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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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 April 29, 2009 at 12:54pm
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Big Hug Kate!
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Comment by Suzanne on April 27, 2009 at 11:19am
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Pam, I am so sorry to hear about your dogs. As a family that always had pets of all kinds but always a good dog I know that lost that you and your hubby are going through. And for TJ to have to deal with it away from home is hard. But I am sure he has a few good buddies that will be there for him. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Aaron has been gone only 48 hours and my heart is so empty. My husband said last night that he was going to strip Aaron's bed and wash the sheets and pick up his room to help me out. I was like " DONT TOUCH ANYTHING I WILL DO IT WHEN I AM READY." I stand in the door way and just look how he left it and think of all the good times we had in such a short time. Is anyone else like that??? Oh and talk about eatting a lot Aaron put on 12 lbs while he was home and looked really good when he left. Next year I will get a skinny, pale home sick boy again and I will start mega cooking all over again. I MISS HIM !!!!
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Thanks Chris for forwarding the messages from Lucille about Ruben. It is great to hear that Ruben will be coming back to the states soon :) I'm sure it is going to be some relief for Lucille.
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My sailor just left and man is the house quite. If he's not at home I am always missing him.
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Hey Kat you are such a blessing to me. Thank you so much once again for taking on this labor of love. It blesses not only us moms but our sailors and familys. Once again THANK YOU !!!!!
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Wonderful news about Ruben! Wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY EASTER!
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Comment by Dawn on April 8, 2009 at 5:51pm
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OH, I forgot...he is an AME and my son will be training him??? I guess that means he will be showing him the ropes in Japan.
Dawn
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Hi my name is Dawn and my son, Cecilia's son-in-law, is in Atsugi. He picked up a new Sailor this past weekend, didn't say his name, but he is from the Bronx, NY. Daniel said Tristan, the grandson, and this new Sailor became good friends...lol Apparently Tristan took a liking to him. I don't know if this Sailor's mom is on here but if it sounds like your son, he was in good hands.
Dawn
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Thanks for the great picture of the cherry blossoms! It was funny, when Michael was home last month he wanted to go to San Francisco Japanese Tea Gardens in Golden Gate Park! Like he didn't see the "real" thing where he is. LOL
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