USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

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Welcome family and loved ones of sailors serving on USS Kearsarge, homeport Norfolk, VA! Please be sure to review and observe the OPSEC guidelines below to keep our sailors safe :) Introduce yourself and join in the chat! Current group Admin: Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom

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Pat

I was so excited to see the Summit on 12/02/10. I have been scouring every issue for a glimpse of Kim and not seeing her and there she was on the front page. What a treat! In her boxes she has been asking for V8 juice and hot chocolate. What a combination. lol She also likes getting instant mac and cheese, granola bars, and a few current magazines. I had also sent a book of sodoku puzzles and she really liked that and then asked for a couple boxes of pencils and when I asked what they were for she said the puzzles and her math class. I think that she has three math classes lined up on this deployment. That is interesting to know about the mail in the warehouse, Sissi. I had sent a dvd of the Smurfs in her box for Xmas as kind of a joke because she watched them when she was real little and she said that she burst into tears when she saw it. She said it just came out of nowhere how much she missed us. That made me cry, too.

Dec 4, 2010
Largefilipino

My daughter sent her mom flowers. She was rather touched.

Dec 5, 2010
DCT MOM

got to see my son on the Dec 2nd Summit they were on the front cover. its part of his squadren he is in the back row. He is part of the HSC-22, I thought it was really cool how they had their helo in the background. This has sure made my week.

Dec 6, 2010
YVETTE NVYMOM

Hi Michelle! i am fairly new to the group. i just read your post and it really made my day! Kudos to Troop616 and God Bless our US Military Troops across the globe! Air, Land and Sea!

Dec 8, 2010
Pat

Michelle, your post gave me goose bumps about the cub scout troop sending boxes to your son and his buddies. That is so awesome to hear. Yeah, it was nice to see my daughter in the Summit. It sounds like a lot of them utilize the shopping on line for Xmas presents. She said that they had drawn names for Xmas and I know that she ordered on line for her gift to give to the name she had drawn.

Dec 9, 2010
keprice

Hi ladies... I've been following for months but never could figure out how to join the group! I think I've figured it out now. Wanted you to know that the ladies of the Kearsarge will all get a Christmas gift. My company put together over 300 gift bags... each one filled with girly things like lotion, hair ties, aloe socks, shower sponges, candy and a hand written note. We mailed 6 very large boxes the day after Thanksgiving and the Chaplain has agreed to take care of the goodies when they arrive. Can't wait to see the pictures! I enjoy reading your notes... I'm in Upstate NY and my daughter in law is on the Kearsarge. My son (her husband) is also in the Navy stationed in Norfolk. They met on the Kearsarge during the last deployment. We miss her but I hear from her almost every day (other than River City) and she's doing well.

Dec 9, 2010
Pat

Welcome keprice! Welcome to the group now that we know you are here. lol What a nice thing for you and your company to do.

Dec 9, 2010
jkl2z7

Welcome Keprice! What a wonderful thing for your company to do. The girls will love it Im sure. The cub scouts sending out boxes to the guys that is awesome too. It is so good to hear such great stories regarding our guys/girls this time of the year and on this deployment especially.

Dec 10, 2010
Largefilipino

Navy kicking Army butt! GO NAVY!!

Dec 11, 2010
polli k

And a Navy win yet again... Hooyah!

Dec 11, 2010
Largefilipino

Today's summit was great. That is the largest cookie bowl I have ever seen!

Dec 12, 2010
YVETTE NVYMOM

Good morning Ladies! My daughter FINALLY informed me that she LOVES getting the voicemail messages from friends and family!! I figured once she started listening to the messages it would be a good thing! I encourage you all to set up a vm box for your son or daughter. Go to K7.net and walk thru the prompts for VM. Reminder you are setting up the information on behalf of your son/daughter so you need to use THIER email address and a select a password for them. K7 will send a confirmation email to them. Then send out the number to family and friends! I've gotten several txt message from people who have left messages! Its a great way for them to show support during th Christmas season :-) Have a great day!

