My son arrived to the ship on friday, he called yesterday, he was walking around all day checking everything out. When will he get an address so i can mail him some things?
What do I do! I'm all new at this my son just got there Saturday. Will they leave the date they said or will it be sooner. What day should I make my reservations for? How do I get on base? I think I'll fly and drive his car back home. HELP!!
Does my son need a passport? He hasn't never mentioned getting one.Do i need to buy international phone card to send him or can i put international calling on his cell phone?
Need help.... my son is married and I'm sure she is on the list with the Ombudsman. Can I be added too??? I don't want to put any more on my son so thought someone on here may could help.....
There is a group i found yesterday that has some wonderful info , Mothers getting ready for deployment,that is where i found the site for the cards, and alot of other info.
My son is coming home for a few days... he wants to tell his younger sisters in person and bring he things home including his car. Since he lives off base i guess he was given time to take care of things and empty out his apartment-he will leave all of us here in tears - I am a 6 years navy mom it never gets easier - i would have loved to go down and see the ship off I've never done that
Sandra AM Mom - that's my thoughts also. Don't look like we will make it in time. Know things are really crazy for my son. Hopefully we will get a follow up email. I haven't told our youngest much about his older brother leaving. Don't really know what to tell him.
Sandra AM - this is our second one. The 1st one my oldest came home before and talked to my youngest. This time the youngest is more aware and is doing school projects about what's going on. My husband did 10 years in the Navy. I think it's been hard with my son leaving than it was when my husband did. Got to quit watching so much news
Got a surprised wake up call yesturday morning. My son showed up in my bedroom and wroke me up. I was so surprised to see him and no I was not dreaming either. My husband and 2 daughters knew he was coming, they just had to delay me for making reservations. I'm on cloud 9 right now. Talk to you ladies later!!!
Thanks ladies I'm enjoying my time although he's not home much. But knowing he is around close to home makes all the difference. He goes back Tuesday. :-((((
Ckmom - The ombudsman said today that everyones emails are getting added as soon as they can they have just had a high influx of people requesting to join.
They did suggest getting a passport for your sailor in case of emergency but these aren't required. It would just help your sailor get home faster if something did happen. I know that you can make an appointment at any post office or go to the Norfolk circuit court clerk and get one there. I hear they take 4-6 weeks to process but I'm sure you could just have it sent to the ship.
Miranda Nicole , Is the passport something they can do on their own in Norfolk? Or do I have to do it here in Mo. for him? Sorry I never had to do a passport before pretty new to all this.
What happens if my sailor has orders to report to the USS Bataan on Saturday the 26th and they have already left for thier deployment? I read on the news they leave Wednesday. Just curious how that works. Does he miss getting on ship and just work on base?
My son is also on this ship. This is also his second deployment. Morean5, I totally understand! I am having a terrible time dealing with him leaving this time too. I am also a Navy wife (retired) so I am used to having my guy away from home, but it's different when it's your son. God bless them all and hurry home!
This is my son first deployment, I feel so bad not there to see him off. Yes this is very very hard. Hang in there we are together on this trip. (((((((HUGS)))))))
I know what you mean ckmom! I really wanted to be there too! And you're right, if we all hang in there together, we will be able to support each other! (((HUGS Back at ya))))! ;)
siscarrie
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siscarrie
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siscarrie
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ckmom
Mar 2, 2011
ckmom
Thanks Sandra! I will worry untill I know he got there safe.
Bowling, well you know he is doing just fine!
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ckmom
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siscarrie
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ckmom
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ckmom
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ckmom
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ckmom
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siscarrie
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siscarrie
He knows he has to get a passport.
Does anyone know the site for ombudsman so my son can give them my information?
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ckmom
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ckmom
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siscarrie
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ckmom
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siscarrie
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siscarrie
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Ant's Mom
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Ant's Mom
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siscarrie
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siscarrie
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siscarrie
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ckmom
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ckmom
We are going to fly in where should we stay. Is there anything to do while our sailor is working? Sorry never been to Norfolk.
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siscarrie
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ckmom
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NJ mom
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Ant's Mom
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Ant's Mom
Sandra AM - this is our second one. The 1st one my oldest came home before and talked to my youngest. This time the youngest is more aware and is doing school projects about what's going on. My husband did 10 years in the Navy. I think it's been hard with my son leaving than it was when my husband did. Got to quit watching so much news
Mar 11, 2011
chandlersmom
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ckmom
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Songbird800
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siscarrie
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ckmom
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Kathy Dee
My girl reports on the 27th. She of course did nothing about housing - she is single female. What should she expect?
Kathy Dee
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ckmom
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ckmom
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Miranda Nicole
They did suggest getting a passport for your sailor in case of emergency but these aren't required. It would just help your sailor get home faster if something did happen. I know that you can make an appointment at any post office or go to the Norfolk circuit court clerk and get one there. I hear they take 4-6 weeks to process but I'm sure you could just have it sent to the ship.
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ckmom
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Miranda Nicole
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chandlersmom
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Songbird800
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ckmom
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Songbird800
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ckmom
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