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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 hope043 on July 13, 2010 at 9:44am
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Don't know what to do about the reports of "low morale" on the ship. I sent my son a care package almost 5 weeks ago and he still hasn't received it. Has anybody sent a package that has been received by their sailor?
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Comment by Julie B. on July 12, 2010 at 10:37am
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Thanks NW. I looked it up right after I posted! Look like a great group of guys!
I heard from my son again last week. He said they don't need an international calling card as they are calling from the US line on the ship. Told me to buy a regular phone card. Just an FYI.
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Comment by mtnmom on July 12, 2010 at 1:14am
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Navywifemom--
Your son is very hansome. I watched that program, too. My son didn't call today, but I know that he is ok. Hopefully, I'll get an email soon.
Gen
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Hi moms! Went through ALL the pics and not sure my son is REALLY on the OA!!! lol Not one pic! Darn!
Can someone explain VBSS? I saw those pics but not sure what they do!
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Navywifemom--
Hooray for you, which hansome guy is he? Those pics were awsome!!
Gen
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Starr--
I'm so glad you got to hear from your boy. I haven't heard from mine for two weeks, but I know he is ok.
Did you send an email to ombudsmand? She might be able to help you, also your son has to ok your access. Keep us posted.
Gen
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Hi All;
New photos have been posted on the ship's website in the July folder. The OA has some really hansome sailors!
Gen
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Julie B;
I'm so glad that you got to speak with your son, it really helps, even if we have to go through a box of kleenex when we hang up.
Gen
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Son called Saturday!!! First time we have heard his voice since deployment. He sounded good and no complaints. I was so excited and afterwards just sat and cried!
He asked for only one thing: Ranch dressing! Funny, because in his care package I sent last week I sent some of those packets from the grocery deli!
Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday!
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Hi Starr;
I went to the coast to spend the weekend with my daughter, son=in-law and grandson. It was in the high 60's and when I got home this evening it is still almost 100 here (its normal for this time of the year)
Gen
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