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Comment by daisysjule on December 27, 2011 at 3:04pm

Andrew tate my son will also be starting his adventure today with adam how nice to travel with a friend. Thanks to you all for your support.

Comment by navymom3 on December 27, 2011 at 1:16pm

Adams mom- He can stay in the USO as they have beds and a shower they can use. On the Japan page it was just posted what they had there for them. sailorwifenmom posted this:

They have a bunk room with like 6 bunk beds (12 beds total) where they can grab a couple of hours sleep (complete with them coming in to wake you for your flight), they have showers, huge overstuffed leather couches, a big screen tv, books, internet, all sorts of stuff.  They even have a room for families traveling with little kids that have toys and cribs in it.  He can also get something to eat there, and they will also store his luggage for him until he can check in.

Comment by Adam's Mom. on December 27, 2011 at 1:11pm

Hi All, my son starts his journey to Japan tomorrow. He has a long layover in Seattle is there a place for them to stay or do we get him a room?

Comment by Popeye's Mom on December 21, 2011 at 1:47pm

Tesla was Right-

You're a really good mom to do this year after year..

My DH & I are flying to Japan Dec. 26tht for the same reasons, the only time we're assured to see our son at least part of the time...

Merry Christmas to all...

dee

Comment by crzygirl66 on December 12, 2011 at 10:11pm

mine is only there for a year i think it can be 3 to 4 years.. 

Comment by davesmom on December 12, 2011 at 10:08pm

So it doesn't sound like he will get to come home very often if at all. How long are they usually stationed in Japan?

Comment by tesla was right on December 12, 2011 at 9:19pm

davesmom

well, my son tells me what works--he checks with command to see when he is on leave and what that means, then tells us. you don't know for certain if they will be in port except now around Christmas. I would love to see Japan cherry blossoms or fall colors but for 2 yrs now I go Jan 1 and freeze my hind end just to visit. I do know that he looks forward to our visit, as it is the only time all year we have seen him face2face. maybe others know better but it seems that from march through october they are busy with sea trials or to far away ports. last year it was the earthquake and tsunami that cancelled leaves for a while. the general rule is, you don't know for certain when to visit...stay flexible and they will tell you if a window is coming up. but circumstances can change that...

there is facebook and text and chat and it really does make him seem closer--I can't imagine what it was like even 20 yrs ago to have a son overseas!

write him at the ships address:

name and position

USS John S McCain DDG 56

FPO AP 96672-1274

Comment by davesmom on December 12, 2011 at 8:59pm

tesla was right--when you say to ask the command what to plan, what do you mean?  I know that we want to go to visit him sometime, but how do you know when they will be in port for any length of time.  We are clueless about all this and don't get a lot of info from our sailor...I don't think he knows much yet either.  He is in base indoc this week, so maybe he will have more info.  I'm still waiting for his mailing address!

Comment by crzygirl66 on December 12, 2011 at 8:57pm

i hope mine gets his new orders soon he do to leave japan the end of january maybe thats why he cant leave for the holiday

Comment by crzygirl66 on December 12, 2011 at 8:55pm

so i guess no vacation for any one on the mccain this year? is this what we are being told.. 

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