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Gary Jensen
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Navy Destroyers
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Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Parents"My son is also on the Lassen. So far, all of our communication has been on Facebook and Skype. I would love to get an address for correspondence also."
Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Parents"My son is stationed on the USS Lassen which is assigned to the GW strike group. I suppose if the group goes to port somewhere after the exercises, they will have access to internet. At the very least, we may be able to get an update or, better yet,…"
Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Parents"I believe the exercises are scheduled through Wednesday. However, I'm a bit unclear as to whether that is "our" Wednesday or not. Obviously, OPSEC requirements would prohibit specifics as to actual return dates for the group or…"
Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Parents"Sort of in the dark here myself, but that's to be expected. Other than news reports, we'll just have to wait and see how things shake out. I suppose no news is good news."
Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Parents"fishdad: My son arrived at about the same time - on October 15th. He seems to be doing well and settling in. I keep in touch with him mainly through Facebook and Skype. He said that his LPO had a wonderful thanksgiving get-together for his division…"
Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Parents"@fishdad: My son Brian is currently serving on the USS Lassen as a Sonar Technician. Let's hope and pray that the joint military exercises go smoothly and without incident. Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to communicate or share…"
Gary Jensen commented on Navydads co-admin (Terry)'s group Prayer Requests Room"Raul,
I will also keep your son, you, and your wife in my prayers. Our son recently arrived in Yokosuka and is assigned to the USS Lassen. He will be there approximately three years. I can certainly relate to your wife's feelings about this,…"
Gary Jensen commented on Paige (Billy's mom)'s group Destroyers"Glad to me part of the Destroyers group. My son arrived in Yokosuka recently and is now on the USS Lassen as a Sonar Tech. He was anxious at first, but is now settling in. He really likes his shipmates which is good to hear!"
Gary Jensen joined Paige (Billy's mom)'s group
Destroyers
Navy Destroyers: Questions & Answers to what your Sailors life will be like while serving aboard a Destroyer in the United States Navy. See More
Gary Jensen joined NavyDads Co-Admin, Tim's group
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Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Dads"Peter - my son has also been assigned to the USS Lassen and I have the same questions. He will be leaving for Japan mid-October and will be working as a Sonar Technician. I have been curious about email contact and international phone plans. It…"
Gary Jensen commented on Navy Dad Mark's group Japan Navy Dads"Congratulations Brad. My son was originally assigned to the USS Cowpens as a Sonar Technician. Due to some last minute changes, he is now assigned to the USS Lassen and will be leaving for Japan sometime in the middle of October."
Gary Jensen commented on ProudNavyDAD's group A School for Dads"I posted a note about this in the Prayer Requests group, but I wanted to share some very sad news about the loss of two Sailors who were stationed in Point Loma (San Diego) with my son at the ASW base.
The article about this tragic accident is…"
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- Brian
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- STG - Sonar Technician (Surface)
- Describe a little about yourself:
- I enjoy travel and am an avid guitar player. I am married to a wonderful wife and live in Southern California.
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Extremely proud of him.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 9:15pm on January 11, 2010,
Eddie Gamboa said… - Hi Mr. Jensen. PIR ALMOST HERE! Any word on when Div. 058 will have BS? I haven't heard anything.
- At 9:23pm on December 3, 2009, Eddie Gamboa said…
- Hello Gary, hope all is well. Sean finally wrote and he seems to be so proud. He said the day he arrived at basic, they immediatly were getting yelled at. He said he held his composure while others crack. He was so proud of passing the swim class. I also mentioned to him in a recent letter, that Brian was in his division. I'm really hoping that I get to meet you all at graduation. Man, I know you are proud of your son but, can't you feel it? I am SO proud! We brought up some great boys. We are so blessed. Talk to ya soon. Like my son wrote, "HOORAY 058!"
- At 7:35am on November 22, 2009,
WHM said… - Hi Gary, same here, son shipped to Great Lakes same day. Been a week now, we got his box Friday. Have a call into the recruiter for his address. It's amazing how much his spirit fills our home.
- At 2:33pm on November 17, 2009, Eddie Gamboa said…
- My son did too. We are from San Antonio, TX. It was a proud moment for us, as i'm sure it was for you. We got his call at 1:30 am. He sounded very excited. I'm sured you are very proud of him. Can't wait for graduation.................
- At 7:19pm on July 16, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Gary, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little. We are also here to support and encourage each other. After all we are all in this together. I have two sons and they are both in the military. My youngest joined the Air Force 5 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Brian for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 8:52pm on July 15, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Gary! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Gary this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Brian is doing!
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors!
Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And as PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul
- At 7:12pm on July 15, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Gary, Welcome Aboard!
My son is an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca. and my family and I couldn't be prouder of him. When he first enlisted I found NavyForMoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and I hope this site will benefit fathers that come behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Brian for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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