Well this is a long time coming. Last night the ship made the turn North and came up to our cruising speed. We are officially on our way home!
There are still a few details that are being worked out, there is a disagreement between 3rd Fleet and everyone else as to when we will be pulling in. 3rd Fleet says 1600, our Task Force Commander, our Squadron Commander, and us say 1000. The argument is still going on while we’re only 3 days away. Hopefully cooler heads will prevail and I’ll be having lunch with my family on Monday.
I’m keeping my guys busy cleaning the Auxiliary spaces. It’s tedious work, but necessary. And they’re looking a little grungy from 6 months of constant operation. I am staying busy by getting caught up on some paperwork that slipped by me the last couple of days, and getting all of the ship’s Customs paperwork in order to present upon our arrival in San Diego. Talk about a nerve wracking job, if I screw this up the crew could be stuck onboard for hours after we pull in. but I have my manual to guide me, so everything should be fine.
I’m looking forward to seeing the family very much, but I’m especially looking forward to seeing my Sweetheart. The worst part of these deployments is being away from her for so long. I love you Sweety, just 3 more days.
Thursday, 1 April 2010 at 14:31 |
So…we need to ask the 3rd fleet pleeeeeeease and bake them cookies.