Jh4jh, sorry you had same experience but glad we weren't the only one. Thot maybe I did something wrong. Confirms I won't contact ombudsman. I don't want to do anything to hear from him less than already do.
Can anyone help with homecoming info? Dates and to get on list to get on base? I tried contacting the family readiness group with no response.
well. timing isn't right to contact them now, as they are in the middle of the UNITAS LANI international exercise...what an honor to particatpte in this historial event;
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 prepares to land on the on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington was participating in UNITAS 2015. UNITAS, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS PACIFIC, hosted by Chile in October 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic hosted by Brazil in November. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class
118-N-YB023-426 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2015) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three participates in a live-fire exercise aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise
Not only are we participating in the war game exercises but there's humanitarian work going on in the area. This article was posted by the Navy this morning...Bravo Zulu to our fleet volunteers...http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=92055
Great article posted by the Navy on the UNITAS LANI exercise...am proud of what they are doing out there!!
ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Carrier Strike Group NINE (CSG 9), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 to include USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS McFaul (DDG 74) and embarked Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW 2) began UNITAS Atlantic (LANT) Nov. 14, a multinational exercise in the USSOUTHCOM region.
UNITAS LANT is scheduled for Nov. 14-25. Brazil will host the exercise with participation from Cameroon, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United Kingdom and United States.
"UNITAS demonstrates the strength of our relationships with partner nations and our continued commitment to the South America region," said Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, CSG 9. "This exercise provides unique training opportunities between George Washington Strike Group and 11 partner navies that enhance interoperability and allow our personnel to gain experience in a multinational task force training environment."
While the overarching goal is to develop and test command and control of forces at sea, training in this exercise will address the spectrum of maritime operations. Specifically, there will be scenarios addressing electronic warfare, anti-air warfare and air defense, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime interdiction operations, and joint exercises with the Brazilian Air Force.
"Another component of UNITAS LANT, a bi-lateral exercise between CVW 2 and the Brazilian Air Force, will increase tactical procedures and voice/data communications interoperability and provides a venue to develop and standardize tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) to support multinational maritime engagement," said Lt. Dave Gardner, the operations officer of Destroyer Squadron 23.
Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2015 which seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability and build and maintain relationships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.
Here's a post from the GW Ombdusman facebook page:
This is how my sailor got me on the email distribution list. I don't think we'll get much detailed info regarding the Homecoming until right before the ship comes in due to security risks.
You ladies make me really appreciate my sailor. I don't know what I'd do if he didn't keep in touch with me. He's already added our family's names to the list to be attending the Homecoming. Email your sailors and lay a guilt trip on them LOL tell them you need to know they are taking care of things! Keeping my fingers crossed you all hear from them soon. Hopefully phone calls will come in when they are in port.
Someone asked (sorry forgot who) about the ship when it is in Virginia. As for as I know the ship is still suppose to go in for RCOH, at least I haven't read anything that says otherwise.
Thanks for the articles & pics BeachBunny. Yep our sailors are awesome! Of course we already knew that!!!
Hi does anyone know the future of the GW As in will it experience underways in its new home port? Because I thought the ship was going to get worked on for four years without going anywhere
I received a message from my son yesterday giving me his wish list for Christmas, lol. We actually got to have a conversation (messages back and forth throughout the day). I'm guessing he may have had a bit of down time and was thinking of being home for the holidays
@aliyah. The last I heard they will go in & out through out the year. They will try to do a tiger cruise during one of those times. They are being delayed going into yards cause they aren't done with the carrier that is there now.
Ok @countrygirl thank you! That doesn't mean they will go on a deployment right? Just in & out, do you know if they will be long?.. It's all confusing to me because I thought they didn't have to go anywhere which made me so excited but now this depressing news that I didn't even know of.
Ok so I accidentally deleted my last comment. No it is the USS Lincoln. We have different shipyards here in the Norfolk area. No deployments just in & outs but with that said with the world events any ships movements can change.
