Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
A great night!!
A HUGE Thank you to everyone who attended last nights Homecoming Reception. Even if it turned out to not be our "Night Before"....there was still a great deal of excitement in the air. It was so wonderful to meet so many new wives, moms & dads and especially the "Howard Daughters". There was SO much good food, I know we were all stuffed! Congratulations to everyone that won a door prize! Enjoy! Thank you to everyone that purchased a pennant and bell. I really cannot wait to see them waving high and the bells ringing loud for our sailors! Just a few more days!! Hang in there!!
If you have purchased a First Kiss ticket, check your #'s....the last 3 digits are 101! We need to hear from you ASAP!! Congrats!!!
Click HERE for photos (thank you Deb) and thank you again for such a great evening!!!
Gina
Thursday, November 20, 2008
You're Invited: Homecoming Reception
It's hard to believe that we're really talking about it, but it's almost here!! It's almost time to see your sailor again! Let the excitement begin! The week prior to Homecoming the FRG will be hosting a reception to CELEBRATE our Final Days of deployment! All families and friends of the USS Howard are invited to attend! Family in from out of town? Bring them too!
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When: November 26th, 2008 ~ 4-7pm
Where: Please log into the FRG website for exact details
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WHY SHOULD I GO?
Come and get the most up-to-date information on the time and location of arrival, unfortunately, it can not be given out over email! As well as learn about base access information and pier and ship safety! Here is an idea of the evenings events!
* FREE pot-luck dinner!
* Win a door prize!!!
* The FRG will provide posters and markers to make a welcome home sign for your Howard Sailor!
* Buy your Homecoming Bell & Pennants before we sell out!
* Find out who will win FIRST KISS! Will it be you?
Door prizes: Will have a raffle every hour starting at 4:30pm for fun gift baskets! There is no purchase necessary, but you must be present to win!!!
New Moms: Every new mom from the command that has had a baby since the ship left (May 19th) will be entered into a drawing for a special New Mom gift basket.
If you plan to attend please RSVP to our homecoming coordinator, Jeanette Miller at usshoward_hc@yahoo.com by Sunday, November 23rd and let her know how many children and adults you plan to bring with you. The celebration is open to all but we will need this information so we can arrange for the correct amount of food. Also, please let her know if you will need assistance with base access for this event.
Planning and setting up events like this is not an easy task. It takes many willing volunteers to help set up and clean up. If you can help with the set up and/or clean up please let us know. We will begin the set up at 3pm and will start clean up after 7pm.
Thank you so much for all your support! We look forward to a very fun celebration for all!!
The USS Howard FRG
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When: November 26th, 2008 ~ 4-7pm
Where: Please log into the FRG website for exact details
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WHY SHOULD I GO?
Come and get the most up-to-date information on the time and location of arrival, unfortunately, it can not be given out over email! As well as learn about base access information and pier and ship safety! Here is an idea of the evenings events!
* FREE pot-luck dinner!
* Win a door prize!!!
* The FRG will provide posters and markers to make a welcome home sign for your Howard Sailor!
* Buy your Homecoming Bell & Pennants before we sell out!
* Find out who will win FIRST KISS! Will it be you?
Door prizes: Will have a raffle every hour starting at 4:30pm for fun gift baskets! There is no purchase necessary, but you must be present to win!!!
New Moms: Every new mom from the command that has had a baby since the ship left (May 19th) will be entered into a drawing for a special New Mom gift basket.
If you plan to attend please RSVP to our homecoming coordinator, Jeanette Miller at usshoward_hc@yahoo.com by Sunday, November 23rd and let her know how many children and adults you plan to bring with you. The celebration is open to all but we will need this information so we can arrange for the correct amount of food. Also, please let her know if you will need assistance with base access for this event.
Planning and setting up events like this is not an easy task. It takes many willing volunteers to help set up and clean up. If you can help with the set up and/or clean up please let us know. We will begin the set up at 3pm and will start clean up after 7pm.
Thank you so much for all your support! We look forward to a very fun celebration for all!!
The USS Howard FRG
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Concludes Operations .....
Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Third Class (AW) Joshua Scott
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Concludes Operations in the 7th Fleet AOR
By Mass Communications Specialist First Class (SW/AW) Bill Larned
AT SEA ABOARD USS RONALD REAGAN IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN - The six ships of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group concluded military operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) Nov. 14.
