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USS Bonhomme Richard(LHD6)
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This group is for moms as well as others with a loved one aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Members: 84
Latest Activity: Dec 18, 2019
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Hello From a Newbie
Started by lieu2010. Last reply by Harly Sep 7, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello All - I'm new to this page and to this group and thought I should tell you all a bit about myself. I have 3 kids. My oldest son, a Marine. My middle child (another boy) is my Sailor. He's an…Continue
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Comment by Runforlife14USSAZ400 on December 17, 2013 at 4:02pm
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AuntieJ thanks again so much. After searching for address information in the installation booklet...I remembered you so simply gave it to me here! Thanks again...
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Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 10, 2013 at 8:10pm
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welcome, runforlife. i have learned so much from these lovely ladies! great group! my son has been on the ships in sasebo since sept. 2011. he has learned lots from his Navy buddies. he just turned 24. hope the best for your Sailor!
is everyone ready for CHRISTmas? we are getting there. since hubby retired, he is doing great with decorating the house for CHRISTmas. we have done some shopping. i have a couple boxes at my work that we will fill to send the Sailors who might not have anything sent to them. going to send them by next week! we need to get shopping done for hunter, so he can get his gifts in time, too! it's so hard to know what to give him, he buys whatever he wants.
we have been experiencing winter weather here this week. school was canceled last friday and today. bbbrrrr
take care, all!
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AuntieJ thanks so much~ while we realize some things will be learned along the way, your insights are much appreciated.
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Good Morning to all, just wondering if anyone has last minute advice for my son and I. He's looking forward to this new start as he is 18 and a new sailor. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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yes, terrible!
cathy-glad you've heard from your family, prayers for all!
Happy Veteran's Day to you, too, and everyone.
i don't think hunter is coming home this year. :(
hope you all enjoy your time with your Sailors!
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Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on November 11, 2013 at 11:41am
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When I chatted with Josh this morning, I asked that same question. He hasn't heard anything about going.
I was wondering the same thing. I wonder if they were going if they would know already. Such devastation. Very sad. We have family there (my hubby's side). We've heard from most through FB, but still waiting on others.
Happy Veterans' Day...My Navy Family!
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Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on October 8, 2013 at 3:53pm
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Cathy - A Navy Mom from Texas has started a bakery out of her home. I saw some of her other work and decided to order from her. They are personalized, in that, not only are there ones that you see, but I also told her that she was on the USS Essex, USS BHR, she included the sailor's creed, ones with ESWS and EAWS, a sailor in dress whites, etc.... 4 Angels Bakery on FB
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Love the cookies Marianne! You made them, right? Congratulations to Katie! And of course to her family too!
Myersboy, I too mark my packages return to sender. I've never had any returned though. Even when they are off the ship and on base, they will receive them.
Sharon, welcome back! How's the reserves for Steven? Josh's 4 years of active duty will be done December 6, 2014 (I'm assuming that they count from when they left for bootcamp). At one time he talked about saving his 30-day leave for the end so he could get out a little earlier. But he'll be home for a 24 day leave around the holidays so sounds like he changed his mind. I don't think he plans on re-enlisting. I hope to hear more of his plans when he is home.
Take care everyone!
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Celebrating Katie's 5 years in the US Navy!
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Myersboy - Not sure what to tell you on the packages. I always marked mine 'return to sender', but they always arrived, eventually. Think the quickest was 10 days and the longest was 2 months when they were rerouted after the tsunami relief efforts from several years ago. Unfortunately, once the packages leave the hands of the USPS and into military processing, the tracking #s don't really help anymore. Eventually.............he will get them.
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