29pm: As far as getting info they keep saying just contact people. I know alot of times they cant say anything over the phone till right before, so I am sure there will be lots of phone calls happening those last few nights for everyone

Comment by Stephanie on January 7, 2012 at 6:14pm: I think most of us are out of state. I figure I'll find out what I need to know, when I need to know it (through my husband) and unfortunately from my experience ombud is unhelpful and unsympathetic. I hope never need to communicate with her again.

Comment by lalagoe on January 7, 2012 at 6:00pm: I have a few concerns about getting information too. We're out of state. I'm not sure I'll be able to attend the meeting the night before and I won't have internet access to check emails that night before either. Can I just show up and be directed as to where to go?

Comment by Angiehm811 on January 7, 2012 at 4:55pm: How can I make sure that I will get all of the upcoming information that the ombudsman is going to be emailing. I can not make it to the 17th meeting, because I am stationed at Camp Lejeune. I will be able to attend the night before meeting though.

Comment by sportsmom on January 7, 2012 at 4:52pm: Ok, not going to argue (worked mil pay for 3 years). Like I said I do not know what we lose and when I know the FSA will stay till they pull in port. Call the banks for a projected amount of money for the 15th and that will tell you if it left or not.