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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)
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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 momof2sailors on May 26, 2010 at 10:12pm
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He didn't say what size. The only thing he did say was 1 btl. Which I thought was funny. Cause the first box I sent had like 6 btls of shampoo and 6 btls of body wash. He told me I sent too much. LOLOL I told him I wanted to make sure he smelled good. But one of the caps broke lucily it was in a plastic bag. But the box got quarentined for awhile before he was able to get it.
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on May 26, 2010 at 10:07pm
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Heatherrose...where is your son at? Is he in Japan? My daughters first duty station was in El Centro, about 10 miles from Calexico/Mexicali. They have had a TON of quakes since she left there. I haven't heard anything about quakes in Japan recently?
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Hi Momof2...I recommend just a little travel size (about 2 oz) bottle of baby shampoo. They only go thru OC spray once. I passed CJ's name on to Kelcie via email this morning. It sure sounds like he might be the one she knows. Thomas mom, you are absolutely right, everyone reacts differently. My daughter didn't have much of a problem with it. In "A" school, they got sprayed, then had to take someone down before they could wash it off. They had a certain time limit.
katlanta....never was a military wife. My husband was just out of the Air Force when we met almost 35 years ago. I was a construction brat though. Grew up moving all over the place.
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Momof2..yep, your hubby is right. It sounds like they are getting the same training that the regular MA's get while in "A" school. I remember the OC was a big thing. Did get a kick out of your comment about letting your hubby get a "taste of it" when he was laughing at you :>) Skittle's also go into every box that we send to Kelcie. They have about a half a dozen different kinds now. Don't know that she has a favorite. I will pass his name on to her.
Have a good day all.....won't push the time clock this morning.
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on May 26, 2010 at 7:55am
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Thomas' Mom, I am so sorry for your son. I know that waiting is sometimes harder than reality.
Katlanta, Thanks for the idea. You are a kind person.
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OK so after hubby had a good laugh at my expenses. He corrected me. OC spray is being sprayed by Pepper Spray. Wish I had a can of it when he was laughing at me. LOLOLOL
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My son is in class right now. And says he loves it. I sent my son a email that he has not responded to yet. He did respond to another email I sent and finally asked for something. Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo. He says it is good after you have been OC sprayed. Not sure what that is. I assume it is being sprayed by the Ocean water. He also asked for Skittles and his DS. We call him CJ.
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Momof2....What is your sailors 1st name? Kelcie said that she does know a guy that was in the Galley, and is just now in the class for TAD security.
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Great idea katlanta, thanks so much for sharing. What a thoughtful "X" you are.
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Lisa...Yes, it is a floating city, with all the mix thereof! I am disappointed that there is stealing that goes on. My daughter would not bring certain things on board because of it, and she is in Security! I'm not as nice as Sue....I hope the little shit's get caught and they deserve to get kicked out, AFTER Brig time.
Cheryle...yes, just use their regular address, mail will catch up to them
Sue, I certainly don't KNOW anything, but I think that with the GW's proximity to Korea, given all the tensions of the last few days, that there is a very good chance that our sailors may well be "paying a visit" to the area. I, like you, have to place trust in the Command to keep our kids safe. If they all do their jobs, I know they will be well protected. Facing adversities together may be just what is needed to end some of the pettiness and make everyone realize that they are on the same team!
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