Good morning everyone. I have a quick question. I have been reading about pins or badges. Can someone tell me what this is about? I do not get the newsletter.
Thanks in advance.
Check out the TrumanFRG Facebook page. They have posted most of this information here including a list of documents that will allow you to get through the gate. I'm a little scared myself since this is my first homecoming. We will make it because our sweeties are at the other end.
Kdshow, the pin is just a little something so we can identify to each other that we are from this site, and have supported each other through deployment. It's just something little I made. Look through my recent posts and you will see it. We have a lot of creative moms here that have made it really special.
Kdshow - I posted the link below that Bernapet posted that shows the pin she made - and here's a picture. That's what everyone is making! If you go to page 12 you'll see her original comment.
Here's the actual post from the FB page - and it has the link for you to sign up for the Meet & Greet:
Great news! The RSVP for the Truman Frg Family Meet and Greet has been extended until Monday (7/11) at 8 p.m. E.S.T. You can sign up at the link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4aaeab2fa4fc1-truman Please note, you will see two slots for each category. Please check the one which is not filled.
I am on the list too! I will have my pin on and hope to find you there! I will probably be early as I have my mother with me and I'm sure she won't feel up to coming to meet and greet after the trip to get there!
Not Going to meet and greet because our flight comes in late, but sure hope to meet some of you moms! Who can't sleep because they are excited? Me for one. My sailor said he can't sleep when he starts thinking about seeing us! What a wonderful day this is going to be. If I have not said this, thank you all for your support through this journey!
I love this group! I haven't commented at all, yet have I fed off of all the love and support of each of you! Oh and the wealth of information you all provide. Thank you!
1Bodyprof~ Your pin turned out very nice. Well done ladies! I will be thinking of all of you. I am not able to come to see our sailors come home. Sending good wishes to all of you for a wonderful event! I hope to see lots of photos.
I rarely make comments here but follow daily. I feel blessed to get such good advice from MOMS that are in the same situation. Can I say I am soooo excited to see my sailor when he returns!! :) God bless the sailors as they continue their journey. May God watch over all the families that will travel to see their sailors. One day closer....
From the posts on this forum, to those posted on so many Truman related FB pages I am convinced I am the only one with a sailor on board that does not know the homecoming date. I was not signed up for new letters by my son and he rarely checks his emails on the ship.
I looked up the Naval Base and the address I found was 9079 Hampton Blvd Norfolk VA 23505. If you find out something different, please let me know as I'm also using GPS to get there.
This is a whole new dimension of one day closer!!! :-)
Redsmom - I asked my son and he gave me the same address you posted. He didn't know which pier but I'm sure once you all arrive you will follow the line of cars! I'm sure it will be well marked ;-)
Woohoo just a short time now. I am Soooooo looking forward to this trip. I can't stop talking about it at work, lol. See you all soon! One day closer. I do have a couple of extra Emblem pins to pass out for anyone who could not print one. Just look for me. I'm Dorie and I am staying at the Quality Inn.
Oh I just got it! Lol looking for dorie (dory). I'm a little slow this morning. One day closer! I like the idea of putting our N4M names on the pin. I might just have to reprint it. Thanks for the idea!
ha ha thanks redsmom! Dorie maybe you should wear blue and yellow too. I'm giddy for next week, can you tell? And thank you too bernapet. BTW I'll wear the pin to the homecoming too and just incase there is a need, I'll have first aid supplies on hand. You never know. I'm thinking along the lines of sunburn or bug bites,water to spritz with but I'll have bandaids and such also. don't forget your binoculars!
I should have said that you know where to find me (the pin, J-bird) if you need any of the items I mentioned . I know there will be many many people but you never know.
Love Finding Dorie! Lol
I'll be at the Hampton Inn Navy base, anyone else? it looks to be close to the Comfort Inn at least.
I am giddy as well! Packed, kids and kids are packed to go to their respite home. and we don't leave until Monday. All I can do is check here and Facebook to see everyone's updates. Lol
I think I will add my N4M name to my sticker as well- good idea!
Talked to my sailor last night he's counting hours already - lol
I do have a granddaughters birthday party today- so that will kill some time.
See you all soon!
Too funny jbird! I'll be wearing my pin at the Meet & Greet as well.Hi Coach Shelia. We've missed your postings this deployment! See you soon NavyMoms... :)
Someone posted on the Facebook page that isn't able to make the homecoming, asking for mommas to find her son to hug him for her. I'm not able to make it with due to having to choice between leave for homecoming or for while he is home. :( I chose for while he's because his leave isn't starting until after he's back at his base almost a week later. Anywho, if I can figure out how to post a picture, I can do the screenshot of the mommas plea.
