We're happy for all you moms(and dads?) who are here to meet the ship and see their sailors after a long deployment. We hope your reunion with your sons and daughters is sweet and that you have time to spend with each other!
We wish we could be there to meet the ship, but we have a service at our church for the Seniors.
Ran into jbird & navymom2 at the meet & greet. We gave hugs & got our pic together. I'm sure it will be posted after tomorrow. I didn't get my pin made but I'll be looking for you alls tomorrow
Flight got into Norfolk at midnight...but rent a cars were over booked...took us two hours to get one. Just getting to the room at 3 am....ouch, going to be tired. Still excited!!!
Hello everyone that made it here to Norfolk to welcome our sailors home. We got in yesterday but I'm so anxious I still can't sleep!!! I'm wide eyed and bushy tailed right now awaiting the moment I can spring out of this hotel and get to that pier. Does anyone know if we are to just give our names at the gate for entrance? My son said he put us on the list on the ship when asked about visitors that were coming.
Hi smld, I can't sleep either- even though we aren't in Norfolk this homecoming (we went to the last one in 2014). I'm so excited to hear from our son and watch the live feed! You will need a picture ID matching the name on the list to get on base. A lot of people came really early when we were there but the lines at the gate went pretty fast (lots of people working there). Best of luck- it will be AMAZING!
Thanks. This is my first time. I have another son that was on the Roosevelt but they returned to San Deigo at the end of the year, and I was unable to attend, so I'm so excited I could make it for my baby boy. I found the FRG site on Facebook and got the info but thanks for the help.
Good Morning, it's been a very long time since I have commented and I wish I could be at the homecoming. Please give a shout-out to Wattzy for me! I know one of your wonderful ladies will do that!!! God Bless, our sailors are home!
Good MORNING!! I'm so happy for all you moms who finally get to be reunited with your sailors. My sailor came home about 2 weeks ago(quickest 2 weeks of my life I might add) and is now back and working on the docks. Still would love to be there just to be a part of this exciting time. So if you see a guard named Johnny give him a hug for me. <3 Thank you God for their safe return.
PS. Thanks BNukes, and all the people here for the support and uplifting words when I needed to read them most! I'm very glad to have found this group. :)
Hi all - HAPPY HOMECOMING!!!! I just got into work a few minutes ago - had a hard time getting out of the house 'cuz I was reading all the comments on FB & on here. I hope everyone made it safe & sound. I saw some of your pictures on FB - woohoo! I'm getting ready to log into the livestream, although it's still a little early. Thinking about all of you. I'm sure you are anxious to get your hugs!
This is the link to the Pilot's main Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/virginianpilot/?fref=ts, they will be doing a live feed of Homecoming Day. You have to "like" their page to access. : )
Pitbullboys - on the US Navy live streaming link they said it should start around 11am VA time. I'm guessing the ship isn't in view yet. Hang in there momma - I'm checking different links to see if anything is showing up. It will! Have faith!
BoomMom - Wavy 10 was live a few minutes ago with the USS Gonzalez, but they just stopped. Since they are on the pier they are probably waiting for the next one to pull in. Just keep checking. The US Navy live feed is also not doing anything right now :(
Yes, the Truman is in , they are about to come off the ship. All of the links that people thought would show live feeds DONT WORK! The Virginia Pilot facebook page is the only live feed. He's the link-
So it seems like the only one that I could get to work was the Virginian Pilot on FB. Got to see some cool stuff....sorry they ended it though :(
Bummed that the US Navy link didn't work - actually very disappointed.....
I hope those of you that weren't able to be there were able to find a link to watch it. And to those of you there - woohoo! Hope you are having a wonderful time!
Welcome Home Sailors! Thanks for everyone for all your help with this site. I can't wait to hear from my sailor. Everyone out in Virginia enjoy your time!!
So disappointed the Navy livestream wasn't up. For those of us who depended on that to feel that we were part of the day, it really stinks they didn't think enough of us to post it. Thanks to the Virginian Pilot FB page for streaming a couple of hours. Enjoy your time with your sailors, all! I'll see my son in 3 weeks :)
Wow! What a long HOT amazing day! 106 with the heat index at 9am I'm sure it went up from there. The FRG, USO and Navy did all they could to keep people hydrated. They did run out toward the the end and people were dropping like flies.
But I wouldn't have missed it for the world!
My sailor is fed,showered and just about asleep.
