USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 18, 2008 at 5:12pm

HooYa Fred! Eric hadn't mentioned the accidient- guess the flight deck deserves it's reputation as the most dngerous workplace in the world!

Sorry about the cool reception you got from the boss...sometimes they just don't understand! I hope to be there in Norfolk as I had to miss his deployment. The Lincoln just retuned to Everett about 2 weeks ago....Kat flew from Hawaii to Vegas to spend some time with her mom so no big homecoming for me....I was lucky enough to be in Everett when she sailed though so it kinda balances out! I sure would have liked to do a Tiger Cruise with her though! I don't know what the plans are for the Roosevelt so I still might get my chance!

Comment by Fred on October 18, 2008 at 4:24pm

I know it is probably a dumb question but, I expect that you will be in Norfolk when Eric returns next April? It would be a good oportunity to meet in person as I am sure to be there.

I am an IT and Facilities Manager for an add agency in St. Louis and we will moving our office around then. I have already told my boss that if the move happens to be at the same time that Kira is coming home that I will no be there to help. She said well we all have to make decisions in kinda of a stern tone. Well I can safely say that this will be a no-brainer for me as I will be there for Kira no matter what as family trumps work any day!!!

Comment by Fred on October 18, 2008 at 4:18pm

I see that your daughter is on the Lincoln. How is she doing and when will she be back home?

Comment by Fred on October 18, 2008 at 4:16pm

Yes, we spoke to Kira this morning and she said that they have planes over Aghanistan now. I also pray every day that they all do their best and that they are all able to return home safe and sound. When I spoke to her I said it didn't take long to get onstation after leaving Cape Town and she sadi that there was an accident on deck the other day where a sailor got caught in jet exhaust. So, they had to high tail it so he could get airlifted off for treatment. I just hope that he is ok. It is so dangerous what they do. Fred

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 18, 2008 at 10:17am

Guess this is it Fred- Eric sent a mail that they've taken over watch duty from the Reagan and that he's seen live ord on the flight deck....as he so well put it "We're dropping real bombs now. I saw them all yesterday lined up getting ready to head up to the roof to go to the farm". God Bless our sailors and keep them safe......Paul

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 17, 2008 at 1:21pm

Eric is AM and is in the Tire/Wheel shop

Comment by Fred on October 17, 2008 at 12:47pm

Kira, got her shot the other day too. She was trying to avoid them but, I guess they caught up to her. What is you son's rate? Fred

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 16, 2008 at 10:09pm

Ahoy Fred!! First deployments for both our sailors! Eric noted he's dealing the anthrax vaccines right now....always something to worry about!! Wish your sailor my best wishes-- it's a tough duty to sacrifice so much familiy time. Whne you send your daughter a message, please thank her and your son-in-law for their service to our Country! Paul

Comment by Fred on October 16, 2008 at 9:59pm

My daughter is a MM-Nuke on the TR and this is her first deployment. Her husband is also in the Navy and a MM-Nuke-ELT on the sub USS Scranton and will be deploying sometime in Feb. So, they will not see each other until he returns next August.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 6, 2008 at 8:58pm

A couple of media shots of the Big Stick pulling into Cape Town, South Africa. It's the first carrier since '67 to visit South Africa!!

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