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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
Official Web page of USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77)
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) on Facebook
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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
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
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
Up-to-Date Ship's Activity Log
Started by SoCal_Sailor_Dad. Last reply by WWIV Apr 21, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Shoeboxes for Sailors
Started by RockportNavyMom. Last reply by lbimom Mar 3, 2017. 4 Replies 1 Like
Travel Radius for Norfolk Sailors
Started by debb9397. Last reply by navytxmom Mar 3, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Loved one on USS Bush
Started by ktremom. Last reply by navytxmom Feb 28, 2017. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by CeeCee on May 9, 2011 at 4:22pm
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Oh and connie...very cool PC!!
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Well my son just said, he hasn't heard anything about the time they leave.....and Annie....I'm not sure if they televise it or not, just going by what some others have said on here.....There will probably be something on the Bushes facebook page AFTER they leave
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Comment by Annie on May 9, 2011 at 4:14pm
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@Connie - Love the PC - it is really cool!! I know he'll be proud of that.
I didn't know they televise the ships leaving - but I would not be happy at all if we had made plans to go to VA to see them off. Hopefully, the Sailors will pass along the info to their loved ones, if that is their plan.
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Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on May 9, 2011 at 4:06pm
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Annie-that was me certainly having a "moment"...i am laughing at me too!!! as you might can tell i love love love making fun of myself!
gosh the more i think about it....i wonder how many loved ones who have seen on tv ships deploying and who at this very moment are making their way to Norfolk thinking they are going to see the Bush off. BUMMER!!!
btw i finally got the pillowcase pic off my phone....here's the one i made that he will take to the Bush.
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ME I'm soooo sorry to hear that.....I would be totally disappointed to if I would have stayed to watch it deploy. So I take it that if they're avoiding the media blitz that there won't be anything on TV so we can watch.....very disappointing indeed!!!
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Just an FYI re seeing your Sailors / military off at the airports:
Ordinarily, you have to say goodbye before they go through security, but if they have written orders, show those to airport personnel at ticket counter and most airports will give you a pass to sit with them until they board the plane. We did this when Derrick left for Germany, and again when my Airman Trevor left for So.Korea. Sure beats dumping them curbside.
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@Connie - I don't think you are going to live that down any time soon LOL!
@navywife - attagirl!! I know everyone close enough and involved is appreciating that info.
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hey mommas! cindy i KNEW you'd notice my "britches" remark!!!
ok so no "real" send off for the Bush....no manning the rails. BUT if any one gets any info about the return of the Bush and where you go to see it come in (if allowed) please post what you find out. i am planning for Dad to be on the docks waiting for his son's return and i like to plan ahead as soon as possible.
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Comment by navy-wifey2010 on May 9, 2011 at 2:41pm
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Hey ladies. I am new to the group.My husband is an ABE on board the Bush. I have noticed a few of you are upset about not being able to see the ship leave. My hubby and I have talked about it, and the Capt is making them leave early early in the morning (your sailor should be able to tell you the time) because he wants to avoid the media blitz. The media makes it awful hard for them to get things done and get the ship out to sea. Norfolk isn't really the best place to watch the ship leave. If you go to the other side of the HRBT tunnel and go on to Fort Monroe and you can see the ship sail right past you. If you can get on the base (which shouldn't be an issue with ID, registration and insurance, oh and opening door on your car) just drive past all the docked boats and you can drive basically right out to the water. The ship goes right through the HRBT and right past Monroe. I took my kids several times to see daddy come home from an underway and you can see the ship right up close. So if that is what you are trying to do head to Ft Monroe. But keep in mind opening everything up takes time so plan to get there a while before the ship is ready to leave so you don't miss it.
My hubby said they most likely won't be manning the rails so don't be disappointed if they are not.
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Oh ME - I am so sorry. That really stinks. I say grab a sailor on the street and say he's your's and on the way to the Bush. I'll vouch for you - give them my number!
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