USS Carl Vinson Deployed To Haiti
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USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) has been ordered to deploy to Haiti to conduct Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HA/DR) missions Jan. 13. Currently, Vinson is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, and will briefly loiter off the coast of Mayport to receive equipment and supplies.
Along with Vinson, USS Bataan (LHD 5) embarked with Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU 22), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) were ordered to get underway as soon as possible. Additionally, USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Underwood (FFG 36) and USS John L. Hall (FFG 32) will deploy from their homeports and stand ready to assist, while USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), homeported in Baltimore, Md., is preparing to get underway, if required.
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Was out most of the evening, but shot $100 each to Partners In Health and to Shelterbox when I got home. Check out that Shelterbox concept, it’s quite clever IMHO…
Why was this ship not deployed to Detroit on Christmas day damn it.
My son is serving on the Carl Vinson and I wish all aboard to take care of yourselves while taking care of others. We are all proud of all of you!
If hey can make a plane to fit this giant carrier on, that will lift it out of the ocean and plop it down into the great lakes they could have..its too big to use any of the canals.
My son is also serving on the Carl Vinson. God Bless all of you and may god watch over each and everyone of you while you help the people in need in Haiti. Love you Josh!!
I’m with you on that Navy Mom.
Strong to save . . .
My daughter is also on the CARL VINSON and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone on board and so proud and glad that the ship was close enough to be sent to help assist the devistation in Haiti. Be careful and God bless each and everyone of you……………..GO NAVY!!
My husband is serving on the Carl Vinson and it was such a blessing that they had just pulled out of port that morning and were on their way to Florida when this horrible earthquake happened. May God protect each military member that is aboard and allow their work to help the many who are hurting.
My step son is on the Carl Venson and I am so proud of him. I keep all of the men and woman in my prayers they are there to help the people of Haiti’s . Stay safe and my God be with you all.
My son spend 6 years on the Carl Vinson and it is good to see the ship used to help people instead of distroy.
To all aboard on USS Carl Vinson…we’re proud of what you’re set out to do in the next few days. Take good care of yourselves! We love you!
damasshole
My son too is on that ship, special ops search and rescue, they are going to see life as they have never imagined it. Good luck all. We love you!
My Son is also on this ship! I wish all of them to takecare, and God be with them all!
My husband is on the Vinson and I just want to wish you all luck and stay strong. The devastation will leave a lasting effect. Just remember we are proud of you. Chief Marte we love you!
And also my son is on board. I am so proud of all the men and woman. I wish them all the best, and pray for all of them. My son has only been on the ship a short while. He says he always has a dream were he is saving someone, now with the supplies they are taking he is saving and helping alot of lives. God Bless them all, and to all the people in Haiti.
My son, as well, is assigned to the Vinson — he stayed with the ship even though he was due to rotate in June 08. I was scared when he helped with the evac from Lebanon a few years ago (with another ship), but I think this one scares me more with all the reports of lootings, disease & decay, aftershocks, and now there are escaped convicts roaming the debris and preying on the unfortunate victims of this disaster. I hope all our sailors & soldiers deploying to Haiti stay vigilant, safe and do us proud. My prayers & thoughts go with all of them. I love you Raeven!
Tell your son to do us proud. I’m a plankowner of the Carl Vinson and helped build it in the shipyard from 1980 to 1982.
my husband is one of the officers onboard this carrier…may God’s shining light guide them throughout their humanitarian mission in Haiti and may God always keep our men and women in uniform safe and sound…fair winds and following seas…cant wait for the ship to be home ported in the west coast…God Bless…
This is what they mean when they describe these folks as “the best of the best.” Godspeed.
My husband is also on the Carl Vinson. I just want to say that I am very proud of what he and everyone on the ship is doing. May God watch over and keep them safe.
my brothers on the uss carl vinson and im so excited they were able to go assist with the releif i know this was one reason my brother joined the military was to help in these horrible circumstances…..yay for our sailors who get to save lives of those in haiti
My son is also on the Carl Vinson… So very proud of him and all abroad the USS VINSON… Your in our prayers and very very proud of all of you…stay safe …
my son is on this ship!here at home we all wish u the best..smooth sailing my god bless u all.
To Adam Lee Ferenbach on the USS Carl Vinson;
Both your brother Derek & I are so proud of you.
