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USS George Washington Sailors

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For family members of sailors who are on the USS GW on their way to be stationed in Japan

Members: 284
Latest Activity: Jun 27, 2024

Per the N4M Community Guidelines:

Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security)
(Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips)
The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:
• No Sailor addresses, emails, or other contact information. The exception to this rule is FPO addresses.
• Specific dates, times, and locations regarding current or future deployments and ship movements. Do not post dates more specific than by month. Do not post specific ports of call, deployment bases, or future destinations.
• Details regarding training, equipment, and current or future operations or missions.

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Comment by Heidi Sauber on March 16, 2011 at 10:52am: Thank you Claudia! My son is undesignated, so he works wherever they need him. Mostly though on the flight deck. I just saw on facebook that they are recommending everyone get 72 hour NEO packets (noncombatant evacuation packets) I hope this isn't the sign of what's to come. I'm sure the Navy will take care of all of our boys!

Comment by Heidi Sauber on March 16, 2011 at 8:44am: Good Morning all! I am new to the group, however my son Michael has been on the GW since last July. I talked to him yesterday and he said all is well there and they are taking every precaution necessary to keep everyone safe! They are now working 6 days instead of 5 to speed up the process of moving out early. He tells me not to worry! How can I not do that! I am a mom of all sailors I have to worry!

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on March 16, 2011 at 8:39am: P.S. Welcome, Jennifer. It is always great to have another GW mom.

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on March 16, 2011 at 8:38am: Kate and Sobo, I DO understand your feelings about wanting our sailors far out at sea, away from this disaster. But the GW is undergoing some much needed maintenance. To depart early could actually place them at bigger risk. Also, I can't imagine our sailors feeling relief to be leaving all the dependents behind. These are very difficult times.

My g'daughter posted on FB that there is a scheduled blackout during the advancement exam. I know that all the events of this week and the ensuing blackouts and mandatory shut-ins because of precautions against radiation have made it exceedingly difficult to prepare appropriately for the exam. My prayers are with all who are taking the exam this week!

Comment by Jennifer on March 16, 2011 at 6:12am: I am new to N4M but so happy I found it, my son will be on the GW soon and boy do I have questions. Thank you all so much it's nice to know I'm not alone.

Comment by BADma on March 15, 2011 at 5:46pm: Thank you,JacquieB!

Comment by BADma on March 15, 2011 at 4:35pm: Thank you, heatherose!

My sailor sti has 7days left of strand. I am just going to read here and take in as much as I can.

Comment by BADma on March 15, 2011 at 12:58pm: Hi all,

I am new on this page.My sailor just got orders this morning for Japan. I am sure I'll have LOTS of questions.

thanx in adance, Tracy

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on March 15, 2011 at 11:23am: abc, I have ant's mom's cell phone number in Japan and the number for her son. I will try to send them to you. I have not heard from her and I am concerned because last I heard she was flying on Sunday. I think your decision to fly out if things get worse is a good one. Radiation exposure to a fetus is not good. So far staying inside should be sufficient.

Sandra, I wrote the GW Ombudsman asking if the CO would write a letter restricting our travel and received the State Department advisory. I am finding out that because the plane is still going it is getting dicey. Here is a link to a site that lists countries that have travel advisories in place)http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110315/wl_nm/us_japan_travel_factbox). I am dealing with United and I have a travel agent friend who is helping me. They are dragging their feet but I think it is time to go up the chain of command and get someone higher up than an agent in India who hardly speaks English that can be understood.

I have asked my doctor to write a letter telling me not to travel for medical reasons. I am also going to contact my senators if need be for help.

I am so thankful that I have all of you who share my feelings.

Comment by abc815 on March 15, 2011 at 7:14am: hi everyone. has anyone gotten an update on ant's mom? last i heard, she was going to take her flight out here, but haven't heard from her. hoping everything is ok. we have gotten warnings in the yokosuka area, but we are ok for now. i am also making back-up plans to fly out of here should things escalate. what an unfortunate string of events. a BIG sad face to all those who had to cancel their trips to see their loved ones. of course, safety is top priority, but i know many of you were looking forward to it...what awful timing.