I thought I read some where about a homecoming party, of course I can't find it now. Does anyone know if there is a such thing? If I remember correctly it is the day before homecoming. If I'm not dreaming this up it sounded a lot like the meet and great that Sarge hosted the day before PIR. Any information would be greatly appreciated, but at this point I'm beginning to think I dreamed it.
This is my sailors 2nd deployment so this is what I know
Most everyone gets 96 hours liberty when they get home. There are usually 3 a 2 weeks of leave time also and it is scattered dates. With 6000 people on the ship it is not possible for them all to get the same dates off. However my sailor has said there is rumors of leave time being cancelled because of schedules and the 30 day extension. Again this is a rumor and we should all know that things can change on a daily basis with our military.
More info will come out to us soon telling what to expect, how to get on base, etc.
Yes we can visit the ship but I can almost guarantee you that our sailors just wNt to get off and enjoy land.
B'sNukeMoM glad your enjoyed your trip, would love to go there.
It should be removed today. I contacted a wise person I "met" during boot camp/PIR days. They are contacting the administrator for the site to get the post removed.
Redsmom I'm very thankful that you pursued this matter further so it will be removed. I'm still new to the military life as my son is the first one in my family since my Father was drafted into the Korean war, so I'm not trying in anyway to say anything against someone who might have just made a mistake by posting this information. With that said, it all seems a lot fishy to me and I'm thankful that you are safeguarding all of us and our sailors.
Like y'all, I have someone near and dear to my heart on that ship,
I hope it was a "didn't put brain in gear" type of mistake rather than something malicious. But, we all must always have brain in gear when using any form of social media: FB, tweet, N4M, any of it!! Think of this as a fish bowl, we are good, loyal, little fish, but you never know who is looking into the bowl...
Hi all - Happy Wednesday! I'm back at work - trying to get caught up now - ugh! Wish I was still in Hawaii lol!
I see that the post still has not been removed. I don't understand why it's not been taken down. I just copied it and forwarded it to the N4M admin (which I know others of you have done already) but hopefully someone will take some action on this :( I even posted a message on her page the other day but it doesn't seem like she logs on very often.
Thank you Pitbullboys! I was on vacation when all this was going on so my brain wasn't completely working or I would have mentioned it then. Just glad I finally remembered that you could delete the discussion ;)
Hopefully going forward everyone will keep OPSEC & PERSEC in mind!
Finally. Thanks for deleting the discussion, Pitbullboys. Long time to be out there. That was, well... Concerning. Glad it's off. Thanks for everyone's concerns and assistance with fixing this.
Betsy...I think it was a CNN report. Just google CNN re the Truman and you should find it. Hope that helps! I've started my cleaning for having my boy home. I'm washing windows and I usually have help but not this year...UGH! I'm only doing a few at a time and hoping that won't make the task so daunting! One day closer....
I had to smile at all the cleaning, Lorabelllee. I've been working in the gardens - veggie/herb and flowers all day today. I guess you are working from the inside to the outside and I am working from the outside in!
Redsmom..it's a tad chilly here by the lake. It's sunny but not even 60! Living this close to Lake Michigan in the Spring with East winds...brrrrr. I'm hoping to do flowers next week (I have a black thumb ) but my cousin is coming and she is great outside AND inside. She helps me decorate too! In fact, we are going to finish the room he will stay in while home!Can you tell I'm excited? LOL
Lorabelllee...A house by the lake sounds lovely, albeit chilly at less than 60! We've had nothing but sunshine and 80s and 90s this week. Going to be 100 (or almost) over the weekend. That's why I was out today while it wasn't 100! I am sure I will have a rainy day or two soon and I will attend to the inside stuff then.
Hi all - Happy Red Shirt Friday! I've got my red on today!
Did you all see the story of the woman vacationing at VA Beach - the wind picked up and the beach umbrella stabbed her in the chest and she died. Wow, that's sad.... :( I just can't even imagine - it's so bizarre. My heart hurts for her family. A reminder to live life every day to the fullest.
We are slowly inching closer to hugging our sailors. I am looking forward to meeting you at the party the day before and on the pier. Hope you all have a great day!
BTW the Truman sure has been showing up in the news a lot lately, I scan every picture and video looking for my sailor. Give them hell sailors!!!
Amy L., where did you hear this? I am a parent who will be there, also, I am a photographer so any info.would be great and I am happy to photograph our men & women and share with family members.
I am so happy for you parents who will meet your boys when they come in, it also breaks my heart for my son doesn't want me to be there. He is going o be too busy with his job. So please celebrate and love them all. I will be with you in spirit
@Connorsmom we have a friend who lives there and she told me about the photographer when they come in and capture the moments of you and your sailor. They are booking fast.
