Hey everyone how are you all doing? I wanted to know if its true about them visiting ports next month? Hello Casey I am also a girlfriend to we should touch based. My sailor has been on this boat for almost three years. I have been with him for a year.
Sandra my son called me earlier as well!!! It was so good to Hear from him. However think he called one of his female friends and talked for quite a while. Hope he is watching his time on his cell.
My new picture is of my son receiving his Naval Achievement Medal!!! Our family is just so proud of him. He called us at 4:00 am Saturday morning to share the news!! What an awesome Christmas gift!!
Wonderful news!! My son gets first leave, now i don't feel so bad about not being able to make the homecoming. All you ladies will just half to give extra waves and cheers for me!!!!!
My son emailed me and said he got his Chriatmas package today . I was really hoping it got there before Christmas so this was wonderful news..... Had a necklace missing out of it though. The box was on there but it was empty he said. Not sure what happened to it.
Any TIger Cruise questions please send to the ombudsman and they can answer or if not they have the contact with the ship and can get the answers. Please remember OPSEC ladies. Any mention of date, time difference or times for tiger cruise does fall into that category. We are still a ways out from return so please remember!
Mention of ports can be an OPSEC issue. Nothing is certain until the ships pulls in that day. The command has lots of approvals they have to go through before they can pull into port. Your sailor may mention to you but nothing is guaranteed until the day they pull into a port
What is the WVEC web sight that the BATAAN posted about I got there and all I get is news sights for Norfolk. Also I can't get on the family sight anymore it won't accept my password how do I change it?
If you email the ombudsman with technical stuff in regards to the family site, they can foward your email up is all. They do not have control over the family site.
I have been getting emails but very short and to the point. I'm thinking the same thing, very busy! I also been praying that they get to come home and the Iran don't mess this up. He is so homesick just like the rest of the Sailors!!
I husband just got the last 2 boxes I sent! He's so happy. I think a bunch of mail came in last night. I sent one of them within a week of the cut off date.
Considering what is going on in Iran right now, let's pray for our sailors and that cooler heads prevail and no miltary conflict arises. I am reading news articles and the Bataan is actually mentioned in a couple of these articles. Hoping that Iran is all talk at this point.
So quiet on here today. Everyone must be celebrating! Has anyone heard from the ship? I have heard nothing in days from my Sailor. No phone calls or emails. Am I the only one?
@joro, The only email I got was "I made it to the ship" he has called 2 or 3 times, and said he was "setting up" his email. But nothing in the past 2 days.
I have been chit chatting back and forth my sailor and his sign came in on Friday. It's so exciting. He just passed his crewman's board first try and he sounds more upbeat since its closer to homecoming. Everyone be safe tonight have a Happy New Year! I am working tonight.
My son has 1st. leave and said when he sees us we are leaving ASAP for home. He's pretty homesick. He's only 19 and this was his 1st. deployment. He never had time in Norfolk yet, pretty much went from C school in Jacksonville Fl. To the Bataan.
I'm not sure how long anyone is staying in the area, but ArmedForcesVacationClub.com has timeshares for $349 for a week. It was cheaper for me to stay a whole week than a few nights in a local (somewhat decent) hotel. Just an idea!!
Have you ladies started booking hotels yet or planning your trips. My husband told me one thing about a possible date, but I don't dare book a hotel until I'm sure. I've called the ombudsman hotline and only get updates from October. (of course be sure not to mention dates or ports)
Hows the traffic or difficulty to get to base for the homecoming if you don't stay right by the base? We were thinking about staying on the Virginia Beach.
Thanks Joro!! That helped a lot, I really hate traffic especially when I don't know where I'm going. I'm from the country we have very little traffic. I go to St. Louis for shopping, which is ok, but I know where I'm going and what lanes I should be in. LOL
My son is now on cafeteria duty and said he works night and day. He said it might mess up the Tiger Cruise? I guess he means we may not see him. I am thinking of not doing the Cruise now but showing up day of homecoming. Any suggestions?
chandlersmom I was going to do the TC untill my son said it would be better that I just go to the homecoming and he can show me around the ship and where his shop is and stuff the next day. Can't be that day because of everyone getting off the ship.