Hope those who couldn't be there got to see the live feed. :)
We at home didn't get to see much The Virginia Pilot was the only one broadcasting the USS Truman and they stopped when all the new daddy's were able to see their new addition to the family. I was so upset, my sailor called and said did you see me mom and I said no I am still upset that I cry.
Pitbullboys I am so so sorry that you didn't get to see your sailor :( I'm sending you a big hug - not that that is any consolation, but know that I am thinking of you....I hope you can connect with your sailor soon. Try not to cry momma.
I just don't know why the Navy didn't have it live streaming. I know there are a lot of unhappy people right now. I was glad I was able to see what I could on the Virginian Pilot - I just wish they would have stayed with it longer.....my son was able to make it to the pier & he sent me a couple of pictures. He was happy to see his shipmates come home.
I was disappointed that they didn't have the live stream on the entire time. I haven't heard from my sailor which is unusual for him. Hope he is okay. Do they stay on the ship until they have new barracks assigned? Not sure what happens next.
Wish I was there. Looks like a wonderful time for family and friends.
You would think with all the advanced IT they have they could/would live stream but I learned my lesson with PIR which I couldn't watch either.
As it is my sailor got to come back two weeks early. But after moving his girl cross country the beginning of last summer he returned to a Dear John situation (engagement ring back in the box, to say nothing of the credit card debt, broke down car, and semi-empty apt.)
Sorry Sea'mom that must be heartbreaking for him and your family.
Sending best wishes to all the families who were able to attend today. My sailor finally called. He is very happy to be back on base and we are figuring a time for him to come home for a visit.
John and Yvonne
We're happy for all you moms(and dads?) who are here to meet the ship and see their sailors after a long deployment. We hope your reunion with your sons and daughters is sweet and that you have time to spend with each other!
We wish we could be there to meet the ship, but we have a service at our church for the Seniors.
We also hope tomorrow is a warm sunny day!
Yvonne and John
Jul 12, 2016
1Bodyprof
So enjoyed meeting moms to put names with faces.
Can't wait for tomorrow! No rain!
Jul 12, 2016
too tall Joan
Jul 12, 2016
Bernapet
Jul 13, 2016
too tall Joan
Jul 13, 2016
smld
Jul 13, 2016
Bigmama
Hi smld, I can't sleep either- even though we aren't in Norfolk this homecoming (we went to the last one in 2014). I'm so excited to hear from our son and watch the live feed! You will need a picture ID matching the name on the list to get on base. A lot of people came really early when we were there but the lines at the gate went pretty fast (lots of people working there). Best of luck- it will be AMAZING!
Jul 13, 2016
smld
Jul 13, 2016
Wattzy's Mom
Good Morning, it's been a very long time since I have commented and I wish I could be at the homecoming. Please give a shout-out to Wattzy for me! I know one of your wonderful ladies will do that!!! God Bless, our sailors are home!
Jul 13, 2016
Anne
Good MORNING!! I'm so happy for all you moms who finally get to be reunited with your sailors. My sailor came home about 2 weeks ago(quickest 2 weeks of my life I might add) and is now back and working on the docks. Still would love to be there just to be a part of this exciting time. So if you see a guard named Johnny give him a hug for me. <3 Thank you God for their safe return.
PS. Thanks BNukes, and all the people here for the support and uplifting words when I needed to read them most! I'm very glad to have found this group. :)
Jul 13, 2016
Laurie(Ship03DIV176)PIR 6/08/12
Jul 13, 2016
Sailor Mom Again
http://original.livestream.com
OR
http://wavy.com/category
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - HAPPY HOMECOMING!!!! I just got into work a few minutes ago - had a hard time getting out of the house 'cuz I was reading all the comments on FB & on here. I hope everyone made it safe & sound. I saw some of your pictures on FB - woohoo! I'm getting ready to log into the livestream, although it's still a little early. Thinking about all of you. I'm sure you are anxious to get your hugs!
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Here's a couple more links besides the ones Sailor Mom posted. One is for FB users too.
**HOMECOMING LINKS**
http://original.livestream.com/usnavy/?rt=1&ra=405915
I also heard the Virginian Pilot (newspaper) would be streaming it online. Here's a link to their site:
http://pilotonline.com/
This is the link to the Pilot's main Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/virginianpilot/?fref=ts, they will be doing a live feed of Homecoming Day. You have to "like" their page to access. : )
Wavy 10 News might have something too:
http://wavy.com/category/news/military/
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Here's the link for Ft. Monroe in case you can't make it on base.
