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USS Stockdale DDG 106
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Crew: 278 (24 officers)
Looking for any Moms, family members, sailors, or officers of the USS Stockdale.
Location: San Diego, CA
Members: 37
Latest Activity: May 6, 2019
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Comment by Colleen on May 17, 2012 at 7:57pm
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Welcome all the new Moms! Annie, that's what Momma's are supposed to do - worry. Terri, that is timing. Maybe their deployment will get delayed, remember, we talking about the Navy! Everything changes. aatlmom, you worry, you cry, but we are proud Mommas. They are out there, doing what most won't do - fight to keep the home front free. God Bless our Sailors! The movie Battleship is coming out this weekend. Remember, Rihanna was on the Stockdale before shooting the film to see what a Destroyer looked like. My Sailor said that they took a picture of the crew and they said they will have credits in the film. He got to serve her a meal on the Stockdale because his job (when he was new on the ship) was serving the Officers in their private dining room and that's where she ate. How cool was that!?
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Comment by Annie on May 17, 2012 at 12:42pm
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It is starting to get real. I get used to talking to my son alot when in port, and the closer they get to going out, the more I know I have to prepare for less contact. Even when they are out for a week, I worry! He is my baby of four, and they have all experienced the Navy, but I still worry!
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Comment by aatlmom on May 15, 2012 at 12:49pm
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Talked to my sailor son this weekend ! so great to hear his voice. Said after Rimpac they will be going for 2 months of training right before deployment in January through September. Hopefully will get to come home before the training time. It's starting to get real....myy son will be on deployment.....scary, nervous, trusting God to watch over all of them. Have any of you other mom's had your sons on deployment? How did you handle it? Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. Wish we could all get together now for a big group hug! I could use it!
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Rimpac scheduled for 6/29 - 8/3..I wish I could see that! how cool!
I am not sure if I will be going out to see him before this..or when they are getting ready to leave for deploy.
I want to wish all of you wonderful Stockdale Navy Moms a very happy Mother's Day!! Enjoy!
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Comment by Reid's Ma on May 10, 2012 at 3:33pm
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Annie, my husband / I were fortunate to go to the Commissioning in April, 2009. I've never seen a carrier up close and personal ex for the Midway on display in SD. So the Stockdale will seem squat to you! But the whole military spit, shine and honor to our Great Country is what gets the heart to beat with pride. Don't recall where you live, but we stayed at the Navy Lodge across from the dry dock on the base. Nice digs and close to my kid. Have a Grrrrreaaaat trip.
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How is everyone doing? Has anyone been to San Diego to see the ship?
I am hoping to go out before they go to Rimpac, and go aboard it. I have been on a carrier, but not a destroyer. I look forward to it..My son is trying to get into a barracks. Does anyone know how long it typically takes?
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Annie is right on with my info too. December in San Diego? swell!!
And...the Captain is a nice, concerned man. The crew seemes to respect him -- he appreciates the crews hard work.
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Welcome Aboard! From what I understand they will be going to Rimpac sometime in June till August, and then they will not deploy until January. However, I understand that it may be anytime from November to January. So I am assuming it will be January. That is what I am planning on. It is hard to really plan on anything when you really don't know much. I think he is going to love the ship, my son does!
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Comment by AssistingVeteran on May 4, 2012 at 10:35am
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Hello everyone. I'm new to this group. My son just got tenative orders to this ship after his school. I'm quite familiar with the Navy, so it's not etched in stone yet, but probably, he'll be heading to the ship in June. I've read through the postings and see deployment in January? Can someone update me? I'd appreciate it because I'm trying to figure out when a good time to plan a trip out to San Diego to visit would be but want to be sure the ship would be there. Thanks.
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My son said they had a pretty rough week doing there testing. He was so glad to be back.. I am glad they do not deploy till January..Christmas together would be great!
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