USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

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Comment by Bob Dixon on January 31, 2014 at 1:31pm

Hi KTR.  Welcome aboard. You've definitely tapped into the right source for receiving information.  It's possible that he will be sent from VA to a location in which the HST would port. It's also completely possible that he may be flown out to the ship on a COD (a plane mking delivery / transport of certain goods, items and personell).  He would transport by commercial flights to the nearest station and sent out from there.  Whatever the method, he'll get to the right place at the right time. 

Comment by KTR on January 31, 2014 at 1:23pm

Hey, all. My son is scheduled to join the HST in a few weeks.  He just finished his training so I am a complete n00b when it comes to information about deployments, etc. Like, I know he is supposed to report to Va, but then, how does he get to a ship in the middle of the ocean?  Where is the best source for very basic questions like this?  Thanks in advance!

Comment by Sidney E. Romine on January 27, 2014 at 1:02pm

That's great. I'm a master barber and that is a good thing.  Those

children will be blessed and so wil the donaters.  My daughter is on the HST with the HSM 74 swamp foxes.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on December 22, 2013 at 10:59am

Deployed Sailors Donate Hair...

Story Number: NNS131216-23Release Date: 12/16/2013 8:26:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Emily M. Blair, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

GULF OF OMAN (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) donated their hair to the non-profit organization Locks of Love, Dec. 15.

According to the Locks of Love website, their mission is to bring self-confidence and normalcy back to people younger than 21 who have suffered hair loss.

"I want to donate because it has personally touched my family," said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Courtney Carr, a donor. "Even though Locks of Love mainly donates to children, they supplied a wig to my grandma when she was sick."

Hair donations are at least 10 inches long, and contained in a ponytail or braid, clean and dry.

"All of us have ridiculously long hair," said Carr. "After donating three times and currently meeting the minimum standards, the other girls and I decided it would be a good idea to donate."

Locks of Love requires longer hair so the children can adjust the length to their personal preference.

"If my hair is long enough for me to donate, then why not do it," said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Nenita Stockwell. "Knowing my hair can make a person smile again or make them feel confident makes me feel good."

Locks of Love founder Madonna Coffman and her family were personally affected by hair loss as a result of an incurable medical condition. Since that time, she has made it her personal mission to help children throughout the United States and Canada.

"Being deployed makes it difficult, but this will be my way of giving back," said Carr.

After the hair cutting is finished, it will be placed in a plastic bag and mailed to Locks of Love. Recognition for donation can be filled out through a form provided on the Locks of Love website. Requesting hair to be sent to a specific family is also an option.

"People may be hesitant about cutting their hair," said Carr. "Keep in mind it will grow back and it's for the children."
Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

131215-N-RY581-018 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 15, 2013) Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Gretchen Strelow, from Winona, Minn., measures the hair of Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Courtney Carr, from Casa Grande, Ariz., aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in preparation to cut and donate it to the non-profit organization, Locks of Love. Harry S. Truman, flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security operations and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Emily M. Blair/Released)

Comment by Thomas John "TJ" Filley on November 14, 2013 at 2:37pm

To all the members of the Truman Group, I am going to leave the group now ... my son flew off the carrier last week, and he is taking a new permanent assignment. I will be assigning someone else as Admin. 

Comment by Bob Dixon on August 2, 2013 at 10:42am

Hi Howard.  This is my daughter's second deployment on the Truman with VAW 126.  Yes, the international minutes are very expensive.  It's a tough thing to accept, but don't expect too many phone calls.  Cherish the emails you get!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 1, 2013 at 12:50pm

don't know where the Tru is, but if deployed it's not like calling from the corner drugstore....most of the time it involves international calls which aren't cheap....

Comment by Jeff James on July 22, 2013 at 4:28pm

God speed my son. Give'em Hell AJ! Hope your first deployment is all you hope it is.

Comment by Abner Jose Colmenares Guevara on July 22, 2013 at 11:45am

Farewell and god speed to all in the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. Smooth Sailing. Return Safely.

Comment by Abner Jose Colmenares Guevara on July 22, 2013 at 11:34am

Deployment video at Channel 13 WVEC.com http://www.wvec.com/video?id=216417311&sec=554037&ref=rcvidmod

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