USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

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Comment by Mark on July 8, 2012 at 8:46am

Just joined this group my son was recently assigned to the IKE.  He got there just before they deployed.  This is his first deployment hopefully he will enjoy it.  I was in the US Navy for 8 years as a Damage Control Man.  If I hear anything I will let you all know as long as it is not aginst OPSEC.

Comment by Forrest Glass on July 7, 2012 at 4:26pm

Nice outfit Kimberly

Comment by Forrest Glass on July 7, 2012 at 3:45pm

Thanks for the video Paul.  Makes me feel like I was there...but also a little sad.  Thanks again...

Comment by Forrest Glass on July 7, 2012 at 3:40pm

Hi Kimberly,  This is my first experience with deployment as well.  This site has been a huge help fpr me.  I know it will help you as well.  What is your son's rate?  Mine is an AD with the E-2C Hawkeye.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 6, 2012 at 9:30pm

Comment by Amber Presley on July 6, 2012 at 3:03pm

Husband told me that they have phones set up throughout the ship that they can call out on. they are like payphones... He said that the calling cards that they buy on the ship are 20.00 for 15 minutes....which is outrageous! So..if your wanting to send a care package...maybe slip an international calling card or two in there.. i havent sent any of them yet but he seems to act like any international calling card will work. If he has skype or something installed on his cell phone, tablet or laptop, and is able to make a port call that has good wifi..he can skype you for free..i dont know if you have any international calling plans on your phones but it can get expensive.

I Highly Reccommend having a webcam with a microphone so if they have access to skype on a portcall you can actually see them as you talk...makes it a little easier and is even better than hearing their voice!

I hope this helps...I don't know much but i will share what i do know...of course keeping opsec in mind.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 6, 2012 at 10:44am

remember that on the ship they are at sea and cell repeaters are on shore.....your call was by the ship's sat link

Comment by John W on July 6, 2012 at 10:41am

This is my son's 1st cruise and I've been able to talk to him a couple times via ship phone but of course he has to wait his turn.  He has his cell phone with him. Question: are there any calling cards or apps for his droid so that he can call while on the ship? any suggestions are appreciated. 

Comment by Forrest Glass on July 6, 2012 at 6:18am

ept1974  Yeah, I am making plans for that as well.  Will you be participating in the Tiger Cruise if they offer it?

Comment by ept1974 on July 6, 2012 at 6:08am

didn't make it for the departure ,will be there for their return though .

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