A tiger cruise would be awesome! We were under the impression the ship was going directly into repair. Looks like the delay on the Lincoln is a fortunate delay for us
Keeping my fingers crossed for a tiger cruise! My son is leaving the GW for a short period of time to go back to school but then he'll head back to the ship. I would love to go on a tiger cruise! Now I just gotta hope it doesn't happen until my son gets back on the ship!
Am thinking theya are super busy, since they are in the middle of the UNTAS LANT inetrnational exreices: Post by Navy on Nov. 16th:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Carrier Strike Group NINE (CSG 9), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 to include USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS McFaul (DDG 74) and embarked Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW 2) began UNITAS Atlantic (LANT) Nov. 14, a multinational exercise in the USSOUTHCOM region.
UNITAS LANT is scheduled for Nov. 14-25. Brazil will host the exercise with participation from Cameroon, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United Kingdom and United States.
"UNITAS demonstrates the strength of our relationships with partner nations and our continued commitment to the South America region," said Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, CSG 9. "This exercise provides unique training opportunities between George Washington Strike Group and 11 partner navies that enhance interoperability and allow our personnel to gain experience in a multinational task force training environment."
While the overarching goal is to develop and test command and control of forces at sea, training in this exercise will address the spectrum of maritime operations. Specifically, there will be scenarios addressing electronic warfare, anti-air warfare and air defense, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime interdiction operations, and joint exercises with the Brazilian Air Force.
"Another component of UNITAS LANT, a bi-lateral exercise between CVW 2 and the Brazilian Air Force, will increase tactical procedures and voice/data communications interoperability and provides a venue to develop and standardize tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) to support multinational maritime engagement," said Lt. Dave Gardner, the operations officer of Destroyer Squadron 23.
Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2015 which seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability and build and maintain relationships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Patricia Johnston explains firefighting equipment usage to guests in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a distinguished visitor embark. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This 56th iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS PACIFIC, hosted by Chile, Oct. 13-24, 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic, hosted by Brazil scheduled for November. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan
Checkout this week in review...see a ship you know?...
08-738 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2015) Sailors assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4) prepare to chain down a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington was participating in UNITAS 2015. UNITAS, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS PACIFIC, hosted by Chile in October 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic hosted by Brazil in Nov.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul A
I went shopping yesterday and couldn't resist buying matching scarf, gloves & boot socks to wear to the Homecoming. I plan on wearing layers...don't know what the weather will be! I'm getting so excited!!! Can't believe I'm getting concerned over what clothes to wear! LOL
For those of you going to the Homecoming, are any of you making "Welcome Home" signs for your sailors? I plan on it just haven't done it yet.
joshmom... Post a picture, pretty please...Am running in a marathon in January... Made me a Red white and blue tutu, found an infinity American flag scarf and navy blue white star socks...running with team navy...it's fun finding spirit wear!
Yuppie... Think my sailor will be getting 2 boxes now since the one took so loonnggg..
GW Family I need to catch up on some posts. Forgive me as I have been extremely busy. Here is the Thanksgiving decorating crew! The mess decks will never look the same. Heck Yeah...CMC!
All the moms seeing this need to take a good look at what's on those plates! TURKEY FOR EVERYONE...CMC!
The crew went HARD for our Thanksgiving celebration the other day. I TOLD THEM ALL TO EAT EVERYTHING ON THEIR PLATES...CMC!
Some folks can't get down to the galley so Bubba made them plates to go. #THISISWHATSERVICELOOKSLIKE.....CMC!
Cool homecoming pictures on navy.mil of the Theodore Roosevelt pulling in to it's new home port SD...part of the 3 carrier swap..they've been at sea since last March headed to the gulf to replace the Carl Vinson, my sailor was on that carrier before the GW. Well, the pictures gave this Navy Mom liquid pride (tears) to see the homecoming pictures...hummm think we're next!
