CARR Families and Friends,

We have entered the back half of deployment; however, we still have lots to do before we get home. In the next few weeks we will be pierside for a few days to support some mid-deployment maintenance – including both preventive and corrective.

I have found out why the approval for the Tiger Cruise has been delayed and should be able to get that process moving again – I expect to get approval in the next couple of weeks.

Day 94 – Sunday, September 2nd (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

This week’s big event was our transit through the Panama Canal. It was a long night, but everyone performed exceptionally to make it a safe evolution. Our other significant milestone was reaching half-way day! (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

As of this week, we are now down to double digit days left until we return from deployment. We are still awaiting final approval for our Tiger Cruise; once we get the final okay, we will push out more information.

Congratulations to our new fathers:

• ET3 Brent Hinson’s son was born 23 Aug
• HTC(Sel) Joshua Linton’s son was born 24 Aug

Day 80 – Sunday, August 19th (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

This week we were extremely busy, actively executing our C-TOC mission.  As those who follow us on Facebook know, we also got some good press this week for our Sailors (check out our Facebook page to see the articles).  This weekly update will also be the first in a series containing some history about the Panama Canal.

Day 73 – Sunday, August 12th (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

Fair winds and following seas to BM3 Raul Herrera and HT2 Tony Oliveri who departed CARR following successful completion of their tours in CARR. We also bid farewell to EN1 Jason Woller who had cross decked to us from ANZIO (CG 68); his temporary assignment to us was a great help to Auxiliary Division. (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

Curaçao provided a great opportunity for our crew to get some well deserved rest and relaxation. I am happy to report that our crew performed well during the visit and were great ambassadors for our nation. We are now back at sea to resume our C-TOC mission. We are now completed the first third of deployment.
Day 59 – Sunday, July 29th
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Thanks to our Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) for hosting this week’s steel beach picnic. (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

As we prepare for our upcoming port visit, I am meeting with all pay grades to discuss the importance of our conduct ashore – including the responsible use of alcohol and watching out for our shipmates. The latest Navy buzz phrase is, “liberty as a mission.” Although the phrase is new, the concept isn’t. As representatives of our great country, we need to ensure that our behavior reflects favorably on (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

One last reminder, the next FRG Meeting will be held tomorrow, July 23rd from 6-8PM at First Baptist Norfolk (312 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA). Child care will be provided at no cost. Please RSVP ASAP to the FRG if you plan to attend and include the number of children requiring childcare.

Day 45 – Sunday, July 15th (more…)

CARR Families and Friends,

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