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**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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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: Apr 7, 2019
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 djk's Mom on October 15, 2015 at 11:02am
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why would they pick this port if no dock for them?? Darn they all need some liberty.. 60 more days afloat is a long time
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I am going to Va from Long Island will book hotel next week I think! I heard they may not stay here at all may move on to Brazil? Could they be moving along a little more quickly?? I was concerned they will arrive sooner than the date we know of! where is everyone staying?
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Comment by navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037) on October 15, 2015 at 10:55am
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joshman: That is great that he is reinlisting and staying with the GW.
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joshman: We should talk....where are you coming from? I'm not sure whether to fly or drive since it will be last minute when they pull into the dock....I'm not sure how I'm going to work it....do I book a hotel now?
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I just heard from my son.....he lost two nights at the hotel....$500....because the seas are too choppy....cannot get off the ship....He is not a happy sailor! :(
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Comment by MaggieMay on October 15, 2015 at 9:53am
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navymomfromCT - glad to hear from you again! I think our sons have been on the ship about the same amount of time. You bet I'm going to Virginia...wouldn't miss it! I never made it to Japan to see it there. My son reenlisted too. He'll be going for advanced schooling soon after getting to Virginia but then he'll go back and stay with the GW again. He must really like that ship! LOL
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Comment by BeachBunny on October 15, 2015 at 9:30am
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Good Morn GW group...just talked to my sailor, he was waiting to get off the boat...said they cancelled leave the last 2 days due to a storm. ..using liberty "ferry" boat since there's no dock big enough for them....saw these pictures yesterday on the ship FB page..water looks very choppy!
151013-N-WO404-022 VALPARAISO, Chile (Oct. 13, 2015) A liberty boat approaches the stern dock of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as it is anchored in Valparaiso Bay.
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Do you think they will ever get of the boat in Chile??
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P.S. I am from CT and my packages have been taking exactly 2 weeks to get there.....They LOVE getting packages.....
My son said Peru was okay....he took a taxi and he said they have the worst drivers...he went to an underground market and the casino where he won some money....he said that nobody owns dogs and cats and that they roam the streets and parks and beaches.
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Hello all. I haven't been on this site for quite some time. My son has been on the GW for the past three years in Japan....He stayed on the GW during the switch in San Diego....he is heading to Virginia with the ship and then he is reinlisting and heading to Washington State. I have been in contact with him a couple of times a week via facebook messaging but looking forward to a call from him since he has a hotel in chili and maybe some wifi....
My family and I are planning a trip to Virginia to see the GW pull into port and spend a few days there. I am so looking forward to that! Is anybody else heading to Virginia to see this?
Were your sailors originally on the Regan or were they in Japan with the GW?
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