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7 is comprised of the flagship, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101), and the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). The more than 6,000 Sailors assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group departed its homeport of San Diego May 19.
"The talented and dedicated Sailors of this strike group performed at the highest levels of excellence," said Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, commander of CSG-7. "I'm tremendously honored to sail with them all."
The Ronald Reagan Strike Group's deployment was a busy one, to say the least. While in the 7th Fleet AOR, Sailors and aircrews from all six ships responded to the aftermath of Typhoon Fengshen in the Philippines. U.S. Navy and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel coordinated efforts, forming an emergency response team to distribute immediate aid to stricken typhoon victims. Engineers from Ronald Reagan repaired two hospital generators, restoring electrical power. Aircrews flew 332 sorties around Panay Island, delivering more than 519,000 pounds of vital supplies to typhoon victims.
The strike group also participated in training exercise with key maritime partners. USS Howard participated in South East Asia Cooperation against Terrorism (SEACAT), training with the navies of Brunei, Singapore, and the Republic of the Philippines in maritime security operations. Later, the strike group took part in Exercise Malabar 2008, a bilateral training exercise with the Indian Navy, improving the communications and coordination capabilities of the two navies as a dozen US and Indian ships drilled in surface, air and subsurface training.
Another key mission area for the Ronald Reagan Strike Group was engagement. While in 7th fleet, CSG-7 ships made port calls to Sasebo, Japan; Hong Kong; Busan, Republic of Korea; Guam; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand, and Singapore. During the port visits, Sailors enjoyed tours, purchased souvenirs, tasted Asian cuisine and volunteered their time in various orphanages, schools, and elderly care centers.
"Ronald Reagan Sailors were models of ambassadorship at each and every stop we made. Our Sailors consider these port visits 'duty ashore' and performed these duties in an exemplary fashion, showing our friends around Asia the best America has to offer," said Capt. Kenneth J. Norton, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer.
Now in the U.S. Third Fleet area of responsibility, the ships of CSG-7 are scheduled to return to their homeport of San Diego later this month.
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7 is comprised of the flagship, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73), USS Howard (DDG 83) and USS Gridley (DDG 101), and the guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43). The more than 6,000 Sailors assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group departed its homeport of San Diego May 19.
"The talented and dedicated Sailors of this strike group performed at the highest levels of excellence," said Rear Adm. Scott Hebner, commander of CSG-7. "I'm tremendously honored to sail with them all."
The Ronald Reagan Strike Group's deployment was a busy one, to say the least. While in the 7th Fleet AOR, Sailors and aircrews from all six ships responded to the aftermath of Typhoon Fengshen in the Philippines. U.S. Navy and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel coordinated efforts, forming an emergency response team to distribute immediate aid to stricken typhoon victims. Engineers from Ronald Reagan repaired two hospital generators, restoring electrical power. Aircrews flew 332 sorties around Panay Island, delivering more than 519,000 pounds of vital supplies to typhoon victims.
The strike group also participated in training exercise with key maritime partners. USS Howard participated in South East Asia Cooperation against Terrorism (SEACAT), training with the navies of Brunei, Singapore, and the Republic of the Philippines in maritime security operations. Later, the strike group took part in Exercise Malabar 2008, a bilateral training exercise with the Indian Navy, improving the communications and coordination capabilities of the two navies as a dozen US and Indian ships drilled in surface, air and subsurface training.
Another key mission area for the Ronald Reagan Strike Group was engagement. While in 7th fleet, CSG-7 ships made port calls to Sasebo, Japan; Hong Kong; Busan, Republic of Korea; Guam; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand, and Singapore. During the port visits, Sailors enjoyed tours, purchased souvenirs, tasted Asian cuisine and volunteered their time in various orphanages, schools, and elderly care centers.
"Ronald Reagan Sailors were models of ambassadorship at each and every stop we made. Our Sailors consider these port visits 'duty ashore' and performed these duties in an exemplary fashion, showing our friends around Asia the best America has to offer," said Capt. Kenneth J. Norton, Ronald Reagan's commanding officer.
Now in the U.S. Third Fleet area of responsibility, the ships of CSG-7 are scheduled to return to their homeport of San Diego later this month.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Homecoming Committee/Final FRG Meeting!
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Check the website for details
Come help us plan the Night Before party, homecoming plans and decorations. We need all your ideas and input! We hope to see you there!
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