I'm sorry Pitbullboys. You are being a good mom to honor his request, as hard as the is. He is trying to be grown-up and have your best interest at heart over his own. He doesn't want you to spend the time and money for a quick hello/goodbye. I also think it would be harder on him to see you so briefly!!
He will be 34 this year and I have not seen him since 2012. It is really hard on me he is my only son, but I understand and hope to see him soon this year
Oh my! I was thinking he was on the younger end of the sailors (my son has mentioned how many are < 20). Yes, it is hard on you!! I certainly hope you two will have a chance to visit soon!
Pittbillboys that is a long time no see! Sounds like you get to talk to him fairly often at least. My sailor just turned 22 on the 6th so he is one of the young ones.
Today is the second anniversary of his PIR. Looking at the pictures brought tears again!
It is a long time of not seeing him. I don't even talk to him a whole lot, he is really busy. We communicate thru FB messanging. I do hope it is a rumor and everyone comes home on time and safe
Just got a call from my sailor while looking looking at this page! All is good and they are all looking forward to their return. Have a good week everyone!
Truly saddened by the events in Orlando this weekend. I can't even imagine the pain the families are feeling :(
Pitbullboys - I hope for all of your sake that this doesn't cause the Truman to be delayed but I understand if it does (doesn't mean you have to like it though!). Hopefully Pitbullboys you'll be able to head to VA to visit your son after he gets back & things settle down. Thank goodness for FB messenger though!
I am also very saddened by the attack in Orlando. My sailor told me someone on the ship knows people who work there.... My heart goes out to all the families. I did hear they are not delayed and will return as scheduled.
Jeannine
Jun 5, 2016
too tall Joan
Most everyone gets 96 hours liberty when they get home. There are usually 3 a 2 weeks of leave time also and it is scattered dates. With 6000 people on the ship it is not possible for them all to get the same dates off. However my sailor has said there is rumors of leave time being cancelled because of schedules and the 30 day extension. Again this is a rumor and we should all know that things can change on a daily basis with our military.
More info will come out to us soon telling what to expect, how to get on base, etc.
Yes we can visit the ship but I can almost guarantee you that our sailors just wNt to get off and enjoy land.
B'sNukeMoM glad your enjoyed your trip, would love to go there.
Jun 5, 2016
too tall Joan
Jun 5, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
B'sNuke, glad you're enjoying you vacation, sorry it's over already. : )
Can't believe someone who has a sailor on this ship would every jeopardize them by posting something so sensitive. It's really sad. : (
Jun 5, 2016
Redsmom
It should be removed today. I contacted a wise person I "met" during boot camp/PIR days. They are contacting the administrator for the site to get the post removed.
Jun 6, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
Redsmom I'm very thankful that you pursued this matter further so it will be removed. I'm still new to the military life as my son is the first one in my family since my Father was drafted into the Korean war, so I'm not trying in anyway to say anything against someone who might have just made a mistake by posting this information. With that said, it all seems a lot fishy to me and I'm thankful that you are safeguarding all of us and our sailors.
Jun 6, 2016
Redsmom
Like y'all, I have someone near and dear to my heart on that ship,
I hope it was a "didn't put brain in gear" type of mistake rather than something malicious. But, we all must always have brain in gear when using any form of social media: FB, tweet, N4M, any of it!! Think of this as a fish bowl, we are good, loyal, little fish, but you never know who is looking into the bowl...
Jun 6, 2016
Bernapet
Jun 6, 2016
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
Jun 8, 2016
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
Jun 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
I see that the post still has not been removed. I don't understand why it's not been taken down. I just copied it and forwarded it to the N4M admin (which I know others of you have done already) but hopefully someone will take some action on this :( I even posted a message on her page the other day but it doesn't seem like she logs on very often.
Hope everyone is doing well.
you are one day closer!
Jun 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Maybe Pitbullboys should just delete her whole discussion? That would solve the problem.....
Jun 8, 2016
Redsmom
Looks like Pitbullboys deleted the discussion. I just checked there and there is nothing anymore. Thank you!!!!!
Jun 8, 2016
Redsmom
Wow! I just checked that report and they are Bringing It! Wow! They are working hard and making a huge difference! I'm so proud of them!
Jun 8, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jun 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Thank you Pitbullboys! I was on vacation when all this was going on so my brain wasn't completely working or I would have mentioned it then. Just glad I finally remembered that you could delete the discussion ;)
Hopefully going forward everyone will keep OPSEC & PERSEC in mind!
Jun 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jun 8, 2016
BoomMom
Finally. Thanks for deleting the discussion, Pitbullboys. Long time to be out there. That was, well... Concerning. Glad it's off. Thanks for everyone's concerns and assistance with fixing this.
Jun 8, 2016
lmnadelady
Thanks Pitbullboys!
Jun 8, 2016
Betsy
Redsmom, to which report are you referring? I'd like to read it. Is there a link?