I think I've got an idea.. But first, Bernapet was it you who came up with that logo and idea? which is fabulous btw. I know you had a button in mind, right? Would you mind if I took your logo and painted it on a t shirt with fabric paint? I have so much fabric paint and am always looking for a way to use it up. I'm sooooooo not artsy but I'll try to fashion it smaller. I'll try to make it as close to a large button as possible. I also LOOOVED that pin with the ribbon someone made too. who was that? whether it's a button or a painted tshirt I'm wearing, I would love a big navy4mom's (and wives, sisters, grandmas, aunts, whoever is here) hug! If hugging's not your thing that's perfectly fine too! a handshake will do. Oh boy, now I'm rhyming. I swear I didn't mean to. I confess, I'm super excited for next week!!! I wish I was all packed like Jacob94mom but it'll be the night before. Hey is anyone familiar with Portsmouth at all?
Too funny jbird!
I was thinking about a shirt too since my first print of the logo was huge! Like dinner plate size. But I didn't do it.
Not familiar at all with the area. But we will move to the Comfort Inn Old Town in Portsmouth after a few days.
I too saw the hug my sailor post on FB - who will we be looking for Heather?
B'sNukeMom~ Thank you so much for this link. I will be watching. I will see my sailor when he comes home on his leave. Enjoy Moms, Dad's, wives, girlfriends,friends and family. Exciting week.
1Bodyprof
Getting my things ready to go!
Jul 6, 2016
kdshow
Thanks in advance.
Jul 7, 2016
Cam'smom
Check out the TrumanFRG Facebook page. They have posted most of this information here including a list of documents that will allow you to get through the gate. I'm a little scared myself since this is my first homecoming. We will make it because our sweeties are at the other end.
Jul 7, 2016
Bernapet
Jul 7, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1927664419?profi...
Jul 7, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 7, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 7, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
The sign-up deadline for the Meet & Greet was extended to Monday, 7/11. Here's the FB link again if anyone needs it.
https://www.facebook.com/TrumanFRG
Remember - NO DATES/TIMES are posted yet.
Jul 7, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Here's the actual post from the FB page - and it has the link for you to sign up for the Meet & Greet:
Great news! The RSVP for the Truman Frg Family Meet and Greet has been extended until Monday (7/11) at 8 p.m. E.S.T. You can sign up at the link
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4aaeab2fa4fc1-truman
Please note, you will see two slots for each category. Please check the one which is not filled.
Jul 7, 2016
Amy L.
Jul 7, 2016
JackRussellMom
JUST SIGNED UP! ANOTHER DAY CLOSER! YAY!!
Jul 7, 2016
Redsmom
I am on the list too! I will have my pin on and hope to find you there! I will probably be early as I have my mother with me and I'm sure she won't feel up to coming to meet and greet after the trip to get there!
Jul 7, 2016
1Bodyprof
Jul 7, 2016
Redsmom
I'm on the Meet & Greet list.
Jul 7, 2016
Jacob94mom
Jul 7, 2016
Bernapet
Jul 7, 2016
AMD's mom
Jul 7, 2016
JGMom
1Bodyprof~ Your pin turned out very nice. Well done ladies! I will be thinking of all of you. I am not able to come to see our sailors come home. Sending good wishes to all of you for a wonderful event! I hope to see lots of photos.
Jul 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
One day closer ladies......
Jul 8, 2016
Momma Bear
I rarely make comments here but follow daily. I feel blessed to get such good advice from MOMS that are in the same situation. Can I say I am soooo excited to see my sailor when he returns!! :) God bless the sailors as they continue their journey. May God watch over all the families that will travel to see their sailors. One day closer....
Jul 8, 2016
Sheila115
From the posts on this forum, to those posted on so many Truman related FB pages I am convinced I am the only one with a sailor on board that does not know the homecoming date. I was not signed up for new letters by my son and he rarely checks his emails on the ship.
Jul 8, 2016
BoomMom
Shiela115... He can ask anyone around him (or above him) and get that information. Then he can tell you (hopefully)... :)
Jul 8, 2016
JGMom
Thank you B'sNuke mom! Great news!
Jul 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
I deleted it for now - FRG wants to make sure it's official & not a leak.....
Jul 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Wavy news is also reporting on it. FRG says you won't get in trouble for sharing and the release of the dates should not effect the deployment.
http://wavy.com/2016/07/08/truman-carrier-strike-group-to-return-to...
Jul 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
There's a couple different news sites reporting on it and it also is coming up in google alerts.
Jul 8, 2016
letyrod24
Jul 8, 2016
Redsmom
I looked up the Naval Base and the address I found was 9079 Hampton Blvd Norfolk VA 23505. If you find out something different, please let me know as I'm also using GPS to get there.
