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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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A place were loved ones can come and talk about there sailor on the USS Dubuque
Location: San Diego California
Members: 36
Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2012
Discussion Forum
Hooray, They're home!!!!!
Started by chopperdad. Last reply by Julie Dec 17, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
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Started by chopperdad. Last reply by Julie Dec 9, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by USMCWife on December 1, 2010 at 1:17am
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No he doesn't get to come home...the Marines that don't have anyone joining them for the Tiger Cruise still have to stay on the ship. I already asked him if he could request to fly home from the last port and they were immediately denied...I just don't understand it. This deployment has been 100 times more difficult than my friends that have guys deployed in Afghanistan. They talk to them every day, and Skype with them at least weekly. At least that way, they know they are okay. This has been tough! But I know it has just been just as hard on him too :)
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Wow, I am so jealous that you ladies get to go on the Tiger Cruise with your Sailors. They set SUPER strict requirements for the Marines Tiger Cruise guests. You have to be a blood relative of the same sex as the Marine. So no Mom's allowed to join the Marine men! There have definitely been some big rule differences on board! I know it all comes down to their Commands. Have fun ladies. Boy do I wish I could go :)
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Comment by chopperdad on November 16, 2010 at 9:13am
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Free signs!
http://www.buildasign.com/Troops
This is a good thing to have when you are dockside and your sailor or marine is disembarking and trying to find you. I have done business with this company three times and they are good reliable people to do business with
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Finally heard from my son today. It had been 12 weeks and 6 days since we have heard anything. I'll sleep better tonight!
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Thanks for the kind welcome, I've been lurking for a long time. I've really enjoyed reading your posts. They really were helpful. This our 1st deployment.
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Tiger Cruise! I was all set to go when my son was on the USS Boxer. Bought $600 worth of plane tickets, etc and then there was an outbreak of swine flu on board, and the whole cruise was canceled! The plane ticket was non refundable so I lost out big time, and so did many others.
Moral of the story-1) buy refundable tickets because anything can happen (you know how much tension there is between S Korea and N Korea and they will be going right past there). 2) don't buy the tickets until the Navy gives their final approval and final dates, 3) don't count on the cruise until you are on the boat!
Otherwise, See you there!!
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We haven't heard from our son for 9 weeks today. I guess he's just to busy to write.
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My son just got released from a one month long "river city" communication restriction. I hadn't heard from him for a month. Maybe your son too, Julie?
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Shirley. The person who sings it is Radney Foster. Yes I spelled it correctley. Lol. The name of the song is. Angel Flight. Makes me sad to listen to it cause it could be any of our sailors some day.
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Have u guys heard the song "Angel Flight" my Marine husband plays it all the time. Its a beautiful song and it makes me cry. I also cry at the national anthem when it is played.
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