General Advice for a Successful Tiger Cruise - Navy Dads2024-03-28T10:21:58Zhttps://navydads.com/forum/topics/general-advice-for-a-successful-tiger-cruise?groupUrl=tigerorfamilydaycruise&commentId=2150375%3AComment%3A475666&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=nospend some time here and rea…tag:navydads.com,2016-07-22:2150375:Comment:4756662016-07-22T15:36:37.266ZNavyDads Admin (Paul)https://navydads.com/profile/PaulCorona
<p><br></br> spend some time here and read the blogs: <a href="http://www.navydads.com/group/tigerorfamilydaycruise/forum/topics/uss-theodore-roosevelt-tiger" target="_blank">http://www.navydads.com/group/tigerorfamilydaycruise/forum/topics/uss-theodore-roosevelt-tiger</a></p>
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<p><br></br> <cite>james brown said:…</cite></p>
<p><br/> spend some time here and read the blogs: <a href="http://www.navydads.com/group/tigerorfamilydaycruise/forum/topics/uss-theodore-roosevelt-tiger" target="_blank">http://www.navydads.com/group/tigerorfamilydaycruise/forum/topics/uss-theodore-roosevelt-tiger</a></p>
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<p><br/> <cite>james brown said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/general-advice-for-a-successful-tiger-cruise?groupUrl=tigerorfamilydaycruise&commentId=2150375%3AComment%3A475633&xg_source=activity&groupId=2150375%3AGroup%3A27777#2150375Comment475633"><div>Thanks very much for this insightful, valuable information. I go on my fist TC soon and am very excited. James</div>
</blockquote> Thanks very much for this ins…tag:navydads.com,2016-07-22:2150375:Comment:4756332016-07-22T15:08:52.985Zjames brownhttps://navydads.com/profile/jamesbrown
Thanks very much for this insightful, valuable information. I go on my fist TC soon and am very excited. James
Thanks very much for this insightful, valuable information. I go on my fist TC soon and am very excited. James Hi - newbie to the forum here…tag:navydads.com,2016-03-24:2150375:Comment:4643992016-03-24T17:36:58.562ZJoe Jankowskihttps://navydads.com/profile/JoeJankowski
<p>Hi - newbie to the forum here. Because of a high school buddy who enlisted, I was fortunate to attend the TC on the Saratoga's last mission, June 1994, sailing from Bermuda to Mayport. And I was fortunate a second time, boarding the Carl Vinson in Pearl Harbor and sailing to San Diego in November 1996.</p>
<p>I just wanted to say what a great article Mr. Dozier wrote on preparing for a Tiger Cruise. Every word of it brought back memories from those experiences. To that I would add, never…</p>
<p>Hi - newbie to the forum here. Because of a high school buddy who enlisted, I was fortunate to attend the TC on the Saratoga's last mission, June 1994, sailing from Bermuda to Mayport. And I was fortunate a second time, boarding the Carl Vinson in Pearl Harbor and sailing to San Diego in November 1996.</p>
<p>I just wanted to say what a great article Mr. Dozier wrote on preparing for a Tiger Cruise. Every word of it brought back memories from those experiences. To that I would add, never be afraid to ask an officer or enlisted personnel questions (there are so many things for a civilian to learn), but always be polite, humble, and thank them frequently.</p>
<p>I was also fortunate that my friend was older and somewhat more mature than his crewmates, and he definitely schooled me in ship and Tiger etiquette ahead of time, so that I stayed safe and did not bring any embarrassment to him.</p>
<p>I believe that keeping a low profile definitely helped me on the Sara - my friend was working in Pri-Fly at the time, and wanted to bring me onto the LSO platform for the post-morning airshow landings, where he had duty that morning. It was too crowded, people were jostling for space, and I hung back and told him I'd meet him later. Apparently the LSO officer saw this and told my friend that I was to come back for the afternoon landings and stand next to the officer as his guest. Wow - an unbelievable experience for someone who was never in the military. I thanked the officer profusely afterward, believe me.</p>
