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New Duty Station
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:42 pm
by skinz74
So it's official. I will be assigned to the USS George H W Bush CVN-77.
http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/bush/
I'll arrive in Newport News in Novemberish of this year and be there for 3 years. It's so new it's not even finished yet, and won't be complete until Nov of 08.
What's really exciting for me is I'll be close enough to go to some frick'n games/tailgates/camps and meet many of you. I'm looking forward to it.
$.02
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:01 am
by Fios
Congrats man, very cool, can I have one of those planes? I want to conduct an experiment
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:04 am
by skinz74
I'll talk to my boss...she's got a thing for pink flex-i-straws.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:56 am
by flamethrower
Dude very nice duty station. Unlike some of mine. Fort Polk La. and Fort Greely Alaska. You sure got lucky. Nice, and a Nice town to run around in. Man I am sure so Jealous.
Re: New Duty Station
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:39 am
by Jake
skinz74 wrote:So it's official. I will be assigned to the USS George H W Bush CVN-77.
http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/bush/I'll arrive in Newport News in Novemberish of this year and be there for 3 years. It's so new it's not even finished yet, and won't be complete until Nov of 08.
What's really exciting for me is I'll be close enough to go to some frick'n games/tailgates/camps and meet many of you. I'm looking forward to it.
$.02
Awesome news, man. Nice looking station.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:30 am
by REDEEMEDSKIN
Now what's the ship equivalent to the plane on a treadmill question?
Ship in a lap pool?
Congrats.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:30 pm
by tcwest10
You could troll a jitterbug for miles.
Nice ride, man.
Thank you for your service.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:36 pm
by ATV
I wonder how many doody stations will be in the new duty station.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:02 am
by tcwest10
I know of at least one.
On the map of the ship, the location is noted as "over the side".
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:28 am
by skinz74
One stupid issue affecting "life aboard a naval vessel" is Chief/Officer heads and enlisted heads. You could have urine running down your leg, but dare not use an officer head. It's quite insulting. One thing I would change if I were able. Since the commisioning ceremony will probably take place around the same time as my re-enlistment, I'm going to try to have papa Bush perform the ceremony. Only drawback to this whole shebang is I've not exactly heard good things about the Newport News area. Would love some feedback about NN and Norfolk if anyone has some pointers...negative/positive feedback both appreciated.
$.02
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:11 am
by flamethrower
Man just be careful ok. And IF you go into harms way be real careful. And What you stated about Officer Heads. That is some of the dumbest crap that I have ever heard. But I actually believe you. I have an uncle who served on a ship. He told all kinda crap like this. Glad I joined the ARmy. I never ventured into officers clubs either. Too much trouble too easy to get into. I Forgot to mention that I am Proud of you man.
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:30 pm
by DESkins
Flamethrower, please, PLEASE, PLEASE never mention Ft. Puke again! Just scared me out of several years of life, flashing back to my time there. Yeesh!
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:31 pm
by skinz74
Spent 4 years as a 19D10 (armored cavalry scout) in Fulda and Schweinfurt Germany. Different animal completely. Don't regret either choice, though I do miss the espirit de corps that the Army brings to the table.
$.02