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USS WASP FAMILY

for everyone that has a family member, spouse or loved ine aboard the wasp to share stories, relieve stress, make new friends, and all aorund support for each other.

Location: anywhere that has affiliation with the Wasp
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Latest Activity: Apr 9, 2019

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Started by navyrecruit Dec 26, 2017. 0 Replies

USS Wasp in Ft. Lauderdale for Fleet Week 2012

Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Apr 30, 2012. 2 Replies

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Comment by Earl's_Wife on May 20, 2012 at 8:54pm
We all are exited and happy :) I will be leaving on Friday to meet with my sailor. I am really hoping that his leave gets approve, fingers cross ladies.
Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 13, 2012 at 10:31am

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 11, 2012 at 1:49am

Hey Wasp family!  The time has come for my son's team to be assigned to another ship.  This has been a great experience meeting you all and I wish you and your sailors the absolute best, so much to be proud of each and every moment.  

gonavymom, you're in good hands here for sure - and you'll be passing on all the wisdom you gain to the next new mom soon.

 I'm on the groups Norfolk Sailors Family & Friends (pretty active group) and Amphibious (Gator Navy) too, good group for LHD people.  

Hope you don't mind if I keep up on your news!  :)  Take care, Marcy   

Comment by Earl's_Wife on May 8, 2012 at 8:01am

As far as I know July should be fine. Ask her for the schedule if you dont have it yet, but just keep in mind that it change all the time and in a moments notice.

Comment by Earl's_Wife on May 6, 2012 at 8:54pm
I'm happy she's meeting people, probably they went to Lynnheaven Mall most of the people I know go there because is big and have many stores. I personally like better MacArthur Mall but that is just me.

I hope you are feeling better now that she is meeting people and discovering new places.
Comment by Earl's_Wife on May 5, 2012 at 9:06am
Gonavy - I'm glad she is happy to be on the ship and like I said before you have my number if she needs anything I'm just a call away.

If you want to show her that you know more than her tell her about the water park and $2 movies at the Little Creek Base, is like 15 min from NOB = Norfolk base

I have not been to the water park yet but I go to the movies all the time, the show fairly new movies. Just taken out of the theaters, some till on the theater when they show them and is only $2 they also have discounted snacks. They show Friday - Sunday and she can find what is playing by searching "gator theater mwr" that's how I do it cause I always forget the link :)
Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 4, 2012 at 1:04pm

Tell her to sign up for the monthly Jeopardy! night, she'll really wonder about you lol

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 2, 2012 at 3:12am

tons of photos from Fleet Week Ft Lauderdale:  DVIDS USS Wasp fleet Week

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 2, 2012 at 1:12am

Earl's wife is right! I've been to the one in Building C-9 on the Norfolk base, at the intersection of Bacon and Gilbert Streets, has a Starbucks, two really nice lounges with flatscreen TVs and wifi, pool tables, and movies; upstairs is the Internet Cafe with computers.  There is also a small NEX, a post office, and a food court with Five Guys Burgers, Subway, yogurt/smoothies, and an Asian takeout.  Link:  Norfolk Naval Base Liberty Centers

Comment by Earl's_Wife on May 1, 2012 at 10:16pm
Gonavymom - There's Liberty Center around the base, those are like community center for single sailors. They provide all kind of electronic games, pool, movies, sometimes free meals and most of them have free WIFI, if not they will have actual computers they can get on and use the Internet. The Centers also have all kinds excursion and other activities at non or very little cost to raise morale of the single sailors.
 

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