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USS McCampbell DDG-85
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Family and friends that have sailors on this ship
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Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2018
Discussion Forum
Homecoming
Started by Rainesgrand. Last reply by Rainesgrand Feb 26, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My son Joseph has been on the USS McCampbell since January 2010. He is coming home tomorrow for 2 weeks leave :-) and I am so excited! It's been over a year since I've seen him face to face. Skype…Continue
How do your kids like the McCampbell? What are they doing on it?
Started by Patricia in Redondo. Last reply by Patricia in Redondo Oct 7, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
HiMy son Jon just joined the crew of the McCampbell three weeks ago. Haven't heard from him but I see by some of your comments that it's hard for them to get e mail/texts/etc. And probably to send…Continue
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Comment by Corina on March 19, 2012 at 1:25pm
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Leslie, I got a short text on saturday. Has your son been crazy busy like my daughter has been?
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Comment by Leslie on March 19, 2012 at 1:20pm
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I had a call from my son Sat.
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Has anyone heard from their sailor?
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Comment by schlotterbacksl(ship 11 div 122) on February 9, 2012 at 12:59pm
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My husband is stationed on the McCampbell and we will be moving there soon hopefully :)
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Corina - I'll ask him about when I see him. That's is so neat that they talked. I'm counting the minutes until I see him. I've already been weepy the past couple of days just anticipating seeing his face. It's such a huge adjustment for them being so far from home. I know she'll be settled in soon. Wish I had as much confindence as these young people do! Amazing. Take care.
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Leslie, my daughter called early this morning and your son told her that we have spoken through N4M. I am assuming it's you since your the only one who has responded since I mentioned we were the newbies. She has felt so welcome by everyone on the ship and I am grateful for that. She is missing home right now and they are all keeping her busy and I know it's helping her not think of home as much.
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Thank you Corina for your kind words. It's been 11 months since I last saw him and it will be a great homecoming.
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Thank you Leslie, congratulations on your son coming home. I pray he will have a safe trip home and back.
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Welcome Corina. Glad your daughter is feeling comfortable on the ship. My son, Josh, has been there since December, 2010 and is finally coming home on leave on the 15th. Obviously, I am so excited I can hardly stand myself. He'll be here until the 28th. I wish your daughter well.
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Hello my name is Corina and my daughter just arrived. I believe she is the newest on the ship and she loves it. She said all the people are very nice to her. She is a CS, any families here that are CS families?
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