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Comment by Brad on October 7, 2009 at 3:13am

Yes, we missed it. The GW left I think on Monday and Garrett as the only AW with PC qualification was asked to launch all the Helo's from Atsugi to fly onto the GW after it got out to sea. Then Garrett was honored with being hand picked as one of four AW's to go on the USS Cowpens to serve the single Helo and fly on as it departed earlier than the scheduled 10/7 original date due to the typhoon that was coming. This assignment will give him many more flights and opportunities to complete various quals than he would have sharing the flights as a part of the many AW's on the GW. He told me how much he is looking forward to the challenges placed before him, and his two Chiefs told me of their complete confidence they have in him, which is all a father could hope to hear! I pray for those in the fleet out to sea trying to navigate around this Typhoon, and also for those on our bases left behind to face the rath of its fury. May there be no losses of lives or property.

Comment by Charles Norwood on October 6, 2009 at 11:11pm

USS Ronald Reagan All Female Launch Crew

Comment by Charles Norwood on October 6, 2009 at 11:08pm

my son nicholas and i will be heading out to hawaii to do a tiger cruise on the Uss Ronald Reagan, my daughter works on the flight deck. We are so excited about this opportunity. I am sure it will give us a better appreciation for what our service people go through for their country.

Comment by Brad on October 6, 2009 at 1:16pm

Additional pics are up. I enjoyed my visit in Tokyo. These pics are from his visits during his first time on tour from Japan to Australia, Singapore and Manilia and back. I will post the remaining pics in about a week from a special party with the AW/Rescue Swimmers at Atsugi Airstation while I was there.

Comment by Brad on October 1, 2009 at 9:05pm

Arrived in Japan to see Garrett. Initial 3 pics are up. Hope to send more later if the rain stops and we can go sightseeing! It is great to be here!

Comment by Brad on September 29, 2009 at 9:55am

Well, it is time to leave for Japan in the very early morning tomorrow. What an exciting opportunity to see the US Naval Airstation in Atsugi and probably the Yokosuka port where the USS George Washington is for myself, and also learn where Garrett spends his time while in home port. Of course the best part is to give him a hug, and let him show me his world. I look forward to reporting back what it is like and sharing those pictures when I can.

Comment by Mitch on September 19, 2009 at 5:30pm

Congrats, Brad. You're right...God worked out a wonderful opportunity for the two of you to get to spend some time together! Enjoy!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 18, 2009 at 11:13pm

I was just recently reading that the lower estimate of atoms in the universe is 10^78 or 10 followed by 78 zeros. Sometimes they all align in precisely the correct way and we hear about a series of events that are improbable, but do occur. I think Brad’s extraordinary confluence of events today is testament that amazing things happen !! Enjoy your trip Brad....I know it will be memorable!!

Comment by Scott on September 18, 2009 at 11:02pm

Congrats Brad have fun and enjoy your visit with Garrett

Comment by Brad on September 18, 2009 at 6:56pm

An extraordinary thing happend today. I had a trip planed to Hong Kong with my MBA class starting Oct 3, but today Garrett called to say the GW will be slightly delayed in departing for their next tour until after that date now, which can allow for me to re-route to get out and see him in Japan before they leave!! This is unbelievable how God works things to His purpose. I previously checked and no flights were available when needed yet today one seat became available on one of those rare frequent flyer slots. I can't wait now to leave 9/30 and see him 10/1 for two and a half days! It dosen't get much better than this!

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