@ siscarrie That happened to my son also, I now have 2 more containers of puppie chow on it's way. That was his Thanksgiving box. Now for his Christmas goody box, I mailed summer sausage, cheese and crackers, his favorite cookies and he said they were gone in no time. I need to mail more sausage, cheese and crakers and whatever more I want to send. Would love me to mail him his Christmas Slush but I'll save him some for when he gets home. lol
Does anyone know the deadline for the Tiger cruise? I'd love to go!! Also, I've been reading about Bataan shirts... How do I get in the loop for these? And does anyone know the date of arrival when the guys are expected to be in Norfolk?
Is is natural to feel nervous about your sailor coming home? I am nervous because its been so long and I am just nervous how I would react when he comes home.I just hope it won't be akward or soemthing.
Anyone have a phone number for a PPSO rep in Norfolk? They are storing my household goods until my husband gets back from deployment but I need to request an extension... Already tried asking the ombud and she was no help.
On the final mail date, does the package half to reach Norfolk by the 15th? I will send a package today but if its got to be in Norfolk by the 15th i don't know if it will make it, I live in Texas.My son was wanting some more pop-tarts and cereal.
I guess I am a terrible mother, I have only sent 2 packages at the same time and they were only stuff he requested, Oh well!... He kept saying the more you send the more I have to take of off of the ship when deployment ends... I hope he is telling me the truth and does not feel bad....
@chandlersmom, I don't think the ombudsman has that information, yet, but if you have to buy a ticket now, I would plan on coming in the evening of the 4th.
Ok more questions...I'm new at this Chandler has only been in the Navy for one year. Anyone been on the Tiger Cruise in the past? Any advice...challenges? Also what about when we meet the ship is it neat like will the sailors and marines be out like you see them when they return home to Norfolk? (I have only seen pics) Anyone get "sea sick" Sorry yall lots of questions!!
Wow I did not know that. Oh Joro I wish they would come home early. That would be a great Christmas Gift. I did have a dream that the ship came home for 1 day to do some shopping and left the next day. lol
Hey everyone how are you all doing? I wanted to know if its true about them visiting ports next month? Hello Casey I am also a girlfriend to we should touch based. My sailor has been on this boat for almost three years. I have been with him for a year.
Sandra my son called me earlier as well!!! It was so good to Hear from him. However think he called one of his female friends and talked for quite a while. Hope he is watching his time on his cell.
My new picture is of my son receiving his Naval Achievement Medal!!! Our family is just so proud of him. He called us at 4:00 am Saturday morning to share the news!! What an awesome Christmas gift!!
Wonderful news!! My son gets first leave, now i don't feel so bad about not being able to make the homecoming. All you ladies will just half to give extra waves and cheers for me!!!!!
My son emailed me and said he got his Chriatmas package today . I was really hoping it got there before Christmas so this was wonderful news..... Had a necklace missing out of it though. The box was on there but it was empty he said. Not sure what happened to it.
Any TIger Cruise questions please send to the ombudsman and they can answer or if not they have the contact with the ship and can get the answers. Please remember OPSEC ladies. Any mention of date, time difference or times for tiger cruise does fall into that category. We are still a ways out from return so please remember!
Mention of ports can be an OPSEC issue. Nothing is certain until the ships pulls in that day. The command has lots of approvals they have to go through before they can pull into port. Your sailor may mention to you but nothing is guaranteed until the day they pull into a port
What is the WVEC web sight that the BATAAN posted about I got there and all I get is news sights for Norfolk. Also I can't get on the family sight anymore it won't accept my password how do I change it?
If you email the ombudsman with technical stuff in regards to the family site, they can foward your email up is all. They do not have control over the family site.
I have been getting emails but very short and to the point. I'm thinking the same thing, very busy! I also been praying that they get to come home and the Iran don't mess this up. He is so homesick just like the rest of the Sailors!!
I husband just got the last 2 boxes I sent! He's so happy. I think a bunch of mail came in last night. I sent one of them within a week of the cut off date.
ckmom
@ siscarrie That happened to my son also, I now have 2 more containers of puppie chow on it's way. That was his Thanksgiving box. Now for his Christmas goody box, I mailed summer sausage, cheese and crackers, his favorite cookies and he said they were gone in no time. I need to mail more sausage, cheese and crakers and whatever more I want to send. Would love me to mail him his Christmas Slush but I'll save him some for when he gets home. lol
Dec 12, 2011
mel
Does anyone know the deadline for the Tiger cruise? I'd love to go!! Also, I've been reading about Bataan shirts... How do I get in the loop for these? And does anyone know the date of arrival when the guys are expected to be in Norfolk?
Dec 12, 2011
VCabana523
Is is natural to feel nervous about your sailor coming home? I am nervous because its been so long and I am just nervous how I would react when he comes home.I just hope it won't be akward or soemthing.
Dec 12, 2011
milwife2
@ mel, the ombudsmen can answer your questions for you, if you email them at bataanombudsmen2003@yahoo.com
Dec 12, 2011
Stephanie
Dec 12, 2011
VCabana523
Dec 12, 2011
VCabana523
The Jombo cards on the Build a sign website is that as big as a regular posterboard?
Dec 12, 2011
mel
thanks milwife2.. I am so new at this!!! didn't know Bataan had a link for us.!
