Has anyone noticed there are a lot of tweets from the Truman, but not much on FB? Although I truly enjoyed the tweet of them going through the straight of Gibraltar! :-) Happy Saturday all!
My son told me he plans to get a tattoo when he gets back. Are tattoos a Navy thing? I see lots of them in the pictures. I am trying to talk him out of it or to at least wait to be sure. Just wondering. Thanks , J
Jo 4 Bama - my son already had a few tattoos when he went into the Navy and he got more while he was in! His GF has a tattoo, his Navy roommate has tattoos - heck, I even got a tattoo while he was in lol! It just depends on the person. I like to tell them just make sure it's something that means something to you now and will still mean something to you in 20/30/40 years. Mine is both my boys initials on the inside of my wrist.
That is amazing! When would we know which ones are returning... Or would we already know by now? I know my sailor contacted me recently, but he didn't say anything about returning, not even sure that he could tell me and I'm okay with that. I've gotten used to the mystery surrounding his coming and going as a sailor. Lol. I'm just looking forward to his return, whichever day it is and hoping that he receives his birthday package that I mailed out today.
Everyone have a great weekend! I'm sure you will ;-D Hopefully some of you will get to see your sailors but if not I hope at least you get to talk to them. What an interesting deployment this has been......
Do I use the same address to send package to my son while they are in Norfolk? He’s ask me to send a few things and I just thought about the address I have is for international shipping.
Visiting my dad in Prosser, WA and today my dad took us to meet General Mattis - Secretary of Defense! He was visiting the local tavern in Prosser and my dad got a call from one of Mattis’ friends who is also a friend of his and we went over & hung out. Very cool! I even talked to him about our N4M website and we talked about the new deployment schedules. Very nice man and totally relatable. Here we all are-my dad is wearing his USS Boxer hat.
I can’t find my post about address to send package to my son while Truman is home. Do any of the moms know if we continue to use the address while they were out? Thanks!
We sent a package to two sailors while they were out and they just received them the end of last week, so I'm assuming that you can use the same address. Hope that helps!
Did we ever tell you about what we do on the weekends? We invite sailors over to our home and give them a place to hang out. On Saturdays we get together from 5-9 and we eat together and play board games. On Sundays we get together from 1-5 for a family style dinner and we do various activities. We'd like to invite your son to join us. :) We can pm you our cell # or with his permission we can contact him . Let us know.
steelfans5 - you had asked about contacting your sailor while on deployment - there is an app called "WhatsApp" that is a popular messenger service to use. I'm sure others will chime in with what they have used. (My son has been out a couple years now so I'm not as up to date.) And they can buy calling cards in the NEX or on the ship - Ship to Shore cards. I have info on them posted up above in the "Truman Deployment - 2018".
They are not allowed to use their cell phones while deployed unless they are in port. My sailor used good old fashion email and calling cards. He recently switched his cell phone plan to T mobile. T mobile offers great military discounts and international calls are included in the price!
Jo 4 Bama
Jun 22, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jun 22, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
I've got my RED on too!
Jo 4 Bama - so glad you got a phone call - woohoo!
Another week down ladies!
Jun 22, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Have a great weekend!
one day closer.....
Jun 22, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Happy Monday!
Jun 25, 2018
Redsmom
I see where they were in Marseille! Tres bon!
Jun 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hey everyone - Happy Thursday!
I'm heading to Vegas in the morning. B & his gf are on their way there now. Can't wait to see them ;-D I'll be back in the office on Thursday
Don't forget to wear your RED tomorrow! And have a Happy 4th of July!
one day closer.....
Jun 28, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jun 28, 2018
Bernapet
Has anyone noticed there are a lot of tweets from the Truman, but not much on FB? Although I truly enjoyed the tweet of them going through the straight of Gibraltar! :-) Happy Saturday all!
Jun 30, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 3, 2018
Redsmom
Anyone hearing from our sailors? I haven't heard a peep in a while.
Jul 5, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Happy RED shirt Friday!
Jul 6, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Have a good weekend all!
one day closer......
Jul 6, 2018
Jo 4 Bama
Jul 7, 2018
Ali
We talked to our sailor yesterday and were also told the good news!
