USS WASP FAMILY

Marcy, it was great meeting you too, I wish we would have had some more time to hang out.  We just got home today, boy am I wore out, it sure is tough to stay up with that guys.  

I am so glad I took the opportunity to go see the ship and meet some of the awesome Sailors that are serving aboard it.  I would not have missed it for the world, and recommend it to anybody that can go to go!

Below is my favorite picture from the entire trip, my 4 year old son and my 20 year old son!

That's a wonderful photo!  They may be a few years apart but they are obviously brothers. Handsome sailor you've got!   Little one looks ready to join, love his 'cover.'  

I just checked the weather for tomorrow's arrival, clear and sunny, high 75 degrees. They sure deserve it after docking in cold and rainy New Orleans.  Hoping for some great photos of our sailors manning the rails!

Anybody going to Port Everglades plz take pics of the ship arriving and post! Any idea what time they will be arriving? There is a webcam you can watch on!

I saw on one website that the ships are arriving in the morning - if I hear more specific info I'll let you know - it would be so cool to see on the webcam.  Also going to check local TV there.

Live webcam:  Port Everglades webcam

With the arrows you can click between the Port Everglades webcam and the Ft. Lauderdale Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. 

We can keep an eye on these for coverage too:  

CBS Miami ch 4

ABC ch 10

NBC Miami

WSVN ch 7

And a whole list here:  Miami/Ft Lauderdale TV stations

Hi All! A fellow Navy Mom sent me a link to watch the WASP pull in at 1000 EST, at 

www.livestream.com/usnavy

Hey that's great Jackie!!  That port webcam thing looked a little limited LOL

I just heard it could be earlier than that ;)

Wow I'm so glad you got that link, going to be so much fun to watch!  And this time we'll be dry and warm haha  Seriously, I'm delighted that they get to man the rails in their dress whites this time. Cool!

Good morning Wasp family!  Got my coffee in hand and waiting for the show to start - http://www.livestream.com/usnavy

Me 2 !! Wish we could record it. My husband would like to see this.

oh crap. I was on the computer at that time also, but didnt check the link.

Really?  The Livestream link just went live.

You're right - on the Hyatt webcam, that sure looks like the Wasp's stern.  WTH?

unreal.

where did you find a webcam for the hyatt ?

So does anyone know how many more they will take part in ? I know of the New York trip. I see there is one scheduled for Baltimore in June.

http://bit.ly/Ic20Q4  :)

They're headed to New York in May, but I don't know if they're scheduled to go to Baltimore (Fleet Week June 13 -19).  OpSail 2012 will take place in Norfolk June 1 - 12, with a tall ship Parade of Sail, concerts, etc - I've heard it's a great event - OpSail 2012

Webcam for Port Everglades and from the Hyatt: http://portevergladeswebcam.com, use the arrows to toggle between the two.  

Tomorrow and every day of Fleet Week at 10 am, the Navy will broadcast again from the pier:  http://www.livestream.com/usnavy

Yeah I was getting ready to watch the livestream an my Hubby send me an email saying they where on port already.

I know they have a trip schedule in June, but I am not sure if will be Baltimore. I can ask and let you know ladies.

I just posted a new Discussion with photos up top!

From Navy.mil:  Live on U.S. Navy Facebook: It's Fleet Week Port Everglades

The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares to moor at Port Everglades. Wasp, along with four other U.S. Navy ships and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter are scheduled to participate in the Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

Marcy - Thanks so much for the photos

Hey Ladies http://www.livestream.com/usnavy is going to be featuring the USS WASP live from Port Everglades on Saturday at 10am EST. Hope you all can see it.

Register with Livestream so you can chat, too! 

Gonavymom, hope you're doing a little better today :)  Here's another good N4M group for you, friendly and active with good info about Norfolk:  http://www.navyformoms.com/group/norfolksailorsfamilyfriends

Earl'sWife you must have been on this morning!  What name?

Anyone we know??

"Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) as the ship arrives to participate in Fleet Week 2012 Port Everglades (US Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Betsy Knapper (released) 120425-N-DU438-140

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TackiJacky found this video of our sailors and Marines manning the rails as they came into Port Everglades - it's terrific. Thank you Jackie!

I cried as soon as it started and I have no idea where my kid is!! Tissues all around lol  Had my nose to the screen looking at each frame.  When the two female sailors stretch out their arms, fingertip to fingertip, that's just such a cool shot.  EW, can't believe you saw him!  GNM, glad you're doing better - you'll have to plan a trip to Norfolk soon  :)

Marcy - When he called the other day I told him I saw some pictures of the ship arriving to port and he told me exactly where he was on the formation. So when i saw the video I just look carefully and in the 1:45 min there he was, he is the 5th person after the balcony, there's 2 sailors on the corner 1 marine 1 more sailor and then MY BELOVED :D

FYI http://www.livestream.com/usnavy have changed the live stream of the USS WASP to Sunday 10am EST instead of Saturday

@Earl's Wife

Sounds like a wonderful weekend!  Your turn next :)

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