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USS Pittsburgh SSN 720
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Group for anyone who has a son or husband on the USS Pittsburgh :)
Location: Groton
Members: 27
Latest Activity: Apr 28, 2017
Discussion Forum
Sunshine Committee
Started by Zahi Merz. Last reply by molinasmog May 13, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by JoannfromYuma on April 28, 2014 at 1:03pm
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Ok. I've Friend requested 3x already. I can't send a message because were are not friends. If someone knows this person would you please ask her to add me? Thanks!
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Comment by LaurenP on March 21, 2014 at 11:56am
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The FRG is the Family Readiness Group. They meet once a month, do fundraising, do the Homecoming ect... Its open to family, wives, partners ect... There is a President, VP, Secretary & Treasurer. The Ombudsman is a separate thing... the Ombudsman is a Liaison between the Squadron (guys in charge of the Subs out here) and the families. If you get in contact with the FRG & Ombudsman you will be on the email lists & phone trees. The Ombudsman can prob better explain everything... and you have to make sure your son has you on his "page 5"... (he will know what that is)
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I have no idea who the ombudsman is or what they do. What is a FRG board?
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Hello all!!! I used to be on the Pitts... Unfortunately my husband had to go to it's sister boat- but I'm really close with a lot if the sailors & wives still. This group doesn't get much attention from the new FRG board.... But there is a Facebook group you all can join that will be a way better source for info & pics. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/pittsburghombudsman?ref=ts&fref=ts
Just be sure to tell the ombudsman who your son/sailor is and she will confirm it and you will be added! :) hope this helps!!! ❤️
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Wow, this is really a quiet group. My son is on this sub. Since we live in Arizona, we cannot be there when they come into port. If anyone takes pictures and or video of when they come in or leave, please post them here. I would love to see them! Thank You in advance!
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Comment by doubletrouble on March 19, 2014 at 10:40pm
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Thanks for the welcome crsmircic13! He is an MM A-gangor. He finished mm school on the 7th and has been home for two weeks. I'm sad to see him go, but can't help but be excited because he is so excited. Groton was his first choice on his wish list.
Who do you have on the Pitts?
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Comment by crsmircic13 on March 19, 2014 at 10:33pm
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Hi and welcome to the Pitts! What does your son do?
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Hi everyone! My son will be joining the Pittsburgh on March 24th. We have twin sons in the Navy, but only one submariner. He is home on transfer leave, but will return to Groton Monday. I'm sure I will have lots of questions soon, but for now I just wanted to introduce myself.
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Comment by Tracy G. on February 12, 2014 at 12:56pm
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How can I find out about upcoming underway times? Also who to contact when the ship is underway in case of an emergency?
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Comment by Karen on December 3, 2013 at 8:22pm
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Hi everyone. My son just got to the Pittsburgh 2 weeks ago. I just wish I lived closer to Groton. Can anyone give me the address for the boat to mail packages to. He has been so busy with qual cards & all. Is there an FRG for the boat? He put me on the list to be contacted for everything. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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