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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 abc815 on November 8, 2010 at 7:49pm
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yay for everyone who's sailors got to find internet access, wherever it may be! i wonder how mollie is doing right now! i can't wait to hear her stories and see some pictures... as for me, i see my sailor face to face in t-22 hours!!!!
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hey everyone! my sailor hasn't had internet connection back in his "beq room" thingy as it was turned off when he deployed..not sure if that's the situation also w/ some of your sailors. he's had to use calling cards or try to use the internet at friend's houses.
as for my job, my manager is a mean man. :( he knew the situation, but was waiting on the FINAL dates i needed off, which i didn't know until recently. ..it took forever for the navy to finally "officially" approve the leave. anyways, that's that! i'd be leaving that job soon anyway, but i guess they don't need me when the holiday rush hits!
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on November 5, 2010 at 6:56am
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Good morning! CFSnowmom, I have only chatted with my g'daughter once on Skype. We keep missing each other. :-( Still it is nice to know she is on land again.
abc, I'm sorry you are having work problems. That's a bummer just before your wedding and Christmas just around the corner. What fun it will be to have your sailor at home!
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haha. anchorsmom...i was wondering the same thing...such a strange silence. can't speak for the others, but i've been busy trying to get the last minute things together for the wedding! :) my sailor will be here in less than 5 days!!! and yes, i've been enjoying being able to talk to him on the phone for longer periods of time. :)
on another note, i just found out that my work will NOT approve me taking time off to get married and spend time w/ my sailor...so it looks as though i won't be working there past the weekend. :/ they had the nerve to ask me "how much do you need this job?"... that's what's new w/ me!
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LOL StephsMom. Guess I was too excited about talking to sailor to proof my posting.
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on November 2, 2010 at 12:30pm
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YAY anchorsmom!!! Siyonara to all.......will be chatting with you from Japan if I get the chance!!!
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Mollie, have a very safe, enjoyable trip. I really look forwarding to hearing about all of your adventures.
God to talk to my sailor this evening on Skype ... WONDERFUL!
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Mom of 2, got Josh's name on my list earlier. I think I'm up to 13or14 now. I'm gonna do my best to hunt each and every one of them down. The "nukes" might be kinda hard, cause I don't know how much access I'll be allowed in that area. It's definitely gonna be a little trickier with so many of them back in their barracks and housing now, but that's not gonna stop me from trying!!!
steph and anchorsmoms.....they are probably running like crazy, getting lots of pics etc of the homecoming. Hope you both get to talk to them soon!!
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Heatherrose......what a cute smile he has!!! Never thought I'd be so happy that my baby could be "home" so far away, but isn't it wonderful having them back within an easy phone calls reach?
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NavyMa....got it!! Fixin to start on a second page of names :-) Millye, the only thing that would make this trip better would be if a BUNCH of us moms were going over together!!!
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