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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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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.
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Discussion Forum
Son on USS GW
Started by MzNetNet Ship 12 DIV 371. Last reply by BBS Aug 3, 2016. 41 Replies 3 Likes
Pass ports
Started by Yvonne Jesse's mom(ship2div907). Last reply by ProudNavyMomkp Oct 28, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Pammie (?) on December 2, 2010 at 12:01am
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Hello everyone heard from my son today and he will be headed to the GW sometime in Jan or Feb I believe. He is very excited about going overseas and I did read the advice up above for sailors going overseas. Very helpful. I picked up a pocket calendar that was laying on my computer desk and looked in it. In April on the 23rd 2010 it said $30 was needed to pick up his cap and gown for High School Graduation. Seems like a life time ago right now. So many cool things have happened to him since leaving the MEPS Center in August. He is so glad he joined the Navy even when something bad happens he just says oh well he will make it work for him. I can't help but wonder what else is in store for him by the time August 2011 rolls around. Sure is a fun adventure.
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on December 1, 2010 at 9:59pm
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Okay ladies, I just sent the FRG an email asking about whether or not gift cards for places like Chili's, Subway and Taco Bell that are purchased here in the states will be accepted and usable on base at Yokosuka. I'll let you know as soon as I get a response. They are usually pretty prompt in replying to my emails :-)
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Comment by abc815 on November 30, 2010 at 11:57pm
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hey ladies! just saw this converation and wanted to chime in to say that my sailor is a nuke as well! now i'm really wondering if some of these guys know each other!
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on November 30, 2010 at 3:13pm
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Tonya, nukes aren't a part of the air wing so ignore what I said.
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Tonya, the address may differ if your son is with the air wing. My g'daughter's address looks like this
Sailor's Name
Squadron (e.g., VFA 115)
Unit ????? (this is the box number
FPO AP 96601-xxxx
I assume that the 96601 tells the FPO station that the mail is going to Atsugi and that the last four digits are ?? specific (perhaps squadron specific). I do not put the ship in the address. Perhaps that is because she is not boat crew.
Masue, does your son have a private e-mail. I know that when my g'daughter was recently in Atsugi, I could not reach her with private e-mail ... it bounced back.
I received a couple e-mails ... all about arranging her flights in January. Her leave was approved so I am a happy camper.
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YAY fellow moms......lots of happy dancing going on tonight!!!! I think we will ALL sleep more peacefully tonight, I know I sure will. I just wish we could all meet and share a MEGA group hug!!!! It might sound corny, but I know how happy and relieved we are all feeling right now, and wish sometimes that we could share it for real, instead of just electronically :-) :-) Night all....sweet dreams!!!
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Me 3.....just got an email from Kelcie. YAY!!!! Hoping for regular contact again. She said that it's really cold over there, and her berthing has been like an ice box. She said that she will be glad when this deployment is over, just so that everybody can stop worrying. Of course she said everything is going good and everybody is fine, but it's just SO good to hear from her via regular channels again :-)
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I also had a quick e-mail from my g'daughter but she did say that it has been down.
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masue- i spoke w/ my sailor today and asked if he had seen anyone around with a broken leg...he has not. he said it was more likely for your son to have stayed behind because like mollie said, there would be no way for him to move around that ship. so that's my sailor's guess...he is keeping his eyes peeled though and i'll definitely let you know if i find anything out. :) hoping for a quick and safe recovery, regardless.
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Karen-erics mom, I have wondered the same thing about the gift cards. It would make gifts MUCH easier if indeed they DID work, but I just don't know. Maybe I will email the FRG or the Ombudsman and ask them. I'll let you know if I find anything out.
Tonya, his address should Always stay the same, whether he is on base in Yoko, or out to sea. I would think that you would just need to trust in the address he gave you. They all have the same address, except their specific box number will change based on their "rate".
Masue, after having gone onboard the GW during my visit, I can't imagine how anybody with a possible broken leg could get around while onboard. I mean, its a maze of stairwells that are steep and narrow, and every passageway has a "doorway" of sorts about every 30 feet that has an 8-10 inch bottom piece that has to be stepped over. You are indeed a very patient woman, I would be going nuts, not knowing if my sailor was onboard, or out to sea.
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