USS George Washington Sailors

Ted gasman1423, my son is AO3. He's just now getting settled in and seems to be happy.

Hi ya'll! Anyone else heard rumors that the GW will be headed to NYC Fleet Week? That would be exciting, I think.

i did hear that rumor as well!

i live on Long Island so I am waiting confirmation of this! 

djk's Mom, how awesome it would be for you!! I hope they get the chance to go to Fleet Week!

I hope someone sees this soon and knows the answer.  My son is on the GW and I need to know if there's any way I contact someone about an issue we are having.  sorry I can't elaborate right now, I just need to know if anyone knows if there's someone I can actually speak with.

I hope someone sees this soon and knows the answer.  My son is on the GW and I need to know if there's any way I contact someone about an issue we are having.  sorry I can't elaborate right now, I just need to know if anyone knows if there's someone I can actually speak with.

The phone # to the Ombudsman is 757-598-4382

thank you joshmom

Alyce you ok??

Hi, thanks for asking.  Sorry it took so long for me to respond.  My son has been having a lot of difficulty adjusting to life on a ship, and has been receiving therapy for depression.  Unfortunately for his Navy career (but fortunately for his health), this is becoming the end of the road.  He feels terrible, and feels as if he let himself, the Navy, and everyone down.  He's going through the process of medical separation, and may be home soon.  

Alyce, I'm so sorry to hear that your son has been struggling! Military life is not for everyone...if it was, everyone would serve! Thankfully, he is getting the help he needs and I pray he will continue to seek help when he is finally home. Please, thank him for his willingness to serve our country and let him know that I am keeping him, and you all, in my prayers!!

Ny son is still in SanDiego  He graduates from C school April 18.  He received his orders today and will be sent to the USS George Washington and will be stationed in Newport News =, VA.  His wife will be stationed in San Diego,  They met in Great Lakes and got married while they were on leave during Christmas.  They are both in tears at the moment and I am feeling helpless.  There is nothing I can say or do to make them feel better  Has anyone else been through this situation?

After two and a half years of training, my son is finally leaving port; a worthy milestone in his Navy career. Sometimes it is bittersweet to achieve your goals in life. Happy for him, being supportive of his precious bride, thanking them both for their service to our country!

Tiger cruise information was sent out today for families:)

My son mssgd me that the Tiger cruise would be 15-16 July and only 2 people per sponsor.  I'm super excited, would love to join him on this lil family adventure!

My son told me he put his father and I on the list for the Tiger cruise- he didn't have the exact date but I was wondering if anyone had any further info re what to expect and length of the cruise???? Just trying to figure out how many day to request off of work :) Thanks for any help!!!

Hello Brooke- How do I get on the Ombudsman email list??

Thank you Brooke!

Hello ladies!  

Brooke - the comment about your husband listening or not made me chuckle LOL  

My son has also (just recently) told me that the tiger cruise has been cancelled.  All bummed out here! 

i heard it is in July !  If you talking about not listening though I have the King, he just had his Dad take the days off though

I think some sailors only have selective hearing - they hear what they want to hear!  LOL  well at least a lot of men are like that LOL

Here's the scoop my son gave me:  Says the decision to have or not have a tiger cruise was left up to the sailors and it was decided NOT to do the cruise.  He wanted it to happen bc his brother was going to go.  But as he explained to me the number of sailors actually having guests for the cruise is relatively small compared to the number of sailors assigned to the ship.  If a sailor doesn't have anyone going on the cruise they basically could care less whether they have it or not.  I know it's a bummer!!!!  

Oh no :(   Really thought that would have been fun! Thanks for all the info.

again yesterday we were told tiger cruise is still on?? So now I am really confused

Does anyone know where the sailors will be living and what they will do for the 3 years a ship is in drydock? My son is currently E2 and arrived to Norfolk his first duty station this past May."

Any moms of sailors on the Washington:

Just thought I'd let you all know that my husband and I open our home on the weekends and invite any sailors who would like to , to come over and eat dinner with us, play board games, watch movies, etc. and just give them a place to hang out. We get together on Saturday evenings at 5 and then on Sunday at 1. Sunday is a day for a sit down lunch(dinner) with homemade bread and dessert and of course the main meal. We have a lot of fun together. So please pass this on to your sailors and let us know if any of them are interested . :)

Yvonne and John

P.S. Check out our page on this website for more info. 

Any moms of sailors on the Washington:

Just thought I'd let you all know that my husband and I open our home on the weekends and invite any sailors who would like to , to come over and eat dinner with us, play board games, watch movies, etc. and just give them a place to hang out. We get together on Saturday evenings at 5 and then on Sunday at 1. Sunday is a day for a sit down lunch(dinner) with homemade bread and dessert and of course the main meal. We have a lot of fun together. So please pass this on to your sailors and let us know if any of them are interested . :)

Yvonne and John

P.S. Check out our page on this website for more info. 

oops. I didn't mean to post that twice! :)