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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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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 KTSNavymom Kathy on March 26, 2011 at 1:13pm
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They did allow them off the ship, I think they were all going stir crazy!! 14 days at sea is a long time for them. I got an email from Katie and she did say she got off the ship for a little while.
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OK I read Danielle's post on FB yesterday did the ship pull into port? were they all allowed off?? anyone know??
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Comment by BeckyT on March 23, 2011 at 6:31am
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I got more than 2 words today. I asked him if he needed anything and he said the store is sold out and even the mess decks are running out. He said they are getting sick of rice.
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I'm up near Sacramento CA and the packages I've sent have got there within 3 days sometimes longer, but most of the time pretty fast for us who live in CA :)))
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Comment by Mikes Mom on March 22, 2011 at 5:49pm
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Don't know about your kids, but mine is ALWAYS wanting Hostess cakes. He say they can't get Twinkies in Japan, so I always send him those. I didn't hear anything about this from Mike, but he's like that. I'm off to the store to see what I can get for them now. Anybody have a way to get them to the kids quick?? I use the flat rate boxes at USPS, but Mike says it's overnight from San Diego To San Francisco, and then "it's any way the navy wants to get it to you" from there.
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That would be Great!! After all We are all still Family!!!
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That's great Blondie!
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Congrats Blondie!! Glad your daughter is doing good!! So Happy you got a call those are always the best!! It makes ya feel better to hear there voice!! Mailed my care packages Sat. :))) Hope everyone is hearing from there Sailors!!
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I heard from Katie on Friday she said send food mom our little store on the ship was running low on snacks, so my mom and I both fixed up snack boxes and sent them yesterday. She said they are all fine just bored!! I told her they are safer at sea even though they are bored she said yeah I know. I think they should all do another talent show that would keep them occupied!!
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I heard 2 words from my son on FB yesterday morning. The ocean! when I asked where they were.
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