USS Nimitz: This group is for Navy Parents, family, & loved one's with Sailors serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz stationed in Everett, Wa.
and BTW...for those going on the cruise (it's the experience of a lifetime for sure!!!) we "demand" photos and blogs !!!!!!! LOL......share....and brag!!!!
hi all
i have been away from this site for a while
my 12 year old son and i are going on the tiger cruise too
he is very excited
i have also not received any email telling me when and where to show up
we have bought tickets too
Woo Hoo! See ya there! Thanks to the crew of USS Nimitz, Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN, Captain Ring and Captain Monger! Can hardly wait for the "once in a lifetime experience".
be sure to read through my blogs in the Tiger Cruise or Theodore Roosevelt groups....it'll give you an idea of what my impressions were and what you can expect more or less.....
Ditto to the comments of Pete, I finally got it out of my son that I am on the cruise.
Hope to see all of you there! The anticipation of Christmas morning is nothing compared to this.
We're Back! The trip was amazing, a trip of a lifetime I will never forget. I got to spend time with my son and see a little snapshot of what he goes through day to day.
I would definetely do it again. My wife gets the next trip though, unless we can both join him. I don't want to take the spot of someone else that wants to go though. we had over 1300 tigers on board and I saw smiles on everyones faces. I am very proud of all our young men and women that serve our country.
LOL...glad someone mentioned the racks...think a lot of folks thought I was exaggerating in my Tiger Cruise blogs (Tiger Cruise group) when I was talking about the experience about having a bottom rack!!!! On the Roosevelt they were very specific about having all Tigers stay back from the rails and had sailors stationed to keep folks where they belonged until the ship was about to moor..........
Amazing trip I must say that those young men and women are better than I after just 4 days I was ready for a full size bed again. I would go again in a second given the opportunity. Spent a lot of time with my son & father who went with me. Truly word cannot discribe the pride that I have for all the sailors serving all over the world. I knew the rack was going to be small but WOW being 6'-4" and about 270 lbs it was more like I was wearing the rack once I go into it. Hope everyone had as much fun as I did and if anyone ever gets the chance to go, don't hesitate just go you will not be sorry!
My son is finishing IT school, then as far as we know right now, he's reporting to the Nimitz. We have always admired the Nimitz when we saw it in San Diego. looking forward to his tour on board. When does move to Bremerton?
Found out my son has been assigned to IA duty in Afghanistan when the ship changes port. Has anyone else dealt with this or knows where I can get more info on what to expect?
Just wanted to say that my son's next deployment is probably being moved up because of the situation causing tensions over on the other side of the world. We are just praying that he will still be able to come home at Christmas.
I'll pray for your son also, Steve.
By Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Robert Winn, USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
BREMERTON, WASH (May 19, 2011) - Forty-seven service members from 19 countries reached a milestone May 19 by obtaining U.S. citizenship during the Armed Forces Week Military Naturalization Ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.
The ceremony marked the final step in a long process each service member completed in order to become American Citizens.
U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army personnel were all represented in the two-hour ceremony hosted by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Navy Legal Services Office Northwest and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
"I joined the Navy two years ago," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Baxter from Kingston, Jamaica, serving with Nimitz. "My sister joined shortly thereafter. She's serving on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). She was the one to motivate me to become a citizen though. She just got hers and then helped me in getting mine."
"I started my process immediately after I joined the Army," said Pfc. Kenneth Melendez from Calasiao, Philippines, serving with the Alpha 52nd Infantry Regiment. "I did it all through boot camp. My drill sergeants helped me out a lot by scheduling me for my appointments, interviews, and put me in line with whomever I needed to contact."
These service members have proven they can accomplish anything they set their mind to, said Nimitz Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen. "Why would you want to come to America? You Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen can answer this question because you know America was, is and always will be the greatest land of opportunity the world has ever known."
Each service member cited a different reason for obtaining citizenship but they all strived for the same goal: to give back through military service.
"I started (this process) in middle school," said Army Pfc. Nestor Cortezcarrietes, from Mexico, serving with 22-21 Bravo Company. "I didn't know English so I started working on it, then joined the Army when I got old enough. Now I'm doing something I've always wanted to do thanks to this country, so why not give back." Cortezcarrietes explained that his motivation to become a citizen was to have the chance to make his voice heard. "I wanted to get noticed, to put my vote out there," he said. "Now I have the chance to better myself, better my family, and the people who gave me the chance to be here and move up."
