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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 jakesmom USS Bataan on November 27, 2011 at 6:13pm
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What goes on for homecoming? Should I be planning something? I live in Las Vegas, My son is just finishing A school in GL and will be join the Bataan in December some time.
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Comment by ckmom on November 27, 2011 at 2:08pm
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when do we need to start making reservation plans for homecomming. If someone knows you can friend me or I will give my email address to you. Thanks in advance.
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Comment by mel on November 27, 2011 at 12:49pm
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does anyone know the "cut off date" ? I sent a thanksgiving package, but not sur about if a Christmas package will get there in time.. us post office insured it to be there in 1 week... we'll see.. tommorrow!! Emails have been daily!!! My sons first deployment as well... his meeting with Career development "higher ups" said he will be in training for another year...not sure if it's in Norfolk..
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Can someone tell me where I find the Bataan family site?
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mso ship11 Hello there, My son is just finishing A school in GL as well and will be joining Bataan in December. He is looking for others who are going with him. I sent you a friend request so maybe we can get our boys together. I am worried too.
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Comment by VCabana523 on November 27, 2011 at 12:13pm
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Ohh ok... Well sounds like fun for them
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Ohhh ok... Well that's something I did not know. Are they hitting any ports before they come home?
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What does that mean mail cut off?
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Thanks Stephanie about the ship being low on snacks, my son never says anything about that or the bedding, but this is his first deployment.
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Comment by Stephanie on November 27, 2011 at 10:46am
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mso ship11 Division 366; Ship life is a huge adjustment. He just has to get thru it. It'll get better. My husband just got to the Bataan a couple weeks ago and he prefers the Eisenhower to the Bataan. Anyway, he promptly requested the I send his pillow and navy blue pillow case(the pillows there are flat and he has to cover the one he got with a sheet), The ships store is lacking in snacks so I sent candy, cookies and goldfish crackers, he also wanted gateraid powder and koolaid powder. be prepared to mail stuff
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