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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

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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

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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

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Comment by Annie on May 10, 2011 at 9:49am: @Karen - Welcome! :)

Hi Ladies! Just checking in quickly before I have to get to work. Sending you all a big squishy hug this morning - I know it's rough for many of you right now.

@Cindy & NavyMom - congratulations on the new graduates!

TTYL - :)

Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on May 9, 2011 at 11:27pm: ooops....where's my good southern manners?....Hello Ms. Karen : )

Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on May 9, 2011 at 11:26pm: holy cow....i had no idea things could change so quickly MIMI!!!

and navy-wifey yes thank you and any information on when they return will be greatly appreciated. this TAD i had heard about...but never even imagined it "might" be some thing that could affect my Sailor...he'll be disappointed not being able to join the Bush....but there again it's not his or any other Sailor's call to make...it's all in the Navy's hands. wow i still have a LOT to learn!!!

Comment by navy-wifey2010 on May 9, 2011 at 7:06pm: Connie - it is a good possibility that he will be flown on to the ship since there will still be plenty of time left on the cruise. And if not he will likely go TAD on another deploying ship while the Bush is in the yards that way he can get all his qualifications.

MIMI - Unfortunately that happens a lot in the Navy. My hubby had a friend that had orders for Shore Duty (something EVERYONE wants after being on the Bush) and his orders ended up being messed up a week for he was supposed to PCS and he got put on a ship that was deploying a month later. It's just something we learn to expect, but prays never happens to us.

Comment by Annie on May 9, 2011 at 7:04pm: @MIMI - this happened to Derrick twice. The first time, he ended up being flown to the ship. The second time he didn't. It ain't over til ... oh well you know the rest. He could very well still be going with them.

Comment by navy-wifey2010 on May 9, 2011 at 7:01pm: Connie - I am not sure how the capt plans on letting us know the return date. This is a new capt and the crew has only been on one underway with him. I did notice he was good about informing us of any changes and he is great about squashing rumors. If I hear anything I will try to let you know without breaking OPSEC rules.

When the return there is usually a huge party on the pier. The man the rails and regardless of pull in time families are out their screaming and having a good time. I personally wont mind if it them leaving is not all over the news. Saying goodbye at the pier the night before will be hard enough for me and our kids.

Comment by CeeCee on May 9, 2011 at 6:40pm: Same here MIMI...sorry you're going through this.....but on a good note (I guess) he won't be deployed.....at least it sounds that way......and I've learned, quickly, we have no control when it comes to the military!!

Comment by Annie on May 9, 2011 at 6:27pm: @MIMI - I don't know. I am so sorry he (and you) are going thru this. Hopefully, he will get it worked out tomorrow.

FYI though - this "stuff" happens all the time -- You just have to learn to go with it, as best you can. It can get you down for sure - especially because I think most of us enjoy feeling like we have some control over our lives.

Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on May 9, 2011 at 4:54pm: Cindy-keep me posted on the "return" and you being there....i am hoping and praying that the new doctor can get Sissy straightened out to where we can travel with her....otherwise planning on Dad being there for sure!!!

well that is if he is sent out to join the Bush....what are y'alls thoughts on this? he finishes C school 9-14. we've been told to "count on it" that he will be sent out.

Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on May 9, 2011 at 4:48pm: thanks mommas-he really loved the skulls : / my "headbanger Sailor" hehehehe

what i meant about "televised" is stock footage that news outlets have broadcast....i don't recall seeing one recently or any ship identified...sort of like a generic clip of a ship. there's all kinds of clips on YouTube. i did a search "manning the rails" and a lot popped up. although it would be super super cool if it was televised...the ones that the deployment is common knowledge.