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Comment by navymommo on July 29, 2013 at 4:31pm

check out photos on facebook!!!!   (mason Ombudsman)

Comment by navymommo on July 29, 2013 at 2:19pm

Hi!   Just wanted to say- hooray- one week down....

Hope you are all well!

Comment by jacqueline-rn on July 25, 2013 at 6:14pm

This is probably a dumb question but oh well.  How much ahead of time will we know when homecoming will be?  I understand that for operational security they don't like to post exactly when what will be where.  But for those of us who have to travel, get time off work, make reservations etc how much advanced notice will we get?  I want to be one of those idiots standing on the pier with a flag waving, screaming, and crying.  (Which is exactly why my son wont want me to know, but it's a mother's duty to keep her son humble by embarrassing him to death from time to time).  I know that things can always change at the last minute and that Navy time and Mom time have very little in common but I'm just trying to get a general idea.

Comment by Kim on July 24, 2013 at 6:08pm

I am also from the midwest, Nebraska actually! I plan on making the trip to Virginia when they get home! Our family stayed at the Navy Lodge last summer, we liked the location & we were satisfied with our rooms!

Comment by navymommo on July 24, 2013 at 2:47pm

Here is the Ship leaving Norfolk.  My daughter tok this photo from the getty beside the fishing pier.

Comment by GMWIFE22 on July 24, 2013 at 10:01am

If you need a place to stay that is close to base, there is the Navy Lodge that is located down the street from Gate 5. I also recommend getting your base pass for your vehicle as early in the day as possible. The pass & ID office is directly across from gate 5. You will need your drivers license, and car insurance card. The phone number to Pass & ID is 757-322-2978.

Comment by jacqueline-rn on July 24, 2013 at 9:47am

We are way out in the midwest but have already decided we will be there for homecoming.  Any and all info that will help us plan for that will be appreciated.

Comment by GMWIFE22 on July 24, 2013 at 9:19am

Hi, I am a uss mason wife. I live in Virginia and said goodbye to my sailor at the pier. Seeing them get onto that ship to leave is incredibly hard. I am looking forward to their safe return, and cannot wait to see my sailor again.

If you are going to be in town for homecoming, there is a night before party and homecoming party. Both parties need volunteers and its a great way to get to know other members of the Mason family. If you are in the area, each month a Family Readiness meeting is held aswell.

Comment by Kim on July 24, 2013 at 7:43am

thank you for the info on the mason ombudsman on facebook! The first day was rotten for me! I too received a text from my sailor that choked me up! So where do you live? Where any of you able to be there to watch them leave on Monday? I live in NE & am hoping to make it to Norfolk to see them come home!

Comment by jacqueline-rn on July 23, 2013 at 6:26pm

Choked up?  Me?  I'm getting ready for work and my phone dings with a text message.  The entire message: "See you in nine months".  Of course I had to re-apply my make up.  (Turns out blotchy red with shiny snot accents is not a good look for me.  Who knew?)  What kind of mean kid sends his mother a text message like that?  I mean, sure, I grounded him from the X-box when he didn't do his homework, but there's no need to get nasty!  To think he's been holding a grudge all this time!

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