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USS Oscar Austin Moms
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Latest Activity: Feb 24, 2019
Discussion Forum
Tiger Cruise
Started by Michiganbelle. Last reply by MyLAS (My Lips are SEALed) Nov 20, 2015. 9 Replies 2 Likes
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Comment by jenismer on May 29, 2014 at 10:52pm
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My sailor is a little disappointed that this is happening before he gets there.
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Comment by mtnmom on May 27, 2014 at 11:01am
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He sure is. This deployment has some of the most exciting and historical port stops. I hope he takes lots of pictures.
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Good morning Moms;
Haven't posted on this site in quite awile. Welcome to the OA group. I have been on this group for a few years. Glad to see other moms are finally using it.
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Comment by Michiganbelle on May 24, 2014 at 2:14pm
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I have been keeping up with whatever social media gives up, the OA assisted in locating the regatta yacht Cheeki Rafiki that left Antigua headed for Southhampton when capsized. It was about 1000 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, sent a surface swimmer out to gather info. The 4 crew members of the yacht were considered lost, so sad for their families!
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Comment by Tysmom on May 23, 2014 at 11:17am
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Hello, laurajotx, Michiganbelle and jenismer. My son is also on the Oscar Austin. I sent friend requests to the three of you.
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Comment by laurajotx on May 23, 2014 at 9:17am
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Hi! My son is an Ensign on the OA and I am really missing him but so excited for all that they will get to experience! this is his first deployment! I keep checking email to get some word as to how it is going! also hoping to get to see some pictures from the facebook page!!
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My daughter is a CS3 on OA right now, so I was looking to connect with some other Moms through this deployment. I think it is exciting that they will participate in the 70th Anniversary ceremonies of D Day at the beaches of Normandy, but I wish I could have spent at least a day with her before she left!
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Hi! Just said good bye to my son on the phone as he is now getting ready for the OA to leave on tues! So hard to say goodbye!!
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Hi friends! In the very near future my sailor son will be joining this ship. Just wanted to reach out and say HEY =) He's still in Japan, then will be going to school.
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PMLmass, just sent you a message. :)
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