USS Harry S. Truman CVN75

Just wondering if anyone here has ever been on a Tiger Cruise, don't know if I will ever go on one but just curious about some things that happened that was not expected?  PM me if you can give any info, if not, thanks anyway.

Ajay. Sometimes they close down internet access or limit it ....also they are so busy and their duty rotates . Have faith!  I'm sure your sailor will be in touch when they can.   

Ajay. This is our 2nd deployment on the truman and it's a lot different this cruise. More time "dark" and less time to catch up it seems. We've gone a few weeks due to no comm, shift rotation and other stuff this go round....and it never gets easier.

Ajay:  I don't hear from my sailor for about 3 weeks at a time.  He has rotated between day and night shifts and has been studying for the EAWS and PO2 exams.  No news is good news.

My sons driver license is expired and the bmv said I had 6 months before I had to do anything, but I'm not sure when he will be back.  Do I need to do anything so his license won't get suspended or expire?  Anyone have experience with this?  

Hi all - Happy Tuesday!  I posted this in another group but thought it was fitting here as you prepare for homecoming lol!

Anne - my son's (CA) license had expired while he was in VA & his command told him not to worry about it that his military ID (along with his license) was sufficient.  He's since got his VA license....

My son hasn't had to report yet to the ship.  But, when he does, should he bring his car?  Will he need it?  Or will the battery just die?

Redsmom my son has a car off base and he just stored it while he is on deployment. He debated about letting us keep it while he was away but then he wouldnt have had the car for 3 weeks before they left. 

Bernapet I don't know about the ships internet as my son isnt on the ship right now. He should be back on board in another month or so. I think it took about a month to get where they are if I remember correctly. One day closer!!

The internet is up and running. I received a PM from my son yesterday.

It took them more than a month to get to where they are now because they stopped in Croatia first. My son said they are going to make another port soon and maybe after that they may start heading out of that area.

Communication has been off and then back on and will probably be that way for the next few weeks......I'd estimate 6 weeks once they pull out of gulf...Hope they are able to see a great port in the Mediterranean on their way out.   Their return last time had them spending some time in Majorca which was awesome for them!!!!!

LOL Bernapet..well if you saw the little picture/quote that B's posted a day or so ago....hahaha. That's how I feel. Sailor said he might have to be extended as the people relieving them were not ready, then said they were on time..and then maybe they won't join the ship at all and just go straight back to port....ack! You can never nail down the Navy! LOL

B'sNuke . . . that could be any more fitting if it tried.  LOL  It fits exactly what my son goes through at every turn.  Love it!!!

I want to be there when they arrive.  Hope to hear from my sailor so I can start planning the trip!  

I think we are seriously doing a dis service to our sailors trying to pin point dates.  OPSEC  I'm as anxious as all for my sailor to get back, but want them to clear through all the straits easily.   Spring will be here soon, for us northern folk.  So looking forward to that.

Sorry but I disagree....No violations on this thread ...just discussion about past deployment activity.....as a truman Mom for over 4 years....everything looks good here.

Bernapet......No problems....everything s good!!!!!   They have just been so busy this time.... ..... which makes time fly for them.....but not us.   

I hope someone can tell me about housing for the sailors.  My son is reporting this month, but like you all know no one's really forth coming with information for him.  Will he have to find his own place to live, or is there housing for them?  He's asked people, but no really tells him anything.

Donna....his sponsor should help him once he gets to the ship. He might be required to live on the ship for a bit and he will also make friends and get suggestions from his department once he's on the ship. For now I'd just tell him to settle in and he will get that all directed after they return.

durrichShip03/Div354 . . . so that's why they put him in contact with the CS on the ship.  I guess when he arrives on base they'll let him know where to sleep until the ship comes home.  Thank you

Donna,  there's a support group attached to the ship in Norfolk.  He will probably be assigned one of the barracks until they pull back in.   No worries and the good thing is he will have  a little time to get adjusted to va.

Durich . . . thank you for the information that makes me feel a lot better knowing that there'll be someone there to help him adjust.  He hasn't had the best of luck through his Naval career, he's had set back after set back, so I'm hoping that this new move will be the right one for him.  It will be good for him to have some settle in time before he gets on the ship.

Hi all - Happy Thursday!  You are one day closer.......

Hi all - Happy Friday!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

We were able to face time with my sailor yesterday all thru dinner. Lately it's just been quick messages here and there so was good to spend some family chat time with him. His time on land is almost over but then who knows? There is always talk of extending his group. Still, hope we can do the tiger cruise if it happens. If not...just looking forward to seeing the ship come in!  One day closer...

This is probably his last deployment so the tiger cruise would be an adventure. However, he may not even be on the ship. He may fly straight home. I just want to be there when they return as I hear it is quite the experience!

I've read several comments regarding calls home past few days.  Is it safe to ask "are they on land"?   Or are they calling ship to shore?  

My heart fills with joy for each of you that have gotten a call.  Nothing like contact. :)  

Bernapet unfortunately you can't make reservations until your Sailor gives you a clue. Then you will know.  I hope that helps.

One day closer!

Good morning from the East coast. Does anyone know if this ships return is contingent on the next one leaving port?  We only hear from our sailor by email maybe twice a month.

Hi all - Happy Thursday!

I was able to Skype with my daughter two days in a row, Yay!  Her birthday just past, 25 years old.  She says everyone kept singing to her which made it a little easier not being home.  Hope all is well with everyone.

One day closer!

Yes we do.  I sent her birthday package to her 4 weeks before to be sure it would get to her and she got it 1 1/2 weeks early and of course she couldn't wait to open it.  I waited too long and didn't send the cake in a jar, but I sent store bought cupcakes and she said when she opened the box everyone's eyes were on her. She enjoyed sharing.

Has anyone heard if the Tiger cruise is cancelled?  I cant get my sailor to find out.