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Daughter's first deployment
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Permalink Reply by JM-ISmomx2 on
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My daughter is leaving soon on her first deployment too. However she will not be on a ship. She will be land based in the desert. I really don't know what to expect but I assure you I share your anxiety. I did make sure she had all the clinique products she would need for the desert climates. That might seem a luxury but with the heat it was an important buy. I have been told that packages to ships take 3 - 6 weeks, and land based locations 2 to4 weeks. Keep in mind that there is little or no extra space on ships and make sure everything personal is engraved or maked with names. Unfortunately stealing is provalent on ships.
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Permalink Reply by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on
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My g'daughter really missed her brand of tampons, so I send them monthly along with other things. She did want Summer's Eve products as well. The guys in her shop have learned not to "dump" out her care packages. I agree with JM ... if she has products she really enjoys, send them to her. Space is limited but care packages are appreciated. Once I put bubble solution in the box, on a whim, and she said, "it brought much joy." Silly things of little value are appreciated. Food stuff is shared and always appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Diania (Kim's Mom) on
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DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor, I would have never thought of something like bubble solution, but I see how it would bring back childhood memories and give her a chance to be silly. Thanks for the comments ladies, they are much appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Stacy (mom of Ruthie) on
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My daughter was deployed on the Nimitz this time last year.....packages sent this time of year arrived very quickly & efficiently. I was very impressed they arrived within 2-3 weeks! Every situation is different (which coast you are mailing from, where the ship is located, etc.). It's great to send/receive emails & occasionally receive a phonecall from onboard the ship.....the connection was not always the best (with the calls) but to hear her voice after several weeks was a little slice of heaven. The ships' store will receive new supplies & when they do, the Sailors will line up outside before they open to get first crack at whatever different snacks (really!) or other fun items are for sale (first come, first served). Blessings to all aboard the Carl Vinson & especially you daughter :-)
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Stacy, thanks for the encouragement... I'm sure my daughter will be in that line somewhere, she loves to shop!! Thanks again.
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Permalink Reply by Colleen in PA on
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My daughter just returned from her first deployment. She wanted any type of chocolate! Microwave foods are appreciated too. Also send some baby shampoo. On my daughter's ship, The Ross, all new people had to experience being "maced"! Supposedly so they would know what it felt like if they had to mace someone while on shore patrol duty. Baby shampoo is supposed to help their eyes. My daughter's ship was out at the time she had to to suffer for a while longer. Don't know if all ships do this, but just in case..
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Permalink Reply by Cindy-Molly's Mom on
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Hi Diania,I just joined the group as my daughter is also on deployment.This is her 2nd time out but first time on a ship.She will be in your daughters strike group.One of her girlfriends from SanDiego is actually on the Carl Vinson.The only thing my daughter has requested so far(package wise) is Franks Hot Sauce. Go figure! Other than that,I'll send her hand lotions and comfy warm socks and puzzle books. She did say that the sleeping quarters get quite chilly.Keep in touch.
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Permalink Reply by Tina on
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Email is the way my daughter and I keep in contact mostly. It is really hard for us moms and family's My little girl said it is very hot on the carrier about 130 degrees. and she finally arrived at a port. It has been almost 90 days out to sea.She asked for bandana's , Swedish Fish, small packets of drink mixes, I found out you can't send things made with pork to muslim areas. I also found out she wanted things like whoopee pies that many of the sailors had not tried from my area of the U.S.
The holiday's are hard and when she was home last time I made her Easter basket 3 weeks early before she headed out to sea. It is very hard being away from your daughter it isn't easy I send her quotes of encouragement because she said it really gets lonely out to sea. I wish you strength and prayer's for you and your daughter. Joining Navy For Moms makes you feel like your part of a family in which we really are.
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