Family support served as the driving force for many of the new citizens to complete the naturalization process. Behind the rows of service members, family members smiled and cheered while each walked up to receive their Certificate of Naturalization.
Each new citizen will have to finish carrying out his or her enlistment before deciding whether or not to remain in the military. "I'm going to reenlist in the Navy," said Baxter. "But I think after that, I'm going to get out and take advantage of my G.I. Bill."
Lloyd-Owen offered one final piece of advice to the new American Citizens, "Stay true to your heritage, because it is this melting pot of America, and all the nations that make her up, which makes us as strong as we are today."
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Bremerton, Wa. (May 19, 2011) – Service members recite the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens. Forty-seven Soldiers, Sailors and Airman from 19 countries became U.S. citizens during an Armed Forces Day Naturalization Ceremony hosted by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Navy Legal service Office Northwest and the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service May 19. Sailors from USS Nimitz, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Naval Base Everett, along with Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base Lewis – McChord and National Guardsmen from Tacoma, Wa. participated in the event. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Winn/released)
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Bremerton, Wa. (May 19, 2011) – Service members recite the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens. Forty-seven Soldiers, Sailors and Airman from 19 countries became U.S. citizens during an Armed Forces Day Naturalization Ceremony hosted by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Navy Legal service Office Northwest and the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service May 19. Sailors from USS Nimitz, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Naval Base Everett, along with Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base Lewis – McChord and National Guardsmen from Tacoma, Wa. participated in the event. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Winn/released)
It's been too quiet in here folks....I've posted Episode 5 (in 2 parts) and Episode 6 (in 3 parts) of Dry Dock in the video area....this is more than an hour of video from the Nimitz....stop by the Video area and see what your sailors are up to
Still here Paul!! Just wanted to wait until we can comment, just have 6 more days. Hope everyone is doing good, looking forward to our Sailor joining up with the Nimitz. He has done real well wit his Tad, and they would like to keep him. Already taking the test for E-3. Took me 4 years, he will do it in less than 1 1/2.
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Mar 3, 2010
corky
i have been away from this site for a while
my 12 year old son and i are going on the tiger cruise too
he is very excited
i have also not received any email telling me when and where to show up
we have bought tickets too
Mar 3, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Mar 3, 2010
Pete Smith
Mar 6, 2010
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Mar 6, 2010
Steve Swanner
Hope to see all of you there! The anticipation of Christmas morning is nothing compared to this.
Mar 7, 2010
Jerry Bailey
Mar 8, 2010
Russell Erhardt sr
Thank you Russ
Mar 8, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Mar 19, 2010
carol
Mar 19, 2010
Jerry Bailey
Mar 22, 2010
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Mar 22, 2010
Pete Smith
Mar 22, 2010
carol
Mar 22, 2010
Steve Swanner
Mar 27, 2010
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Mar 27, 2010
Steve Swanner
Mar 27, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Mar 31, 2010
Jerry Bailey
Mar 31, 2010
Steve Kimball
Jul 16, 2010
Mike Scutt
Oct 14, 2010
Steve Swanner
Oct 14, 2010
Mike Scutt
Oct 14, 2010
Mike Scutt
Nov 1, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Nov 1, 2010
Mike Scutt
Nov 1, 2010
Mike Scutt
Nov 1, 2010
Mike Scutt
Nov 1, 2010
Russell Erhardt sr
Nov 25, 2010
Steve Swanner
Nov 27, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Nov 27, 2010
Steve Swanner
Nov 27, 2010
carol
I'll pray for your son also, Steve.
Nov 27, 2010
Steve Swanner
Nov 27, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Dec 10, 2010
NavyDads Admin, Tim
Dec 31, 2010
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Jan 29, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
a series of videos that follow the Nimitz through her journey in Bremerton:
Feb 2, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Latest issue of Nimitz News:
Feb 11, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Mar 8, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Dry Dock A Year in the Yards with USS Nimitz - Episode 2 On The Blocks
Apr 9, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
We welcome these new citizens!!
Nimitz hosts Armed Forces Naturalization Ceremony; 47 sworn in as U.S. citizens
By Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Robert Winn, USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
BREMERTON, WASH (May 19, 2011) - Forty-seven service members from 19 countries reached a milestone May 19 by obtaining U.S. citizenship during the Armed Forces Week Military Naturalization Ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.
