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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

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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 ant'smom on March 4, 2011 at 11:33am: Ladies, just wondering if anyone has heard from their sailors lately. Have sent emails to mine, no reply. Will be arriving in Japan on the 14th right after Sue. Just wondering if emails are getting through. Thanks Ladies

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on March 2, 2011 at 6:09pm: BZ to your son, Sandra! You have every reason to be proud. Enjoy your visit.

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on March 1, 2011 at 11:58pm: Sue, when is your anniversary ... except we have been married much longer.

Comment by ant'smom on February 27, 2011 at 12:29am: Jane - Thank you so much for the great information. And thank you so much about the train info, that makes me feel more comfortable. I so hope I get to see some blooming of the cherry blossoms, tho may be too early. I so remember the beautiful scenery in the Memoirs of a Geisha. Glad for the tidbit re Kyoto! Kamakura, too. I am so proud for all who are able to spend time w/their sailors whether in the states or Japan. And thank u to everyone who is sending info, as such a help. And Michele, you will be there soon after I return. Cherry blossoms should be in full bloom then and what fun for your son to go along. Again, I, as always, apprecite the support of all those on this site. You are the best!

Comment by ant'smom on February 24, 2011 at 11:13am: Ladies, thanks for all good adivce. I will be in Japan from March 14 to the 27th. Hope I can meet some of you. Great advice and can use all the help I can get! My son has a place off base and I am a little nervous about this. He told me to have some Yen. It looks like I will have to get from Narita to Yokosuka by myself. I also have a Navy Fed account and planning on transfering money there to access on base. Ladies do you think that will work? I was planning on having around $1500 for spending. Is that enough? I was hoping to get some contact info from others just in case I get stuck somewhere by myself and my son is not available. I would appreciate anyone sending me a private message. Thank you ladies. Am so excited but a little nervous as will be there by myself.

Comment by hcr83 on February 24, 2011 at 10:31am: Thanks for the responses!!

Comment by hcr83 on February 23, 2011 at 9:52am: Hello... Trying to get some information about who pays for what and when. My son wants to come home after A school and before heading to Japan. Will he be responsible for the cost of transportation to home? Will the Navy then fly him to Japan from the nearest local airport? I'm assuming he won't have to return to Great Lakes just to fly out. Thanks for any input.

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on February 23, 2011 at 8:48am: abc, Thanks for sharing the picture of the baby. I am sure it is exciting to see the baby when it is so little. Be sure to get plenty of rest.

Sherrill, enjoy your visit with your son. The time will go quickly so be sure to make every moment count.

SueS, you are leaving the day I arrive. We may pass each other in the airport.

Ant's Mom, we will overlap. I will be in Atsugi but if you have a day when your sailor is tied up, it would be fun to meet.

Comment by abc815 on February 19, 2011 at 8:51am: wow, is everyone coming to japan? how exciting! feel free to ask me any questions as well since i've been out here about 3 months. :) i live off base in yokosuka, so i have a fairly good grasp on the town outside of the base gates. :)

and SueS, yes, we did get some snow! the weather has been very unpredictable lately. yokosuka barely got any snow ( none that stuck anyway), but i know the ikego base got enough to make snowballs. since i got out here in dec., the weather has been fairly steady...it's almost always about 45-50 degrees during the day. everyone make sure to pack well! no need for down coats or anything. a medium jacket should do and possibly an umbrella (you could get one for cheap out here as well).

and i wanted to finally share a picture of the "baby". :) all is going well so far... still waiting for the nausea and fatigue to fully subside so i can explore japan some more!

Comment by ant'smom on February 18, 2011 at 11:54am: Ladies - Have not posted in quite awhile. So excited, had to share. Am going to Yokosuka on March 14 and will be there until March 25. Mamma is going to Japan!!! Have not seen my son in over 2 years. Will be staying w/son. He is living off base. Any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated. Let me know if I can do anything for anyone while there. My email is ldhoech@hotmail.com. I feel like I am in a dream to be able to go. Wanted to share w/everyone.