Jun 9, 2016
Lorabelllee
Betsy...I think it was a CNN report. Just google CNN re the Truman and you should find it. Hope that helps! I've started my cleaning for having my boy home. I'm washing windows and I usually have help but not this year...UGH! I'm only doing a few at a time and hoping that won't make the task so daunting! One day closer....
Jun 9, 2016
Redsmom
Sure I can! I have 2:
First one is http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-carriers-moves-send-message-...
and the second one is http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/06/americas/u-s-military-isis-mediterran...
Jun 9, 2016
Redsmom
I had to smile at all the cleaning, Lorabelllee. I've been working in the gardens - veggie/herb and flowers all day today. I guess you are working from the inside to the outside and I am working from the outside in!
Jun 9, 2016
Lorabelllee
Redsmom..it's a tad chilly here by the lake. It's sunny but not even 60! Living this close to Lake Michigan in the Spring with East winds...brrrrr. I'm hoping to do flowers next week (I have a black thumb ) but my cousin is coming and she is great outside AND inside. She helps me decorate too! In fact, we are going to finish the room he will stay in while home!Can you tell I'm excited? LOL
Jun 9, 2016
Redsmom
Lorabelllee...A house by the lake sounds lovely, albeit chilly at less than 60! We've had nothing but sunshine and 80s and 90s this week. Going to be 100 (or almost) over the weekend. That's why I was out today while it wasn't 100! I am sure I will have a rainy day or two soon and I will attend to the inside stuff then.
Jun 9, 2016
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
Warm here too!
One day closer!
Jun 9, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Did you all see the story of the woman vacationing at VA Beach - the wind picked up and the beach umbrella stabbed her in the chest and she died. Wow, that's sad.... :( I just can't even imagine - it's so bizarre. My heart hurts for her family. A reminder to live life every day to the fullest.
Thinking of all of you....you are one day closer!
Jun 10, 2016
Sailor Mom Again
Good morning all,
We are slowly inching closer to hugging our sailors. I am looking forward to meeting you at the party the day before and on the pier. Hope you all have a great day!
BTW the Truman sure has been showing up in the news a lot lately, I scan every picture and video looking for my sailor. Give them hell sailors!!!
Jun 10, 2016
Redsmom
What party the day before?
Jun 10, 2016
Sailor Mom Again
Redsmom - check the FRG Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/TrumanFRG/?fref=ts
Jun 10, 2016
Redsmom
I looked but didn't see anything. Guess they really couldn't put a date. I will try to get my sailor to put me on the FRG list (again). Thanks!
Jun 10, 2016
Amy L.
Jun 12, 2016
connorsmom
Jun 12, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jun 12, 2016
Amy L.
Jun 12, 2016
Redsmom
I'm sorry Pitbullboys. You are being a good mom to honor his request, as hard as the is. He is trying to be grown-up and have your best interest at heart over his own. He doesn't want you to spend the time and money for a quick hello/goodbye. I also think it would be harder on him to see you so briefly!!
Jun 12, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jun 12, 2016
Redsmom
Oh my! I was thinking he was on the younger end of the sailors (my son has mentioned how many are < 20). Yes, it is hard on you!! I certainly hope you two will have a chance to visit soon!
Jun 12, 2016
Navy Wife AZ
@Amy L.
Where can we book with this photographer? My husband will be meeting our son for the first time. Would love a photographer to capture that!
Jun 12, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jun 12, 2016
Anne
Where did you hear that @pitbullboys ? I have been worried about this myself but haven't seen anything. :(
Jun 12, 2016
MIMom
I wouldn't worry about it.. I'm sure it's made up in her head trying to cause alarm.. as if we need more of that..
Jun 12, 2016
SailorMomSteph(ship13/div139)
Jun 12, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jun 12, 2016
Jacob94mom
Today is the second anniversary of his PIR. Looking at the pictures brought tears again!
Let's just hope the delay rumors are just rumors!
Jun 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jun 13, 2016
JGMom
Just got a call from my sailor while looking looking at this page! All is good and they are all looking forward to their return. Have a good week everyone!
Jun 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Pitbullboys - I hope for all of your sake that this doesn't cause the Truman to be delayed but I understand if it does (doesn't mean you have to like it though!). Hopefully Pitbullboys you'll be able to head to VA to visit your son after he gets back & things settle down. Thank goodness for FB messenger though!
I hope you all get to see your sailor's soon.....
Jun 13, 2016
JGMom
I am also very saddened by the attack in Orlando. My sailor told me someone on the ship knows people who work there.... My heart goes out to all the families. I did hear they are not delayed and will return as scheduled.
Jun 13, 2016
JGMom
Ursela01 I heard all sailors will have a 4 day leave when they return. Hope that helps.
Jun 13, 2016