Jul 8, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 10, 2018
Jo 4 Bama
Jul 11, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all -Happy Wednesday!
Jo 4 Bama - my son already had a few tattoos when he went into the Navy and he got more while he was in! His GF has a tattoo, his Navy roommate has tattoos - heck, I even got a tattoo while he was in lol! It just depends on the person. I like to tell them just make sure it's something that means something to you now and will still mean something to you in 20/30/40 years. Mine is both my boys initials on the inside of my wrist.
Jul 11, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 11, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 11, 2018
Jo 4 Bama
Jul 11, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Show this to your son!
Jul 11, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Don't forget to wear your red tomorrow!
Jul 12, 2018
John and Yvonne
B'sNukeMom,
That is hilarious! And we've said that so many times when the sailors come over to our home! :}
Yvonne and John
Jul 13, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
John & Yvonne - yep, which is why it's so important to think about your ink before you do it lol!
Jul 13, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Have a wonderful weekend!
one day closer.......
Jul 13, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Have you all seen the news - posted by Navy.Mil so ok to show:
Select units from the Carrier Strike Group will be returning to Norfolk this week.
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=106358
Jul 16, 2018
KiddGreen1978
Jul 16, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
The news has been officially released - they'll be home on Saturday:
https://wtkr.com/2018/07/16/uss-harry-s-truman-to-return-to-norfolk...
Jul 18, 2018
Ml
Anyone know how we can get on base to welcome Truman sailor?
Jul 19, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
MI - I believe your sailor would have to put you on a list. Or you can get on with someone who has military ID.
Don't forget to wear your RED tomorrow!
one day closer.....(and now it's really close!!!!)
Jul 19, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Only one more day ladies - how you all doing?
Jul 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Everyone have a great weekend! I'm sure you will ;-D Hopefully some of you will get to see your sailors but if not I hope at least you get to talk to them. What an interesting deployment this has been......
Jul 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 23, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 24, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Jul 26, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
I forgot to post this the other day: 20 Years of Giving 'Em Hell
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=106473
Jul 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Aug 1, 2018
Jo 4 Bama
Aug 2, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Visiting my dad in Prosser, WA and today my dad took us to meet General Mattis - Secretary of Defense! He was visiting the local tavern in Prosser and my dad got a call from one of Mattis’ friends who is also a friend of his and we went over & hung out. Very cool! I even talked to him about our N4M website and we talked about the new deployment schedules. Very nice man and totally relatable. Here we all are-my dad is wearing his USS Boxer hat.
Aug 4, 2018
jbird
Aug 4, 2018
Navymom2
B'sNukeMomMMN: Looking good... :)
Aug 4, 2018
Jo 4 Bama
Aug 6, 2018
John and Yvonne
Jo 4 Bama,
We sent a package to two sailors while they were out and they just received them the end of last week, so I'm assuming that you can use the same address. Hope that helps!
Yvonne and John
Aug 7, 2018
Jo 4 Bama
Aug 7, 2018
John and Yvonne
Jo 4 Bama,
Did we ever tell you about what we do on the weekends? We invite sailors over to our home and give them a place to hang out. On Saturdays we get together from 5-9 and we eat together and play board games. On Sundays we get together from 1-5 for a family style dinner and we do various activities. We'd like to invite your son to join us. :) We can pm you our cell # or with his permission we can contact him . Let us know.
Yvonne and John
Aug 8, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to the Truman page Sonnie00 and steelfans5!
Aug 21, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
steelfans5 - you had asked about contacting your sailor while on deployment - there is an app called "WhatsApp" that is a popular messenger service to use. I'm sure others will chime in with what they have used. (My son has been out a couple years now so I'm not as up to date.) And they can buy calling cards in the NEX or on the ship - Ship to Shore cards. I have info on them posted up above in the "Truman Deployment - 2018".
Aug 21, 2018
Ali
They are not allowed to use their cell phones while deployed unless they are in port. My sailor used good old fashion email and calling cards. He recently switched his cell phone plan to T mobile. T mobile offers great military discounts and international calls are included in the price!
Aug 21, 2018