USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

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Comment by Elvie on August 2, 2012 at 6:45pm

Thanks for the suggestions Paul.Yes,i will.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 2, 2012 at 6:42pm

I'd put those pens, highlighters, and sharpies in a zip-lock to keep the ink from bleeding from the heat if they leak....

Comment by Elvie on August 2, 2012 at 6:38pm

I just received a message from my son Mark today and he's doing well except of getting rashes because of heat.I am thankful he got his birthday card(better late) but not the care package yet...hopefully anyday now cuz' the mailroom has been having a problem and besides that he's new on board.
They're at Persian Gulf .He asked me to send baby powder,long black socks,pens highlighters and sharpies.Less snacks,chocolates and cookies because they want to eat healthy.Other that that...all 's well.God Bless our Heroes!!!

Comment by Forrest Glass on August 2, 2012 at 2:50pm

Hi Kimberly,  My son told me a week or so ago they were moving into an area where communication would be few and far between.  The internet and phones are not on as much and, like you said, the crew is putting in very long days in very hot conditions.  

As for this website, it has been a life saver for me.  The MOD's on here are amazing and respond quickly to questions.  I have learned a lot from them and have even made a few friends along the way who are in the same boat (pardon the pun) as I am....

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 2, 2012 at 11:51am

hey...we were all virtually in your place at one time or another.....that's the main reason for the site....if we can help you learn the ropes, so to speak, then we have accomplished our goal!!!! Never be afraid or embarrassed to ask a question or voice your concern. you'll note that none of the NavyDads admin team has any prior Navy experience....we understand what it is like to have a son or daughter enlist and ship to Great Lakes and the fleet and not know a thing about what they are going through!!!

Comment by Elvie on August 2, 2012 at 11:41am

Thanks Paul for enlightening my mind.I think a new Navy mom like me needs Orientation..So much i don't know really.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 2, 2012 at 11:04am

depends on location....many times mail is delivered during RAS (replenishment at sea) - that means the mail has to get to the supply ship first.  Occasionally when in range of some sort of landing area, they will get some mail by COD, but they are limited in capacity and range-- care packages take a huge amount of space, and COD flights  generally have other purposes...

Comment by Elvie on August 2, 2012 at 10:49am

I haven't heard from my son yet about the care package,therefore I assume he hasn't receive it yet and it's exactly 24 days as of today.I am just worried as to what causes the delay in transit..It's not consistent cuz'some of the packages get there so fast.I am to take my second care package today and plan to send everyother week from now on.My son communicate with me only thru Facebook messages and I am hoping he will get the chance to call.He just mentioned that it is so hot where they are now.God bless their heart,for their sacrifices and Services to keep Us Free and Safe.

Comment by Amber Presley on August 2, 2012 at 9:23am

today marks 10 days that i sent 2 care packages, Hopefully he gets them soon like your husband did!! Glad that they are letting them relax on clothing... I hate hearing that people are getting so hot they are passing out!! he said even the water on the ship isnt even very cold because its sea water that they process into potable water...its already hot when it gets sucked in through the ship and then it gets cooled off a little through the process but he says not by much.

 

Comment by ShaBar on August 1, 2012 at 4:06pm

Okay guys, my husband got two of the three boxes I sent him today. I wanted you all to know that yesterday he told me that they had to relax the clothing because it's so hot people have actually been passing out. But on the other hand it only took about ten days to get some of the boxes

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