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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
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.
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 nolanavymom on November 27, 2010 at 6:49pm
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Hello bda0802 ~ My son is on the GW to ~ Since last January and it's been very good for him. Works hard, gets to see the world, and calls home very often. We LOVE that part!
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Comment by bda0802 on November 27, 2010 at 6:34pm
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Hello to all. I am a new member, with a son new to Navy. Has been in Atsugi for about a month. First Deployment-- he left on GW last week. Nothing like digging right in~ Its nice to have a family-board to read. I don't know the lingo yet, but will try to keep up. :)
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on November 26, 2010 at 4:25pm
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Oh Sue, I bet your son is just as excited as if he had been promoted 3 ranks!!! Did he get out of cranking before the Thanksgiving feast, or was he still at it for that one?
Navy Ma and Mary Jane.....CONGRATULATIONS on your sailors advancements, I know how exciting it is for us moms, even though at times our sailors like to act like it's no big deal......YES IT IS!!!! :-) :-) :-) Hope everybody had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving.
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on November 26, 2010 at 9:06am
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I received an short but nice e-mail last night. My G'daughter said the Thanksgiving meal was good ... not home cooking ... but good.
To all of those whose sailors have advanced ... congratulations! You definitely should be proud of their accomplishments.
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Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!! Just got an email from Kelcie. She said that they had been served a REALLY good meal. Ham, Turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce, pies and everything else that you can imagine. She said that things are very busy, but at least she had time to send out a quick email :-) :-) Happy Momma,
Mary Jane.........LOVE the graphic!!!
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Timbosmom: Great news about your son's promotion. I know you are proud of him.
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Thanks for posting the link, Claudia. It's fun to see the ship leaving ... or coming ... would prefer that.
abc, the pictures are great and I agree with the others, you were a lovely bride. Your nieces are adorable. BZ on the "cake." What work and love went into it.
Like all of you, I watch the news and say prayers. This is a tense time.
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Comment by Janis on November 24, 2010 at 10:51am
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Okay, Thanks Claudia for letting me know. I was wondering if they did keep the same addresses, or they changed periodically, possibly for security reasons. I'll go ahead and email her, then.
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My daughter left me an IM on Skype right before she left saying she would email me when she had the chance. Unfortunately I was asleep before she left, so we couldn't say our goodbyes. I'm wondering if they have to be reissued their email addresses, or they use different addresses each time they go onboard? That would explain the delays before we hear from them.
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Did get an email from Kelcie last night. Generic stuff, but it was VERY good to hear from her. We were without power all day Sunday and Monday until about 5:00 pm. It was off again for a few hours yesterday, but I think the storm is done at least for a few days now. DON'T want to be without power for very long with them back out to sea!!!
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