Hope this helps!
http://www.nps.gov/fomr/index.htm
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Pitbullboys - on the US Navy live streaming link they said it should start around 11am VA time. I'm guessing the ship isn't in view yet. Hang in there momma - I'm checking different links to see if anything is showing up. It will! Have faith!
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Click on my link a couple of posts down under HOMECOMING LINKS
The first one is the US Navy link. It's still not up yet.
Jul 13, 2016
JGMom
Welcome Home Sailors! I wish I could be there. I will be watching. So proud of all our sailors.
Well Done!
I can't wait to see all the pictures!
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Wavy 10 is right now showing the USS Gonzalez live.
Wavy 10 News might have something too:
http://wavy.com/category/news/military/
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Just saw the first kiss on the USS Gonzalez and seeing some of the sweet little babies.
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Wavy 10 showed the USS Gonzalez -now they are waiting to go live again. Keep tuned in to that link!
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
BoomMom
Why can't I find anything live? Not on WAVY or us navy livestream?
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
BoomMom - Wavy 10 was live a few minutes ago with the USS Gonzalez, but they just stopped. Since they are on the pier they are probably waiting for the next one to pull in. Just keep checking. The US Navy live feed is also not doing anything right now :(
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
I'm watching it on FB on the Virginian Pilot
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
Bigmama
Yes, the Truman is in , they are about to come off the ship. All of the links that people thought would show live feeds DONT WORK! The Virginia Pilot facebook page is the only live feed. He's the link-
https://www.facebook.com/virginianpilot/videos/vb.30440628792/10154...
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 13, 2016
Carol Ann
Watching...The new Dads with their babies always gets me!
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
So it seems like the only one that I could get to work was the Virginian Pilot on FB. Got to see some cool stuff....sorry they ended it though :(
Bummed that the US Navy link didn't work - actually very disappointed.....
I hope those of you that weren't able to be there were able to find a link to watch it. And to those of you there - woohoo! Hope you are having a wonderful time!
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 13, 2016
JGMom
Welcome Home Sailors! Thanks for everyone for all your help with this site. I can't wait to hear from my sailor. Everyone out in Virginia enjoy your time!!
Jul 13, 2016
Annams
So disappointed the Navy livestream wasn't up. For those of us who depended on that to feel that we were part of the day, it really stinks they didn't think enough of us to post it. Thanks to the Virginian Pilot FB page for streaming a couple of hours. Enjoy your time with your sailors, all! I'll see my son in 3 weeks :)
Jul 13, 2016
Jacob94mom
But I wouldn't have missed it for the world!
My sailor is fed,showered and just about asleep.
Hope those who couldn't be there got to see the live feed. :)
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Pitbullboys I am so so sorry that you didn't get to see your sailor :( I'm sending you a big hug - not that that is any consolation, but know that I am thinking of you....I hope you can connect with your sailor soon. Try not to cry momma.
I just don't know why the Navy didn't have it live streaming. I know there are a lot of unhappy people right now. I was glad I was able to see what I could on the Virginian Pilot - I just wish they would have stayed with it longer.....my son was able to make it to the pier & he sent me a couple of pictures. He was happy to see his shipmates come home.
Enjoy your visit Jacobmom!
Jul 13, 2016
JGMom
I was disappointed that they didn't have the live stream on the entire time. I haven't heard from my sailor which is unusual for him. Hope he is okay. Do they stay on the ship until they have new barracks assigned? Not sure what happens next.
Wish I was there. Looks like a wonderful time for family and friends.
Jul 13, 2016
Sea*Mom
You would think with all the advanced IT they have they could/would live stream but I learned my lesson with PIR which I couldn't watch either.
As it is my sailor got to come back two weeks early. But after moving his girl cross country the beginning of last summer he returned to a Dear John situation (engagement ring back in the box, to say nothing of the credit card debt, broke down car, and semi-empty apt.)
We are all devastated.
Jul 13, 2016
Pitbullboys
Jul 13, 2016
JGMom
Sorry Sea'mom that must be heartbreaking for him and your family.
Sending best wishes to all the families who were able to attend today. My sailor finally called. He is very happy to be back on base and we are figuring a time for him to come home for a visit.
Jul 13, 2016