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

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Latest Activity: Jun 27, 2024

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Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security)
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Comment by Pattye Mck on March 11, 2011 at 3:53pm: Hi, I'm usually more of a lurker here. I'm kind of shy. It's been a couple of months since I've heard from my son. I know he's busy, I know he's safe, but Geez am I going crazy here! Anything you can tell me to calm my OCD self down? Thank you.

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on March 11, 2011 at 3:44pm: SueS, many hugs. I know that you are very disappointed but relieved about your son.

Ant'smom, You have expressed it well. Disappointment over a postponed/canceled trip is nothing compared to the devastation being experienced by the people of Japan.

I checked on the United site and they have posted a travel waiver through Tuesday, March 15. That means one can get tickets changed at no cost. We had to do that when my G'daughter was here in January. She had been scheduled to fly through Chicago when that huge storm came.

abc, First of all, I'm glad you are okay. The easiest way to get to Atsugi Air Station from Narita is to catch the Narita Express to Yokohama. There I would transfer to the Sotetsu line and get off at Sagamino. Assuming normal travel resumes, my g'daughter is planning to meet me in Yokohama. She can't get off to meet me at Narita.

Now, personally, if she is going to be completely tied up or away assisting, then I am better off canceling or postponing my trip. I am staying at the Navy Lodge and would not even be able to get to my hotel if she is not around.

Comment by ant'smom on March 11, 2011 at 1:38pm: What I meant, most important about our sailors being safe. And most important to be concerned about the people in Japan and meeting their needs. Trips to Japan may just have to be postponed, that is ok as long as our sailors are ok and help gets to the people who are in need.

Comment by ant'smom on March 11, 2011 at 1:35pm: I just hope everyone hears to confirm their sailors are ok. Sue, hang in there, I am still thinking of being on standby terms with 2 days left to go. Heartsick is the correct word to use!! Will just have to wait and see. Waiting for an email from Ant to tell me not to come or come. Most important they are safe and horrible tragedy for the people in Japan. If possible, I would welcome being put to use to help those in need. I am saying a prayer for us all and praise the Lord for what news of ours being safe and for any who have not heard re theirs.

Comment by abc815 on March 11, 2011 at 12:07pm: SueS... :( is all i can say. of course we want our sailors to be safe & to help in any way they can...but the timing....

i hear that narita is opening back up soon. i will msg. you if i hear anything new. i am still hoping that you can travel here safely to see your son. fingers crossed!

Comment by Carol on March 11, 2011 at 10:20am: FYI

Troops React to Japan Quake, Tsunami
www.military.com

This article is provided courtesy of Stars and Stripes, which got its start as a newspaper for Union troops during the Civil War, and has been published continuously since 1942 in Europe and 1945 in the Pacific.

This should give you more info. :::)))

Comment by Nick'sMomTerri on March 11, 2011 at 10:17am: My son has not yet reported to the ship and have not heard anything from him. going a little crazy here not knowing anything.

Comment by Carol on March 11, 2011 at 10:03am: Hi, I found an article on Stars and Stripes and posted it to my Facebook account in case anyone wants to check it out re the situation in Japan. Very informative.

Carol McGuinn

Comment by abc815 on March 11, 2011 at 9:48am: sue, will you be able to fly out as soon as narita opens back up? from what i know, everyone is ok so far. i am pretty upset because the gw asked those who work tonight to stay put. but at the last minute, they changed their minds. so my husband had to WALK to the ship at 9 pm, while there are still rumblings going on. i understand that the ship may need all their sailors, but at the same time, the city of yokosuka is advising everyone to stay put.

everyone is waiting for now, to hear what is going to happen next. it has been 8 hrs. since the big one and i just felt a rumble about 30 min. ago. no damage that i have seen around here, so i don't think there's a need to worry. maybe a picture frame falling from the wall is the extent of damage that i've heard.

Comment by ant'smom on March 11, 2011 at 6:34am: Oh, thank goodness our sailors are ok. What a scare!! ABC so glad you are alright! Had talk news on computer while sleeping, for some reason I woke up when announced on the computer, 4:00 am my time. Listening to news. Please keep the updates coming.