USS Samuel B. Roberts

Samuel B. Roberts Newsletter Sept. 2013

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Samuel B Roberts Newsletter Sept. 2013

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USS Carr (FFG 52) Decommissioning by Mike Rush

February 13, 1924. October 25, 1944. July 27, 1985. March 13, 2013. The ship lived longer than the man it was named for. Dates. History. Family.Sadness. Pride. Bitter-sweet memories. Brother,
he was to his sisters. Silver Star recipient, leading his gun crew to accomplish the near impossible, as his gunnery officer was to say after the battle. Uncle Paul to his many nieces and nephews, our mothers’ brother who never came home from the war, but never left their hearts. Like music, history plays its notes and moves on.

The USS CARR (FFG-52) was decommissioned March 13, 2013, at Pier 10, Naval Station Norfolk…

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USS Paul H. Carr

A Lot of Lasts

CARR Families and Friends,

For those who RSVP’d, I am sure you will not forget tonight’s Family Readiness Group (FRG) “Night Before Party.”  We are looking forward to finding out who won the First Hug and First Kiss tickets.
First Christian Fellowship Church
3401 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23513
December 2 from 2:30-5pm (more…)

USS Paul H. Carr

Carr’s Last Thanksgiving

CARR Families and Friends,

Our Family Readiness Group (FRG) would like to pass along a note – The FRG is holding a “Night Before Party”; this is an opportunity for families and friends to gather as the excitement builds for homecoming.  It will be a chance to socialize, eat, purchase FRG merchandise, and a chance to participate in a drawing for prizes.
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USS Paul H. Carr

Shellback Ceremony, a Ship Rescue and Final Steel Beach Picnic

CARR Families and Friends,

Although we see the endpoint in sight, we still have a bunch to do.  In addition to executing our daily mission, we are preparing CARR for our return to Norfolk, including: preservation, training, and planning for our inactivation maintenance period.  Thanks to our Family Readiness Group for doing a great job of making preparations for our return!

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USS Paul H. Carr

Decommissioning Factoids from Cousin Perry

For those former CARR Sailors who would like to tour CARR, please contact PAO@ffg52.navy.mil to arrange a time. Upon our return from deployment we begin to close out spaces (they are locked shut and ship’s force is no longer allowed to enter them). By 9 January 25% of the spaces are locked and 100% are closed out by 6 March. The first spaces to be closed out are berthings, Wardroom, and CPO Mess. We will keep you updated as we close out significant spaces and other significant milestones. In addition our manning will significantly drop on our road to decom.