We both LOVE you very much.
Times such as these we are so proud to be called an AMERICAN!
GOD BLESS THE CREW OF USS CARL VINSON.
WE WISH YOU A SAFE RETURN VOYAGE TO HOME PORT.
BLESSINGS TO ALL,
BEVERLY
My son is on the Vinson also. So happy they are on a humanitarian, not dangerous, mission this time. They are still going to see things we’ll never understand. May God bless and guide them and the people of Haiti. Love and miss you C3.
My daughter is also on this ship and I pray that God protects each and every one of them. God Bless
My son is also on the USS Carl Vinson. He is a DC Firemen. God bless the US Military and all who serve. Be safe Son and Help as many people that you can. We are all so very proud!
My son is also on the USS Carl Vinson and my prayers are with the entire crew as they aid in the humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.
My daughter is also on the Vinson. I wish them a safe return to the US.
I served on the USS CARL VINSON and was onboard before 9/11 and after 9/11. God bless all of my military brothers and sisters onboard and already on the ground in Haiti.
May the angels above watch over the angels at sea… These great people and the families they leave behind are making great sacrifices to protect our country and countries abroad. We are so proud of you Josh..and the people who serve along side of you.
My husband AO1 PYZIK is aboard the USS Carl Vinson as well. I’m so very proud of all he is doing and just hope the Vinson does it’s job quickly so they can come home.
AAAAAAAO!
IYAOYAS!
AMEN to Dave von Ebers
God Bless America and the Men of the USS Carl Vinson for the Help and support to Haiti.
People can say all they want about u Americans, and i still might disagree with some of your policies, but you kick ass when it comes to getting there quick and getting things done.
and i also know that this is not the first time the u.s. has come to the rescue, even though it has not always been reported.
so thanks for helping everyone
my dad sam dixon was removed from the hotel montana today, he is 60 yr old male with white/grey hair and full beard, apx 300lbs. american minister. please if anyone knows if he is on the ship carl vinson please contact me at liladybug@hotmail.com. my name is christy dixon
My son-in-law is on the Vinson. He is a handler. He is going to see things that he should never have to see. I am praying for all aboard and all involved.
It was not ready to be deployed at that time.
My Daughter is on the Carl Vinson and I am deployed as well, I am a very proud Father.
My daugther services on the Carl Vinson and I am very proud. I am deployed as well so we are doing our part.
signed
A very proud Father
im on the ship. i want to say thanks for all the support from everyone.
My son is also on this ship.I am very proud of them,Be careful,I love you and miss you.
I would also like to say my son is also on the USS Carl Vinson, I am also very proud of him. I know they will work together and help the Haitian People, our sons with the rest of the military are heros. God bless each and everyone of these people who are in the relieft effort.
To Mike the sailor man onboard the USS Carl Vinson – We are all praying for you and everyone else on the ship. You make us all very proud to be American! God bless each and every one of you! We love you very much Mikie!
Another Navy mom, we at home are very proud of the work you sailors are doing in Hatti, Praying that you all stay safe. Helping those in need is a awsome feeling. We Love you very much Adam!!
My husband is a Chief on the Carl Vinson and me and all 8 of our kids are praying that our men and women get home safely. We are proud of what they do out there for us even though we wish it could be done from home. To all the sailors aboard, God bless you all and hurry back home safely!
My son is on board the USS Carl Vinson- God Bless all the sons and daughters helping in Haiti. God Bless all the rescue personal and pray for all the people of Haiti.
Our son is also on the USS Carl Vinson. We are very proud of him and all the others that are out there helping the Haitians.Our prays our with all of them out there,please be safe and take care of yourselves.
My daughter is on the Carl Vinson. She flies the helicopters. My thoughts are with all that are helping in the Haiti relief.
IF you see Kimberly Gentner, one of the helicopter pilots, tell her that her Mom is thinking and worrying constantly about her. But we are all so proud of everyone on the Carl Vinson.
My son Jason is also serving aboard the Carl Vinson. Brian, Jess & I are SO proud of you and LUV U! Our (Umma & Daddy-O too) thoughts & prayers are with all of you. May God watch over you, keep you strong, and return you home safely. Godspeed
My little brother is on this ship right now. Dustin we are all so proud of you, sailor man.
Good to see the Vinson is still in service doing great things..Had some great times onboard this good ship.
