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USS Dubuque LPD8 " The Mighty 8 "
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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 RightHereWaiting on September 14, 2010 at 7:54pm
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I meant that they could at least go to Hawaii, not that they have and he didnt' like it. Lol
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Hey ladies! [And gentlemen! hehe] Sorry I haven't been posting. My working hours have been crazy. I finally have more than just one day off in a row in the last month and while working "12" hour shifts at the hospital, i'm drained! I've been reading everyone's posts when it's not too busy at work though! I just can't post from there. Only on discussions [pretty weird... can't wait for my enlistment to be up... lol]. BUT! I just wanted to let everyone know that I got an email from the Dubuque ombudsman about t-shirts they have for sale! They're not fancy or anything but it represents the ship and I thought ya'll would like to know if you you haven't already signed up for the emails. If you want me to foward it to you just email me at n.alexandra.bell@gmail.com
Lee emailed me today and we talked until he went to bed. Can't wait to get a phone call from him though. After work tomorrow he's taking one of the MWR tours in Petra with one of our friends. How exciting! I googled pictures and it looks amazing. I have to say I'm jealous and hope to one day see it with my own eyes.
Julie I know that it's frightening to read some of these things but know that our boys are the BEST! Lee wrote me saying that the President himself has said that the Dubuque is currently the best ship out in the 5th Fleet right now. Imagine that! Our old gator, only months from retirement and they're being called the best. Lee was complaining saying that they were worked with shipboard cleaning and long working hours as their thanks. Lol, it's true. They could at least have a good port to go into. So far he can't stand any of the ones they've been to. Not even Hawaii. Goodness. All I ask for is that he at LEAST be able to call my cell phone from the ship. Blah... I hate that. Something about it's not a secure line and what not.
Anyway! Hope everyone is doing well and hears from their Sailor soon!!!
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Comment by flnurse on September 14, 2010 at 1:25pm
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I too have been anxiously awaiting word from my son. Still haven't heard from him but thanks for the message from your son!!!
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Comment by chopperdad on September 10, 2010 at 10:55pm
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Ok Julie here's more
http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/military/c1d1217d-c308-53ba-9e8c-...
Checkout what it says about when they will be home. Don't we wish........
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Shirley, either or both would be fine!!! Thank you!
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I had e-mailed the ombudsman about one month ago (maybe longer) requesting to get newsletters but have had no response. Any suggestions????
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Amen chopperdad!!!!
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DebbieG, a mission as well executed as this one clearly involves much "behind the scenes" support. Without corpsmen, machinists, officers, cooks, well, the whole ship made this possible! Everyone on board was a part of the raid!
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I like this one the best
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100909/ap_on_re_mi_ea/piracy
The most remarkable part of this mission is that not a shot was fired! How well trained and skilled they must be!
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Thank you chopperdad - fantastic picture!! I am bursting with pride!!! With the anniversary of 9-11 approaching, I am so thankful to be an American with a son in the service.
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