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USS Blue Ridge

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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...

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Latest Activity: Jan 13, 2019

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Comment by ashgrove on April 16, 2011 at 9:54pm: Linn, yes Rob does know you daughter, said she's a DivO but not his. And CCR he knows your son too! It's too funny that of all the people there we're connected pretty well. We're leaving base today and going to Tokyo for the week. Went to Kurasawa yesterday and saw the big buddha. Going to take my tour of the ship today. We were shopping at the commissary yesterday and there was an earthquake. Just a little one, shook the signs on the ceiling and the shelves and a few things fells off. He thinks there was another one when we were on our way to buddha. It was a weird feeling, knowing it was happening and everyone was just kinda ehh about it and then went on about everything. Been a great trip so far, don;t want to leave...

Comment by CCR on April 16, 2011 at 4:05pm: wowowowowoW! tHIS is some great news this page. I got a new job, I'm salary, so if I thought I was busy before.... that was nothing! OK. The great earthquake concert, I know that will be on you tube soon, coming to a video near you.

Ashgrove, if he is that curious, ask him if he knows any FC's. The fire controlmen (and women) My son has the CIWS weapon system, his last name is RAMOS. They work close together with the GM's. This has to be a very very exciting time for you. Lots of pics! tata for now.

Comment by KTSNavymom Kathy on April 16, 2011 at 11:35am: This Group is Awesome!!! Yes it is Great that our kids know each other!!! Katie called last night it's her Bday today in the states but was yesterday for her so I was hoping she'd call and finally last night at 9:30 PM she did!! It was so nice to hear from her. I can't believe she's 24 now. I told her next year we'll be together on your B-day she said I want to go to Vegas for it can we LOL, we said sure. I asked if she got her boxes she said yes I got 8 I laughed and said well you have plenty of snacks for the next deployment she said yes I do!! 1 of the boxes I sent was her B-day box I bought all of he favorite snacks and wrapped them individually in Birthday paper just so she'd have presents to unwrap on her B-day she said mom your crazy, I said didn't you have fun unwrapping them?? she said yes I did!! Hope everyone has a nice weekend!!

Comment by Bert's Mom on April 15, 2011 at 6:27pm: Blondie! Thank you so much as I read this tears started pouring down my face. tell your daughter so much for a long distance family for Bert. We have to meet someday. He sent me a quick email this morning just to say hi. I cant thank you and your daughter enough for getting our communication going again.

Comment by Bert's Mom on April 15, 2011 at 9:05am: Ashgrove, Hope your having a great time! Enjoy the sushi and the time with the hubby. Have a blast while your there and a safe trip when you come home. Fill us in when you get back.

Comment by ashgrove on April 14, 2011 at 10:38pm: Thanks everyone! I have been lucky too that he has gotten half days to come back to me early. I think we'll be on the ship today or tomorrow. /he saw that I am part of this group and is soooo curious now if he knows any of your sailors! I will bring plenty of love with me when I go on board. We're meeting with a few sailors tonight to go to an all you can drink and eat meat and rice place tonight. Tried Coco's curry last night and a sushi place with a conveyor belt. So far so good!!

Comment by ashgrove on April 14, 2011 at 10:37pm: Thanks everyone! I have been lucky too that he has gotten half days to come back to me early. I think we'll be on the ship today or tomorrow. /he saw that I am part of this group and is soooo curious now if he knows any of your sailors! I will bring plenty of love with me when I go on board. We're meeting with a few sailors tonight to go to an all you can drink and eat meat and rice place tonight. Tried Coco's curry last night and a sushi place with a conveyor belt. So far so good!!

Comment by KTSNavymom Kathy on April 14, 2011 at 10:55am: So Happy For You Ashgrove!! Have A Great Time!!!

Comment by BeckyT on April 14, 2011 at 6:33am: Have a great time Ashgrove say hi to our sailors!

Comment by ashgrove on April 14, 2011 at 3:23am: Well I made it! the flight wasn't too bad, slept for just over half. The meals I say were a bit odd. Was a bit of a mixup at the airport but made it to base safely, just a little later than planned. Weather out here is nice and good to see Rob, still almost doesn't feel real. I got my id today and going to take a tour of the ship before I leave for home. Everythings going great! We're on base til Sunday then heading to Tokyo. Can't wait!!