No phone call here but I did see a Facebook post where him and his buddies have "checked in". I don't expect a phone call right away. I'm sure a good meal and cold beer is more important to my sailor right now than calling his mom! LOL. Hope they all have a good time....well deserved R&R!!!
Oh... one happy momma here! Got a call from my son, I haven't heard his voice since they left. He had to borrow a friends phone to call (he hasn't been able to get a cell connection). AND, he finally got his box of goodies. Hope everyone gets a phone call soon :)
Got a facebook message yesterday.....his liberty buddy got sick so he cannot leave the ship....lost his hotel room and won't be able to tour the island.....he was not happy sailor.....so hard when things like this happen....he has been waiting for Brazil to spend some time in a hotel.....he didn't get a hotel room in Chile or Peru......and now he is stuck on the ship and cannot leave....everybody else has plans and a liberty buddy....I feel so bad for him...
NavymomfromCt that's so terrible. Your heart breaks gor them and want to give big hugs.
Finally got a msg. He assures us he will get us on the list to get on base for homecoming. Let making of travel arrangements begin. Looking forward to seeing his face and feeling his hugs.
navymomfromCT...what a bummer! Hope his buddy feels better soon. And Hope he can find another liberty buddy.
My sailor gets his room with 3 other sailors. It's cheaper and if one pails out they still can go...he does have one buddy that flakes a lot.
Mine has duty but did go to dinner with his buddies last night.....he has called a couple of times, that's how I knew they were in port, he's usually really quick to call home to confirm hotel reservations...he has called to wish his little brother, turning 18, a Happy Birthday. We set up a Skype date so we all can chat on Thanksgiving....he hasn't been home for thanksgiving in 3 years just like many of the Japan based sailors....he's always on the sea...:)
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits Baia Guanabara as it prepares to anchor at Feiticeira to conduct a multinational operation in support of UNITAS Atlantic. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This 56th iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS Pacific, hosted by Chile, Oct. 13-24, 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic, hosted by Brazil, Nov. 13-24, 2015. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Henderson (Released) 151123-N-WA189-004
When are they due to get test results? I remember seeing something a few days ago that it would be in two days but don't remember the exact date. Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving to all you Navy Mommas and families!
Happy Thanksgiving and blessings to everyone.
Got a message yesterday from our Sailor, he made 2nd class also, so happy for them all.
Trizia-my goodness, 6 years with not having either of your sons home. God bless them and your family (((hugs))) coming your way.
My solution is to change the holidays. today was stuffed mushrooms instead of stuffed turkey. My heart will be in it when sailor gets leave. Congratulations to all that advanced
I have a quick question, I have a lease for an apartment that asks for my husband's command address and phone number, I of course emailed my husband and asked him but I was wondering if there were somewhere else I could find this information so I don't have to wait around for his reply? Or is this just something I need to wait for him to answer? Thanks in advance.
Congrats to the sailors that made their advancements...BZ...full list should be up on navy.mil
Funny Odi_Ship09_Div140...:)
Brooke, as a military landlord. I have a house by an AF base..I'd wait to get the official address and his CO name...my leases have to be approved by CO and command...is that true for you??
My sailor has been emailing almost every day now...anyone else hearing from their sailors??
Happy Navy Mom and Sailor booked his air fare for the flight home for the holidays...mines been gone the last couple of years too...on the Reagan then on the Vinson...:)
hummmm wonder if the last package made it to the carrier, it was shipped Nov. 9th...the Oct 26 package did make it when they pulled into port....
My son received 3 packages this weekend. So Beachbunny hopefully yours will have gotten his!! Has anyone gotten an email from ombudsman lately? I am trying to see if I got added or not. So... if anyone could just post if and when they get an email, I would appreciate it. :) thanks!
sethsmom
Can anyone help with homecoming info? Dates and to get on list to get on base? I tried contacting the family readiness group with no response.
Nov 19, 2015
djk's Mom
I have had only good experience with the GW Ombudsman . I think they should be getting to port soon!
