USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Comment

Comment by Jmespo on December 22, 2010 at 6:28pm

Hi all.  My son just started his first tour on the GW and to say it sound exciting is an understatement.  He is a MM3 Nuke and we got a chance to talk to him Saturday morning.  Sounds like he is getting use to the job. This will be our first Christmas without him, as last year he had a two week leave from School.  We went down last January for his graduation and you would think that it would be warmer in Goose Creek then Rochester NY.  Well, we froze our butts off because they held everything outside. Look forward to chatting with you all. If you have any advise for a first time father with a son in the military that would be appreciated.

 

Merry Christmas to all

Comment by MikeU on December 22, 2010 at 4:45pm

Jim - What rate is your son?  How long was he in A/C-School ?

Comment by Jim G. on December 22, 2010 at 11:38am

With that many sailors on one ship, Mike, there are bound to be lines for everything...I used to hate it when my boat would pull into a port that had a carrier group in port!  Well, if your son is a Yeoman, I am sure my son will be interacting with him at some point along the way...

Comment by HeatheRose on December 21, 2010 at 9:42pm

Merry Christmas, Navy Dads!

I'm so hoping my sailor's Christmas with his brother happens as scheduled.... his brother who is a junior in college is planning to fly over tomorrow to spend Christmas with Sailor Jo! None of us have seen him for over 2 years! :( Last year he tried to come see us for Christmas, but his request was denied.

Comment by MikeU on December 21, 2010 at 3:42pm

My son is a YN2.  He seems to like it so far. He wanted to travel and see the world, so he looks forward to the port visits. Only negative I've heard is the long lines in ships mess halls. I think he's getting the adventure he was looking for.

Comment by Jim G. on December 21, 2010 at 11:38am

Mark, what rate is your son?  How does he like life on a carrier?  (I was a submarine sailor, don't think I would care for being around so many other sailors...)

Comment by MikeU on December 21, 2010 at 10:23am

JimG - glad you heard from your sailor, and that he arrived safely. This time last year my son too was living on the barge and going thru Indoc.

Comment by Jim G. on December 21, 2010 at 7:52am

Merry Christmas to all the fellow G-Dub families!  Our son, Aaron, arrived at Yokosuka yesterday and is processing through the Indoc program.  It will be hard to have him away for Christmas (our first w/out him), but we are extremely proud of him for choosing to serve and excited for him as he begins his "real" Navy experience on the carrier.

 

Looking forward to getting to know those of you with sailors stationed on GW, and wishing safe travels to your sailors on their way home for Christmas!

Comment by david r. frey on December 21, 2010 at 5:41am

happy holidays to the whole GUB family!

Comment by MikeU on December 16, 2010 at 10:20am

Now that the GW is in port, we're just waiting to hear if my son will be able to get leave and come home for the holidays. Fingers crossed.

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• …
• 16
• 17
• 18
• 19
• 20
• …
• 30
• Next ›
• Page