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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 3, 2012 at 3:00pm
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Got an email from my girl today and she said she passed her oral boards for ESWS pin. Last month, she also got the highest score on the written exam. I googled this so I could be up to date and it says " This designation is earned by sailors that serve on surface ships. It involves completing qualifications, passing written tests, and passing an oral board of 1st class petty officers and chiefs. In order to earn this pin, a sailor pretty much has to learn a lot of information about the capabilities of the ship they are on and has to learn about each division's job and purpose on the ship. It can take months to earn this pin. It is not easy and can take multiple attempts to pass the oral boards."
Considering that she has only been on the ship since March and she did this on her first attempt, I told her she should be very very proud. I know I am.
I also have another question - not sure if anyone can answer this or perhaps send me a private message. I notice that some Moms are saying they are booking hotels already for the Bataan's return. I would like to as well, but how will I know what dates to book for??? Any advice is welcome.
Thanks.
Kathy Dee
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Is it gone? I'm not sure how to "paste" and "copy" so I will delete. I am so sorry to everyone. I'm new with computers and forget how easy it is for people to find things, I WILL be careful.
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Comment by ckmom on January 3, 2012 at 1:12pm
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joanne ko Welcome I'm from Mo. also and my son is on this ship. What part of Mo. are you from. We are driving to Norfolk no Tiger Cruise for us. I hope later he will be able to give us a tour.
Just reminder NO DATES keep OPSEC in mind for our loved ones!
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Comment by chandlersmom on January 2, 2012 at 11:56pm
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Who can take us on board if he is working
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He is 2nd leave so does that mean he can't leave.will he not be standing out when the ship comes in
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We are planning on staying a week to see our son will we not be able to
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Why can't they get off the ship
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Comment by maddox1 on January 2, 2012 at 11:33pm
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There are great hotels on North Military Highway and Northhampton Blvd. in Norfolk. Which is about a 15 minute commute to the base. The best thing is that these hotels are located right next to I-64 to I-564 which leads you right to the base.
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I don't think my son will wait, he said as soon he sees us were getting out of town. lol
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Joro Thanks for the info. but found out the Battleship Wisconsin is closed on Mondays. :-((((((((((
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