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For anyone with a Sailor or Marine aboard the USS Mustin
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Latest Activity: Feb 22, 2017
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Started by Gillian. Last reply by ZsMom Dec 7, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by katymae42 on December 2, 2011 at 5:15pm
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I think it is hard when your son or daughter is stationed over in another country. Some are lucky they have skype and some have phones, while others write and others just send packages and hope they will keep a phone call. It is hard on mothers because we are the ones who brought them into the world and watched and took care of them for the most part. And when they grow up and decide this is what they want to do we are the ones that have to adjust to it. While we are all proud and love them it is troubling when like Japan they have the earthquake and tsumani and then deployment for months. We pray for them and ask for God's protection over them. We go from staying up and wondering when they are coming home from school outtings or dates or parties to just hoping they are safe and will call us soon.
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Comment by Maine Mom on December 2, 2011 at 4:56pm
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Our sailor was thrilled at the chance to go and says he likes it-it's just hard to be so far from home. I am thankful for Skype and that we can chat often though!
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Thanks-it's hard to wait sometimes!!
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I mailed my son a package on November 15th. He has not received it yet. How long does it take?
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So Happy to Hear That!!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF USS MUSTIN DDG 89 ! Love my son who is on that ship!!! Miss him so much but hopefully he will be home right after Christmas and this has been a long two years!!!!!
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Hey Popeye's Mom you mean the USS MUSTIN is back in Yokosuka how did you find that out.
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Comment by Popeye's Mom on November 23, 2011 at 11:23am
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they're back in Yokosuka
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My son got an Iphone once he arrived in Japan- he can text etc when he is in port.
Cookieb-I am so happy for you-enjoy your time with your sailor-my sailor just arrived in Japan in Sept. so he will not be home again for a long time! I am thankful that he is doing great and we can communicate often!!
I sent his frst package out this week so we'll see how long it takes!
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Comment by FavePrincess on November 17, 2011 at 12:07pm
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So basically as long as you have been there 3 months, know how to behave, and do your job properly, you get to live off ship.
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To live in the barracks: you must be a current Blue Card holder and an E-4 under four years of Naval service or junior.
Anyone over E4/ 4 years lives off base. ;)
To get Blue Card:
- Sailor has been aboard for three months.
- Attended Intercultural Relations (ICR) training.
- Attended “How to Behave in Japan” workshop.
- Attended Prevent, Alcohol Aware or other sanctioned Navy alcohol training program.
- Passed most recent Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA).
- Demonstrates sustained superior work performance.
- Maintains proper grooming, uniform and civilian clothing standards.
- Understands and adheres to the Right Spirit Program.
- Not a Liberty Risk candidate within the past 90 days.
- No disciplinary action such as DRB, XOI or Captain’s Mast, in the last six months.
- No Blue Liberty Card revocation in the last six months.
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