My son is also on the USS Carl Vinson. My prayers go out to all of our men and women in uniform out there serving to help others. God Bless them and the people in Haiti.
Saw your post. I saw on the news that a baby was born aboard. His mother named him Vinson in honor of your ship. Is there a fund to support him and his mother. I would like to contribute.
My son served on the Vinson and was involved in the first strike into Afghanistan. I had the privege to meet the ship in Hawaii and ride her back to Everett as a Tiger.
You all are the best of the best.
George Bisbee
Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
Thank you for all of your uplifting comments. We appreciate every single one of you that support our HA/DR operations here in Haiti and I cannot speak for everyone on the ship but for me and my crew I can assure you it is our pleasure to assist the people of Haiti. Thank you again.
MY BROTHER IS A PART OF THE CARL VISON…HAVENT HEARD FROM HIM IN A WHILE….I HOPE ALL IS WELL….IF ANYONE KNOWS S. ODOM….PLEASE ASK HIM TO CALL HIS SISTER!! PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU!!!!
My son was stationed on the Vinson for 4 years. I was also proud of ALL the men and women who served along with him. When I heard that the Vinson was going to Haiti I got tears and thought way to go CARL VINSON…… To all on the ship GOD BLESS YOU for all the good you do. May your helping hands reach those in need and bless you with a safe return….
My son was stationed on the CV for the last year during refurbishment. Last June he volunteered to serve in Iraq to back up the Army. He left the CV four months ago for training and left for Iraq early this month. I’m as proud of him in Iraq and all the sailors on the CV helping in Haiti. May God’s grace remain with those who choose to seek Him. Thank God for the Freedom we share, in Christ. Americans can know how to love their fellow man…Awesome. Pray for those Haitians who may lose hope.
My husband is on the ship….just wants to say come home safe n we proud of you…God bless all the crew on board…
i was in ship in 2000 to 2005 thank to all the sailor in this mission
My daughter remained land side and is responsible for getting the requested water and medical supplies to the USS Carl Vinson. I am so proud of her and all those in the relief effort!
My Love is aboard the USS Carl Vinson, I miss him and wish the best for everyone on this ship…Just want to say I miss you baby and come home safe…I love you Jay Jordan…
-Jaele
My husband is on board the USS Carl Vinson……..seems like just yesterday we were together. But whn duty calls he must answer.We are PRAYING for your safe return and all military personnel on board the USS Carl Vinson………We Love You.
Christy,
I am so very sorry for your lost. You and your family are in my prayers.
I was scrolling through these posts because my nephew is on board the Carl Vinson. I also noticed that you said your father is a minister. My dad was a Methodist minister for 43 years.
Little did I know that we had prayed for father last week. I actually work at the Oklahoma Annual Conference right now.
Our VIM director, Jeremy Basset, led our conference office in a prayer for your father and the two other gentlemen he was with last week when we got the news they were missing.
My heart goes out to you and all who have lost loved ones in this tragedy.
May God grant you peace and comfort.
Sincerely, Jan Polson
Looks like USS Carl Vinson is still in Haiti. Anyone know how much longer they’ll be out there ’til?
My son is on the ship and as of this morning 1/22/10, they still have no idea how long they are going to be there. When I find out more I’ll post it.
I just talked to my daughter (she used a friend’s pay phone card), yahoo! I haven’t heard from her since they left Virginia. I hope she can get her navy outgoing email fixed soon. I just got out of the hospital yesterday and it’s rough not being able to communicate. ‘m OK, really, don’t worry. I know she works loooong hours, they all do. My prayers ae with all the crew onboad. It’s a hard mission but with a positive outcome. Love Mama
Yes, those young men and women are working looong hours, my dear 23 years old daughter Gabby is in the USS Carl Vinson, and I can talk to her thru e-mail. They still don’t know how much longer they will stay there ,but she asked me to pray not only for the people in Haiti, but for the crew, some of them have also lost family members in Haiti. God bless all of them, they make me feel sooo proud of them and also to be an american!!!
My thoughts & prayer go out to all the men & woman who are serving on the USS Carl Vinson. I have a friend on the ship & have heard from him several times thru e-mail. I think about him constantly & pray that he remains safe but most of all that he & all the men & woman return home safely to their friends & family. God Bless the USS Carl Vinson!