Hello. My name is Randy. I have just joined Navy Dads. My oldest son has been in the Navy for a few years but is about to deploy for several months. I decided to join to help keep up to date on any news and events going on.
David. Thanks for the reply. My son will be joining the DDG 60 soon. Are you active duty or is the profile picture a picture of your son? And since this is September 11, it seems like a special day to says thanks for your service so, THANK YOU.
That is my graduation picture. My wife and I were both Marines. Never figured that our son would join the military, but he joined the Navy at 23 and we are very proud of him. It is a special day for all our service people today, and thank you for your comment, and thanks for your familys service.
Communications with the ship may be a bit inconsistent over the coming days. Email messages will be spotty, and internet/phones will down for the crew. All is well, there is no need for any additional worry. If anything urgent arises and you need to be in touch with your Sailor, please do not hesitate to contact me. V/R Shannon Stuart USS PAUL HAMILTON Ombudsman
Hi guys I'm new here. My son is on his 1st deployment aboard the PH. His is learning a lot and loves his rate. We got to Skype with our son twice on Wed. So good to see his face. We pray things don't escalate in Koren so our sailors stay safe and on schedule.
Morning everyone I need your help. We will be visiting your son soon when his ship gets in from deployment.
This trip is going to be expensive so we're looking for way to cut expenses.
I heard it's cheaper to rent a not so new (1-3 years old) car from small local rental places instead of the big name agencies.
I've also heard that food is a major expense. We will be staying somewhere we can cook so we plan on buying grocieries.
I heard there is a Sam's Club near Pearl but we may not need to buy in such bulk. A friend who was been to Hawaii many times suggested buying food here and checking it as luggage.
That what they did and he said the cost to ship is worth the savings on food. They packed steaks, shrimp etc. in dry ice in an ice chest. He said you'll spend several hundred dollar per week otherwise just to eat.
He also said do and go to the non-tourist things to save money yet have a great experience.
I would appreciate any input you guys have from your trips or anyone who lives there and knows better. Thanks!
Welcome James. Our son is on his 2nd deployment with the ship. We have not been to Pearl, so I can't help you with any of your questions. Hope you guys are able to get your answers and have a great time!
Sorry, I've never been there so can't make any suggestions on cutting costs. I would like to be there when they get back, but it looks like I'm not going to be able to make it.
I got a Skype call today too. It was so nice to to get to visit for a while. You just have to love Skype.
The threats from Korea have me very concerned too. I hope it calms down.
Lol, yea Randy. I think the have a pretty good time with that ceremony. Dustin did his in 2011 and then got to participate in this one as a shellback. The shellback probably have a lot more fun than the polliwogs. At least they only have to go through it once.
Randy
Hello. My name is Randy. I have just joined Navy Dads. My oldest son has been in the Navy for a few years but is about to deploy for several months. I decided to join to help keep up to date on any news and events going on.
Sep 9, 2012
Randy
Hi David. I'm just getting started on Navy Dads. My son is joining the USS Paul Hamilton DDG 60 soon. Are you still envolved with the DDG 60?
Sep 10, 2012
David Smith
Hi Randy. Sorry late responding. Yes, I am still involved with DDG 60. Welcome aboard. You can email be at tvolsfan4life@yahoo.com if you want.
Sep 11, 2012
Randy
David. Thanks for the reply. My son will be joining the DDG 60 soon. Are you active duty or is the profile picture a picture of your son? And since this is September 11, it seems like a special day to says thanks for your service so, THANK YOU.
Sep 11, 2012
David Smith
That is my graduation picture. My wife and I were both Marines. Never figured that our son would join the military, but he joined the Navy at 23 and we are very proud of him. It is a special day for all our service people today, and thank you for your comment, and thanks for your familys service.
Sep 11, 2012
Randy
Our last fishing trip, while he was in San Diego. I caught more fish than him that day :)
Sep 11, 2012
Keith Overby
Hello! This is Keith. My son has been serving on the USS Paul Hamilton for over 4 years. I just found this site today, so thought I would join up!
Sep 27, 2012
Randy
Hi Keith
Welcome.
Sep 27, 2012
Randy
Nice to see more people in the group.
Sep 27, 2012
David Smith
Welcome Keith. My son has been with the ship going on 2 years.
Sep 27, 2012
Randy
Just talked to Lee. Sounds like everyone is still doing good.
Oct 14, 2012
Randy
Sounds like they all had fun on R&R. Here is a link to the Navy news, http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=3550
Oct 22, 2012
Randy
http://news.msn.com/world/iran-claims-capture-of-us-drone-navy-offi...
Dec 4, 2012
Keith Overby
Has anyone tried to ship a laptop computer to a sailor? We have been unsuccessful so far trying to ship it via USPS, Fedex, or UPS.
Dec 13, 2012
Randy
Hi Keith
Sorry, I've never tried to ship a laptop.
Dec 27, 2012
Randy
Sounds like they had a nice long port visit.
Mar 4, 2013
Randy
V/R Shannon Stuart USS PAUL HAMILTON Ombudsman
Apr 2, 2013
James D
Hi guys I'm new here. My son is on his 1st deployment aboard the PH. His is learning a lot and loves his rate. We got to Skype with our son twice on Wed. So good to see his face. We pray things don't escalate in Koren so our sailors stay safe and on schedule.
Apr 5, 2013
James D
Morning everyone I need your help. We will be visiting your son soon when his ship gets in from deployment.
This trip is going to be expensive so we're looking for way to cut expenses.
I heard it's cheaper to rent a not so new (1-3 years old) car from small local rental places instead of the big name agencies.
I've also heard that food is a major expense. We will be staying somewhere we can cook so we plan on buying grocieries.
I heard there is a Sam's Club near Pearl but we may not need to buy in such bulk. A friend who was been to Hawaii many times suggested buying food here and checking it as luggage.
That what they did and he said the cost to ship is worth the savings on food. They packed steaks, shrimp etc. in dry ice in an ice chest. He said you'll spend several hundred dollar per week otherwise just to eat.
He also said do and go to the non-tourist things to save money yet have a great experience.
I would appreciate any input you guys have from your trips or anyone who lives there and knows better. Thanks!
Apr 5, 2013
David Smith
Welcome James. Our son is on his 2nd deployment with the ship. We have not been to Pearl, so I can't help you with any of your questions. Hope you guys are able to get your answers and have a great time!
Apr 5, 2013
James D
Thanks David. What rate is your son? My son is a CTT.
Apr 5, 2013
Randy
Hi James
Sorry, I've never been there so can't make any suggestions on cutting costs. I would like to be there when they get back, but it looks like I'm not going to be able to make it.
I got a Skype call today too. It was so nice to to get to visit for a while. You just have to love Skype.
The threats from Korea have me very concerned too. I hope it calms down.
Apr 5, 2013
David Smith
My son is a GSM James.
Apr 6, 2013
Randy
He's a shellback now. That sounds like a fun ceremony.
May 27, 2013
David Smith
Lol, yea Randy. I think the have a pretty good time with that ceremony. Dustin did his in 2011 and then got to participate in this one as a shellback. The shellback probably have a lot more fun than the polliwogs. At least they only have to go through it once.
May 27, 2013
Randy
Sounds like they had fun in the Phillippines. http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg60/Pages/USSPaulHamiltonArrive...
Jun 7, 2013
Randy
I finally found him in one of the pictures.
Jun 7, 2013
Tim
hey there my son is also on the PH and we excited to see him soon hope to see everyone in hawaii
Jun 7, 2013
Randy
Does anyone know when or where to meet them?
Jun 23, 2013