Dec 13, 2010
runnermom999

Just saying Hello, new to this group. My son joined the Kearsarge out of A school in November. Glad to see this group and thanks for the info on setting up voice mail.

Dec 16, 2010
runnermom999

My son's name is Alex too. My Alex is in Damage Control. He graduated A school at the end of October, had his leave then flew to Bahrain, then the ship. He hasn't been deployed as long as everyone else. He seems to really enjoy the ship. I have no idea when they should be coming back to Norfolk, guessing April or May, based on my husband's experience when he was in the Navy, 100 years ago. Thanks for the Hello!

Dec 16, 2010
DCT MOM

Welcome Runnermom!!!!

Happy Birthday Sissi!!! Hope you have a wonderful day.

is there anyone besides me that still has alot of shopping to do?

Dec 17, 2010
runnermom999

Happy Birthday Sissi!

Thanks everybody for the welcomes. Looks like a great group!

Dec 17, 2010
polli k

Happy Birthday, Sissi, Glad you heard from Alex..

Dec 17, 2010
jkl2z7

Happy Birthday Sissi! I sure do hope that you get a phone call from Alex!! Welcome Runnermom! This is a great group. I love this group.

Have A Great Day!

Dec 17, 2010
DCT MOM

No i didnt get a Summit either.

Happy Birthday Sissi!!!

Dec 17, 2010
embarkguru

The ship did not send one today. Hopefully, there will be two instead of one for tomorrow.

Dec 17, 2010
Pat

Welcome to the group runnermom. Did not get a Summit either. I know one day not too long ago they didn't send it out but thought they had and we got two the next day. Happy late birthday, Sissi.

Dec 18, 2010
runnermom999

Do you all get thhe Summit emailed to you? Thanks.

Dec 18, 2010
embarkguru

As we are all excited about upcoming events with our loved ones, please keep in mind OPSEC when posting in public forums.

Dec 18, 2010
Largefilipino

Pat-Zac;s mom I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing when I read the two summits today!

Dec 18, 2010
runnermom999

Thanks Pat-Zac's Mom. As soon as I opened my email, there was the Summit. I had just emailed the ombudsman a few days ago. It's so nice to see the pics, my son was lucky enough to have his pic in one already. Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Dec 18, 2010
Largefilipino

I'm the the Us Navy site on facebook and some of our sailors are returning home from long deployments. Don't get me wrong. I'm very happy for them. They are our hero's and I'm glad they will come home.
But at the same time,I'm sad.
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
USS Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG)
That's it so far.
My question.
I think we all know what that is.
We'll get thru this.

Dec 18, 2010
Largefilipino

Got read this from the Marine site:

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit;
During a port visit it is okay for our Marines and Sailors to say where they are. Telling people when they are leaving during a port visit should not be released. Prior to getting to a port they or our families should not release our arrival dates or where the port visit will happen. The 26th MEU public affairs / combat camera team is well versed in releasable information and will safeguard our Marines and Sailors.

They basically said where they are now. This kinds of disturbs me but at the same time I know they are keeping everyone safe.

Dec 19, 2010
Largefilipino

I'm over here calling my daughter's cell phone. It's still off. Anyone know when our sailors can have their phones?

Dec 19, 2010
runnermom999

I know that when the ship is in port, some people have to stay aboard. Does everyone get to have liberty, but in shifts? Thanks for any information.

Dec 19, 2010
Largefilipino

I would assume so. I would also like to hear how our sailors are taking Liberty there. Are groups of four a safe number? They are so close to dangerous land who's to say where they are aren't teaming with people wishing to do harm?
Sorry. I know my girl can take care of herself but this is stressing me out.

Dec 19, 2010
Largefilipino

Well maybe if the FB site would post some recent pics I may feel a little better.