But now he has 1st leave so that starts as soon they get in, and he wants to leave ASAP for home. lol So now I wish I was doing the TC.
I used to live in Norfolk and did the commute to VA Beach and back for work for a while. It can get pretty bad all around that entire area... especially if you hit tunnel traffic (and there are several tunnels/bridges). I'm still staying out in VaBeach... I love the VaBeach area... and the hotel prices out there are pretty good off season.
Thanks for all the information that helped a lot. I made reservations at the Hampton Inn. What can we do or see the day before the homecoming. Hate to drive 2 days and see nothing. Can we tour any other ships? I wont be coming back with Curtis, he will be driving his car back to Norfolk. So I wont be seeing his ship like I was hoping to do.
There are great hotels on North Military Highway and Northhampton Blvd. in Norfolk. Which is about a 15 minute commute to the base. The best thing is that these hotels are located right next to I-64 to I-564 which leads you right to the base.
ckmom
Has your boyfriend been on since March?
Dec 17, 2011
VCabana523
Dec 18, 2011
VCabana523
I just chatted with my sailor today. he seems very upbeat but tired. what is everyone doing for the holidays
Dec 18, 2011
JustinsMom175
Dec 19, 2011
gonavy2010
My new picture is of my son receiving his Naval Achievement Medal!!! Our family is just so proud of him. He called us at 4:00 am Saturday morning to share the news!! What an awesome Christmas gift!!
Dec 20, 2011
siscarrie
Wonderful news!! My son gets first leave, now i don't feel so bad about not being able to make the homecoming. All you ladies will just half to give extra waves and cheers for me!!!!!
Dec 21, 2011
Robyn
Dec 23, 2011
sportsmom
Any TIger Cruise questions please send to the ombudsman and they can answer or if not they have the contact with the ship and can get the answers.
Please remember OPSEC ladies. Any mention of date, time difference or times for tiger cruise does fall into that category. We are still a ways out from return so please remember!
Thank you
Dec 24, 2011
sportsmom
Mention of ports can be an OPSEC issue. Nothing is certain until the ships pulls in that day. The command has lots of approvals they have to go through before they can pull into port. Your sailor may mention to you but nothing is guaranteed until the day they pull into a port
Dec 24, 2011
siscarrie
Merry Christmas Ladies, Hope you all have a good one!!!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Crystal
Merry Christmas!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Robyn
Dec 25, 2011
mnsailormom
my son is on the USS Bataan. Any idea how to get an address?
Dec 25, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
I got a PHONE CALL!!! Merry Christmas!! God Bless us all!!!
Dec 25, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 2011
mnsailormom
I got a call too!!!!! Best Christmas present ever!
Dec 25, 2011
sportsmom
If you email the ombudsman with technical stuff in regards to the family site, they can foward your email up is all. They do not have control over the family site.
Dec 25, 2011
ckmom
never been to Norfolk, where's the best place to stay just for 1 night for homecoming?
Dec 25, 2011
ckmom
Thanks Barbara!!
Dec 26, 2011
Stephanie
Dec 29, 2011
Robyn
Dec 29, 2011
sportsmom
I believe they are getting mail today, so hopefully all packages will be arriving for those that are waiting....... Gotten emails throughtout the day
Dec 29, 2011
ckmom
I have been getting emails but very short and to the point. I'm thinking the same thing, very busy! I also been praying that they get to come home and the Iran don't mess this up. He is so homesick just like the rest of the Sailors!!
Dec 29, 2011
Stephanie
I husband just got the last 2 boxes I sent! He's so happy. I think a bunch of mail came in last night. I sent one of them within a week of the cut off date.
Dec 29, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
Good for you Stepanie, I can tell you are just walking on air.
Dec 29, 2011
ckmom
Sandra Congrats to your son!!
Dec 29, 2011
Kathy Dee
Considering what is going on in Iran right now, let's pray for our sailors and that cooler heads prevail and no miltary conflict arises. I am reading news articles and the Bataan is actually mentioned in a couple of these articles. Hoping that Iran is all talk at this point.
