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USS Jason Dunham DDG 109
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This group is for those of us who have loved ones on the USS Jason Dunham.
Website: http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/DDG109.htm
Location: Norfolk, VA
Members: 54
Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2021
Discussion Forum
NEW FRG up and running for Jason Dunham
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Comment by bluemoon on August 26, 2012 at 2:35pm
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Hello All! Been awhile... Tommy said he received his pkg. last wk. This wk. will send oreos, sketch pad, tracing paper, and a book on how to play those 4 harmonicas he took in lieu of guitar. Yesterday and today am having family send emails regarding their location when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. Gives a good historical reference for them. Not to mention appreciation. We have such good kids, don't we!!!!!!
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Comment by MissMySailor on August 26, 2012 at 2:31pm
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Hi all welcome new moms!!! Missing my son like you all are too!!!
Just wanted to say hi and thanks to all of you that post the links to pictures and articles it really helps!!!
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Comment by navymom9875 on August 26, 2012 at 9:41am
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Welcome Julie and Chaz'sMom!
Here is some recent info:
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/93727/uss-jason-dunham-departs-greece#...
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My son just arrived on the Dunham last Sunday as well. So exciting! Thank you for all of the information on this site!! It's awesome! I'm mailing out box #1 tomorrow.
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My son arrived on the Dunham last Sunday. This is his first deployment, I would appreciate any advise on what to send him.
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Hi Ronda, yes my son did get his pin along with your daughter. So proud of them all. Yes, I did get the picture. I got the picture before my son could confirm with me that he had gotten it.
Maddie, seems the blues come and go. I get them also...but then I'll get an email and picks me up for a while. Even the shortest emails lift me up..unfortunately I haven't been lucky enough to talk with him but as long as the emails keep coming I'll be happy.
Seems the mail may be picking up a bit. Getting ready to drop another package myself. I try to make each package a little different. But snacks are high on his list...lol I've been pulling different ideas from all the post on here. Great to have everyone sharing information.
Have a great day !!!
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just got an email from alex- he now needs collared shirts because where they are going to next requires them to go on land with collars not tshirts , just a heads up. .He said that they do have access to a microwave , popcorn welcome,
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Comment by Danielsmom on August 13, 2012 at 11:40pm
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Just heard from my son. He says all is well. He said he bought an app for his cell phone...500 min. for $10. It was kinda hard to hear, a lot of noise in background but was just so good to hear his voice. :-)
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Guess I'm lucky my son is married? He must ask his wife for exactly what he needs. So far I only need to find some sheet music. lol MissMySailor, too funny about the dryer! ..... but it could be a possibility.
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Comment by CharleneM on August 13, 2012 at 10:02pm
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In future care packages you may want to include things like Tylenol, cold meds, cough drops, band-aids, melatonin (helps you sleep without drugging you!), chapstick, etc... anything that would help him feel better with a cold or minor aches & pains. So far my son has asked for lens wipes (for his glasses), CDs, earbuds, pens & pencils, erasers, and chocolate covered espresso beans! lol I also send the Sunday comic section... his favorite part of the paper! I try to include 1 small random/ silly item that I know he will get a laugh out of when he sees it. Hope Alex has settled in. My son joined the ship mid-March. The transition was sudden but he likes where he is!
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