USS Bataan LHD-5

Thank you Navy for moms , you were a great help to me. I couldn't find out anything about my sons return until I got intouch with you all. He didn't know anything about who to leave information with to let us know when he will be getting back thanks to you all I was able to keep up and had an idea when he was coming back home. So we started driving down to NC Friday and on our way he called someone let him use their phone and said he could see the USA, that he will be in Sunday. I.m so happy, can't wait to see him. THANK YOU SO MUCH! BE SAFE EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Does anyone have an idea of what time they actually get there on Tues?

Please share any videos and photos of USS Bataan's homecoming! When you have settled in... Hug a "Carper" male sailor if you should happen to see him... We have 10" of snow and more coming in Nebraska. I knew we should not plan on being in Norfolk. Guess I finaly did something corrrect after 61 years! Please friend me for my e-mail.. Stay safe! Have a great time all!!

Nancy--thanks so much for the answer.  Its our first, so its hard to know what to prepare for.  I will plan on being warm and occupied also - kind of reminds me of his endless little league practices, games, etc. 

Looking forward to the night before party!  Safe travels everyone!!

Joro,Thats just too funny:)

Thank you Joro, my son just e-mailed me the info for the livestream. I just don't know what time to watch it. I sent him a message to tell me what time,hopefully he will let me know.

I got a call from my son, Im looking forward for the homecoming and seeing my son after this long deployment, for been in all this for the first time it has very challenging for me getting adjusted to all the changes.  For parents is so hard because communication and getting updates is very hard and at times no answer to our questions, but i give thanks to the LORD that they are back home save.WELCOME BACK BATAAN.

This is so EXCITING!!!!!!! I can't wait!

Let us know when you get there!

So excited for you ladies!!!! YAY!!!!!

made it to Virginia. See you all at the night before party!!!

kathy dee

I am driving my husband crazy counting down the hours until we leave (not that he is any less excited)  I can't imagine how the kids feel with a parent coming home!

By the way its 11 hours until the car pulls out!

I just posted a photo taken last night. What a reunion. I am so happy to see he is safe. Will have to wait til he gets home Tuesday.

Whodamom, big smiles! I Love It!!!!!

Great picture Whodamom!

Just got to our room in Norfolk, staying at Hampton Inn, anyone else?

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Can aynone tell me if they will have tents set up with food or drinks to purchase at the pier when the ship arrives?  WELCOME HOME USS BATAAN!!!

Welcome Home USS BATAAN!!!!! Welcome Home My Son!!!

Lots of hugs to you ladies, enjoy today!!!

All of  you have a safe and wonderful homecoming!

Congrats to all of you who were able to attend the Homecoming.  I watched online this morning...it looked so wonderful to be there!  I hope those who attended the Tiger Cruise will be sure to post about their experience!  .  I hope to get the opportunity someday myself! 

Whew! Aren't we all happy now?

Homecoming was GREAT!!    I think we were the 1st.to leave the parking lot.  LOL

Curtis wanted to head HOME!  We drove straight through 15 hrs.  It was so nice to hear all about the adventures and the ship life and in return he wanted to hear about everything back home.   He said it was so nice to be able to stretch out on his bed.

So glad to have him HOME for 2 weeks, that is going to fly by way too fast.

There Home Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Barb

http://www.sarahleewilliams.com/2012/02/08/ussbataanhomecoming/

Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful Homecoming Photos...as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words!  Thank you!

Those were really awesome pictures thanks for sharing!!

We are enjoying our time with our sailor, of course been doing alot, but today he seems he isn't so tired, he was exausted when i picked him up Wednesday. Everyone enjoy this last week with your sailors. !!!!

My son said he had the bug right before coming home, and Sunday I caught it, today I'm finally feeling better, not a good bug!!

JCKV'sMOM,  Thanks for sharing the pictures!!:-)) 

I am trying but it keeps saying the photos have to be approved. Very sad. I will try again tomorrow.

Yep, same here.  I am plotzing to see them zoomed in.  I will keep checking back.  So exciting.  Especially since I couldnt be there.

You got it Sandra AM

Sandra,  My son left this morning also, we had to change his route.  The mountains were getting 8+ inches of snow.  My son has a Mustang so know way was that going to work.  He had to take Nashville directions, went through some snow but said the hwys were fine.  He called about an hour ago and he is in Hickory NC.

There was another sailor coming from Kansas and took hwy 64 and wished he took the southern route.  He told my son the mountains were bad and he has a truck, he made a good choice taking Nashville.  

Boy saying goodbye never gets any easier, but at least there home and in the States for awhile.  I can at least hear his voice.   We had a great 2 weeks with him, just went by way too fast.

Prayers are with them that are traveling.

Sandra I believe he is taking 85 to avoid Raleigh.

Seen my son off this morning, he has made it safe and sound back in Norfolk. The time went by way to fast. Prayers going out to all that are traveling.

Sandra,  That's good they made it, we can both relax now.  My son got to Norfolk around 3.  So glad he didn't take hwy 64.

Saying goodbye never gets any easier, had the blues off and on the past few days. :-((