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For all Parents, etc that has a Sailor that has or is Currently serving on the Flag Ship of the 7th Fleet. A place where we can connect, discuss concerns & share stories about our Sailors on this ship. I look forward to hearing from all of you...
Members: 55
Latest Activity: Jan 13, 2019
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Blue Ridge
Started by Myangels. Last reply by Rhonda Nov 29, 2018. 1 Reply 1 Like
What does your sailor do?
Started by CCR. Last reply by ldk Jan 17, 2013. 28 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by TNNavymom1 on May 29, 2011 at 10:18pm
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hey all....my daughter is joining the blue ridge around the 15th of june....she is an os and very excited
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Comment by KTSNavymom Kathy on May 28, 2011 at 1:25pm
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OK I was just on FB and according to the 7TH Fleets FB page they have all left Yokosuka.
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Katie called yesterday from the ship she was disappointed that they were called back because she had the whole weekend off and she hasn't had a weekend off since her B-day and that was back in April. So she was really bummed that Liberty was cancelled for everyone. When we talked to her she said they had not made up there minds as to if they were leaving or not.
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Comment by ashgrove on May 27, 2011 at 5:01pm
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Ha no. That's why I like my job. Ok have a good weekend!
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Yeah that sounds really tough. Weekends are big to everyone. I just had 3 days off and was looking forward to it but not one day did I sleep in or get done what I had wanted to and planned on, so I can only imagine for her and everyone else. Its nice to have a good boss like that who's understanding. Mine just popped in and caught me reading while the kiddos are watching cartoons!
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Well that's a real bummer. I'm sure there's resentment when they have to go back and some don't. Everyone likes the freedom. Rob got off watch early and they at least got them Cocos last night. Small reward id say. Ha. That's too bad Blondie about the computer and work. I bet it makes you look forward to going every day though!
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Yeah I saw some comments on Robs fb about people not getting in touch years before because of not having phones or anything. They were supposed to leave soon again anyways so I'm sure not a huge deal. Hope you get your call Blondie. I'm waiting for mine yet today to see what's going on.
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Feel bad for the engineers who had to go back last night. Hope all is ok. Rob said this happened this past halloween and they were supposed to go to Shibuya. They didn't go and nothing happened weatherwise and there were some mad sailors.
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here is what I send Katie's too
IT2 Katie Young
USS Blue Ridge
IS/CT
FPO AP 96628-3300
so his would be his name and if u know division that's what the IS / CT is on hers
no LCC 19 hers or 7th fleet hope this helps
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Comment by Bert's Mom on May 25, 2011 at 12:46pm
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Blondie
Thanks for sending the jolly ranchers! I work in as an ICU nurse and all his life he has heard stories of what smoking can do to your body. I would love to see a picture of your daughter and any other navy related ones you have. I would also like to have an address to send a care package to them. Do each sailor have a specific address or could I send it to a general address? My sailor has not given me an address. I think he thinks Ill send his something embarrassing. I promise, I wont!
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