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Comment by jdlHolly on November 6, 2013 at 5:53pm

Thank you so much Marcy for the TV stations.  Yes, we cannot wait to have him home even though it is brief and praying no snow here in Maine on the 22nd or 26th when he has to fly.  That is my Christmas present.  Thanks again.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 6, 2013 at 5:48pm

The ship's arrival will be covered by the local media, so keep an eye on these TV stations' websites http://www.wvec.com, http://www.wavy.com, and http://wtkr.com for news stories (and hopefully live coverage too) of the sailors "manning the rails" as they arrive!  

How wonderful you will have your Sailor home for Christmas! 

Comment by jdlHolly on November 6, 2013 at 5:42pm

Will a video be posted with the ship coming in with our sailors all standing around the rails?  A very "sad" mom who won't be able to make it to see our son at homecoming tomorrow due to his father having been injured and in recovery from fractures in his lower back.  Our sailor will be coming home for 3 days at Christmas so cannot wait for that time to come.  Thank you and wish you all the best when seeing your loved ones tomorrow.  My prayers go out to you all.  What a joyous event!!!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 4, 2013 at 11:48pm

YESSSS!!!!!

Navytimes.com:  The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group — and its 4,000 sailors and Marines — will return to their homeports on Thursday, the Navy announced.

The amphibious assault ship Kearsarge will arrive in Norfolk, Va., while the amphibious transport dock San Antonio and amphibious dock landing ship Carter Hall will arrive at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Their greenside shipmates, members of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit , will return to Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The sailors and Marines spent eight months at sea, punctuated by the crisis in Syria, when they were put on high alert.

Fifth Fleet is now the under the watchful eyes of the crews aboard the assault ship Boxer, transport dock New Orleans, dock landing ship Harper’s Ferry and the 13th MEU.

 http://www.navytimes.com/article/20131104/NEWS/311040025/Kearsarge

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 1, 2013 at 2:34am

Lastly - if you're going to the Navy Lodge from the airport -

You're already on Norview Ave as you leave the airport, so stay on Norview past the Golden Corral and get on I-64 West towards Richmond and follow steps 3 - 7 below, just continue past Gate Five for 1.5 miles to the Navy Lodge on the right.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 1, 2013 at 12:44am

ps - if you choose the Navy Lodge option, make your reservation RIGHT AWAY as it's going to fill up.  Here is all the info:  http://navyformoms.com/group/norfolksailorsfamilyfriends/forum/topi...

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 1, 2013 at 12:40am

Hi Sindy!   If you're truly concerned about the driving, it could be well worth the $13 dollar difference to stay one night at Navy Lodge Norfolk (single room $68 total including breakfast) and be just 1.5 miles and a two minute ride down the same street to Gate Five, instead of negotiating the freeway route from the Econolodge.  The Navy Lodge is only six miles from the airport, it's easy to get to from the airport (basically the same directions below) and it would save you a lot of stress dealing with the freeway and a lot of morning commuter traffic.

If you stick with the Econolodge, here are the directions below to Gate Five at the base.  When you get on I-64, start getting to the left lane so you'll be ready to take the left exit onto 564.  From there, you just have to stay on it till it ends, make a left and the light, and go to Gate Five on the right.

I'm using this address for Gate Five - 9079 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23505.  That is the address for the building where you take the official tour of the base and it is right outside the entrance to Gate Five.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS From Econolodge at 3343 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA to Naval Station Norfolk's Gate Five at 9079 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA (total distance eight miles):

1. Start out going northwest on N Military Hwy/VA-165 toward Lynn St.  (go 0.64 miles)

2. Turn left onto Norview Ave/VA-247 (there's a Golden Corral at the corner).

3. Take the Richmond ramp and merge onto I-64 West.  (go 2.56 miles)

4. Move to the left lane and merge onto I-564 West via EXIT 276B on the left toward VA-406/Naval Base/Terminal Blvd.  (go 3.26 miles)

5. I-564 W becomes Admiral Taussig Blvd/VA-337 W.  (go 0.58 miles)

6. Turn left at the light onto Hampton Blvd.

7. Gate Five / 9079 HAMPTON BLVD is on the right; turn right at the light just past the Base Tours office into Gate Five at Naval Station Norfolk.  

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on October 27, 2013 at 4:32pm

brenda.elaine, that's so cool about the baby :)  Congratulations!!

Comment by Proudmom on October 27, 2013 at 4:28pm

Is there anyone else on here that's going on the cruise? If u see this message Patti call me, I lost ur #

Comment by Proudmom on October 27, 2013 at 4:26pm

U r most welcome

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