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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 DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on April 28, 2010 at 8:04pm
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cfsnowmom, one thing that always appears on wish lists for female soldiers/sailors is tampons and other toiletries. My granddaughter also said she could not find anti-fungal cream but it is recommended. What you are sending also will be welcomed.
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Comment by momof2sailors on April 27, 2010 at 6:04pm
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DC-G'mother,
Your statement about limited knowledge reminds of that other famous one. Loose lips sink ships.
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Never forget that the Navy is free to change its mind when a ship leaves on deployment. My brother was assigned to the Midway, which was the first forward deployed carrier. He laughs that one time he left for a 10-day shake-down cruise and pulled back into port four months later.
Kimi, while you won't have the luxury of daily chatting, and believe me it is a luxury, there will be times when they are in port plus limited e-mail. Then there is that old fashioned thing ... snail mail.
Remember, limited knowledge keeps our Sailors safer. We can't make a mistake if we know nothing. I suspect at times our enemies know more than we do but not always.
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What is the address for the ships Facebook site?
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I have not heard anything. My son won't say anything to me. Cfsnowmom you knosomething I don't know?
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Comment by Karyn on April 26, 2010 at 9:21pm
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My sailor and his friend are both due for land duty within the next few months. Ours has written papers and both are on the stay behind list when the boat deploys. Have not heard anything about lack of funding.
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Sue, I fixed up a care package with some things my granddaughter couldn't find at the NEX. There was still room so I raided the pantry. Later today my husband looked for some cookies we had just purchased. I told him I used the to fill the box ... all of them. I figured if she didn't eat them, there was bound to be helpers around to take care of them.
Ginny, I think they are getting ready to head out before long. This will be my granddaughter's first cruise. That should be an eye-opener!
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Ginny Mattson,
Is your son going to re-enlist?
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Girlyfries,
They could be doing shore duty on the base there in Yokosuko. My son was going TAD to Security. But it is on base.
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Sandra,
My hubby says the ship usaully goes out for a week. Comes back to port then back out for 2 weeks. Comes back home. Then backout for 3 weeks. Comes back to port. Then out for their cruise (deployment). He isn't sure if that is what the GW will do.
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