Dec 19, 2010
Largefilipino

Well it's $2.49 a minute. 50 cents per text. Picture message is $1.30.
I really don't care.

Dec 19, 2010
Largefilipino

Can't delete my comment for some reason. Just quoted my Daughter's cell phone rate if she was to use her phone to call us.

Dec 19, 2010
runnermom999

Thanks for the info Largefilipino!

Dec 19, 2010
Largefilipino

I just don't like that just north of there is Saudi Arabia.

Dec 20, 2010
Largefilipino

So we talked to my daughter this morning for almost 40 minutes. That's like a hundred bucks. I don't care. We'll find a way. It was nice not having that 4 second delay though. The phone call sounded like she wasn't far at all.
Yesterday a group set out to see some camels she told us. They weren't able to ride but they took a lot of pics. Today is her turn! She says she'll try to see if they can ride.
She took a lot of pics but told us she'll have it when she returns. She used up a 4 gig card already. That's like 2 thousand pics or 2 hours of video I think but she received her other 4 gig card.
But best of all,everyone is okay and the Navy is taking extra precautions that everyone will stay safe.
I feel so much better. This is actually their fun time.

Dec 20, 2010
Largefilipino

Wish I can edit my comments. I meant to say tomorrow is her turn because it's night over there now.

Dec 20, 2010
runnermom999

I know what you all are saying. I see posts on FB to my son's girlfriend, but very little to us. I guess some things never change. I'm sure if they needed something, we'd get our calls. Oh well, no news is good news. Have a good day everyone!

Dec 22, 2010
Pat

I only got a quick email from my daughter and did not expect a call. If she called anyone it would have been her husband. I wish that I too got longer emails but she always sounds so busy and quick short emails are better than none. I know that her shop is busy and they are short handed so I don't care. Just hope that she got a nice break. Sorry to hear about the camera Julie and pray that it is recovered. Is everyone ready for Christmas? I have to work Christmas night from midnight to 6 AM and then we are having family dinner at our house the 26th.

Dec 22, 2010
Pat

Have a safe trip, Julie and enjoy the time with your family.

Dec 22, 2010
Largefilipino

I just got off a good cry watching Bing Crosby & David Bowie - The Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth on you tube. I'm sorry but I'm the man here and the closer it gets to Christmas the more miserable I feel.
Why this song?

Dec 22, 2010
jkl2z7

I didn't get an email or a phone call. I m like some of you. Some things never change. The only time I have spoken to my son is when his grandfather died. I am trying to keep my head up. Oh well, I am glad that he got to get off the ship for some fun. I know he/they all needed that. Have a Merry Christmas everyone. Have a safe trip Julie.

Dec 22, 2010
DCT MOM

Merry Christmas Julie Have a safe trip and enjoy your time with your parents.

Dec 22, 2010
runnermom999

I just got a FB post from my son that he has sent emails but we haven't gotten them. I'm starting to think that sending messages via FB might be the better route for your communication. Enjoy the day. And Merry Christmas everyone.

Dec 23, 2010
justanothermom

Have a safe trip, Julie!

Dec 23, 2010
justanothermom

We are home alone without any of the kids now, and the closer it gets, the sadder I get. We will be traveling to see one daughter the day after Christmas, so that is good. Will miss our other daughter who lives too far away and son who is on the Kearsarge. Anybody else get teary-eyed when you see the "Greetings from the Troops" messages on tv?

Dec 23, 2010
polli k

Merry Christmas Moms,

Dec 23, 2010
justanothermom

My sailor is actually a Marine, lol. I found this group while looking for others with loved ones on the Kearsarge.

Dec 23, 2010
Largefilipino

Thanks for the comments. It makes me feel better.
To all:

★Merry★ 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •*
•。★Christmas★ 。* 。
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˚ ˛ •˛• ｜田田｜門 ˚And a Happy New Year!!

Dec 23, 2010
justanothermom

Thanks for the welcome!

Dec 23, 2010