Nov 19, 2015
BeachBunny
well. timing isn't right to contact them now, as they are in the middle of the UNITAS LANI international exercise...what an honor to particatpte in this historial event;
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 prepares to land on the on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington was participating in UNITAS 2015. UNITAS, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS PACIFIC, hosted by Chile in October 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic hosted by Brazil in November. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class
118-N-YB023-426 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2015) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three participates in a live-fire exercise aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise
Nov 19, 2015
BeachBunny
Not only are we participating in the war game exercises but there's humanitarian work going on in the area. This article was posted by the Navy this morning...Bravo Zulu to our fleet volunteers...http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=92055
Great article posted by the Navy on the UNITAS LANI exercise...am proud of what they are doing out there!!
ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Carrier Strike Group NINE (CSG 9), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 to include USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS McFaul (DDG 74) and embarked Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW 2) began UNITAS Atlantic (LANT) Nov. 14, a multinational exercise in the USSOUTHCOM region.
UNITAS LANT is scheduled for Nov. 14-25. Brazil will host the exercise with participation from Cameroon, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United Kingdom and United States.
"UNITAS demonstrates the strength of our relationships with partner nations and our continued commitment to the South America region," said Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, CSG 9. "This exercise provides unique training opportunities between George Washington Strike Group and 11 partner navies that enhance interoperability and allow our personnel to gain experience in a multinational task force training environment."
While the overarching goal is to develop and test command and control of forces at sea, training in this exercise will address the spectrum of maritime operations. Specifically, there will be scenarios addressing electronic warfare, anti-air warfare and air defense, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime interdiction operations, and joint exercises with the Brazilian Air Force.
"Another component of UNITAS LANT, a bi-lateral exercise between CVW 2 and the Brazilian Air Force, will increase tactical procedures and voice/data communications interoperability and provides a venue to develop and standardize tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) to support multinational maritime engagement," said Lt. Dave Gardner, the operations officer of Destroyer Squadron 23.
Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2015 which seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability and build and maintain relationships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.
For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn73/.
Nov 19, 2015
MaggieMay
Here's a post from the GW Ombdusman facebook page:
You ladies make me really appreciate my sailor. I don't know what I'd do if he didn't keep in touch with me. He's already added our family's names to the list to be attending the Homecoming. Email your sailors and lay a guilt trip on them LOL tell them you need to know they are taking care of things! Keeping my fingers crossed you all hear from them soon. Hopefully phone calls will come in when they are in port.
Someone asked (sorry forgot who) about the ship when it is in Virginia. As for as I know the ship is still suppose to go in for RCOH, at least I haven't read anything that says otherwise.
Thanks for the articles & pics BeachBunny. Yep our sailors are awesome! Of course we already knew that!!!
Nov 19, 2015
sethsmom
Thanks joshmom!
Nov 19, 2015
navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037)
I will do the same.....
Nov 19, 2015
que'smom
Thanks Joshmom, I sent the info to my son to be added to the email list also. I will ask has he put us on the Homecoming list.
Nov 19, 2015
BeachBunny
Nov 19, 2015
Aliyah
Nov 19, 2015
JH4JH
Nov 19, 2015
sethsmom
Nov 19, 2015
CountryGirl
Nov 19, 2015
Brooke
Nov 19, 2015
Island Girl
Nov 19, 2015
Aliyah
Nov 19, 2015
CountryGirl
Nov 19, 2015
BeachBunny
Good Morn GW Group....
This information was on the ships FB page...is this the contact you have too?
Chandra Beasley
Sara McFarland
Eileen Marcus
Arlette Mendoza
Tel:
757-598-4382
Email: cvn73ombudsman@gmail.com
Website:
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/uss.ombudsman
Nov 20, 2015
sethsmom
Nov 20, 2015
MaggieMay
Keeping my fingers crossed for a tiger cruise! My son is leaving the GW for a short period of time to go back to school but then he'll head back to the ship. I would love to go on a tiger cruise! Now I just gotta hope it doesn't happen until my son gets back on the ship!
