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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 January 18, 2010 at 6:07pm
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IT ???? He will get to know Katie if he's an IT you'll have to send me his name in a email and I'll tell her to keep an eye out for him, Cheri in our group here her son is also an IT
Enjoy your time with him when he gets home.
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Welcome Meemer
to Our Blue Ridge Family!! This is a great ship to be on they get to go to lots of places!! We do keep tabs on our Sailors through this group even if our sailors don't want us tooo hehehe!! Us Mom's have to stick together!!!
What is your sons job? My daughter Katie is an IT and has been on the ship since Sept. 2008 she has two more years to do on it.
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Biggg Hugggggsss Kathleen you are correct it never gets any easier, in fact I think it's harder to put them on that plane because we never know when we'll see them next. I hope you had a great visit with Jonis. Hugggggssssss
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Comment by CCR on January 8, 2010 at 3:00pm
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oops, it didn't work?
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=50418
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Yeah Molly, that WAS a funny story when he checked in. I felt silly "What do you mean you were the card holder?" But he was able to confirm, thats all that matters!
I just wanted to post again to welcome Elaine. Looking forward to hearing more about C. My son loves his job as an FC3 and would rather work than go into port. He loves Japan and loves his life aboard the Blue Ridge. I am fortunate to have been able to see his picture a few times, I get lonesome to see his face! He's always looking ahead to his future goals/career. We are proud of all our sailors!
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Kathy, thats a lot for fees, but I am excited you are booked! Thats really not bad!
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That's neat that Chelsea and Kristina are room mates, so glad Linn told u about US !!!
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Yes IT is Information Systems Technician is the official title. Katie has a 5 year commitment but has said she will be career. She has been in the Navy since March 2006 they will start talking to her this next year about Reenlisting.
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Comment by Elaine in Michigan on January 7, 2010 at 2:51pm
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Can't even imagine what it would cost to ship a piano to Japan, or the bass for that matter. We had to pay for two seats on the plane for the bass (not including Chelsea's ticket) for her to fly it back to school after we got it for her one Christmas. Looks like they will both be staying put for the next five years.
Just out of curiosity - what kind of commitments do your kids have with the Navy? Chelsea has a five year commitment for going to USNA. She has no idea if this will be a career yet.
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