Dec 12, 2011
siscarrie
On the final mail date, does the package half to reach Norfolk by the 15th? I will send a package today but if its got to be in Norfolk by the 15th i don't know if it will make it, I live in Texas.My son was wanting some more pop-tarts and cereal.
Dec 13, 2011
siscarrie
What do you think i should do? Send the package?
Dec 13, 2011
ckmom
siscarrie, I would go ahead and mail the package. I'm mailing mine out tomorrow, still have to make him corn flake peanutbutter cookies to put in it.
Dec 13, 2011
Crystal
Proud of our sailors:)
http://www.norfolknavyflagship.com/news/article_47a5c944-2647-11e1-...
Dec 14, 2011
siscarrie
Thats wonderful Joro!!
Those guys and gals are loved!!!
Dec 14, 2011
Sailor's Mom
I guess I am a terrible mother, I have only sent 2 packages at the same time and they were only stuff he requested, Oh well!... He kept saying the more you send the more I have to take of off of the ship when deployment ends... I hope he is telling me the truth and does not feel bad....
Dec 14, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Joro, Thanks for the positive message, I really needed it today! :-)
Dec 14, 2011
ckmom
That had to make the sailor very happy. That is what military and the season is all about, helping each other! :-))))
Dec 14, 2011
chandlersmom
anyone know what time the bus takes off from Norfolk to the ship on the 5th? Just trying to plan the flight from Texas.
Dec 16, 2011
milwife2
@chandlersmom, I don't think the ombudsman has that information, yet, but if you have to buy a ticket now, I would plan on coming in the evening of the 4th.
Dec 16, 2011
chandlersmom
Ok more questions...I'm new at this Chandler has only been in the Navy for one year. Anyone been on the Tiger Cruise in the past? Any advice...challenges? Also what about when we meet the ship is it neat like will the sailors and marines be out like you see them when they return home to Norfolk? (I have only seen pics) Anyone get "sea sick" Sorry yall lots of questions!!
Dec 16, 2011
chandlersmom
Dec 16, 2011
ckmom
That's good to hear!! :-)))))))))
Dec 17, 2011
ckmom
Wow I did not know that. Oh Joro I wish they would come home early. That would be a great Christmas Gift. I did have a dream that the ship came home for 1 day to do some shopping and left the next day. lol
Dec 17, 2011
sailorgirl012009(07/270)
hi I'm casey and I'm new here. My boyfriend is on the ship.
Dec 17, 2011
ckmom
Joro That has to be a good feeling and knowing the count down is getting closer.
Dec 17, 2011
ckmom
welcome casey!!
Dec 17, 2011
sailorgirl012009(07/270)
thank you. :) Gosh I can't wait for them to come home.
Dec 17, 2011
ckmom
Has your boyfriend been on since March?
Dec 17, 2011
VCabana523
Dec 18, 2011
VCabana523
I just chatted with my sailor today. he seems very upbeat but tired. what is everyone doing for the holidays
Dec 18, 2011
JustinsMom175
Dec 19, 2011
gonavy2010
My new picture is of my son receiving his Naval Achievement Medal!!! Our family is just so proud of him. He called us at 4:00 am Saturday morning to share the news!! What an awesome Christmas gift!!
Dec 20, 2011
siscarrie
Wonderful news!! My son gets first leave, now i don't feel so bad about not being able to make the homecoming. All you ladies will just half to give extra waves and cheers for me!!!!!
Dec 21, 2011
Robyn
Dec 23, 2011
sportsmom
Any TIger Cruise questions please send to the ombudsman and they can answer or if not they have the contact with the ship and can get the answers.
Please remember OPSEC ladies. Any mention of date, time difference or times for tiger cruise does fall into that category. We are still a ways out from return so please remember!
Thank you
Dec 24, 2011
sportsmom
Mention of ports can be an OPSEC issue. Nothing is certain until the ships pulls in that day. The command has lots of approvals they have to go through before they can pull into port. Your sailor may mention to you but nothing is guaranteed until the day they pull into a port
Dec 24, 2011
siscarrie
Merry Christmas Ladies, Hope you all have a good one!!!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Crystal
Merry Christmas!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Robyn
Dec 25, 2011
mnsailormom
my son is on the USS Bataan. Any idea how to get an address?
Dec 25, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
I got a PHONE CALL!!! Merry Christmas!! God Bless us all!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 2011
mnsailormom
I got a call too!!!!! Best Christmas present ever!
Dec 25, 2011
sportsmom
If you email the ombudsman with technical stuff in regards to the family site, they can foward your email up is all. They do not have control over the family site.
Dec 25, 2011
ckmom
never been to Norfolk, where's the best place to stay just for 1 night for homecoming?
Dec 25, 2011
ckmom
Thanks Barbara!!
Dec 26, 2011
Stephanie
Dec 29, 2011
Robyn
Dec 29, 2011
sportsmom
I believe they are getting mail today, so hopefully all packages will be arriving for those that are waiting....... Gotten emails throughtout the day
Dec 29, 2011
ckmom
I have been getting emails but very short and to the point. I'm thinking the same thing, very busy! I also been praying that they get to come home and the Iran don't mess this up. He is so homesick just like the rest of the Sailors!!
Dec 29, 2011
Stephanie
I husband just got the last 2 boxes I sent! He's so happy. I think a bunch of mail came in last night. I sent one of them within a week of the cut off date.
Dec 29, 2011