USS Bataan LHD-5

Thanks for the ariticle Joro!  

What arrangements are being made for tiger cruise members? They are allowed to park their car on base? Thanks.

I wasn't aware of that information Joro. Would you able to send me his/her email address please. Thank you.

Thx for the help. Will write directly.

Hampton Inn. My husband is really getting really excited. He is going with my brother. I am staying home.

Joro, Thank you for the Parking Rules post, who do we notify for the handicap parking?  The Ombudsman?

Thank you Joro, I sent the email out and one to my son. My son sent an email, told me to stay at the car, he will call when he gets on shore to find where I'm parked & he will come to me.

@Barbara. Please email me privately so we can discuss transport to NEX from Hampton Inn. whodamom@optonline.net

Did anyone get some pics of the monkeys in Spain?

Has the mass e-mail from the Ombudsman been sent out yet?

I just found out I'm going to be GRANDMA in August.  This will be my 1st grandbaby.

SO EXCITED!!!!

Congrats ckmom! Does anyone of you have a heard from their sailor since the last port? When do they arrive to the next port?

Have not received any email about information on TC. Who is sending it out. I live in New York and would be unable to attend any meetings for family.

@Barbara - please email me and we can set something up. Not a problem. whodamom@optonline.net

I haven't received any emails regarding the TC, Night Before Event, or anything else.  I only learn of what is happending through here...so sad...

JCKMom THANKS!  the due date Aug.15th.  

Curious if the January ombudsman newsletter has gone out yet.  I haven't received it yet.

 I checked the Bataan family web again for the ombudsman newsletter and nothing comes after December 9th for me. also checked bataan frg in yahoo groups and and nothing on that either.    hmmm... I might have to email to request it.

Tiger cruise info was put in the yahoo groups. Check there and if you dont see it then email the ombudsman. Parking for homecoming day and tiger cruise was also sent out to the groups. Anything dealing with night before party, and homecoming day you need to email the FRG

I thought I joined the Yahoo group but it appears I have not. Can someone direct me with a link or a name of the group. Thanks.

Is any one who is going on the Tiger cruse staying at the Hampton Inn by the base?  I am having trouble getting info on my computer and was wondering if anyone would be willing to give me a private e''mail so we can talk about specifics.  Thanks

I'm looking for my son but can't make out all the faces.  I know he got pined twice.

Thanks for sharing the picture I found my son in there too.  He received his ESWS and a NAM! 

gonavy2010,  So glad you showed a picture of your son, because I thought maybe that was my son.  They do look a like from distance.LOL

ckmom - yes they do look alike from a distance...that's too funny.

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Not much longer!!!  I am getting so excited to see my son!

dumb question...when they say we need the rank/rate of our sailors is that like E2/then department?  He is non designted so not sure.  Will they not let us in if we don't know what to tell them?  Not sure I will hear from him again before that day. 

I have not heard a word.  Where was that picture taken Micra?

Portugal, Spain

We are planning on attending the night before party and have our reservations, I am bringing my parents and they are wondering about how formal the party is.  I am guessing jeans and nice shirts but I told them I would find out. Does anyone know? I know this is not a huge deal but this is a first for us and they are getting nervous about everything :)  Also at the party we should be given information on how to get on base and where to go?  Thanks in advance for any help :) 

@ Becky

Yes, jeans and a nice shirt will be just fine for the night before party. They should answer any questions you have, plus the ombudsmen and FRG members should be there, so you can ask them any questions you might have.

Thank you for the articles and info Joro.  You are always so informative and fun.  This page would not be as valuable without you!! Hope you and the babies are doing well!

What group will we start next? I went from Bootcamp to A school to Bataan quickly! 

@milwife2 Thank you for the information:)

@ Joro- I am going to ask that you do not put any information out unless it has been released from the command and its offical. Any talk of yard work or anything of that nature is just talk. Nothing offical has come from the command.

The CO just took command in August and CO tours are anywhere form 12-18 + months long.

Any command questions for offical information need to go through the ombudsman.

Thank you

Joro...I agree with Barbara...You have made this deployment easier for me than any other deployment my husband has been on...I wish the best for you and you husband on his retirement.....You really should think about working with the commands to continue to support people like us...(lol) Thanks again for all of your encouraging words and information....

Joro   I agree with everyone else, thankyou!!!!

Although I have only been part of this blog for a few weeks, it has made me feel less alone. As my son would say, it is a big Bravo Zulu. Thank you.

I'll be on the cruse and would love to meet ya'll but I know once your Sailor is by your side, meeting n4m-mom's will be the last thing on your list . . . so . . . have fun on the dock and maybe I'll see you from the ship and we can wave . . . 

maybe ya'll can wear a red bandana or something "hunters orange" (that's my Midwest rural community talking) 

It HAS been nice talking with ya'll and I hope just because our Sailors are home side our communication doesn't stop . . . I usually don't talk much but I love to listen,   Joanne

I beleive "Joro", needs her own SPECIAL medal for being such a great help!  I will miss all of her posts!  She is A+ , #1 in my opinion.. THANK YOU!!!!