This is a whole new dimension of one day closer!!! :-)
Jul 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Redsmom - I asked my son and he gave me the same address you posted. He didn't know which pier but I'm sure once you all arrive you will follow the line of cars! I'm sure it will be well marked ;-)
Jul 8, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
One day closer.....
Jul 8, 2016
sheis22 Ship 02 Div. 932
Woohoo just a short time now. I am Soooooo looking forward to this trip. I can't stop talking about it at work, lol. See you all soon! One day closer. I do have a couple of extra Emblem pins to pass out for anyone who could not print one. Just look for me. I'm Dorie and I am staying at the Quality Inn.
Jul 9, 2016
Redsmom
Safe travels to everyone! Looking forward to meeting y'all soon! See you at the Meet & Greet or on the pier! I'll be wearing my N4M pin proudly!!!
Jul 9, 2016
jbird
I'm sure there will be some moms busy Finding Dorie Tues!
(I couldn't let that one go)
I was thinking of making that pin everyone's wearing but adding my navy4mom's name to it also. I can't believe how close it is!!!
Jul 9, 2016
Redsmom
That was too cute, jbird! Nice to have a giggle so early this morning!
Jul 9, 2016
Bernapet
Jul 9, 2016
JackRussellMom
Jul 9, 2016
jbird
ha ha thanks redsmom! Dorie maybe you should wear blue and yellow too. I'm giddy for next week, can you tell? And thank you too bernapet. BTW I'll wear the pin to the homecoming too and just incase there is a need, I'll have first aid supplies on hand. You never know. I'm thinking along the lines of sunburn or bug bites,water to spritz with but I'll have bandaids and such also. don't forget your binoculars!
Jul 9, 2016
jbird
I should have said that you know where to find me (the pin, J-bird) if you need any of the items I mentioned . I know there will be many many people but you never know.
Jul 9, 2016
Jacob94mom
I'll be at the Hampton Inn Navy base, anyone else? it looks to be close to the Comfort Inn at least.
I am giddy as well! Packed, kids and kids are packed to go to their respite home. and we don't leave until Monday. All I can do is check here and Facebook to see everyone's updates. Lol
I think I will add my N4M name to my sticker as well- good idea!
Talked to my sailor last night he's counting hours already - lol
I do have a granddaughters birthday party today- so that will kill some time.
See you all soon!
Jul 9, 2016
Coach Shelia
Jul 9, 2016
Navymom2
Too funny jbird! I'll be wearing my pin at the Meet & Greet as well.Hi Coach Shelia. We've missed your postings this deployment! See you soon NavyMoms... :)
Jul 9, 2016
Heather
Jul 9, 2016
jbird
Hello again everyone!
I think I've got an idea.. But first, Bernapet was it you who came up with that logo and idea? which is fabulous btw. I know you had a button in mind, right? Would you mind if I took your logo and painted it on a t shirt with fabric paint? I have so much fabric paint and am always looking for a way to use it up. I'm sooooooo not artsy but I'll try to fashion it smaller. I'll try to make it as close to a large button as possible. I also LOOOVED that pin with the ribbon someone made too. who was that? whether it's a button or a painted tshirt I'm wearing, I would love a big navy4mom's (and wives, sisters, grandmas, aunts, whoever is here) hug! If hugging's not your thing that's perfectly fine too! a handshake will do. Oh boy, now I'm rhyming. I swear I didn't mean to. I confess, I'm super excited for next week!!! I wish I was all packed like Jacob94mom but it'll be the night before. Hey is anyone familiar with Portsmouth at all?
Jul 9, 2016
jbird
I second that HOOYAH! and thanks Navymom2.
Jul 9, 2016
jbird
I just saw Heather's post. I'm all in if we can find him.
Jul 9, 2016
Jacob94mom
I was thinking about a shirt too since my first print of the logo was huge! Like dinner plate size. But I didn't do it.
Not familiar at all with the area. But we will move to the Comfort Inn Old Town in Portsmouth after a few days.
I too saw the hug my sailor post on FB - who will we be looking for Heather?
Jul 9, 2016
Navymom2
I'm a "hugger" too jbird. lol I always have plenty of hugs for military sons and daughters. Packing some extras... he,he. :)
Jul 9, 2016
kdshow
Jul 9, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 10, 2016
JGMom
B'sNukeMom~ Thank you so much for this link. I will be watching. I will see my sailor when he comes home on his leave. Enjoy Moms, Dad's, wives, girlfriends,friends and family. Exciting week.
Welcome Home Sailors Well Done!
Jul 10, 2016