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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
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 ant'smom on November 23, 2010 at 9:26pm
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Hello ladies, have not been on in awhile. ABC, so proud and happy for you, what a Blessed wedding! You look absolutely beautiful, such a fine handsome sailor husband. Everyone I pray for our sailors. I appreciate you all. 2 years this Dec since I have seen my sailor. Miss him. I had hoped for holiday time but looks like the Spring. Please share any updated news.
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Comment by abc815 on November 23, 2010 at 2:05pm
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hi everyone...i'm having mixed feelings right now because i have my sailor right next to me at the moment, yet don't know when i'll be seeing him next. let's all keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best. i don't know about you, but i feel like i'm always crossing my fingers these days... on a happier note, i am now 11 days married and it's been absolutely wonderful! haha. here are a few pictures for y'all...1) me & my sailor 2) me & my 2 nieces 3) our "wedding cake" made by yours truly. :)
i'll be back after the weekend. have a wondeful turkey day everyone!
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on November 23, 2010 at 4:45am
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Yep abc, it's all over the news, but VERY little actual info. We all need to be praying that our kids ( and spouses) remain safe, and out of harms way!!!
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hey ladies. abc15 here! you guys may have gotten word by now, but n.korea is at it again... wondering and worrying about what's gonna happen next...and if this might affect holiday leave times...
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on November 21, 2010 at 7:11pm
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Daphne, You can be rather general about what is in the box. For example, I put toiletries and that covers female hygiene wash, tampons, toothpaste and whatever. Snacks covers anything that can be eaten and I put Christmas goodies for her gifts. I do put the value of the goods. The APO/FPO box requires the long customs form but the small $4.95 one does not. I was also told that the medium priority box also requires the long form. I keep a handful of the forms on hand. I also have a stack of boxes in my closet.
Masue, what is a round house kick?
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Comment by Daphne on November 21, 2010 at 3:47pm
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Just wondering about sending a package to my son. The post office told me that I needed to complete a customs declaration form. Has anyone else had to do that ??
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Sue, find a picture of ski pants on-line, print it out and package it up with the money/check/or statement that $xx will be added to his account. Then he has a "present" to open and knows what you would buy if you could.
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Mama Nonie, it depends upon how much you want to spend. A Kindle is great if your son likes to read ... not so good if he doesn't. iTunes card is nice. My husband gave me one last year and I really like having the funds to buy things. Are there X-box games he would like? Then my students used to always tell me that money was the "best" present ever. When I complained that it wasn't personal, they would tell me that it was better than something they didn't care about. Somehow, I don't really like that.
Tonya, I saw December 1 as well, however, it will take time from the FPO post office to the GW/Japan. I mailed early this week. I wouldn't wait until December 10. Of course, if you mail early, it will arrive immediately and if you mail later, it will arrive in January. And I bet no matter when it arrives it will be opened.
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