Hi there,
My son just found out the USS Spruance will be his ship. I was surprised to read that it is brand new. I hope I get a chance to see it. He is being stationed in Norfolk though, not San Diego. Have they changed the home port for this ship?
does anyone have a loved one stationed in san diego now waiting for the spruance to be finished? my son is there. i have heard the ship will be commissioned in Key West, Fl the 1st weekend in oct/2011.
My son has been in Bath, ME since mid April. He graduated from NOCS in March. My son signed up for a condo at a good rate thru the head of the dept. for the Key West commissioning. Finalized info is to be out this week last we heard. The Spruance is going to be in Key West 9/23 & leaves 10/3. The commissioning is 10/1 as you have all said. Should be fun. Got to see the USS Spruance from across the river when I visited my son a couple of weeks ago in Bath, Me. Neat little town & Brunswick where he's housed on the Naval Air Sation is quaint.
Thanks Karyn ---- My son's name is John. We are going for the town house too as the value seemed the best and I know my son wants a place to stay off the ship until we get there. Would love to meet up too. I'm sure we'll all plan as we get closer.
Has anyone gotten anything official yet --- I asked my son & he hasn't & as they are getting ready to move to living on the ship -- it's dropped I'm sure. I think I may secure lodging on my own just in case this doesn't come thru. Would hate to get down there & not have a spot to stay. Can always cancel the hotel reservations. I'm sure we will all be easy to spot with the big smiles on our faces that we get to see our family members.
A 27 year old sailor assigned to the Spruance has been injured in an assault and taken to the hospital in Portland. I live fairly nearby-- possibly able to offer support if needed. Stay safe all.
We wound up getting a hotel room --- my son said that there was a deadline & if you didn't make it - you didn't have a spot. So we played it safe. Never heard anything on the codo.
We hadn't gotten our tickets yet but they said they'd go out by 9/15 --- looking forward to seeing our son --- talked to him when they were in Yorktown, VA - only there for a day I think -- says its so beautiful at night on the sea. Can't wait to see him ----- see you all --- we'll be easy to identify with the big SMILES on our faces.
Hi Spruance families! My son just finished his A School in Great Lakes and just received his orders, he will be heading to San Diego and on to the USS Spruance as a QM. He (and we) are very excited! This site really helped me through bootcamp and I am hoping to find friendships and support through this stage of my Navy Mom life also. I am brand new to all this, first bc then school and now his orders and deployment. Thanks and it is nice to meet you all!
Norcalgal
What did you think about the ships newsletter they sent out ? I thought it was nice to get detailed info about what they have been doing re both work and relaxation
To moms :
The ambudmans' name for the Spruance Ddg111 ..Maria Auffenberg
Ombudsman
USS Spruance (DDG 111)
there is also supposed to be a small family oriented newsletter being sent out soon .
I received the main newsletter ( only one so far ) in email .
TrySmiling
My son just found out the USS Spruance will be his ship. I was surprised to read that it is brand new. I hope I get a chance to see it. He is being stationed in Norfolk though, not San Diego. Have they changed the home port for this ship?
Jun 9, 2010
fl navy mom
Feb 2, 2011
Karin
My son has been in Bath, ME since mid April. He graduated from NOCS in March. My son signed up for a condo at a good rate thru the head of the dept. for the Key West commissioning. Finalized info is to be out this week last we heard. The Spruance is going to be in Key West 9/23 & leaves 10/3. The commissioning is 10/1 as you have all said. Should be fun. Got to see the USS Spruance from across the river when I visited my son a couple of weeks ago in Bath, Me. Neat little town & Brunswick where he's housed on the Naval Air Sation is quaint.
Jun 1, 2011
Karin
Thanks Karyn ---- My son's name is John. We are going for the town house too as the value seemed the best and I know my son wants a place to stay off the ship until we get there. Would love to meet up too. I'm sure we'll all plan as we get closer.
Jun 2, 2011
fl navy mom
Jun 9, 2011
Karin
Has anyone gotten anything official yet --- I asked my son & he hasn't & as they are getting ready to move to living on the ship -- it's dropped I'm sure. I think I may secure lodging on my own just in case this doesn't come thru. Would hate to get down there & not have a spot to stay. Can always cancel the hotel reservations. I'm sure we will all be easy to spot with the big smiles on our faces that we get to see our family members.
Jun 9, 2011
adm60
http://www.pressherald.com/news/West-Bath-man-faces-aggravated-assa...
A 27 year old sailor assigned to the Spruance has been injured in an assault and taken to the hospital in Portland. I live fairly nearby-- possibly able to offer support if needed. Stay safe all.
Jul 25, 2011
fl navy mom
Aug 25, 2011
Karin
We wound up getting a hotel room --- my son said that there was a deadline & if you didn't make it - you didn't have a spot. So we played it safe. Never heard anything on the codo.
Aug 25, 2011
fl navy mom
hello- i finally got a phone number for the townhomes in key west-
305-293-5000. my son did not give them my email address, so they had no way to confirm with me. hope this helps anyone with reservations.
Aug 26, 2011
Karin
Aug 31, 2011
Karin
We hadn't gotten our tickets yet but they said they'd go out by 9/15 --- looking forward to seeing our son --- talked to him when they were in Yorktown, VA - only there for a day I think -- says its so beautiful at night on the sea. Can't wait to see him ----- see you all --- we'll be easy to identify with the big SMILES on our faces.
Sep 17, 2011
Karin
Oct 11, 2011
Riverlady ship 13 div 181
my son was aboard for his first deployment. I could not attend but want to be there when he returns.
Oct 16, 2013
Riverlady ship 13 div 181
I really want to be there when they come home but I need info on how to arrange that so if anyone knows the procedure please fill me in.
Oct 17, 2013
Boo's mom
Hi Spruance families! My son just finished his A School in Great Lakes and just received his orders, he will be heading to San Diego and on to the USS Spruance as a QM. He (and we) are very excited! This site really helped me through bootcamp and I am hoping to find friendships and support through this stage of my Navy Mom life also. I am brand new to all this, first bc then school and now his orders and deployment. Thanks and it is nice to meet you all!
Dec 27, 2013
Boo's mom
Does anyone know who the Ombudsman is for the USS Spruance? and any other info I may need to know? My son just joined the ship recently. Thank you!!
Feb 1, 2014
swomom
My daughter is looking at this ship after she commissions...can any body tell me about the general morale of the command staff and crew?
Feb 3, 2016
norcalgal
May 3, 2016
Fran
Jun 30, 2016
norcalgal
Jul 5, 2016
Fran
Jul 8, 2016
Fran
What did you think about the ships newsletter they sent out ? I thought it was nice to get detailed info about what they have been doing re both work and relaxation
Jul 8, 2016
phillipsmom
can anyone send me info of Obudsman?
Jul 12, 2016
Fran
The ambudmans' name for the Spruance Ddg111 ..Maria Auffenberg
Ombudsman
USS Spruance (DDG 111)
there is also supposed to be a small family oriented newsletter being sent out soon .
I received the main newsletter ( only one so far ) in email .
Jul 12, 2016