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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

For family and friends of Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Freedom at Work.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/USSGeorgeHWBush
Members: 370
Latest Activity: Apr 15, 2024

 

Please help keep our Sailors safe by observing operational security (OPSEC) and not discussing specific details of the ship's schedule.

Ships Address: (this is for Sailors attached to the ship, squadrons have different addresses). You must know the Department and Division your Sailor is assigned to ensure mail finds its way to him or her.

 

(Rate or Rank/Name)
USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77)
UNIT 100331 BOX # (Box number is specific to each Sailor on board)
FPO, AE 09513

Here is the specific link the USPS Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Boxes, choose a pack of 10 or 25 boxes and they will deliver them right to your house. The APO/FPO boxes are the large size so you'll have to order the regular priority mail boxes if  you want medium or small. Also linked the needed customs forms that you can order at the same time. ALL ARE FREE. You can then use Click and Ship to ship it at a discount and you can even schedule the post office to pick the package up from your house.

Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Box

You will need to attach a Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note (2976-A) when mailing to the ship while it is deployed overseas.

Ombudsman Email: cvn77ombudsman@yahoo.com

FRG (Family Readiness Group) Email:  cvn77frg@cvn77frg.org

 

Official Web page of USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77)

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) on Facebook

GHWB Ombudsman on Facebook

CVN 77 FRG on Facebook

U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa (6th Fleet) on Facebook

AVENGER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (Latest Edition)

MAIL CALL Written by MC3 Madlangbayan, Jeffrey

DEPLOYMENT 2017, January 21, 2017 - ???

USS George H.W. Bush departs for 3rd Deployment

USS George H.W. Bush Enters 6th Fleet

USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Souda Bay, Crete (Greece)

USS George H.W. Bush Conducts Strikes from Mediterranean

Fight Against ISIS

USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Souda Bay, Crete (Greece)

First U.S. aircraft carrier of Trump presidency enters the Persian Gulf

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Conducts OIR Missions Against ISIS

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DEPLOYMENT 2014  February 15, 2014 - November 15, 2014

USS George H.W. Bush departs for 2nd Deployment

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Enters 6th Fleet

USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Greece

USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Turkey

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Enters 5th Fleet

George H.W. Bush Departs Manama, Bahrain

George H.W. Bush Departs Jebel Ali, UAE after port visit to Dubai. 

USS George H.W. Bush to Move into Arabian Gulf

USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Jebel Ali, UAE for port visit to Dubai.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) F/A-18s Strike ISIL Targets in Iraq

USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in Jebel Ali, UAE for port visit to Dubai.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) F/A-18s Strike ISIS Targets in Syria.

USS George H.W. Bush Departs Manama Bahrain

The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) relieves USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Arabian Gulf.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) arrives in Duqm, Oman

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Departs US 5th Fleet

George H.W. Bush Arrives in Marseille, France

USS George H.W. Bush Homecoming

George H.W. Bush Strike Group Returns to Homeport

Discussion Forum

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Comment by Annette on June 22, 2011 at 6:51pm

Thanks ladies, I will try the ziplocs that a great idea.

Also, thought I would share, found a website that sales drink mixes in bulk: www.hydrationdepot.com

 

Comment by Annette on June 22, 2011 at 2:46pm
I am getting packages ready to send out, my son loves fruit. Has anyone sent small cans of fruit in packages. I know the packages get tossed around before the sailors get them. So I am a little concerned about the cans breaking open, and leaking.
Comment by CeeCee on June 22, 2011 at 2:36pm

well my son's shop is below the hangar towards the rear of the ship (I think, I got mixedup when we were on the ship, IT'S SO BIG!! LOL)

 

awwwee sharoncede......lol....that's so nice you told him that!!! That's the problem with the pictures.....most of them look alike LOL

 

Welcome aboard teena!! Always glad to have another drinkin buddy LOL

 

sharoncede.............always the great hostess!!!

 

Back to bed for me.....only three hours sleep so far...........man I hate having to get up to take care of business (drink too much water I think) LOL

Comment by Maryellen on June 22, 2011 at 11:04am
Cee Cee, my daughter also works the night shift in Hanger Bay2
Comment by Illinibeam13 on June 22, 2011 at 10:19am
I was six ahead of him...then when I got back in was six behind..it was weird.took me the whole weekend once I got there to adjust and once I got back too!...it will be awhile before I do that again...but what an AH mazing place.
Comment by CeeCee on June 22, 2011 at 10:15am

LMAO @ sherry........hmmmmmm do have a flask.....not sure about the drinkin and drivin though LOL

 

can't imagine 12 hours difference.....7 is bad enough lol

Comment by Illinibeam13 on June 22, 2011 at 10:10am
When I was in cambodia a couple weeks ago... I was 12 AHEAD of illinois, where I live... it was weird and hard to find a time that I could contact people ha.
Comment by CeeCee on June 22, 2011 at 10:09am

Yea, my son lost track of our time last week....he asked in his email...."Leave for work, haven't you left yet? What time is it?" I just laughed at him!!! and then I told him LOL

 

Thanks sharoncede....nice to know we can get a rita 24/7 LOL

 

and you're right Sherry.....NO ONE ELSE UNDERSTANDS WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH>>>>>>>NOT EVEN OUR HUSBANDS!!! *sorry dear* lol

Comment by CeeCee on June 22, 2011 at 9:47am

I sent an email to my son last night but probably won't get a response until later since they are so far ahead of us in time and he works nights..........so I'll check later when I get up around 6:30...sharoncede....keep the blender full....I may need it then.......and I'm DEALING with the news........and know they are doing their jobs!!! Just pray that they all stay safe!!!

 

Sherry, glad you heard from your daughter, I'm sure it made you feel better!

 

To you nightowls.....I join your group....since I work at night, leave my house at 11:15 pm and get home around 9:15 am!!!

Comment by Maryellen on June 22, 2011 at 7:32am
Connie, just call me the night owl prez. I have been like this for years  and not matter what I take to help me sleep Im still up til 1am and then go to sleep and back up bu 7-730 am.
 

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