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Yokosuka, Japan Moms
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This group was started for Moms who have a sailor in Yokosuka, Japan.
Members: 242
Latest Activity: Jun 24, 2024
Discussion Forum
need advise
Started by Alaska mom. Last reply by me2anavymom May 9, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Getting orders out of Japan
Started by purplegiraffe69. Last reply by Spokane Sailormom Aug 18, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Sugar02 on January 16, 2012 at 6:26pm
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Do you know if there is a travel reservation desk they can use over there to make their flight reservations? I'm assuming it's cheaper if he makes them from there but he doesn't know where to start. Any suggestions?
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Comment by mdubtxmom(Ship 09 Div 069) on January 8, 2012 at 12:25am
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My son ended up taking the train to get to Narita. The shuttle bus fills up fast. They have an express line to Yokohama and then an express line from there to Narita.
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My sailor is coming home in Feb. for a couple of weeks. Does anyone know what the closest airport is to the Yokosuka base that he should fly out of?
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Comment by Corina on January 2, 2012 at 10:22am
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My daughter felt the earthquake on shore but it wasn't too bad. She said it only lasted about 5 seconds where she was.
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Comment by davesmom on January 1, 2012 at 11:36am
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my son said he didn't even feel the earthquake. he lives on the ship so don't know if they felt anything onshore. news says no reports of damage.
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Comment by Adam's Mom. on January 1, 2012 at 9:14am
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Happy New Year! Morning All, he is there, I am seeing pictures of the are thru his eyes. Does anyone know of the Earthquake last night? Did it affect any of "our boys".
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Comment by daisysjule on December 29, 2011 at 11:58am
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My son had to take a train back to chicago where there was A school then had nine hours till first flight and seven until second. Since they were so far away we couldn't go. He seems much better today and ready to roll. Let the adventure begin.
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@ Daisy it's true they sit alot and wait. My daughter had to take a lot of classes and didn't actually start working until about 2 weeks after she got there. Now she is on a 7 day on and 7 day off rotation. Which she likes but she is super tired.
@Blondie I wish I could do that. I didn't know when I would see my girl again, especially with all the stuff going on in the world so I stayed until we saw her plane take off. I just wanted to be with her as long as I could. Extremely glad she is happy there though.
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They are in the first part of the trip so will be glad to have them there and busy it's been a lot of lay over time to sit and think to much. Will be better when they are busy and learning the ropes. At least from the mom's opinion. lol Thanks for the support.
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Our daughter also traveled with a friend to Japan and she said it made the flight alot easier. My daughter loves Japan and I am sure your sailors will love it too.
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