<p>Yes, you learn quickly that an aircraft wing is just about level with your neck when you make a sudden turn in the lower hangar without checking first for obstacles. And the food IS bland - not bad, just not seasoned much - but there's plenty of it, it's hot and nutritious, and boy, can they make some coffee!</p>
<p>It wasn't the Hilton, but I don't think I've had a finer vacation (except for the ones with my wife, of course) than my two TC's. If you've never been before, my recommendation is to go with an open mind and open ears, and a closed mouth - and you'll never regret it. And if you're like me, you'll have a whole new respect for the U.S. Navy. Thanks for reading.</p>
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<p></p> I can't wait to go TC TR 2015tag:navydads.com,2015-10-09:2150375:Comment:4394612015-10-09T15:08:26.629ZMark Johnsonhttps://navydads.com/profile/MarkSkeetJohnson
<p>I can't wait to go TC TR 2015</p>
<p>I can't wait to go TC TR 2015</p> Hi Leslie, I'm Going Down To…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-28:2150375:Comment:2612122012-04-28T17:11:06.356ZGerald Lee Campbellhttps://navydads.com/profile/GeraldLeeCampbell
<p>Hi Leslie, I'm Going Down To Hawaii As Well To Greet The USS Carl Vinson & Go On The Tiger Cruise, Really Looking Forward To It, Can't Wait To See My Son Again Also, He's On His 2nd Tour On the Vinson,</p>
<p>I Will be In Hawaii Early Also, </p>
<p>Send me a Message & Can Maybe Discuss The Trip,</p>
<p>Have a Great Weekend,</p>
<p>Gerald...</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Leslie Whitten said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hi Leslie, I'm Going Down To Hawaii As Well To Greet The USS Carl Vinson & Go On The Tiger Cruise, Really Looking Forward To It, Can't Wait To See My Son Again Also, He's On His 2nd Tour On the Vinson,</p>
<p>I Will be In Hawaii Early Also, </p>
<p>Send me a Message & Can Maybe Discuss The Trip,</p>
<p>Have a Great Weekend,</p>
<p>Gerald...</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Leslie Whitten said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/general-advice-for-a-successful-tiger-cruise?groupUrl=tigerorfamilydaycruise&commentId=2150375%3AComment%3A260768&groupId=2150375%3AGroup%3A27777#2150375Comment260768"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I am trying to find others going on the USS Carl Vinson Tiger Cruise this year...2012. I would love to meet up as I will be in Hawaii for at least a week prior to the cruise. I am going alone and it would be fun to get to know some of the parents, grandparents of the sailors my son is on the ship with. Message me and I will send my email, etc. so we can discuss plans.</p>
<p>If anyone else is going alone and looking for a shared room on the island, I would be interested in that too.</p>
<p>Leslie</p>
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</blockquote> I am trying to find others go…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-26:2150375:Comment:2607682012-04-26T01:30:34.182ZLeslie Whittenhttps://navydads.com/profile/LeslieWhitten
<p>I am trying to find others going on the USS Carl Vinson Tiger Cruise this year...2012. I would love to meet up as I will be in Hawaii for at least a week prior to the cruise. I am going alone and it would be fun to get to know some of the parents, grandparents of the sailors my son is on the ship with. Message me and I will send my email, etc. so we can discuss plans.</p>
<p>If anyone else is going alone and looking for a shared room on the island, I would be interested in that…</p>
<p>I am trying to find others going on the USS Carl Vinson Tiger Cruise this year...2012. I would love to meet up as I will be in Hawaii for at least a week prior to the cruise. I am going alone and it would be fun to get to know some of the parents, grandparents of the sailors my son is on the ship with. Message me and I will send my email, etc. so we can discuss plans.</p>
<p>If anyone else is going alone and looking for a shared room on the island, I would be interested in that too.</p>
<p>Leslie</p>