Kathy Dee
Dec 29, 2011
chandlersmom
Dec 30, 2011
chandlersmom
Dec 30, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
I am posting that info on my facebook Joro! Thanks. My but will be on my couch even though I only live 10 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip!!
Dec 31, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
So quiet on here today. Everyone must be celebrating! Has anyone heard from the ship? I have heard nothing in days from my Sailor. No phone calls or emails. Am I the only one?
Dec 31, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
@joro, The only email I got was "I made it to the ship" he has called 2 or 3 times, and said he was "setting up" his email. But nothing in the past 2 days.
Dec 31, 2011
ckmom
I did hear from my son and he got his goodies, and I was to tell his brother to have extra beer for him. lol
Dec 31, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
Jake is dc so he is probably busy. Thanks for the support girls :)
Dec 31, 2011
VCabana523
Dec 31, 2011
ckmom
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 1, 2012
chandlersmom
Jan 1, 2012
chandlersmom
Jan 1, 2012
ckmom
My son has 1st. leave and said when he sees us we are leaving ASAP for home. He's pretty homesick. He's only 19 and this was his 1st. deployment. He never had time in Norfolk yet, pretty much went from C school in Jacksonville Fl. To the Bataan.
Jan 1, 2012
Angiehm811
I'm not sure how long anyone is staying in the area, but ArmedForcesVacationClub.com has timeshares for $349 for a week. It was cheaper for me to stay a whole week than a few nights in a local (somewhat decent) hotel. Just an idea!!
Jan 1, 2012
lalagoe
Have you ladies started booking hotels yet or planning your trips. My husband told me one thing about a possible date, but I don't dare book a hotel until I'm sure. I've called the ombudsman hotline and only get updates from October. (of course be sure not to mention dates or ports)
Jan 2, 2012
ckmom
Hows the traffic or difficulty to get to base for the homecoming if you don't stay right by the base? We were thinking about staying on the Virginia Beach.
Jan 2, 2012
ckmom
Thanks Joro!! That helped a lot, I really hate traffic especially when I don't know where I'm going. I'm from the country we have very little traffic. I go to St. Louis for shopping, which is ok, but I know where I'm going and what lanes I should be in. LOL
Jan 2, 2012
chandlersmom
My son is now on cafeteria duty and said he works night and day. He said it might mess up the Tiger Cruise? I guess he means we may not see him. I am thinking of not doing the Cruise now but showing up day of homecoming. Any suggestions?
Jan 2, 2012
ckmom
chandlersmom I was going to do the TC untill my son said it would be better that I just go to the homecoming and he can show me around the ship and where his shop is and stuff the next day. Can't be that day because of everyone getting off the ship.
But now he has 1st leave so that starts as soon they get in, and he wants to leave ASAP for home. lol So now I wish I was doing the TC.
Jan 2, 2012
lalagoe
I used to live in Norfolk and did the commute to VA Beach and back for work for a while. It can get pretty bad all around that entire area... especially if you hit tunnel traffic (and there are several tunnels/bridges). I'm still staying out in VaBeach... I love the VaBeach area... and the hotel prices out there are pretty good off season.
Jan 2, 2012
ckmom
Thanks for all the information that helped a lot. I made reservations at the Hampton Inn. What can we do or see the day before the homecoming. Hate to drive 2 days and see nothing. Can we tour any other ships? I wont be coming back with Curtis, he will be driving his car back to Norfolk. So I wont be seeing his ship like I was hoping to do.
Jan 2, 2012
ckmom
Joro Thanks for the info. but found out the Battleship Wisconsin is closed on Mondays. :-((((((((((
Jan 2, 2012
ckmom
I don't think my son will wait, he said as soon he sees us were getting out of town. lol
Jan 2, 2012
maddox1
There are great hotels on North Military Highway and Northhampton Blvd. in Norfolk. Which is about a 15 minute commute to the base. The best thing is that these hotels are located right next to I-64 to I-564 which leads you right to the base.
Jan 2, 2012