The ceremony marked the final step in a long process each service member completed in order to become American Citizens.
U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army personnel were all represented in the two-hour ceremony hosted by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Navy Legal Services Office Northwest and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
"I joined the Navy two years ago," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Baxter from Kingston, Jamaica, serving with Nimitz. "My sister joined shortly thereafter. She's serving on the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). She was the one to motivate me to become a citizen though. She just got hers and then helped me in getting mine."
"I started my process immediately after I joined the Army," said Pfc. Kenneth Melendez from Calasiao, Philippines, serving with the Alpha 52nd Infantry Regiment. "I did it all through boot camp. My drill sergeants helped me out a lot by scheduling me for my appointments, interviews, and put me in line with whomever I needed to contact."
These service members have proven they can accomplish anything they set their mind to, said Nimitz Command Master Chief William Lloyd-Owen. "Why would you want to come to America? You Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen can answer this question because you know America was, is and always will be the greatest land of opportunity the world has ever known."
Each service member cited a different reason for obtaining citizenship but they all strived for the same goal: to give back through military service.
"I started (this process) in middle school," said Army Pfc. Nestor Cortezcarrietes, from Mexico, serving with 22-21 Bravo Company. "I didn't know English so I started working on it, then joined the Army when I got old enough. Now I'm doing something I've always wanted to do thanks to this country, so why not give back." Cortezcarrietes explained that his motivation to become a citizen was to have the chance to make his voice heard. "I wanted to get noticed, to put my vote out there," he said. "Now I have the chance to better myself, better my family, and the people who gave me the chance to be here and move up."
Family support served as the driving force for many of the new citizens to complete the naturalization process. Behind the rows of service members, family members smiled and cheered while each walked up to receive their Certificate of Naturalization.
Each new citizen will have to finish carrying out his or her enlistment before deciding whether or not to remain in the military. "I'm going to reenlist in the Navy," said Baxter. "But I think after that, I'm going to get out and take advantage of my G.I. Bill."
Lloyd-Owen offered one final piece of advice to the new American Citizens, "Stay true to your heritage, because it is this melting pot of America, and all the nations that make her up, which makes us as strong as we are today."
Bremerton, Wa. (May 19, 2011) – Service members recite the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens. Forty-seven Soldiers, Sailors and Airman from 19 countries became U.S. citizens during an Armed Forces Day Naturalization Ceremony hosted by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Navy Legal service Office Northwest and the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service May 19. Sailors from USS Nimitz, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Naval Base Everett, along with Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base Lewis – McChord and National Guardsmen from Tacoma, Wa. participated in the event. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Winn/released)
Bremerton, Wa. (May 19, 2011) – Service members recite the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens. Forty-seven Soldiers, Sailors and Airman from 19 countries became U.S. citizens during an Armed Forces Day Naturalization Ceremony hosted by the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Navy Legal service Office Northwest and the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service May 19. Sailors from USS Nimitz, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Naval Base Everett, along with Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base Lewis – McChord and National Guardsmen from Tacoma, Wa. participated in the event. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert Winn/released)
May 20, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
May 27, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
this is interesting reading.....
Jun 5, 2011
Wil Bishop
Hi...my daughter was assigned to the Nimitz. She has been in Washington state for about 3 weeks now. Anyone out there in the Maryland area?
Aug 18, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
we have a Maryland group:http://www.navydads.com/group/marylanddads
Aug 18, 2011
Wil Bishop
Paul...I'm already a member of that group...I was specifically looking for members who may also have kids/spouse on the Nimitz from this area.
Thanks
Aug 18, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
It's been too quiet in here folks....I've posted Episode 5 (in 2 parts) and Episode 6 (in 3 parts) of Dry Dock in the video area....this is more than an hour of video from the Nimitz....stop by the Video area and see what your sailors are up to
Sep 3, 2011
Mike Scutt
Still here Paul!! Just wanted to wait until we can comment, just have 6 more days. Hope everyone is doing good, looking forward to our Sailor joining up with the Nimitz. He has done real well wit his Tad, and they would like to keep him. Already taking the test for E-3. Took me 4 years, he will do it in less than 1 1/2.
Sep 3, 2011
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
Sep 13, 2011