Nov 20, 2015
aster
Same this happened to me when I contacted the ombudsman when my son was on the Reagan....I think it might be due to the type of jobs our sons have....
Nov 20, 2015
Momof5
Any news from our sailors? Has been rather quiet. I guess they're busy working hard.
Nov 22, 2015
BeachBunny
Am thinking theya are super busy, since they are in the middle of the UNTAS LANT inetrnational exreices: Post by Navy on Nov. 16th:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Carrier Strike Group NINE (CSG 9), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 to include USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS McFaul (DDG 74) and embarked Carrier Air Wing TWO (CVW 2) began UNITAS Atlantic (LANT) Nov. 14, a multinational exercise in the USSOUTHCOM region.
UNITAS LANT is scheduled for Nov. 14-25. Brazil will host the exercise with participation from Cameroon, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, United Kingdom and United States.
"UNITAS demonstrates the strength of our relationships with partner nations and our continued commitment to the South America region," said Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, CSG 9. "This exercise provides unique training opportunities between George Washington Strike Group and 11 partner navies that enhance interoperability and allow our personnel to gain experience in a multinational task force training environment."
While the overarching goal is to develop and test command and control of forces at sea, training in this exercise will address the spectrum of maritime operations. Specifically, there will be scenarios addressing electronic warfare, anti-air warfare and air defense, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and maritime interdiction operations, and joint exercises with the Brazilian Air Force.
"Another component of UNITAS LANT, a bi-lateral exercise between CVW 2 and the Brazilian Air Force, will increase tactical procedures and voice/data communications interoperability and provides a venue to develop and standardize tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) to support multinational maritime engagement," said Lt. Dave Gardner, the operations officer of Destroyer Squadron 23.
Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2015 which seeks to enhance interoperability, increase regional stability and build and maintain relationships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.
For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn73/.
Nov 22, 2015
BeachBunny
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Patricia Johnston explains firefighting equipment usage to guests in the hangar bay of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a distinguished visitor embark. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This 56th iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS PACIFIC, hosted by Chile, Oct. 13-24, 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic, hosted by Brazil scheduled for November. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan
Checkout this week in review...see a ship you know?...
http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=20955
Nov 22, 2015
BeachBunny
08-738 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2015) Sailors assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4) prepare to chain down a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington was participating in UNITAS 2015. UNITAS, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS PACIFIC, hosted by Chile in October 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic hosted by Brazil in Nov.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul A
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Nov 23, 2015
MaggieMay
Happy Monday Ladies!
I went shopping yesterday and couldn't resist buying matching scarf, gloves & boot socks to wear to the Homecoming. I plan on wearing layers...don't know what the weather will be! I'm getting so excited!!! Can't believe I'm getting concerned over what clothes to wear! LOL
For those of you going to the Homecoming, are any of you making "Welcome Home" signs for your sailors? I plan on it just haven't done it yet.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Nov 23, 2015
navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037)
I got a message from my sailor...he got his package....they got a ton of mail and said it was like xmas for everybody... :)
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Yuppie... Think my sailor will be getting 2 boxes now since the one took so loonnggg..
Nov 23, 2015
sethsmom
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Fresh picrures form the GW:
GW Family I need to catch up on some posts. Forgive me as I have been extremely busy. Here is the Thanksgiving decorating crew! The mess decks will never look the same. Heck Yeah...CMC!
good look at what's on those plates! TURKEY FOR EVERYONE...CMC!
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Cool homecoming pictures on navy.mil of the Theodore Roosevelt pulling in to it's new home port SD...part of the 3 carrier swap..they've been at sea since last March headed to the gulf to replace the Carl Vinson, my sailor was on that carrier before the GW. Well, the pictures gave this Navy Mom liquid pride (tears) to see the homecoming pictures...hummm think we're next!
