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Permalink Reply by Vicki-cruisemama on June 9, 2009 at 8:09am

Hi, I am moving to Keller in mid July. Our son is graduating boot camp on June 19 and then heading to SC for nuke school. He was originally set to graduate on 5/29, but he was moved to medical for three weeks. Just got out of the medical division back to a regular division so we are very excited that he is back on track. Going up for graduation and can't wait to see him. Any one else from the Keller area?

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Permalink Reply by jean on June 9, 2009 at 10:26am

hi
i am in South FT Worth, and there is a keller navy moms group that meets off and on

the last time I went to lunch with this group was back in Feb 09
My son is in the Sub force in Hawaii
Congraduations on your son.

pnm of Austin
jean

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Permalink Reply by Laura Denton on June 12, 2009 at 12:34am

Hi Vicki,

I live in Crowley area now, but used to live in Keller. My son is also graduating June 19, and heading to Japan. I am heading up to GL as well, staying at Navy lodge. Would love to meet you. My son is in DIV 225, ship 7.

Are you going to the meet and greet at Flanagan's on Thurs. night?

Laura

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Permalink Reply by jean on June 26, 2009 at 1:01pm

Hi
I am going to be a USS Charlotte mom in July
which is based in Hawaii
Hope everyone is having a good week
Go Navy
pnm of Austn
jean

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Permalink Reply by CCR on July 13, 2009 at 9:10pm

This is about the USS Ft. Worth


Dear Friends,


On Saturday, I attended the keel laying ceremony for the USS Fort Worth in Marinette, Wisconsin. Although construction has already begun, the ceremony is the symbolic kick-off to the start of construction. Serving as the ship’s sponsor, I was asked to attend the ceremony.

The keel laying ceremony is the first of four key milestones (keel laying, launching, christening, and commissioning). The launching and christening are usually done together at the same time, and the commissioning is the finish line and the final official addition of the ship to the Navy fleet.

To witness construction under way was very exciting. The ceremony was a great tribute to the tireless efforts by the city of Fort Worth and the community who believed the construction of the USS Fort Worth would one day happen. The thousands of letters, phone calls and drawings on behalf of the USS Fort Worth campaign embodied the spirit of making this dream a reality.

The community will have a unique role to play in supporting the USS Fort Worth. The USS Fort Worth committee and the community will be supporting the USS Fort Worth at home, and while the ship travels around the world.

The USS Fort Worth will be designated LCS-3 and will be built by Lockheed Martin. It will be 378 feet in length, have a waterline beam of 57 feet, displace approximately 3,000 tons and will make speed in excess of 40 knots. The USS Fort Worth is slated for completion in 2012.

I have posted on my website photos from the event. Click here to read more about the ceremony and here to see photos from the ceremony.

As construction continues and our ship moves closer to completion, I will be sure to keep you updated on the latest.

Sincerely,

Kay Granger

History of the Keel Laying Ceremony
In earlier times, the keel laying was the “laying down” of the central or main timber making up the backbone of the vessel. Today, fabrication of the ship may begin months before and some of the ship’s bottom may actually be joined. However, the keel laying symbolically recognizes the joining of modular components and the ceremonial beginning of a ship.

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Permalink Reply by jean on July 13, 2009 at 10:26pm

thanks for letting us know
I just read this too and sent onto my son in Hawai'ii
pnm of Austin
jean

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Permalink Reply by nguessford on July 14, 2009 at 9:00am

I'm in Arlington. My husband and I are both ex-Navy. Our son is a Navy Diver stationed in Hawaii with Seal Team One. He has been there since 9/07. We are planning a trip to visit him and his crew real soon.

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Permalink Reply by Linda on July 14, 2009 at 8:50pm

Hi Jean,

I live in Hurst and work a lot in Ft Worth. My son is in Div 822.

Linda

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Permalink Reply by Linda on July 14, 2009 at 8:50pm

Hi Jean,

I live in Hurst and work a lot in Ft Worth. My son is in Div 822.

Linda

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Permalink Reply by Linda on July 14, 2009 at 8:50pm

Hi Jean,

I live in Hurst and work a lot in Ft Worth. My son is in Div 822.

Linda

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