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USS George Washington Sailors
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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 Karyn on June 8, 2010 at 12:26pm
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Got a phone call from our sailor this morning. He will be flying back to California in time for Father's Day. My husband is one happy camper this morning. Then he will be stationed at a base here in California for his turn at land duty. He will not longer be on the George Washington. Give all your sailors a hug and thank them from me for what they do. I probably won't be here as much.
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Please don't say the time and date when they are due in. Please don't
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on June 8, 2010 at 10:01am
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GW FRG and Ombudsman both just posted that they will be back in port at approx 0900 Wednesday. You all probably already heard, but just wanted to be sure that the word got out :>)
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on June 7, 2010 at 1:44pm
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Ginny, take a deep breath and realize that he will have a good job for another two years. What will be his assignment?
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Comment by momof2sailors on June 7, 2010 at 1:13pm
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Good Morning OOPs afternoon everyone.
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Sage advice, Sandra. Non-productive worry will not accomplish anything. Writing mundane notes about things around home, e.g., the cats got into a fight today, makes your sailor not feel so far from home.
I have begun a "silly" activity. Each week I send a note, with a picture from home on the front, and inside a memory or two of the past. I also number them on the outside in case several arrive at the same time. I have not yet heard whether they are appreciated or not but I hope that there will not be a mail call when my sailor gets nothing.
Also, my sailor asked, via e-mail, for me to send copies of the pictures that appear on the Facebook GW page. I haven't sent many but it's fun for them to see.
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Ain't that the truth Sandra :>)
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It was an "underway" not "deployment".
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Yep katlanta, it definitely sounds like they are heading back to Yokosuka, but of course don't have an arrival date. The FRG website said that they will usually post that info about 72 hours ahead of time. Here is their link mailto:gwfrg73@yahoo.com. Hope it helps.
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Yippee!!!!!! I also got an email saying that they would be back earlier than expected, but no actual time frame. Looking forward to hearing my sailors voice !!!!
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