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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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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 DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on November 29, 2010 at 7:22pm
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Tonya, as far as I know the sailors have the same address when in Japan as they do when they are on board.
Masue, I will ask my g'daughter (when we get e-mail again) if she knows him. I can see why you are confused. If he is in the barracks, that would imply he is on base but "on the beach" also refers to being ashore. If he can't access Facebook until he is on the beach, that would imply he is on board the GW. Confusing, indeed. But always remember, no news is good news.
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Masue, what is your son's squadron? My g'daughter with VAQ 136.
Lisa, I would like to know about the family videos as well. I sent one and I sure hope they used it.
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Mollie, many thanks for the posting about e-mail. I did suspect that it might be interrupted. I suspect we may not hear much until the exercises are over.
Mary, given your daughter's age she might like this group or she might find a girl friend group helpful. Given her background in special ed I imagine she would be great for other young siblings. Her need, however, may be fulfilled by chatting with people closer to her age. Give her a hug from me.
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on November 28, 2010 at 10:09pm
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Hi everyone, have not been communicating much lately, with extended power outages and a satelite internet connection that tends not to work when snow covers the dish. I JUST got off of the phone with Kelcie, she wanted me to pass on the information that their email service has been interrupted for right now, so if you aren't hearing from your sailor regularly (like me) there is nothing to worry about, just no service at this time.
Mary, it must be VERY hard on younger siblings who are experiencing the same anxiety as us moms, but don't have a support system in place like we do here on N4M. I certainly hope she is able to connect with other teens that are experiencing the same feelings, and get some much needed support :(
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Comment by abc815 on November 28, 2010 at 8:08pm
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hi everyone. i'm back! it's good to be back, but at the same not so much because my sailor is gone. :( i've got pages and pages to catch up on...will have to do that when i get the chance.
mary, i can sympathize with your daughter...although i'm not the sibling of a sailor on the gw, i was the girlfriend of one and now a wife...it's hard even for me to talk about my situation with friends because they will never fully understand what it feels like to have someone SO far away and not knowing what tomorrow brings. i hope you don't mind me asking, how old is your daughter? if you or she EVER needs, feel free to private message me anytime. :)
to DC g'mother, i too have a "headache that won't quit"... sigh. i have family in south korea, so i'm getting updates from all different perspectives. i just hope everything goes over smoothly and we can all move on!
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Mary, I can easily understand your daughter's perspective. It is always hard to express feelings, vent, etc., with others who are not experiencing similar feelings. I will ask two of my g'daughter's sisters to consider joining your daughter's group. One, in particular, may find it comforting to find someone to share feelings with. I hope there are other moms who have children who are not on the GW and that they want to chat some.
I don't know about the rest of you but I have a headache that won't quit. I know it is tension about everything. The most encouraging thing I read today was that China is asking to reopen talks, including both North and South Korea. I hope they will help reason prevail.
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bda, your son's squadron is VFA 27. That is a strike fighter squadron called the Royal Maces and the planes are F/A-18E super hornets. Google it to learn more. Since he has three stripes, he is an E3 and his rate is AO, which means he is in aviation ordinance. They load the armament onto the planes and remove it.
My g'daughter is an aviation electronics technician. As I understand it, the "O" means that she removes the electronic stuff from the plan to be fixed. Some of it she fixes and some goes to another group, the ATIs. Confusing stuff.
Dawna and Mary Jane, Prayers are definitely coming for our sailors. I say them many times right now. May they return safely and unharmed to Atsugi.
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Comment by bda0802 on November 27, 2010 at 9:21pm
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I am embarrassingly uninformed. :) We have not spoken/emailed much since he arrived in Atsugi. What can i say...he's not a communicator. It makes me nuts!! All I know is that is is an AO. VFA 27. I think he's an E3, but not positive. Squadron? I have no idea... Yes, I have alot to learn!!
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Welcome, bda0802. My g'daughter is also stationed at Atsugi. She is an ATO with VAQ 136. What is your son's squadron? What is his rate?
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Comment by Daphne on November 27, 2010 at 8:34pm
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Received my first email this morning from my son, who is also onboard the
GW. Can't wait to get to talk to him again.
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