Anyone a stats nerd like me?....Love the picture of the Captain of the CV70 dishing out turkey to sailors... check out this article:http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=92145
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Nov 23, 2015
MaggieMay
Nov 23, 2015
BeachBunny
Nov 23, 2015
JH4JH
Nov 24, 2015
navymomfromCT (Ship 11, Div.037)
Got a facebook message yesterday.....his liberty buddy got sick so he cannot leave the ship....lost his hotel room and won't be able to tour the island.....he was not happy sailor.....so hard when things like this happen....he has been waiting for Brazil to spend some time in a hotel.....he didn't get a hotel room in Chile or Peru......and now he is stuck on the ship and cannot leave....everybody else has plans and a liberty buddy....I feel so bad for him...
Nov 24, 2015
sethsmom
Finally got a msg. He assures us he will get us on the list to get on base for homecoming. Let making of travel arrangements begin. Looking forward to seeing his face and feeling his hugs.
Nov 24, 2015
BeachBunny
navymomfromCT...what a bummer! Hope his buddy feels better soon. And Hope he can find another liberty buddy.
My sailor gets his room with 3 other sailors. It's cheaper and if one pails out they still can go...he does have one buddy that flakes a lot.
Mine has duty but did go to dinner with his buddies last night.....he has called a couple of times, that's how I knew they were in port, he's usually really quick to call home to confirm hotel reservations...he has called to wish his little brother, turning 18, a Happy Birthday. We set up a Skype date so we all can chat on Thanksgiving....he hasn't been home for thanksgiving in 3 years just like many of the Japan based sailors....he's always on the sea...:)
Nov 24, 2015
BeachBunny
Nov 24, 2015
willsmom
Nov 24, 2015
BeachBunny
RIO DE JANEIRO (Nov. 23, 2015)
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits Baia Guanabara as it prepares to anchor at Feiticeira to conduct a multinational operation in support of UNITAS Atlantic. UNITAS 2015, the U.S. Navy's longest running annual multinational maritime exercise, is part of the Southern Seas deployment planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This 56th iteration of UNITAS is conducted in two phases: UNITAS Pacific, hosted by Chile, Oct. 13-24, 2015 and UNITAS Atlantic, hosted by Brazil, Nov. 13-24, 2015. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Henderson (Released) 151123-N-WA189-004
Nov 25, 2015
Odi_Ship09_Div140
Nov 26, 2015
Momof5
When are they due to get test results? I remember seeing something a few days ago that it would be in two days but don't remember the exact date. Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving to all you Navy Mommas and families!
Nov 26, 2015
JH4JH
Got a message yesterday from our Sailor, he made 2nd class also, so happy for them all.
Trizia-my goodness, 6 years with not having either of your sons home. God bless them and your family (((hugs))) coming your way.
Nov 26, 2015
Odi_Ship09_Div140
Nov 26, 2015
Brooke
Nov 27, 2015
BeachBunny
Congrats to the sailors that made their advancements...BZ...full list should be up on navy.mil
Funny Odi_Ship09_Div140...:)
Brooke, as a military landlord. I have a house by an AF base..I'd wait to get the official address and his CO name...my leases have to be approved by CO and command...is that true for you??
My sailor has been emailing almost every day now...anyone else hearing from their sailors??
Happy Navy Mom and Sailor booked his air fare for the flight home for the holidays...mines been gone the last couple of years too...on the Reagan then on the Vinson...:)
hummmm wonder if the last package made it to the carrier, it was shipped Nov. 9th...the Oct 26 package did make it when they pulled into port....
25SailorMom-NavyMomArt...pretty post!
Nov 30, 2015
CountryGirl
My son received 3 packages this weekend. So Beachbunny hopefully yours will have gotten his!! Has anyone gotten an email from ombudsman lately? I am trying to see if I got added or not. So... if anyone could just post if and when they get an email, I would appreciate it. :) thanks!
Nov 30, 2015